8r. Attachment - New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Agenda Item: 8r_attach_01 
Meeting Date: December 14, 2021 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 
BY AND BETWEEN 
THE PORT OF SEATTLE 
and 
INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE and WAREHOUSE UNION
LOCAL NO. 9 

Aviation Operations 
Collective Bargaining Agreement 
Incorporating:
Airfield Operations Specialist 
Senior Operations Controller 
EFFECTIVE 
January 1, 2020  December 31, 2023 





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Table of Contents 

Contents 
ARTICLE 1: Purpose of Agreement......................................................................................................... 3 
ARTICLE 2: Union Recognition .............................................................................................................. 3 
ARTICLE 3: Union Security .................................................................................................................... 3 
ARTICLE 5: Business Representative Access ........................................................................................ 4 
ARTICLE 6: Bulletin Board .................................................................................................................... 4 
ARTICLE 7: Equal Employment Opportunity ........................................................................................ 4 
ARTICLE 8: Management Rights ........................................................................................................... 4 
ARTICLE 9: Grievance Procedure .......................................................................................................... 6 
ARTICLE 10: Seniority ........................................................................................................................... 8 
ARTICLE 11: Advancement ................................................................................................................. 10 
ARTICLE 12: Jury Duty ........................................................................................................................ 11 
ARTICLE 13: Bereavement Leave ........................................................................................................ 11 
ARTICLE 14: Hours of Work, Overtime, and Pay Periods .................................................................. 12 
ARTICLE 15: Holidays .......................................................................................................................... 15 
ARTICLE 16: Harry Bridges Day ......................................................................................................... 17 
ARTICLE 17: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave ............................................................................ 17 
ARTICLE 18: Leave Without Pay ......................................................................................................... 20 
ARTICLE 19: Other Benefits ................................................................................................................ 21 
ARTICLE 20: Health and Welfare Programs ........................................................................................ 24 
ARTICLE 21: Pensions ......................................................................................................................... 25 
ARTICLE 22: Safety ............................................................................................................................. 25 
ARTICLE 23: Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 25 
ARTICLE 24: Job RelatedTraining and Development .......................................................................... 26 
ARTICLE 25: Shop Stewards ................................................................................................................ 27 
ARTICLE 26: Discipline and Personnel Records ................................................................................. 27 
ARTICLE 27: Good Faith Guarantee .................................................................................................... 28 
ARTICLE 28: Performance of Duty. Strikes and Lockouts .................................................................. 28 
ARTICLE 29: Emergency Conditions ................................................................................................... 28 
ARTICLE 30: Personnel ........................................................................................................................ 28 
ARTICLE 31: Compensation for Travel Time ...................................................................................... 28 
ARTICLE 32: Savings Clause ............................................................................................................... 29 
ARTICLE 33: Entire Agreement ........................................................................................................... 29 
ARTICLE 34: Labor Management Committee ...................................................................................... 29 
ARTICLE 35: Drug Testing .................................................................................................................. 30 
ARTICLE 36: Term of Agreement ........................................................................................................ 30 
APPENDIX A: WAGE RATES ............................................................................................................. 31 
APPENDIX B: JOB DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................... 32 


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ARTICLE 1: Purpose of Agreement 
This Mutual Agreement has been entered into by the International Longshore and Warehouse
Union, Local No.9 (hereinafter referred to as the Union), and the Port of Seattle (hereinafter
referred to as the Port). The purpose of this agreement is the promotion of harmonious relations
between the Port and the Union; the establishment of equitable and peaceful procedures for the
resolution of differences; and the establishment of rates of pay, hours of work, benefits, and other
terms and conditions of employment. 
ARTICLE 2: Union Recognition 
The Port recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all regular full-time
and regular part-time non-Security Personnel in the classifications of Airport Operations
Specialist and Senior Operations Controller employed by the Port of Seattle at the Sea-Tac
Airport in the Airport Operations Division, excluding supervisors, confidential employees and all
other employees of the employer. 
The parties agree that they intend this Agreement will operate to maintain the existing scope of
work historically performed by members of this bargaining unit.
The Port agrees that it will not contract out any of the work presently being performed by the
employees covered by this contract. Such work shall be done under the terms and conditions of
this contract. 
ARTICLE 3: Union Security 
Section  1.  Recognition  -  The  Port  recognizes  the  Union  as  the  exclusive  bargaining
representative of all employees whose job classifications are covered by this agreement. 
Section 2. Membership Rights - All employees working in the bargaining unit shall have the
right to become a union member upon hire. Whenever possible, supervisors and managers who
supervise represented workers will refer all questions from employees about union membership
directly to the union. 
Section 3. Automatic Payroll Deduction - Upon receipt by the Union of written authorization
individually signed by the employee, the Port will deduct from the pay of such employee the
amount of dues and initiation fees as certified by the Union. The Port shall transmit such fees to
the Union once each month on behalf of the members involved along with a detailed report
listing the hours that each member worked. 
Section 4. Dues Deduction Cancellation - An employee may cancel their payroll deduction of
dues and fees by giving written notification to the Union and copying the Port. The Port will
make every effort to end the automatic dues deduction effective on the first pay period but no
later than the second pay period after receipt of the written cancellation notice. The Port will not
cancel the payroll deduction without the Union's authorization or confirmation. 

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Section 5. Indemnification - The Union will indemnify and hold the Port harmless against claims
made and/or against any suit instituted against the Port on account of check-off of dues and
initiation fees for the Union. The Union agrees to refund to the Port any amounts paid to it in
error upon presentation of proper evidence thereof. 
Section 6. New Employee Orientation - The Employer shall notify and provide the Union the
names and addresses of all new employees hired into the bargaining unit. The Union, through a
Shop Steward, Union Member, or Union Representative shall at a mutually agreeable time with
the employer be provided with, at a minimum, thirty (30) minutes during the  employees' new
hire  orientation  program  in  order  to  meet  with  the  employee(s)  to  present  information
concerning the rights, responsibilities of the bargaining unit and Union membership as an
employee.  Only the employee being oriented to the Union will be paid for this time. 
ARTICLE 4: Business Representative Access 
The Port agrees to allow reasonable access to Port facilities (consistent with regulations
controlling the AOA (Airport Operations Area) for business representatives who have been
properly authorized by the Union. Such access shall be permitted in a manner as not to interfere
with the functions of the departments or the Port. This Article shall apply within the constraints
of federal or state regulations and statutes and the Airport Security Plan. 
ARTICLE 5: Bulletin Board 
Bulletin boards found to be acceptable and in compliance with the needs of limited use by the
Union shall be provided by the Port. These bulletin boards shall be used, maintained, and
controlled by the Union. It is understood and agreed to that no material shall be posted which is
obscene, defamatory, or which would impair Port operations. 
ARTICLE 6: Equal Employment Opportunity 
It is mutually agreed between the Port and the Union that there shall be no discrimination against
any employee or applicant for employment or against any Union member or applicant for
membership because of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender
identity, age (over 40), sexual orientation, religion, military status, disability, marital status,
political ideology, whistleblower status, use of workers' compensation, Family Medical Leave
Act (FMLA) use, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 
ARTICLE 7: Management Rights 
Section 1. The Union recognize s the prerogatives of the Port to operate and manage its affairs in
all respects in accordance with its responsibilities and powers of authority. 
The Port reserves all rights of Management except as specifically limited in this Agreement.
Among such rights are the determination of the methods, processes, and means of providing

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service, including the increase, or diminution, or change of operations, in whole or in part,
including: 
a.   the determination of job content and/or job duties; 
b.   the combination or consolidation of jobs; 
c.   With regard to a and b above, at the Union's request the Port shall conduct a
job evaluation to determine if the combination or consolidation of jobs
warrants an increase in wages, with the result of the evaluation being subject
to the grievance procedure; 
provided, however, in exercise of such rights, it is not intended any other provision of this
contract providing a specific benefit or perquisite to employees shall be changed, modified, or
otherwise affected, without concurrence of the Union. 
Section 2. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Port has the right to schedule work as 
required in a manner most advantageous to the operation and consistent with requirements of
federal and state laws, rules, regulations and directives, and consistent with the Airport Security
Plan. 
Section 3. It is understood by the  parties that every incidental duty connected with operations 
enumerated in job descriptions is not always specifically described. 
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Port reserves the right: 
(a)   To recruit, assign, transfer, or promote employees to positions within the bargaining
unit; 
(b)  To suspend, demote, discharge, or take other disciplinary action against employees
for just 
cause; 
(c) To determine methods, means, work locations and personnel necessary for airport
operations and security; 
(d) To determine the number of personnel assigned on duty at any time. 
(e) To control the departmental budget, and if deemed appropriate by the Port, to
implement reduction(s) in force; 
(f) To take whatever actions are necessary in emergencies in order to assure the proper 
functioning of operations; 
(g) To determine the need for additional educational courses, training programs, on-thejobtraining
, and cross training, and to assign employees to such duties for periods to be

