COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          8e 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting       April 26, 2022 
DATE:     April 26, 2022 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Mikel O'Brien, Interim Senior Director of Labor Relations 
Greg Gauthier, Labor Relations Manager 
SUBJECT:  New Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the Pacific
Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 30, representing Carpenters,
Millwrights, and Piledrivers, at Marine Maintenance, Aviation Maintenance, and
Port Construction Services (PCS) 
Total Port Cost Increase for the Duration of the Agreement: $2,198,662.23 

ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to execute a new collective
bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Port of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest Regional
Council of Carpenters, Local 30, representing Carpenters, Millwrights, and Piledrivers, at Marine
Maintenance, Aviation Maintenance, and Port Construction Services (PCS) covering the period
from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
Good faith bargaining between the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 30,
representing  Carpenters,  Millwrights,  and  Piledrivers,  at  Marine  Maintenance,  Aviation
Maintenance, and Port Construction Services (PCS) resulted in a fair collective bargaining
agreement consistent with Port's priorities. 
There are currently thirty-six (36) Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters represented
employees at the Port of Seattle who are employed in either Marine Maintenance, Aviation
Maintenance, or PCS, respectively. Classifications covered by this agreement include, Carpenters,
Millwrights, and Piledrivers. Employees in this bargaining unit work conduct work associated with
their respective crafts in both maintenance and new construction at the Port of Seattle.
Prior to this agreement, Union represented Carpenters and Millwrights at PCS (currently 11) were
not covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the Pacific
Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 30. Prior to this agreement, employees at PCS
were paid at 100% of the AGC negotiated rates found in the area master labor agreement, but
did not receive paid holidays, PTO, and additional paid sick leave (beyond state required). This

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agreement provides the first comprehensive Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
parties covering PCS employees represented by the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of
Carpenters, Local 30. PCS regular employees will now be paid at 88% of the area master labor
agreement rates, but will now receive paid holidays, PTO, and paid sick leave.
This agreement is for a five-year period from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026. The
estimated total additional cost for increase is $2,198,662.23. The estimated additional cost per
year of the contract is: year one, -$64,952.251; year two, $196,500.80; year three $444,883.85;
year four, $675,058.32; and year five, $947,171.52.
The cost is based on an annual wage and benefit increases of approximately 4.5% to 5.0%, each
year of the CBA2.  The cost also consists of the additional costs associated with the PCS shift
differentials and supervisory premiums  alignment with Aviation Maintenance and Marine
Maintenance employees.
Other changes include the mutual agreement between the Parties to promote Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion in the workplace. Gender specific language amended, including the change of the
title of Foreman to Supervisor. The inclusion of Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Consistency of shift
differentials  and  Supervisory  premiums  for  PCS  employees  with  Aviation  and  Marine
Maintenance employees. The inclusion of the Port's Commuter Trip benefits for all employees.
Safety shoe stipends with reasonable increases for all regular employees. A signing bonus of
$1000 per regular PCS employee and $2,000 for each regular Aviation and Marine Maintenance
employee.
JUSTIFICATION 
RCW Chapter 41.56 requires the Port of Seattle to collectively bargaining wages, hours and
conditions of employment with the exclusive bargaining representative designated by the
employees. 
DETAILS 
Term of the Agreement  January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026. 




1 Reflects the conversion of PCS employees to 88% of the AGC negotiated wage rate 
2 AGC negotiated wage increases each of first three years 4.5% to 5%. 

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Wages 
Classification      PCS       Mainten   Effective     Effective    Estimated   Estimated
Current  ance      6/1/2022   6/1/2023  Increase    Increase
Rate3    Current                            Effective     Effective
Rate4                             6/1/2024    6/1/2025 
Carpenter        $49.18   $43.28    $45.27      $47.26      $49.35      $51.54 
Millwright        $50.68    $44.60     $46.59      $48.58      $50.73       $52.98 
Piledriver          $49.58    $43.63     $45.62       $47.61      $49.72       $51.93 

Employees wages include an annual average increase of approximately 4.5%.
Health and Welfare 
The Port contributes to the Carpenters Health & Welfare Trust on behalf of employees for each
hour of work. Current rate is $8.98. 
Pension 
The Port contributes to the Carpenters Retirement Plan of Western Washington on behalf of each
employee for each hour of work. Current rate is $9.35. 
Other Changes 
Incorporated Juneteenth holiday and additional personal holiday. 
Mutual agreement between the Parties to promote Equity, Diversity.
Gender specific language amended. 
Consistency of shift differentials and Supervisory premiums for PCS employees with
Aviation and Marine Maintenance employees. 
The inclusion of the Port's Commuter Trip benefits for all employees. Safety shoe stipends
with reasonable increases for all regular employees. 
Signing bonuses of $1000 per regular PCS employee and $2,000 for each regular Aviation
and Marine Maintenance employee. 
Safety shoe stipend for all regular employees with reasonable increases. 


3 100% of the AGC negotiated wage rates.
4 88% of the AGC negotiated wage rates. 

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Cost Impact $   Year 1          Year 2          Year 3          Year 4          Year 5 
Pay             -$131,388.655    $59,002.80     $231,473.75    $392,681,01    $592,263.14 
Benefits         $66,436.40                 $137,498       $213,410.10    $282,377.31    $354,908.37 
Total            -$64,952.25     $196,500.80    $444,883.85    $675,058.32     $947,171.51 

The estimated total additional cost to the Port of Seattle for the duration of the contract is
$2,844,000. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST 
(1) Collective Bargaining Agreement
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
April 23, 2019    Commission  Authorization  for  Executive  Director  to  execute  new
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters (Item No. 6b) 










5 Represents the difference in Year 1 of PCS employees moving from 100% to 88% of AGC wage rates.

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