ITEM NO.:       4e_attach 
MEETING DATE:  February 9, 2016 
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 
by and between 
PORT OF SEATTLE 
and 
___________________________ 
Representing __________ 

Re: PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), made effective as of the date of signing, is entered into
by and between ____________ (Union) and the Port of Seattle (Port), referred to herein as the
Parties. 
The Parties, signatories to a _____________________ Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for
______________, hereby agree as follows: 
1.  In the interest of allowing new parents important time for bonding without having to worry
about loss of income, the Port agrees to provide Paid Parental Leave to regular, nonprobationary
employees covered by the above referenced collective bargaining
agreement. 
2.  Eligibility, participation and terms of the Paid Parental Leave shall be as provided to nonrepresented
employees as outlined in Port policy HR-5. 
3.  The Port may change or modify its Paid Parental Leave policy and/or procedure. The Port
agrees to provide the Union advance notice of any changes. 
4.  Paid Parental Leave hours shall be prorated for eligible regular part-time employees. The
leave shall be prorated based on the average hours compensated during the preceding four (4)
pay periods. 
5.  All other terms and conditions of the CBA shall remain in full force and effect. Should any
terms and conditions in this MOU conflict with the CBA, this MOU shall control. 
This Memorandum of Understanding is effective upon signing and shall expire when incorporated
into a successor collective bargaining agreement between the parties or on December 31, 2018,
whichever is sooner. 
_____________________________________ ____________________________ 
Theodore J. Fick, Chief Executive Officer                  Date 
Port of Seattle 
______________________________________ ____________________________ 
Union                                     Date