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determined by the Employer; and 
(h) To manage and operate its departments except as may be limited by provisions of this 
Agreement. 
Section 5. The Union has all rights which are specified in the subsequent Articles of this
Agreement and retains all rights granted by law except as such rights may be limited by
provisions of this agreement.
ARTICLE 8: Grievance Procedure 
The parties  acknowledge that every effort should be made by the employee(s) and the
appropriate supervisor to resolve issues prior to initiating grievance procedures.
A grievance shall be defined as an alleged violation of the terms of this Agreement.  If a
grievance is initiated by the Port or the Union regarding the application or interpretation of the
terms of this Agreement, the grievance may be filed at Step 2 within 21 calendar days of
knowledge of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance; otherwise, the grievance must be
initiated at Step 1. 
A four-step grievance procedure is established as follows: 
Step One: Informal Resolution. 
An employee who believes that a provision of this Agreement has been violated must submit a
"Grievance Filing" form (See Appendix C) to the Port and the Union within twenty-one (21)
calendar days from the date he/she knew or reasonably should have known of the alleged
violation.  Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the filing of the completed "Grievance Filing"
form, the Port will send a written response to both the employee and to the Union. 
Step Two: Labor Relations Committee. 
If the written response in Step One has not resolved the grievance satisfactorily, or if the Union
initiated the grievance, the Union may, in its sole discretion, elect to advance the grievance to
Step 2.  If a grievance is brought by the Port against the Union, it may be filed at Step 2. 
To advance a grievance to Step 2, either the Union or the Port shall submit a written statement
setting forth in detail the facts upon which the grievance is based, the sections of the Agreement
alleged to have been violated, and the remedy sought.  The Union shall submit such written
statement to the Senior Director or designeeof Labor Relations and the Port shall submit such
written statement to the Secretary/Treasurer/Business Agent of the Union. 
For a grievance to be timely initiated at Step 2, the written statement must be submitted within
twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date the grieving party knew or reasonably should have
known of the alleged violation.  Where a grievance was initiated at Step 1, the Step 2 written
statement must be submitted within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receipt of Port's written
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A Labor Relations Committee (LRC) shall consist of the Union's Business Agent and up to two
(2) members of the bargaining unit selected by the Union, and up to three (3) persons selected by
the Port. The LRC will meet within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request that it do so to
discuss and attempt to resolve the grievance.  Any resolution reached by the LRC shall be
reduced to writing and signed on behalf of the Port and the Union. 
If the grievance is not resolved at the Step 2 meeting, the Port will send a written response to
Union within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Step 2 meeting. The written response will
include the Port's position on the grievance. 
Step Three: Voluntary Mediation. 
If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2 of the procedure, upon mutual agreement, the Port and
the Union may, within seven (7) days of the Port's written Step 2 response, agree to submit the
grievance to a mediator appointed by the Public Employment Relations Commission or another
mutually agreed upon mediator for mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the issue(s), or if both
parties do not agree to submit the grievance to mediation, then the matter may be referred to
arbitration by the grieving party. 
Nothing said or done by the parties or the mediator during the grievance mediation can be used
in the arbitration proceeding. 
Step Four: Arbitration. 
A. Arbitration Procedures 
Within thirty (30) days of the date that the Union received the written Step 2 response or, if the
parties attempt mediation, within thirty (30) days of the failure of the mediation process, either
party to this Agreement may, in its sole discretion, apply to the Federal Mediation and
Conciliation Service for a list of five (5) persons who are qualified and available to serve as
arbitrators for the dispute involved.   Within five (5) days of receipt of this list, the Labor
Relations Committee will jointly select the arbitrator from the list in the following manner: The
representatives of the Union and the Port shall each privately identify (strike) two (2) of the five
(5) available arbitrators. The person whose name was not struck shall be the arbitrator. If more
than one (1) person is not struck by either party, the person not struck whose last name comes
first in the alphabet shall be selected. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding to
all parties to the dispute. 
The Union and Port shall pay any compensation and expenses relating to its own witnesses
and/or representatives, except that Port employees whose presence is (1) requested by the Union
or the Port and (2) reasonably necessary or related to the proper conduct of the arbitration, and
who otherwise would be "on the clock," will be treated as if they are still working and thus will
suffer no loss of pay as a result of their presence at the arbitration.  In order to ensure parity for
all employees in this regard, an employee who is assigned to swing or graveyard shift and whose
presence meets the criteria set forth above shall be released from some or all of either the shift
immediately preceding the date of his/her presence at the arbitration, or the shift following such
presence, depending on the circumstances, for an amount of time equal to the amount of time
such employee is directed to spend at the arbitration.
If either party requests a stenographic record of the hearing, the party requesting the copy will
pay the cost of said record.  If the other party also requests a copy, the party will pay one-half

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(1/2) of the stenographic costs. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by
the parties. The Union does not hereby waive any rights it ma y have, subsequent to a successful
arbitration, to seek an award of reasonably incurred attorneys fees pursuant to RCW 49.48.030. 
B. Limitation on Power of the Arbitrator 
The powers of the arbitrator shall be limited to the application and interpretation of this
agreement and its appendices. Decisions shall be based on whether or not a contract violation is
deemed to have occurred. The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction to decide any dispute arising
under this Agreement, but shall not add to, delete, or modify any section of the Agreement. 
EXCEPTION:  Should the Union contend that it is (or could be) entitled to an award of
reasonably incurred attorneys fees pursuant to RCW 49.48.030, and should the Port agree, the
Port and the Union may specifically request that the arbitrator retain jurisdiction, subsequent to
his/her ruling on the merits of the grievance, to determine all issues related to the amount of such
an award and to determine the appropriate amount of such an award.  Such an agreement may
occur either prior to or subsequent to the arbitrator's decision on the merits. 
C. Time Limits/Intent of the Parties 
It is the intent of the parties that disputes be resolved in an amicable and orderly fashion based on
the merits.  In pursuing this end, the parties do not want disputes forced to either the LRC or
arbitration that might be resolved at earlier stages.
For this reason, the time limits and all other requirements set forth above may be waived by
written agreement or acknowledgement of the primary representatives of the parties, i.e., the
Port's Labor Relations Director or his/her delegate, and the Union's Business Representative or
his/her delegate. 
D. Time Limitation as to Back Pay 
Grievance claims involving retroactive compensation shall be limited to one hundred and eighty
(180) calendar days prior to the written submission of the grievance to the Port and the Union,
provided, however, this one hundred and eighty (180) day limitation may be waived by mutual
consent of the parties. 
ARTICLE 9: Seniority 
Section 1.   Seniority Roster.  The Port shall maintain one (1) seniority roster for each
classification. Seniority for the purpose of this Article is the employee's most recent date of hire
into the particular classification, except as noted below. 
A. If there are multiple employees hired on the same day into the bargaining unit, seniority
will be determined by random drawing by the Union. The Union will promptly notify the
Employer of the result of the drawing. 

Section 2. Shift Bid. Employees on a classification seniority list shall have the right to exercise
shift preference according to their classification seniority. 

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Section 3. Reduction in Force.   One purpose of classification seniority is to give credit to
employee service in layoff and recall situations. Employees will be laid off and recalled from and
to a particular job classification according to classification seniority; thus the last employee hired
into a classification shall be the first laid off from that classification if there is a reduction in
force in that classification. The parties recognize that they have also negotiated and implemented
furloughs in lieu of layoffs in the past. 
Section 4.  Bumping Rights.   Persons employed in a particular classification who are laid off
from that classification may bump into a previously held equivalent or lower level position
within the bargaining unit, or the Aviation Security bargaining unit, to the extent the Aviation
Security bargaining agreement permits, based on their classification seniority in the lower or
equivalent level classification, provided  she/he meets the minimum qualifications for that
position.  Should that occur, their seniority in the classification to which they are returning will
be the same as when they left that classification (i.e. it will be the original date of their hire into
that classification.) 
Section 5.  Recall to Classification.  Employees laid off from their classification position who
bump to any other bargaining unit position, or who bump into an Aviation Security bargaining
unit position in accordance with the provisions of this Article will be entitled to be recalled in
their original classification seniority order to their original classification position for a period of
two years following the layoff.  EXCEPT: the right to be recalled to a classification from which
an employee has been laid off will be forfeited if an offer of recall is made and declined.
Additionally, an employee must be qualified, or qualifiable for the position within a reasonable
amount of time. Nothing in this Article precludes the Port from actually reducing the number of
positions available for bargaining unit members.
Section 6. Loss of Seniority. All seniority rights shall be broken and forfeited by resignation, or
termination for cause, retirement, or voluntarily accepting a position outside of this, or the
Aviation Security bargaining unit. Except: If an employee accepts a transfer out of the unit in
lieu of a layoff, that employee shall maintain his or her classification seniority until such time as
he or she has been working away from the unit in excess of twenty-four (24) months, or declines
an offer of recall to the classification, whichever is sooner. 
Section 7.  Retention of Seniority.   Classification seniority is not lost through promotion to any
position in this or the Aviation Security bargaining unit, or as a result of exercising a bumping
right under Article 10 Section 4. 
Section 8. Notice of Layoff. In the event of an imminent reduction in force, written notice shall
be provided to each employee scheduled for layoff and the Union at least five (5) weeks prior to
the date of layoff. 
Section 9. Probationary Period.   There shall be a six (6) calendar month probationary period
after being hired into any position in this bargaining unit.  Employees on such probation shall
work as directed. Additionally, they shall report to work as called and shall accept designated
shift assignments and work assignments. Continued employment shall be based on evidence of
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performance as judged by the Port during the probationary period following hire into a
bargaining unit position. Probationary employees have the same rights as all other employees
and have the same access to the grievance procedure as all other employees although they can
contest termination only on the basis that the termination is arbitrary or capricious or for an
illegal reason. 
ARTICLE 10: Advancement 
Section 1. Lateral Transfers. Airfield Operations Specialist/Senior Operations Controller shall be
equal for lateral transfer and regression. 
Section 2. Seniority Preference Selection. Employees in the bargaining unit shall have priority
right to openings in bargaining unit positions. Such priority right means that any such employee
bidding for a lateral transfer shall be granted that promotion on the basis of seniority provided
that that employee has the objective qualifications for the position. No position affected by this
priority right shall be advertised outside of the bargaining unit until bargaining unit members
have been given reasonable notice of the opening and a chance to bid for the opening. 
Section 3. Limitation on Transfer.  An employee who advances from  the Security Bargaining
Unit to a position in the Operations Bargaining Unit may not change to another position in the
Operations Bargaining Unit until at least two (2) years after the advancement, unless mutually
agreed between the Employer, employee, and Union. 
Section 4. Job Qualifications. Only reasonable and actually necessary qualifications may be set
as the qualifications necessary to be selected for any position. The employer may create training
programs and objective testing to ensure that an employee has such qualifications and the
employer may create an objective certification process to create a record of such qualifications. 
Section 5. Trial Service. Any employee promoted under the terms of this Article shall work
subject to a six calendar month trial period in the new position beginning on the first day of
assignment after selection. All time worked as a substitute, fill-in, or temporary employee in the
preceding 12 month period will be counted toward the 6 month trial period. Some positions may
also require additional certification requirements. If within the trial period the employee is
unable to meet the standards of performance for the new position, the employee shall have the 
right to return to his/her position in the classification that he/she left. 
Section 6. Out of Class Assignments Outside of the Bargaining Unit.  The Port may, with the
concurrence of the Union, assign an employee from the bargaining unit to a position outside of
the bargaining unit for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Assignments may be extended with
mutual agreement by the Parties. All such temporary, out of class assignments shall be voluntary
on the part of the employee who is offered the assignment. The Port and the assigned employee
each reserve the right to end the assignment at any time. 
During such assignment the employee shall be compensated at a rate determined by Port Human
Resources and hours of work shall be as assigned by management. Such compensation shall not
be less than the compensation the employee would receive in his/her bargaining unit position.
Medical and leave benefits shall continue during such out of class assignments as under the

