PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 

COMMISSION AGENDA              Item No.      5h 
ACTION ITEM               Date of Meeting    July 24, 2012 
DATE:    July 17, 2012 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Trish Murphy, Labor Relations Manager 
SUBJECT:  Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle andthe Teamsters, 
Local 763, representing Police Commanders 

Total Estimated Cost to the Port:  $10,442 
Period of Agreement:         1 year 
Source of Funds:            Police Department Operating Budget 
ACTION REQUESTED: 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a new collective
bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Port of Seattle and the Teamsters Local 763,
representing Police Commanders for January 1 through December 31, 2012. The CBA covers
five full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The total estimated additional cost to the Port for the
duration of the one-year contract is $10,442. 
SYNOPSIS: 
This CBA contains no increase to wage rates, which will remain at 2011 levels. For the first
time, this CBA requires employees to begin paying a portion of their monthly health benefits
premiums ($50 per month). As part of the final agreement reached on all contract terms, the
CBA includes a one-time lump-sum payment of $1,850, equivalent to approximately 1.5% of the
annual base wage rate to each bargaining unit member. The total cost to the Port for the duration
of the contract is $10,442 and is included in the Police Department's 2012 operating budget.
BACKGROUND: 
This bargaining unit supervises the work of Sergeants and Officers. Although this CBA covers 
five Police Commander FTEs in the Police Department, only four of the positions currently are
filled.

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Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
July 17, 2012 
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PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: 
RCW Chapter 41.56 requires the Port of Seattle to collectively bargain wages, hours and
working conditions with the exclusive bargaining representative designated by the employees. 

SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT: 
Term of the Agreement 
January 1, 2012  December 31, 2012
Wages 
As soon as practicable following the execution of this Agreement, each employee shall
receive a one-time lump-sum payment of $1,850.00. 
Benefits 
Effective January 1, 2012, the total increased cost of the Teamsters Plan A health benefits
is $67.54 per employee per month.  These benefits cover medical (including time loss
plan and nine-month disability waiver), dental, and vision. 
Effective December 1, 2012, each employee shall contribute $50.00 per month toward
the monthly premium.
Working Conditions 
Article 9.01.   The length of the probation period increases from six to nine months. 
Article 14.04(e). A modification eliminates a prior inequity by extending an annual grant
of Awarded Time to all bargaining unit members (previously received by Patrol
Commanders only).
Article 14.05. This contract eliminates entitlement to Awarded Time if an on-call
employee is required to report to work. 
Article 14.06. The provision requiring seniority-based assignments is eliminated. New
language states that all assignments will be made at the discretion of the Police Chief.
Article 20.01(k).  A modification extends the maximum commute boundary for
department vehicles by five miles. New language states that exceptions may be made by

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Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
July 17, 2012 
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the Police Chief for operational or Department need, although such decisions are not
subject to the grievance process. 
Other: The CBA additionally includes miscellaneous language clarifications covering
outdated text, hours worked, pro-rating, leave scheduling, timing of holiday cash-out, and
expedited arbitration. 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: 
The total estimated additional wage and benefit cost to the Port for the duration of the contract is
$10,442.
BUDGET STATUS AND SOURCE OF FUNDS: 
The increase in expense is included in the Police Department's 2012 operating budget. 
OTHER DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REQUEST: 
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the Teamsters Local 763 
representing Police Commanders. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS: 
None.