It has been well documented that workers in construction are struggling with mental health challenges along with substance abuse, alcoholism and suicide (construction has the highest rate of suicide). The IUPAT helping hands has created a recovery night for members and their families to attend on Thursday October 3, 2024, in San Leandro @ 5:30pm. […]
September 09, 2024STRIKE IS OVER!!
Posted August 9, 2024
After a long, hard fight, the strike is over! Whether you were on the Yes or No side, I’m happy to see our members back working. This was by far the longest strike I’ve seen in my career and after this long hard fight. I feel we came out farther ahead than before we started the strike. I’m Proud we stood together during this fight and will continue to do so in the future.
3-year contract for $12.50 total to the Total Package:
Upon Ratification – $2.50 to the Taxable Net Wage
- January 1, 2025 – $1.50 to be allocated by the members
- January 1, 2026 – $4.00 to be allocated by the members
- January 1, 2027 – $4.50 to be allocated by the members
Apprentices start at 50% and increase by 5%. Apprentice percentages will immediately increase as follows:
- 40% goes to 50% 70% goes to 75%
- 46% goes to 55% 76% goes to 80%
- 52% goes to 60% 82% goes to 85%
- 58% goes to 65% 88% goes to 90%
- 64% goes to 70% 94% goes to 95%