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Parties' collective bargaining agreement. The employee will continue to meet his/her union
security obligations consistent with his/her bargaining unit position during the out of class
assignment. Dues deduction will continue to be made available to the employee as set forth in
RCW 41.56.110 and the CBA. 
Bargaining unit employees shall have the right to return to their bargaining unit position without
loss of seniority at the conclusion of such out of class assignment. Any backfilling of bargaining
unit positions resulting from a temporary assignment to a position out of the bargaining unit will
be made on the basis of seniority, as provided under the Parties' collective bargaining agreement.
Assignment of bargaining unit members to out of class assignments shall not change the scope of
recognition of the ILWU Local 9 Aviation Operation/Aviation Security bargaining unit. 
ARTICLE 11: Jury Duty 
When an employee is called for and serves as a subpoenaed witness or on jury duty, that
employee shall, during such service period, receive full regular compensation from the Port, less
any compensation received from the court for such service (excluding travel, meals, or other
expenses). Port compensation for service as a subpoenaed witness (Port-related), or on jury duty
will satisfy the employee's work requirement for the day of service. 
It is the intent of this provision to provide relief on those days an employee is assigned to report
for jury duty or as a subpoenaed witness. An employee who is assigned to swing or graveyard
shift and who is required to serve on a jury shall be released from either the shift immediately
preceding his or her jury service or the shift following his or her jury service depending upon the
circumstances and compensated for such shift.  An employee assigned to day shift shall be
released and compensated for the shift which coincides with his or her service.  Leave for Jury
Duty shall not result in compensation for more than the number of hours in any normal
workweek. 
If the employee is excused on any regular workday from the jury panel, he or she will be
expected to report to the Port for regular duty. 
ARTICLE 12: Bereavement Leave 
Bereavement Leave shall be granted to employees who have been employed for thirty (30) or
more days of uninterrupted service and who have suffered the loss by death of a member of their
immediate family. 
Immediate family shall be defined an employee's spouse or domestic partner, the employee's 
(or employee's spouse or domestic partner's) parent, child, step-child, sibling, grandparent,
grandchild, aunt, uncle; or a sibling's spouse, domestic partner or child Domestic partner shall be
defined in accordance with the Port Policy HR-31. In special circumstances, the Director of
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Three (3) days paid leave will be granted if the funeral is in Washington State. Up to five (5)
days paid leave will be granted if to cover required travel time to attend the funeral outside of
Washington State. 
ARTICLE 13: Hours of Work, Overtime, and Pay Periods 
Section 1. Hours of Duty.  The normally scheduled workweek for employees affected by this
contract shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week on a Port payroll week basis. The
workweek shall consist of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days with two (2) consecutive days
off, or four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour days with three (3) consecutive days off for certain 
employees. 
The normal scheduled workday shall include a one-half (1/2) hour meal period and two (2)
fifteen (15) minute rest periods. These rest and meal periods shall be paid at the employee's
regular rate of pay. If an employee does not get a lunch break, the employee shall be paid an
extra one-half (1/2) hours pay. 
For all employees covered by this agreement, the break and lunch periods specified above can be
combined into a one (1) hour lunch meal period, and such lunch period can be taken during the
period ninety (90) minutes prior to and following the midpoint of the shift, with management and
employee agreement. 
All employees covered by this agreement may be required to carry electronic communication
devices and keep them activated during break and lunch periods. Employees called back to work
during a break or lunch period may be required to report to their assignments within ten minutes,
or, except for AOS employees, a longer period of time if necessary to return in a safe manner.
Section 2. Overtime Pay and Exceptions.  Hours worked in excess of the normally scheduled
work day, or in excess of the normally scheduled work week on a Port payroll basis, shall be
compensated at the overtime rate of  one and a half (1.5) times the employee's regular rate of
pay. Work in excess of forty (40) hours in a week shall also be paid at the overtime rate.
There shall be no pyramiding or compounding of overtime. "Holiday pay" does not count toward
calculating hours worked for purposes of calculating overtime for those employees who do not
actually work on the holiday. (See "Holidays" article for additional clarification.) 
Every effort will be made not to schedule unreasonable overtime. Work over twelve (12) hours
in a twenty-four (24) hour period or over fifty (50) hours in a week shall be considered
unreasonable, except in an emergency. The Port shall make its best efforts to equalize overtime
opportunities within a shift on a semi-annual basis. 
Employees shall receive quick turnaround pay in the event there are not at least eight (8) hours
between shifts. When this occurs, the affected employee will be paid four (4) hours minimum
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Section 3. Shift Differentials.  Employees shall receive a shift differential of 7.5% over their
regular rate when working swing shift hours and 10% over their regular rate when working the
mid shift hours. Overtime shall be calculated using the rate of pay for the shift that the employee
actually worked. 
Time brackets defining day shift/swing shift/mid shift are as follows: 

Day Shift:     between       06:00 A.M. - 1:59 P.M. 
Swing Shift:   between       2:00 P.M.-9:59 P.M. 
Mid Shift:     between       10:00 P.M.-5:59 A.M. 
The majority of hours worked within a particular time bracket will determine the shift
differential that an employee is entitled to be paid for the entire shift.  In the event that an equal
number of hours are worked in two (2) separate shifts, the employee will be paid at the higher
shift differential for the entire period of hours worked. 
Section 4. Scheduling of Days Off.  The Port shall not make temporary changes to employee's
bid schedule  or reschedule days off, solely  to prevent payment of overtime.   Schedule
adjustments to accommodate training while maintaining a forty (40) hour workweek for
employees shall be considered appropriate with advance notice as required in Section 7, below.
Normal days off at the end of the schedule week shall be consecutive. 
Section 5. Approval for Overtime Work. Authority for approval of any overtime work shall be
limited to departmental management or its designees. 
Section 6. Minimum Show-Up Time. Any person called in to work on a day off or called in to
work before or after the conclusion of their shift shall be paid a minimum of four (4) hours pay at
the appropriate rate regardless of the length of the call, unless the call lasts more than four (4)
hours. This pay shall be in addition to any pay paid for the person's regular shift. This does not
apply to extension of shifts before or after the scheduled shift or to optional meetings offered by
management that are attended virtually. 
Section 7. Notice of Shift Change.  Except in emergencies and as specified below, employees
shall be provided with fifteen (15) calendar days notice in the event of shift change. 
Section 8. Pay Periods and Pay Processes.  All employees shall be paid bi-weekly, and in the
same manner established by the Port's Payroll Procedures and Policies applicable to nonrepresented
employees. 
Employees covered by this Agreement may be required to use time clocks or other attendance
verification technology. 
Section 9. Trainer.   Effective upon  ratification by the parties, the Port may, at its discretion,
assign one or more employees as a trainer for one or more shifts.  The employee will be
compensated for all hours assigned as trainer at a rate of 10% above the pay rate that would
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Section 10. Special Conditions by Classification. 
A. Senior Operations Controllers 
i.  Relief Shifts.  The hours of work shall be as stated above with the exception of
relief shifts, which shall consist of four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour days, except that the
relief shift may be assigned to a five (5) day eight (8) hour shift for coverage of a vacated
shift  In the event management changes relief shift schedules from one type of workweek as
defined in Article 13 Section 1 to another, advance notice between two (2) and six (6) weeks
shall be made to the affected employee(s). When covering different shifts in the same
workweek, the relief shift must have a sixteen (16) hour break. When the Relief person is on
a week vacation, the days off before and after the vacation should not change. 
ii. Scheduling.  The Port will endeavor to schedule a Supervisor whenever Senior
Operations Controllers are scheduled. Senior Operations Controllers will be directly
involved in developing the weekly work schedule. Employees shall be provided with a
completed annual work schedule by November 15th, each year. Vacation bidding will start
no later than November 15th each year and be completed by December 15th. 
iii. Day trades and Shift trades.  Trades between individuals after shift and vacation
bidding is completed shall be permitted subject to Management approval. 
B. Airfield Operations Specialists 
i.  Hours of Work.  The work week shall consist of a number of four (4) consecutive
ten (10) hour shifts determined by dividing the number of employees in the AOS workgroup
employed as of May 18, 2004 by two (2), and rounding to the next highest number.  At
management's option, all remaining shifts shall consist of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour
days with two (2) consecutive days off. On further shift bids, the maximum number of four
(4) consecutive ten (10) hour shifts shall be determined by the number of employees then 
employed from this original group, divided by two (2), and rounded up to the next highest
number. At management's option, all remaining shifts shall consist of five (5) consecutive
eight (8) hour days with two (2) consecutive days off.
ii. Relief Shift. One four (4) consecutive (10) hour shift shall be designated a relief
shift.  In addition to providing coverage for four (4) day ten (10) hour shifts, the relief shift
may also be assigned to a five (5) day eight (8) hour shift for coverage of a five (5) day eight
(8) hour vacated shift, scheduled at least five (5) days in advance. When covering different
shifts in the same workweek, the relief shift must have a sixteen (16) hour break. When the
Relief person is on a week vacation, the days off before and after the vacation should not
change. 
iii. Shift Bid.  Shifts will be bid by seniority at least once a year. Airfield Operations
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iv. Concealed Pistol License. Airfield Operations Specialists are required to obtain a
Washington State Concealed Pistol License (CPL) as a condition of their employment. 
In the event an Airfield Operations Specialist is unable to obtain or retain a CPL, absent 
extenuating circumstances, the employee shall be temporarily assigned to duties that do not
require a Concealed Pistol License for up to 30 calendar days. Depending upon the
circumstances, the parties may mutually agree to extend the time period. The Port will
reimburse the employee for the cost of obtaining the license. 

