PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      4e 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting      June 10, 2014 
DATE:    June 2, 2014 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   Kim Ramsey, Labor Relations Manager 
SUBJECT:  Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the ILWU Local
Union No. 9 representing Tour Group Coordinators 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a new collective
bargaining agreement between the Port of Seattle and the ILWU Local Union No. 9 representing
Tour Group Coordinators. This contract has a two-year term from March 1, 2014, to February
28, 2016, covering the 2014 and 2015 cruise seasons. 
SYNOPSIS 
Good faith bargaining between the Port of Seattle and ILWU Local Union No. 9 resulted in a fair
collective bargaining agreement consistent with the Port's priorities.  The estimated total
additional cost for wages and benefits increases is $53,270. The estimated additional cost per
season is: for the 2014 cruise season $49,527; and for the 2015 cruise season $3,743. 
The agreement provides a 2.46% wage adjustment to the seasonal wage scale that will then
remain fixed for the 2015 season. This employee group is eligible for enrollment in the state's
retirement system.  The Port does not provide health or leave benefits to these seasonal
employees. 
BACKGROUND 
This agreement covers seasonally hired Tour Group Coordinators in the Aviation Division,
Landside Operations. FTE count was 10 for the 2013 season, and may fluctuate to 15 for the
2014 season due to a split busing operation that will minimize terminal/baggage impacts. These
employees are hired to provide safety and direction to cruise-related passenger buses in the
Ground Transportation Lot at Sea-Tac International Airport. This agreement is for a two-year
term, covering the 2014 and 2015 cruise seasons. The prior agreement, a one-year contract
extension, expired on February 28, 2014. RCW Chapter 41.56 requires the Port of Seattle to
collectively bargain wages, hours and working conditions with the exclusive bargaining
representative designed by these employees. 


Template revised May 30, 2013.

COMMISSION AGENDA 
Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
June 2, 2014 
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SCOPE OF AGREEMENT 
Term of Agreement 
March, 1, 2014, through February 28, 2016 
Wages 
The hourly wage rates for employees for the 2014 and 2015 seasons shall be as follows: 
1st Season                                      $15.11 
2nd Consecutive Season                           $15.63 
3rd Consecutive Season                            $16.16 
4th Consecutive Season                            $16.68 
Article 4 Union Security 
Updated language for legal compliance. 
Article 5 Payroll Procedures 
Added Direct Deposit language to align with standard Port payroll processes. 
Article 8 Equal Employment Opportunity 
Updated to current Port standard language. 
Article 9 Management Rights 
Removed language subjecting job evaluations to the grievance procedure. 
Article 10 Grievance Procedure 
Language modified to standard 4 step procedure. 
Other 
Minor housekeeping and format changes. 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 

Budget/Authorization Summary 
Cost Impact $                       2014 Season   2015 Season 
Labor                               $43,120       $3,259 
Benefits                                $6,408         $484

COMMISSION AGENDA 
Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
June 2, 2014 
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The estimated total additional cost to the Port for the duration of the contract is $53,270 based on
an assumption that Tour Group Coordinators newly hired in 2014 return for the 2015 cruise
season advancing a step in the pay scale. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the International
Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 9 representing Tour Group Coordinators. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
None.