PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      4g 
ACTION ITEM               Date of Meeting   September 8, 2015 
DATE:    September 1, 2015 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   David Freiboth, Senior Director of Labor Relations 
Kim Ramsey, Labor Relations Manager 
SUBJECT:  New collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, Local 117, representing Port of Seattle Police Sergeants. 
Total Port Cost Increase for the Duration of the Agreement: $264,385 
Source of Funds:   Port of Seattle Police Department 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a new collective
bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Port of Seattle and the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, Local 117, covering the period from January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017,
and affecting 16 Police Sergeant Positions. 
SYNOPSIS 
The Port and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117 worked collaboratively and
in good faith to reach this agreement designed to meet the shared priorities of the parties to
maintain morale, incentivize fitness and meet the challenges of a rapidly growing Sea-Tac
Airport. This three year agreement covers the period from January 1, 2015, through December
31, 2017. The estimated total additional cost for wages and benefit increases is $264,385. The
estimated additional cost per year of the contract is: year one, $48,107; year two, $109,701; and
year three, $106,576. The costs of the agreement will be offset by savings associated with the
discontinuation of a 2.5% patrol premium and the discontinuation of standby and on-call
assignment for canine and bomb squad units. 
Employees will pay an increased portion of the cost of their health insurance premium. Base
wages in the first year of the agreement will not increase. Instead, employees will receive a lump
sum. Base wage will increase 50% of COLA in the second year and full COLA will be applied in
the third year. 

Template revised May 30, 2013.

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September 1, 2015 
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Other major features of this new agreement include restructure of the work week and elimination
of a 2.5% patrol premium; changes in special assignments and special assignment pay; addition
of a 2% night watch premium; inclusion of a physical abilities incentive and a pilot program to
provide non-commission traffic support personnel on the airport drives. 
BACKGROUND 
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117, represents a bargaining unit of 16 Police
Sergeants.  These employees work in Port of Seattle's Police Department.   The previous
agreement expired on December 31, 2104. RCW Chapter 41.56 requires the Port of Seattle to
collectively bargain wages, hours and working conditions with the exclusive bargaining
representative designated by the employees. 
SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT 
Term of the Agreement 
January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017. 
Wages: 
This Collective Bargaining Agreement shall provide the following: 
Upon execution of Agreement: Lump sum equivalent of 2.1% of 2014 gross wages;
$2872 average per sergeant. 
Effective January 1, 2016:  Base wage rates shall be increased byfifty percent (50%) of 
the  percentage   increase  in  the  Consumer  Price  Index  (CPI-U)  for
Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton, with a minimum increase of not less than zero percent (0%)
or more than six percent (6.0%). 
Two lump sum payments totaling the equivalent of fifty percent (50%) of the percentage
increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton, with a
minimum increase of not less than zero percent (0%) nor more than six percent (6.0%)
applied to six (6) months of gross wages each shall be paid in February 2016 and July
2016. 
Effective January 1, 2017:  Base wage rates shall be increased by the sum of onehundred
percent (100%) of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)
for Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton, with a minimum increase of not less than zero percent
(0%) nor more than six percent (6.0%)

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September 1, 2015 
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Health and Welfare 
Employees in the bargaining group are currently enrolled in the Western Conference of
Teamsters Health and Welfare Trust. Employees will pay an increased premium share from $50
per month to $75 per month effective June 2015. 
Pension 
Employees in this bargaining unit are LEOFF eligible with the exception of retirees of the
Washington State Patrol. This agreement provides for employees who are retirees of the
Washington State Patrol an equivalent amount to the regular LEOFF contribution will be
contributed to the Port's 401(a) plan. No other changes to pension benefits. 
Other Changes 
Modifications in Article 3  Union Security language that supports Port's due process
obligations for employees terminated for non-payment of dues. 
Modification in Article 7  Equal Employment Opportunity to standardize language
across contracts. 
Modifications in Article 15  Hours of Work and Overtime makes effective January
2016 new 2080 hour per year schedule of 12.5 hour patrol shifts with an additional 10
hour day per month, 5 squad configuration, each with a day and night watch. 
Modifications in Article 16  Vacation supports current hourly accrual practice 
Modifications in Article 17  Holidays adds a holiday rate of accrual for new 12.5 hour
patrol shift 
Modifications in Article 23  Sick Leave supports current hourly accrual practice 
Appendix A  Pay Rates 
Differentials 
Effective June 1, 2015 
Increase in Bomb Squad Differential to 10% 
Increase in Canine Differential to 4% 
Addition of Professional Standards Sergeant, Professional Accountability Sergeant
and Professional Development Sergeant eligible for special assignment premium of
5% 
Increase in Marine Union/Boat Team Differential to 4%

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September 1, 2015 
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Effective January 1, 2016 - Physical Ability Incentive Pay 1% with annual qualification 
Appendix B - Police Officers Bill of Rights 
New language permitting access upon request to officer related information in
department electronic file systems 
New language requiring employee notification prior to the department providing written
materials to the prosecutor's office unless part of an on-going investigation. 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 

Cost Impact $        Year 1         Year 2           Year 3
Pay             $50,732         $98,260          $84,770 
Benefits          -$2,625          $11,441           $21,806 
Total            $48,107         $109,701          $106,576 

The estimated total additional cost year over year to the Port for the duration of the contract is
$264,385. 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The increase in expense is included in the Police Department 2015; to be included in 2016 and
2017 budgets. 

PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
None.