Section 11. Direct Deposit .  As a condition of employment, all employees who currently have
direct deposit, and all employees HIRED AFTER December 31, 2019, are required to participate
in the Port's direct deposit program for payroll purposes. Those that choose not to participate in
the Port's direct deposit program, must sign the application to receive a pay card in lieu of direct
deposit, or may request a physical check. 
ARTICLE 14: Holidays 
Section 1.  Effective at the signing of this agreement, the following paid holidays shall be
recognized and observed, as follows: 
New Year's Day                          January 1 
Martin Luther King's Birthday              Third Monday in January 
President's Day                              Third Monday in February 
Memorial Day                           Last Monday in May 
Juneteenth                                  To be designated by the Port 
Independence Day                        July 4 
Labor Day                               First Monday in September 
Thanksgiving Day                        Fourth Thursday in November 
Day after Thanksgiving 
Christmas Day                            December 25 
One (1) "Floating Holiday"                 To be designated by the Port 
When the Port's salary and benefit resolution shifts the day of observance of any of the above
holidays, that shift shall apply to the holidays under this contract as well. 
Section 2. Premium Pay for Working on a Holiday.  Employees scheduled to work on a Port
observed holiday shall receive one and one half times regular rate of pay for hours worked on a
Port designated holiday.  Employees who work on the actual holiday of Christmas Day, New
Years Day or Independence Day shall receive one and one half times regular rate of pay for
hours worked, if different from the Port's designated day of observance for those three holidays.
In no case shall an employee be eligible for holiday premium pay for more than one day for each
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Section 3. Compensation for Holidays. "Holiday pay" for bargaining unit employees shall be
eight (8) or ten (10) hours (whichever is the regular shift) at the straight-time rate subject to the
following conditions: 
All employees, whether they work or don't work on the holiday, will receive "Holiday Pay" in
one of two forms: 
Either 
a) A "cash out" of the 'holiday pay', OR 
b) An "in lieu of holiday" day off (equivalent of 8 or 10 straight time hours, whatever is the
regular shift) 
The choice between a and b is subject to certain limitations described below: 
1. If employees choose to cash out the "holiday pay", there is no choice of when it is cashed outit
attaches to the contractually listed holiday. 
OR 
2. If employees choose the "in lieu of" day off option, such day would have to be asked for by
the employee and approved by management before it can be taken (just like PTO). Such "in lieu
of" days must be taken before PTO is used. It is up to the employee to keep track of their "in lieu
of" days. All such "in lieu of" days will be cashed out at the straight time rate at the end of the
same Port payroll calendar year in which they were earned. (e.g., all 'in lieu of" days earned in
2008 will be cashed out at end of the Port's payroll calendar year for 2008.) 
If the employee does not make the choice on their time cards during the pay period of the
holiday, they will get the "holiday pay cash out" (of 8 or 10 hours straight time, whatever is their 
usual shift) by default. 
Also, for only those employees who actually work on the holiday they get, in addition to
"Holiday Pay", an OT premium for hours actually worked on the holiday. The premium is timeand-a-half
for their regular shift, and two-and-a-half their regular rate for hours worked beyond
their normal shift. 
It is the intent of this Holiday Pay Article that only those employees who actually work on the
holiday will receive the benefit of the overtime premium in addition to "Holiday Pay". 
"Holiday pay" does not count as hours worked for purposes of calculating overtime for those
employees who do not work on the holiday. (i.e. if the holiday falls on a Monday, and an
employee's normal work schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, the fact that the employee is paid eight
(8) hours of 'holiday pay' for Monday would not cause the employee to be paid OT for working
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This Section shall be effective starting with the first contractually listed holiday after the signing
of this Agreement.
Holiday pay shall be prorated for all employees who work less than a full time schedule. 
ARTICLE 15: Harry Bridges Day 
Harry Bridges Day. Each employee who works on July 28 for each year during the term of this
agreement shall receive one and one half times their regular hourly rate of pay for all hours
worked for that day. 
ARTICLE 16: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave 
Section 1. Paid Time Off (PTO) 
A. Scheduling of PTO.  At any time after the successful completion of the six (6)
month probationary period, eligible employees may request and use PTO of up to the number of
days accrued (explained in detail below) at the time of the desired PTO date subject to the
approval of management or his/her designee. Employees will endeavor to give thirty (30) days
notice to the Manager of a requested PTO leave and in no case, barring an emergency or by
mutual consent, shall there be less than five (5) days notice. The Manager will endeavor to
approve an employee's vacation request within two (2) weeks of notice by the employee. 
Payment for PTO may be made only to the extent of unused PTO accruals at the time of the
leave. 
B. Limits on Accumulating PTO: PTO accumulation shall be limited to four hundred
eighty (480) hours.: 
Employees Hired Before 12/20/98: 
Balances over the limit will be cashed out at a 100% rate during the first (1st) pay period of the
payroll year. Accruals over the limit will be cashed out quarterly. 
i.     Accruals will cease when the limit is reached and will resume only when the balance
is below four hundred and eighty (480) hours. 
Management shall be responsible for encouraging and allowing proper scheduling for employees
taking annual leave in order to avoid any forfeiture of PTO. It is not the intent that employees be
allowed to forfeit PTO. 
C. Rates of Accruals: Eligible employees shall receive PTO accruals based upon a
pro rata share of a full-time work schedule. PTO is earned as follows: 
i.     Based on the first day of employment from the first (1st) full month to and including
the thirty-sixth (36) full month of continuous employment, eligible employees shall
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1950 annual hours = 147.0 hours, .07538 x 2080 annual hours=156.8 hours) 
ii.     From the thirty-seventh (37) full month to and including the eighty-fourth (84) full
month of continuous employment, eligible employees shall accrue PTO at the rate of
.09462 hours per straight-time hour paid. (e.g. .09462 x 1950 annual hours = 184.5
hours; .09462 x 2080 annual hours = 196.8 hours) 
iii.     From the eighty-fifth (85) full month to and including the one-hundred thirty-second
(132) full month of continuous employment, eligible employees shall accrue PTO at
the rate of .10423 hours per straight-time hour paid. (e.g. .10423 x 1950 annual hours
= 203.3 hours; .10423 x 2080 annual hours = 216.8 hours) 
iv.     After completion of eleven (11) years of continuous employment starting with the one
hundred thirty-third (133) month, eligible employees shall accrue PTO at the rate of
.11385 hours per straight-time hour paid..11385 x 2080 annual hours =236.8 hours) 
D. Cash Out Option. Employees who have taken at least two weeks (80 hours) of paid
time off in the previous twelve (12) months may elect for a cash-out option in accordance with
the provisions of HR-5. The Port may change or modify its PTO cash out policy and/or
procedures. If the Port desires a change/modification the Port agrees to provide the Union with
advance written notice. 
Section 2. Payment for Accrued Leave at Termination.  Leave that is cashed out at termination
shall be at the scheduled hourly rate of pay as recorded in the payroll system. 
A. Sick Leave. Upon termination or retirement immediately following five complete
years of active employment in a continuous period of employment with the Port of Seattle,
qualified employees shall be compensated, as described below, for 50% of their unused EI leave
at their rate of pay at termination. 
B. Paid Time Off (PTO).   Upon termination, eligible employees shall receive
compensation at 100% value in lieu of unused accrued PTO. PTO may be cashed out, used as
service time after the last day worked, or taken in a combination of cash and service time.  A
probationary employee who terminates active employment before satisfactorily completing the
probationary period shall receive no PTO pay. 
Due to the effects of accrued leave on service time and of federal laws on rights to continuation
of medical insurance, terminating and retiring employees should notify the Total Rewards Team
in Human Resources as soon as possible in order to obtain the appropriate counseling. 
In the case of a regular employee's death, a lump sum payment for payable amounts of unused
accrued leaves, Sick Leave, and PTO shall be paid to the employee's heir or estate as appropriate. 
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A.     Sick Leave: Sick Leave for employees is earned as follows. Part-time employees earn a
proportional share of hours. Accrued Sick Leave may be used for employee or family member
illness,  injury  or  disability:  see  below  for  further  information.  Reasonable  notice  must  be 
provided for the use of Sick Leave if the situation is foreseeable, and prior to the start of the
employee's shift if practicable. 
Sick Leave will accrue in two banks effective 1/1/2022: 
Bank 1) Protected Sick Leave        .027 per hour worked will accrue as Washington Protected
Sick Leave. Employees may utilize this leave in accordance with the minimum requirements of
the Washington State Sick Leave Law, RCW 49.46.210.  Employees shall be notified on each
paystub of the amount of Protected Sick Leave they are entitled to use for authorized purposes as
defined by the law. 
Bank 2) Paid Sick Leave      .027 will accrue as Paid Sick Leave per hour paid but not worked.
On the first pay stub of each calendar year Protected Sick Leave (if any) from Bank 1 in excess
of forty (40) hours will be transferred to Bank 2. There is no limit on the amount on the amount
of Washington Protected Sick Leave that may be accrued in a calendar year.
Protected Sick Leave can be used for an absence resulting from an employee or family member's
mental or physical illness, injury, or health reason; to accommodate a need for medical
diagnosis, procedure, care, or treatment; or need for preventative medical care. In addition, Sick
Leave may be used for: 
a qualifying FMLA or FCA absence, 
for absences that qualify for leave under the Domestic Violence Leave Act 
when an employee's work location has been closed by order of a public official
for any health-related reason, 
or, when an employee's child's school or place of care has been closed for a
health-related reason (not weather related).
Upon termination or retirement following five or more consecutive years of active employment
with the Port of Seattle, an eligible employee shall be compensated for 50% of his or her
Protected Sick Leave and Sick Leave accrued balance at the employee's hourly rate of pay in
effect at termination or retirement. 
Unless cashed out upon termination or retirement, unused, accrued Protected Sick Leave will be
reinstated upon rehire within twelve (12) months subject to the provisions above.B.Payoff.
Unused Sick Leave leave may not be converted to cash payment except upon termination or
retirement  and  after  five  (5)  years  of  continuous  service,  qualified  employees  shall  be
compensated for fifty percent (50%) of their unused Sick Leave leave at their rate of pay at
termination. 
C. Abuse of Sick Leave.  Both parties are committed to work to minimize or eliminate any
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Section 4. Shared Leave.  Employees may participate in the Port of Seattle's Shared Leave
Program as outlined in HR-5. 
Section 5. Paid Parental Leave. The Port agrees to provide Paid Parental Leave to regular, non -
probationary employees for the term of this agreement. Eligibility, participation and terms of the
Paid Parental Leave shall be as provided to non-represented employees as outlined in Port policy
HR-5. Changes and/or modifications to Paid Parental Leave shall not be a bargainable issue.
However, the Port agrees to provide advance notice of any changes to Paid Parental Leave to the
Union. 
ARTICLE 17: Leave Without Pay 
Section 1. When an employee requests leave without pay (LWOP) in conjunction with any other
leave, the requests should be combined so the Manager or designee may assess the consequences
of the entire period of time off being requested. LWOP may not be approved unless it will occur
after all appropriate paid leave accruals are exhausted. When the absence is for personal reasons,
all PTO leave and sick leave must be exhausted. If the employee's request for LWOP is due to a
reason that Washington Paid Sick Leave may be used for, the employee must first exhaust PTO
leave and non-protected Sick Leave (Bank 2 under Article 16.3), but need not exhaust Protected
Sick Leave (Bank 1 under Article 16.3). 
Approval of a leave under the conditions and limits of this section assumes the employee's right
to reinstatement without loss of pay. However, if a reduction in force should occur during a
period of leave, the returning employee would be subject to the action, which would have taken
place, if the employee had remained at work. 
If any employee does not return within the agreed time and does not notify the Port of the reason
or request an extension, a termination personnel action form shall be prepared following final
determination by the Manager or his/her designee. 
Section 2.  The following types of leave shall be authorized by the Manager or designee within
the conditions and limits indicated: 
A. Military Leave 
Military leave shall be provided as stated in the current Port of Seattle Policy HR-5, and in
accordance with RCW 38.40.060. 
B. Personal LWOP: 
A request for LWOP for non-military or non-medical reasons shall be considered a personal
LWOP. Approval is not automatic. Port management considers leaves extending beyond an
employee's accrued PTO as a special consideration to be granted only after careful evaluation.
Each request will be considered on its own merits and the factors to be considered by the
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The purpose and length of requested leave 
The employee's length of service 
The effects of such an extended absence on the operational efficiency of the
department. 
A personal LWOP with a mutual benefit for the Port and the employee would receive greater
priority, than a request with limited or no benefit to the Port.. After an evaluation, the Manager
or his designee may authorize up to ninety (90) calendar days LWOP to a regular employee
whose performance and attendance are satisfactory. 
C. Medical LWOP: 
A disability period is the time an employee is unable to perform the duties of his/her position due
to illness or injury as determined and certified by a health care provider in writing to Human
Resources or a firm designated by the Port. Illness may include, but is not limited to, disabilities
related to pregnancy or childbirth, alcoholism, drug addiction, and psychological disorders.
When LWOP is requested in excess of the certified period of disability, it is handled as for
Personal LWOP. 
Medical LWOP required to cover certified periods of disability may be granted to employees
suffering from either job-related or non-job related disabilities for up to ninety (90) calendar
days.  The ninety (90) calendar days are to run concurrently with any applicable FMLA leave.
Medical leaves in excess of ninety (90) calendar days are covered under Special LWOP
considerations. 
D. Special LWOP Considerations: 
Personal LWOP in excess of ninety (90) calendar days and medical LWOP in excess of ninety
(90) calendar days shall be granted only upon the recommendation of the Manager and the
Director of Human Resources. 
E.  Probationary Employees LWOP: 
Leaves without pay for probationary employees may be granted at the discretion of the Manager
or his designee under emergency circumstances. However, if the authorized leave is in excess of
two weeks, the probationary period shall be extended by a time period equal to the authorized
leave. 
F.  Seniority Status While on LWOP: 
An employee's seniority ranking will remain unchanged while on LWOP. However, an
employee's rate of vacation accrual will not change. 
ARTICLE 18: Other Benefits 
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A. Unemployment Compensation Benefits under the Washington State Employment
Security Act. 
B. Social Security insurance  and Medicare  (FICA) as required  by the Federal
Insurance Contribution Act. 

C. Washington State Workers' Compensation. 
D. Educational assistance for employees shall be subject to the approval of the
Manager. Employees are eligible to apply for College Degree Completion support under the
terms of HR-12. The parties understand and agree that HR-12 is subject to revision by the
Port.  The Port will provide other job-related training and education in accordance with
Article 22. 

E.  Employees shall be eligible for participation in the Port of Seattle's Deferred
Compensation Plan. Eligibility and participation of employees shall be subject to the terms
and conditions of such plan including any plan amendments, revisions or other possible
cancellation. It is further agreed that content of the plan itself, plan administration and any
determinations made under the plan shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure or to any
other provision of this Labor Agreement or to negotiation by the Union. 
F. Employees shall be eligible for participation in the Port of Seattle's Flexible
Spending account program. Eligibility and participation of employees shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of such plan including any -plan amendment, revision or possible
cancellation. It is further agreed that content of the plan itself, plan administration and any
determination made under the plan shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure (Article 8)
or to any other Provision of this Labor Agreement or to negotiation by the Union. 

G. Employees shall be eligible for transportation and parking benefits as established
by the Port Policy HR-14. 
H.     Permanent Reduction in Work Force. 
In the event that any of the positions currently held by any member of the bargaining unit or any
of the work currently done by bargaining unit members is altered or eliminated by technological
changes or changes in security requirements so as to cause a reduction in overall work for the
bargaining unit, the following will apply: 
Section 1.  The Port shall provide detailed information to the Union as to the nature of these
changes and shall make its best effort in estimating the number of full time equivalent positions
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The Port shall consider in good faith all proposals by the Union to mitigate the impact of the
anticipated reduction in work force, including but not limited to alternative configurations and/or
more efficient utilization of existing bargaining unit employees, training for employees to
perform existing jobs changed or modified by the Port's decision to introduce technological or
other operational changes, and the replacement of affected employees in other positions within
the Port. 
Section 2.  If the Port notifies the Union that it anticipates a permanent reduction in workforce
for bargaining unit members, it shall soon thereafter notify all bargaining unit employees in the
affected classifications.  By classification, bargaining unit employees shall have the right to
volunteer to surrender their seniority rights in lieu of less senior employees in the classification
being laid off and accept the severance benefit provided for under this Article. If it is determined
that permanent reduction will occur, this notice will state the date by which an employee must
notify the Port in writing that the employee will exercise the employee's right to volunteer for
severance.  This  deadline  will  be  a  minimum  of  seven  (7)  calendar  days  following  the
notification. If more volunteers request severance than there is permanent reduction, the most
senior employees will have preference in exercising this option. If there are more permanent
reductions than volunteers requesting severance, the least senior employees will be laid off first. 
Employees notified that they are subject to a lay-off must select in writing, on a form provided
by the Port, one of the following options. Failure by the affected employee to inform the Port of
his/her selection within one hundred eighty (180) days after the written notice from the Port to
the employee that the employee is being laid-off as a result of an anticipated permanent
reduction shall result in the employee being provided option A. 
Option A.  Seniority shall be broken by lay-off of eighteen (18) calendar months, or the
expiration of this agreement, whichever is greater. Any recall to Port employment from lay-off
shall serve to reactivate seniority rights and seniority shall be retained for an additional eighteen
(18) calendar months, or the expiration of this agreement, whichever is greater. 
Option B. Surrender all seniority rights, including the right to recall. Receive severance pay in
the amount of one week of regular pay for each year in service. Employees with less than one (1) 
year of seniority shall receive one (1) week of pay as their severance. After a one (1) month
grace period, the employee will have the option to self-pay for coverage under one of the Port
medical  plans  for  the  second  through  the  eighteenth  (18)  month  after  severance  from
employment from the Port, as provided by COBRA legislation. If other benefits are provided by
law subsequent to the execution of this agreement, the Port will comply with such laws. 
Section 3. Assistance will be provided in seeking other suitable employment for up to one year
after being subject to permanent reduction in work force. This outplacement may be provided by
either the Port's Human Resources staff or by retained consultants, at the Port's discretion. 
Section 4.  The Port's policy providing preference for Port employees on lay-off status for 
subsequent openings, as stated in HR-10, or as modified or amended from time to time by the
Port, shall be applied to employees covered under this agreement in the manner as to other Port
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ARTICLE 19: Health and Welfare Programs 
Employees shall be covered by the Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and long-term Disability
Insurance benefits described in paragraphs A, B, C, and D below. The Port retains the right to
modify and/or change insurance benefits and/or carriers at any time during the term of the
agreement. Coverage under this Article shall not be a bargainable issue. However, the Port
agrees to meet and discuss any changes in Port coverage with the Union. 
Employees may be required to pay a portion of some insurance premiums if required of other
Port employees. Employee costs shall be by payroll deduction or by electronic payment or check
if payroll deduction is not possible. Employees are responsible for notifying the Port via a Port
approved enrollment process of their eligible dependents. Any extra costs associated with a lack
of notification shall be the employee's responsibility. 
Employees shall be eligible to maintain continuity of coverage as provided for under the
Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Budget Act (COBRA). 
A.     Medical Insurance: 
Regular full-time, part time, and limited duration employees who are scheduled to work
at least 21 hours per week shall be eligible for medical insurance coverage for themselves
and their eligible dependents. For eligible employees, coverage begins the first day of the
month following the date of hire, or immediately if hired the first day of the month. The
eligibility and other conditions of coverage are established between the Port and the
insurance  companies or agencies selected to  provide such benefits.  Coverage  for
dependents shall be provided by the same medical insurance plan, thatthe employee has
chosen. 
B.      Dental Insurance: 
Regular full-time, part time, and limited duration employees who are scheduled to work 
at least 21 hours per week shall be eligible for dental insurance coverage for themselves
and their eligible dependents. For eligible employees, coverage begins the first day of the
month following the date of hire, or immediately if hired the first day of the month. The
eligibility and other conditions of coverage are established with the insurance company or
agency selected by the Port to provide such benefits. Coverage for dependents shall be
provided by the same medical insurance plan that the employee has chosen. 
C.      Vision Insurance: 
Regular full-time, part time, and limited duration employees who are scheduled to work
at least 21 hours per week shall be eligible for dental insurance coverage for themselves
and their eligible dependents. For eligible employees, coverage begins the first day of the
month following the date of hire, or immediately if hired the first day of the month. The
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agency selected by the Port to provide such benefits.  Coverage for dependents shall be
provided by the same medical insurance plan that the employee has chosen. 
D.     Life Insurance: 
For regular full-time and part time, and limited duration employees who are scheduled
to work at least 21 hours per week, coverage begins the first day of the month following
the date of hire, or immediately if hired the first day of the month.  Eligible employees
shall receive life insurance benefits in the amount of two (2) times their annual base rate
and their eligible dependents shall receive life insurance benefits in such amounts and in
such manner as are provided in contracts with insurance companies or agencies selected
by the Port to provide such benefits. Such employees shall also be covered by the
Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy provided by the Port, which provides a
benefit in the amount of two (2) times their annual base rate. 
E.       Long-term Disability: 
For regular full-time and part time, and limited duration employees who are scheduled to
work at least 21 hours per week, coverage begins the first day of the month following the
date of hire, or immediately if hired the first day of the month. Other conditions of
coverage are established with the insurance company or agency selected by the Port to
provide such benefits. 
F.      Light Duty: 
For regular full-time and part time, and limited duration employees who are scheduled to
work at least 21 hours per week, coverage begins the first day of the month following the
date of hire, or immediately if hired the first day of the month shall receive light duty
work as they are released to perform such duty through a care-provider and in accordance
with the policies and procedures that govern the Port's self-insured Worker's Comp
program. 
ARTICLE 20: Pensions 
The Port shall continue coverage for employees covered by this agreement under the Washington
State Public Employees Retirement System. 
ARTICLE 21: Safety 
The Port will take all steps necessary to maintain a safe work place and safe work environment.
No employee is expected to risk injury or illness during the course of employment. Employees
should take reasonable steps, such as notifying management of any unsafe conditions that occur
during the course of their work. 
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Section 1.  The Port shall provide the employees with uniforms (when required) and equipment
that the employee is expected to utilize in the job and in accordance with the requirements as
established by the Director. The Port shall provide cleaning service for all authorized uniforms. 
Employees will be allowed to purchase uniform pants at their own expense if such pants are on
an approved list of alternatives (such as 5.11 pants). 
Section 2.  All employees covered by this collective bargaining agreement are subject to the
same requirements, processes, fees, and fines as non-represented employees. 
Section 3.  The Port shall provide an annual allowance equal to 100%of the price of required
footwear, up to$150.00, to airfield operations specialists. The foot wear must be made of leather
or other equally firm material. The soles and heels of appropriate footwear must be of a material
that will not create a slipping hazard.  Athletic shoes), shoes with canvas tops, sandals, clogs,
slippers, open toed or open heeled shoes, high heels, and dress shoes are examples of footwear
that is not to be worn.  Additionally, footwear that has deteriorated to a point where it does not
provide the required protection shall not be worn. New employees must report to work with the
required footwear within three weeks of their hire date. 
Employees reporting to work without the required footwear in proper condition may be sent
home without pay and/or be subject to discipline. 
ARTICLE 23: Job RelatedTraining and Development 
It is recognized that the positions covered by the contract are important evolving positions that
involves an ever-increasing range of responsibilities. The Port will provide training for all
employees and will maintain a careful record of the training accorded employees. The training
opportunities will be made available to all employees without discrimination or distinction. In
addition, employees may be involved in all post-incident critiques or hearings relating to or
affecting matters within the scope of their responsibilities. All pre-approved training, meetings
and/or critiques will be considered work time and will be compensated as such. 
Employees will be reimbursed for any travel or meals incurred as a result of management
directed training approved by the Manager or designee under this article and consistent with Port
policy. 
The normal workday and/or workweek for employees may be modified to accommodate training
or educational requirements. Such modifications shall not be made unless the employee is given
five (5) working days notice. 
The Union and the Port will continue to support employee participation in the Port's internship
programs. Employees who are successful applicants to internship programs will remain members
of the bargaining unit covered by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Temporary
schedule adjustments and/or alternate work schedules to accommodate internship activities will
be allowed as agreed by the employee's own department and the sponsoring departments.


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ARTICLE 24: Shop Stewards 
The Union has the right to appoint shop stewards. Those shop stewards shall have the right to
engage in necessary contract-related matters including advising employees and assisting those
facing discipline without loss of pay irrespective of when those events occur. Claims of alleged
abuse of this right are matters for the grievance and arbitration procedure set forth in this
Agreement. 
ARTICLE 25: Discipline and Personnel Records 
Section 1.  Just Cause. The Port shall not discipline or discharge any employee except for just
cause or as provided in Article 8, and Article 9, Section 9 (probationary period). All discipline
after the probationary period shall be subject to review in Article 8, Grievance Procedure. 
Section 2.  Progressive Discipline. The following progressive discipline procedure shall be
followed. 
A. Verbal Notification. An employee shall be notified at least once by his or her manager
or designee of undesirable performance or conduct, or an undesirable trend in performance or
conduct and the need for correction. A written record of said verbal notification shall be placed
in the employee's personnel file. At the employee's option, the employee may submit written
comment regarding the basis for the verbal notification within fifteen (15) working days. 
B. Written Notification.  If the employee's performance or conduct does not improve
following verbal notification, a written notice will be issued to the employee by his or her direct
supervisor. At the employee's option, the employee may submit written comment regarding the
basis for the written warning within fifteen (15) working days. 
C. Suspension or Discharge.  Suspension, demotion, corrective probation or discharge
may only be issued for just cause and so long as the employee has received both verbal and
written notification. 
No prior notification shall be necessary if the cause for discipline is gross insubordination or
serious misconduct. 
Section 3. Personnel Files. Every employee shall have the right to look at his/her personnel file
and copy or have copied at the employee's expense, any material that is in the file. Every
employee shall have the right to submit written material for addition to their file and that material
shall be kept in the file so long as the material it rebuts is in the file. No warning notice or other
documentation or evaluation regarding the employee shall be considered valid unless it was first
given to the employee and the Union and the employee was given a chance to prepare a rebuttal
statement. No personnel file material other than routine payroll information may be used in any
grievance proceeding or disciplinary proceeding involving the employee unless that material was
shown to the employee at the time it was created and before it was placed in the file. 


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Written warnings and other evidence of discipline shall not be valid for more than twelve (12)
months unless a similar or related offense is committed within that period. In the case of a
similar or related offense, the twelve (12) month period begins anew. Nothing precludes the Port
from using discipline documentation older than 12 months to establish notice. 
ARTICLE 26: Good Faith Guarantee 
The Port and the Union agree to deal with each other in good faith and observe their
commitments without resorting to gimmicks or subterfuge. 
ARTICLE 27: Performance of Duty. Strikes and Lockouts 
Section 1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give an employee the right to strike
and no employee shall strike or refuse to perform assigned duties to the best of his/her ability.
The Union agrees that it will not condone or crusade any strike, slowdown, mass sick call, or any
other form of work stoppage or interference with the normal operation of the Port. 
Section 2. The Port agrees that there shall be no lockouts. 
Section 3. The conditions stated in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article shall remain in effect with or
without a signed labor agreement. 
ARTICLE 28: Emergency Conditions 
Employees may be required to report to work under emergency conditions such as snow or other
natural emergencies or security emergencies. In such case, regular shift regulations may be
suspended as necessary to deal with the emergency. (The suspension of the regular schedule does
not alter the overtime rules except such rules as might apply to short notice of shift changes.) If
required by management to stay overnight or between shifts, the employees will be provided
reasonable accommodations and sufficient and reasonable subsistence. 
ARTICLE 29: Personnel 
The Port shall maintain sufficient qualified personnel to comply with the requirements of its
airport certification manual or airport certification specifications and the applicable rules of this
part. 
ARTICLE 30: Compensation for Travel Time 
Section 1. The Port agrees to reimburse employees required to travel outside of King County for
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses that may be incurred for transportation, meals, and lodging.
Expenses covered shall be limited to those incurred only in connection with the assignment and
shall cover employee expenses only. Proof of expenditures shall be required for reimbursement.
Claims for expenses shall be submitted to the Administrative Section no later than three (3)
business days prior to the due date on the Travel Authorization and Fund Advance, except in
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While a specific dollar amount for meals is not specified, the charges must be reasonable.
Reasonable expenses shall be consistent among department personnel. Absence of a meal(s) does
not substantiate an excessive amount for another meal. As a guideline, the approximate amounts
charged in the Anthony's Restaurant at Sea-Tac International Airport represent the upper limit of
reasonable. 
Section 2.  An employee's normal pay and work schedule shall apply as provided for in this
Agreement in connection with travel assignments outside of King County. 
Section 3.   When travel by an employee's private vehicle is required and authorized by
management, such travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with  the mileage reimbursement 
schedule in AC-2. The Port may change or modify the mileage reimbursement schedule. 
ARTICLE 31: Savings Clause 
If any Article of this Agreement or any Appendix hereto should be held invalid by operation of
law or by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or enforcement of any
Article or Appendix should be restrained by such tribunal, the remainder of this Agreement and
Appendices shall not be affected thereby and the parties shall enter into immediate collective
bargaining negotiations for the purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement of such
Article. 
ARTICLE 32: Entire Agreement 
Section 1. The Agreement expressed herein in writing constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties and no oral statement shall add to or supersede any of its provisions. 
Section 2. Under the Port's commitment in Article 25 - Good Faith Guarantee, the Port agrees to
notify the Union in advance and meet and discuss any major or significant changes in the
operation and/or working conditions before those changes become effective unless they are
necessitated  by  any  emergency  situation.  In  that  event  the  notification,  meeting,  and/or
discussions will take place as soon as possible thereafter. 
ARTICLE 33: Labor Management Committee 
At the request of either the Port or the Union, the other party agrees to meet on an informal basis
outside the grievance procedure to discuss issues of concern to either party, including but not
limited to: new projects, new equipment, safety, training, and questions of interpretation and
administration of this Agreement. The Parties agree to keep accurate minutes of every committee
meeting. Any understandings or agreements reached as a result of such meetings shall be
reduced to writing and signed on behalf of the Port and the Union or such understanding shall be
null and void. 
The Port will provide a detailed report with the number of hours worked by members of the
bargaining unit upon request. 

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ARTICLE 34: Drug Testing 
Employees may be required by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the FAA, or
the Port to submit to toxicological testing necessary as a result of an incident or accident under
investigation by the parties specified in this Article. The parties agree to the need to maintain a
drug free work place. 
Employees shall also be subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. An employee may only be
subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing based upon the recommendation of two observers,
one of which must be a trained observer and one shall not be the employee's direct supervisor.
The Port shall notify the Union by telephone regarding its suspicion of employee impairment as
soon as possible, and if the Union Business Representative, or his designee declines to attend, or
is not at the testing site within 90 minutes from notification, the Port shall be free to conduct the
test without a Union official present.  The 90 minutes may be extended by mutual agreement of
the parties. 
ARTICLE 35: Term of Agreement 
Effective date of this contract is will be the first full pay period at least 14 days after ratification
by the parties. 
This agreement signed ________________________shall remain in effect until December 31,
2023 unless the termination date is extended by mutual agreementand shall be deemed renewed
thereafter from year to year unless either party gives written notice to the other of a desire to
modify or terminate the same, said notice to be given at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date. 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties  hereto have duly executed this Agreement this
___________day of_______. 

By ______________________________________ 
Stephen P. Metruck, Chief Executive Officer 
PORT OF SEATTLE 

By _______________________________________ 
Michael Pavelic, Business Representative 
INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE & WAREHOUSE UNION, LOCAL No. 9 



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APPENDIX A: WAGE RATES 

Classifications 
Senior Operations Controller 
Airfield Operations Specialist 

Effective upon implementation of this agreement, all AOS/SOCs shall be subject to the
following Tiered Wage Rates: 
Wage rates effective on the first day of the first pay period in payroll year 2020: 
Step 1               Step 2               Step 3               Step 4 
(0-12 months)       (13-24 months)      (25-36 months)      (37+ months) 
AOS      $31.71           $33.57           $35.44           $37.30 
SOC      $31.71           $33.57           $35.44           $37.30 
Effective  on the first day of the first pay period in payroll year 2020, wage rates in the above
categories will be increased by four percent (4%). These increased wages are reflected in the
chart above.) 
ALL Individuals who worked during the time period covered by the 4% (four) 2020 wage
adjustment shall be entitled to retro pay for hours compensated following the implementation of
this agreement should they have retired, transferred, or left the bargaining unit. This includes: 
John McMahon, Abner Thomas, Charles D Black, and Margo Hammon. 

No wage change in payroll year 2021. 
Effective  on the first day of the first pay period in payroll year 2022, wage rates in the above
categories   will   be   increased   by   100%   of   the   June   2020   through   June   2021
Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton CPI-U plus 0.5%. This increase will not be less than zero percent
(0%) nor greater than six percent (6%). 
Effective  on the first day of the first pay period in payroll year 2023, wage rates in the above
categories will be increased by 100% of the October through October Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
CPI-U. This increase will not be less than zero percent (0%) nor greater than six percent (6%). 




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APPENDIX B: JOB DESCRIPTIONS 
APPENDIX B: JOB DESCRIPTIONS 
The job descriptions for each bargaining unit position is appended to the agreement for reference
purposes. The Port and the Union agree that the job duties listed do not encompass every job
duty that employees are expected to perform. Further, being listed below does not indicate
whether or not each job duty is exclusive to the bargaining unit or exclusive to a singular
bargaining unit position. It is also understood that the Port has the discretion to assign employees
any portion of the duties listed within their particular job classification. Compensation and
conditions of assignment to employees of duties normally performed by another bargaining unit
position shall be governed by Article 10, Section 5. 
SENIOR OPERATIONS CONTROLLER 
Position Summary 
This position provides a centralized communication resource for monitoring and coordinating a
variety of airport activities that affect the safe, efficient and secure provision of services to
passengers, tenants and customers in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Parts 107,
108 and 139. Responsibilities include monitoring the operation of the automated Satellite Transit
System, coordinating the response to emergency, operating, or maintenance issues affecting the
system.    Monitoring  arrivals  / departures  of  flights  and  gate  assessments  using  the
RMS/Resource Management System.  The monitoring of  security alarms (ARM) to include
badge access and security activity.  Monitoring the baggage system (FMS/Facility Management
System) for baggage alarms.   Provide emergency communications and notifications to key
airport personnel and agencies in response to emergencies, unusual events, and other events that
may affect the operation of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 
Accountabilities 
Monitors and operates the Satellite Transit System (STS) during normal, routine maintenance
and emergency operations. 
Notifies the Duty Maintenance Representative (DMR) of any malfunctions and emergencies
and assists with recoveries via the various controls of the STS Control System. 
Using closed circuit television and various types of communication equipment and systems,
monitors a variety of airport activities and ensures that appropriate staff are notified of
significant events or system malfunctions, in accordance with applicable departmental and
airport rules and regulations. Examples include, but are not limited to: 
Tenant notifications 
Public announcements via the Terminal Announcement System public address system 
Use of Everbridge 
Notification to government agencies, as appropriate 
Professional verbal interaction between the public, tenants, and other customers. 
Coordination of daily flight activity at Port owned, or controlled gates. 
Monitors various Aviation Maintenance systems and respond according to established
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Answer  phone  and  radio  calls  for  maintenance  issues  and  respond  according  to
established procedures and protocols supplementing Maintenance Service Response Line (Phone
tree) 
Log information as appropriate on maintenance systems issues and calls into appropriate
tracking system using Maximo. 
Provides  emergency  airport  paging  service  for  customers  and  may,  on  occasion,
accommodate airline request for flight operation pages. 
Displays and updates graphic information on electronic reader boards at various locations
within the Airport using the FIMS aircraft gate management system. 
Monitors a variety of radio frequencies (talk groups) including Fire, Police, Airport
Operations, Maintenance, FAA Tower and Ground, Parking, Ground Transportation. 
Maintains numerous logs, including and Airport Communication Center Significant Activity
logs. 
Monitors and tests a variety of alarm systems such as elevator, security intrusions, Alarm
Monitoring System, and Satellite Transit System alarms. Monitors and dispatches alarms
expeditiously to facilitate the safe movement of passengers during an emergency response. 
Assign Port of Seattle aircraft gates and Customs baggage carousels for international
arriving/departing and domestic arriving/departing flights. Monitors flight activity for Port of
Seattle gates to ensure a proactive approach to resolve daily gate use conflict.  Also be
required to assign cargo aircraft parking spaces. 
Conduct tours of the Communication Center, as requested. 
Assists with special projects related to the Communications Center activities, as assigned.
Assists in training and orientation of new Operations Controllers and, where appropriate,
other airport staff. 
Contacts 
Most contacts are via telephone and other communication devices, with the traveling public,
various Port departments and staff, government agencies, tenants and contractors. Must gather
sufficient information to determine the appropriate notification or response. 
Knowledge 
Airport topographical, facility and operational detail 
Airport emergency policies and procedures. 
Telephone answering protocol 
Skills 
Excellent communication and listening skills 
Computer  literacy  and  keyboarding  skills  for  logs  and  other  documentation,  using
intranet/internet and Microsoft Office. 
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills 
Abilities 

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Able to learn a variety of communication systems and procedures, recognize situations that
requires a response and selects the appropriate response or notification, in emergency, potential
emergency, or non-emergency situations. 
Able to communicate with people who may be under stress, drawing sufficient information to
accurately assess the situation and contact the appropriate resources. 
Able to attend to a variety of systems and issues concurrently and to determine priorities on an
ongoing basis in an environment with moderate to high noise levels. Normally, this knowledge
would be acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of experience in
communications at a large airport, police facility or public service agency. Some college is
preferred. Experience at the Sea-Tac airport facility is highly preferred. A variety of specialized
training is provided and must be successfully completed in order to be considered fully proficient
in the duties of this position. This training includes, but is not limited to: 
Certification in the Port of Seattle/ Airport Communications Center Satellite Transit System
training program, which includes a variety of exercises and drills. 
The  Airport  FIMS  computer  systems  for  creating  and  editing  information  displayed  on
monitors at common use airline facilities and Flight Information Displays. 
Everbridge to make emergency notifications to staff, airlines, tenants and others. 
The  Terminal  Messaging  System,  to  provide  public  service  announcements  and  general 
information about the airport. 
Tunnel Ventilation System - Satellite Transit System 
AviNet System- Communications device to the airlines 
FIDS Display for Ground Transportation Shuttle Operations Job Conditions Performs duties in
a restricted area, normally seated at a console. 
Job Conditions 
The Communications Center normally has subdued lighting and moderate to high levels of noise
from radio frequencies, telephones and alarms. Performs duties in a restricted area, normally
seated at a console. The work shifts cover the 24-hour, 7-day operations of the facility.
Comments 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by
people assigned to this position. They are not to be considered an exhaustive list of duties
performed by people so classified. If there are significant changes to the work described above,
the Port agrees to bargain with the Union over those changes. 

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 
Purpose 
To perform duties on and around the Air Operations Area (AOA) and Airport Movement
Areas (AMA), monitoring events and conditions, enforcing Port of Seattle operating rules,
ensuring compliance with CFR Title 14 Part 139, assisting with SMS, and CFR Title 49

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Part 1542. Additionally, providing services and customer contacts related to keeping the
airfield environment safe and secure for users. Must be part of a team of "Qualified
Personal" which all have safety and security as their mission. 
Essential functions 
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and
duties performed. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following: 
The ability to achieve, and maintain, competency and qualifications to drive a
vehicle unescorted on the AOA, and specifically achieve the advanced authorization
to drive a vehicle unescorted on the AMA, in all weather conditions. 
Inspects runways, taxiways, aprons/ramps and bagwell within the AOA for
compliance with FAR Part 139 criteria of standard markings, lighting, surface
conditions, wildlife mitigation, and defects to these criteria. 
Uses approved wildlife mitigation methods and devices to maintain standards of
Part 139 to include firearms and pyrotechnic devices, including response to Avian
Radar. 
Operates Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME) during inclement
weather to determine the coefficient of friction on Movement Area surfaces. 
Conducts airfield tours or site orientations on request of Airport Operations
management. 
Provides support and assistance in the event of an emergency in support of requests
of Airport Operations management and the Airport Emergency Plan. Such support
may include, but not be limited to: 
o  Inspection of Movement Area for compliance with FAR Part 139 standards. 
o  Participate in aircraft emergency response during emergency standby,
including inspection responsibility in post response environment. 
o  Authorized to close portions of the Movement Area for non compliance with
FAR Part 139 and other POS safety protocol. 
o  Assist in removal of small disabled aircraft from the AOA. 
o  Other services related to the execution of the Airport Emergency Plan as
assigned by Airport Operations management. 
Inspects airfield perimeter to detect breaches in security perimeter, building
perimeter, and airfield access gates. Reports deficiencies to management for
mitigation. May be directed to staff/monitor an open perimeter gate or breach until
mitigated/resolved. 
Conducts vehicle stops on the AOA in pursuit of enforcement of Airport Rules and
Regulations, adherence with Part 139 Ground Vehicle Program, and adherence with
Airport Security Plan. Issues violation notices to Rules & Regulations for instances
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Monitors and maintains constant radio contact with Airport Operations
management, FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), Seattle Ramp Tower
(SRT), and the Airport Communications Center (ACC). 
Act as an agent for Airport Operations in customer contacts regarding a variety of
issues, potential conflicts, on procedures, and use of airfield facilities. 
Maintain logs and reports to detail shift activities, assignments, aircraft inventory,
and FAR Part 139 inspections. 
May provide orientations and non-classroom training on airfield procedures and
regulations to new employee, customer or other tenant personnel. Training typically
includes ground vehicle program, airfield familiarization, radio communication
techniques, and other procedures applicable to the AOA. 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139, Airport Certification
Manual, Rules & Regulations as they apply to conducting activities on a large
commercial airfield. 
Thorough knowledge of the airfield environment at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport, including in depth familiarity with airfield facilities, navigational aids, air
traffic control procedures, airfield perimeter and airfield surfaces. 
Thorough knowledge of the airport Part 139 Self Inspection Program, and the ability
to act as a qualified person in performance of the duties of the Airport Certification
Manual. This includes, but is not limited to, qualifications to access the Airport
Movement Area via radio contact with ATCT; attendance and successful
completion of initial and recurrent training requirements to act as a team member of
"Qualified Person" in the airport Part 139 Program; safe and proficient use of
firearms and pyrotechnics in support of the Wildlife Hazard Management Program.
Willingness to use firearms and harassment tactics for wildlife control on the AOA. 
Knowledge of the Airport Security Plan, and how to assist in enforcement and
execution of this plan.
Ability to apply good customer relation skills, and a command of the English
language, when in contact with customers, tenants and staff in enforcement
situations.
Ability to pass all required security and background checks, including maintaining a
safe driving record both on and off the airport environment.
Proven ability to communicate with people who may be under stress, drawing
sufficient information to accurately assess the situation and contact the appropriate
resources. The ability to respond appropriately under stress of real or potential
accidents or incidents. 
The physical ability to meet the requirements of the AOS job duties as described in
the POS Job Analysis of the position. 
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable. 
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Ability to learn and apply continuously changing airport procedures. 
Ability to learn and understand safety data collection and be a champion of safety. 
Ability to learn to operate equipment related to assigned duties, including radios and
telephones. 
Must be proficient in and keep up with ever-changing and emerging technology in
aviation and how we operate the airfield that continues to grow in complexities. 
Qualifications 
Combination of education and experience demonstrative knowledge, skills and abilities
equivalent to: 
High School diploma or equivalent; 
AAAE ACE Operations; 
Five (5) years' experience working for a Hub airport; and 
The ability to obtain a Washington State Concealed Pistol License within the first
six months. 
Preferred Qualifications 
Associates Degree in Aviation or related field. 
Driver's License Requirement:
A valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, is required. 
Weekly Standard Hours 
This is a seven day a week and twenty-four hour a day facility. Normal work schedule will
vary. Must be able and willing to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends.
Will be required to work during emergencies. 
Performs duties driving a vehicle and on foot on the airfield environment. Is exposed to
work in inclement weather, the challenge of operating around moving aircraft and
construction equipment, and a high noise level. The work shifts cover 24/7, 365 days a
year for operations of the facility. *Must work in and around injured personal on the
airfield as a result of industry accidents or escorting ambulances and providing direction to
or from a site.




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APPENDIX C 


SUBMISSION OF GRIEVANCE 
Grieving Party_________________________________________________________ 
Supervisor____________________________________________________________ 
Date of Filing with Port*__________________________________________________ 
Port Representative Receiving Filing     ____________________________________ 
Date of Filing with Union*_________________________________________________ 
Union Representative Receiving Filing ______________________________________ 
*This grievance shall not be considered filed until a copy has been delivered by the grieving party to
both the Union and to the Port. 
Date of Occurrence _____________________________________________________ 
Type of Occurrence_____________________________________________________ 
Location/ Work Unit_____________________________________________________ 
Contract Article(s) Affected _______________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Remedy Sought ________________________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Grievance Report: (Attach additional sheet if necessary) 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Other Parties cc'd _______________________________________________________ 

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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT 
BY AND BETWEEN 
PORT OF SEATTLE 
AND 
INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE WORKERS UNION, LOCAL 9 
(Representing the Aviation Operations Bargaining Unit 
Overtime Pay for Hours Compensated 
This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is entered into by and between the International Longshore
and Warehouse Workers Union,  Local 9 (Union) and the Port of Seattle (Port), referred to herein
collectively as the Parties. 
The Parties have met and agree as follows concerning overtime pay: 
1.  Hours paid in excess of the normally scheduled work day, or in excess of the normally
scheduled work week on a Port payroll basis, shall be compensated at the overtime rate of one
and a half (1.5) times the employee's regular rate of pay through the current (2020-2023)
Agreement. 
This MOU shall remain in effect through the duration of the collective bargaining agreement,
December 31, 2023. 
This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into on the ______ day of ________, 2021. 
FOR THE UNION:                         FOR THE PORT OF SEATTLE 

_________________________________          __________________________________ 
Michael Pavelic, Business Agent                   Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
ILWU, Local 9                                 Port of Seattle 







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