COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ACTION ITEM
Item No.
Date of Meeting
DATE:
September 10, 2024
TO:
Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM:
Matthew Bullock, Labor Relations Manager
8i
September 10, 2024
SUBJECT: New collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 46, representing Electricians.
Total Port Cost Increase for the Duration of the Agreement: $2,931,544
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to execute a new collective
bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Port of Seattle and the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Local 46, representing seventy-nine (79) Electricians assigned to the Port of
Seattle Aviation Maintenance and Maritime Maintenance divisions, covering the period from
June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Good faith bargaining between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 46,
and the Port of Seattle resulted in a fair collective bargaining agreement consistent with the
Port's priorities. The Aviation Maintenance Electricians are assigned to maintain airfield lighting
systems, power distribution system and facility lighting and power systems, HVAC, passenger
load bridges, and the Satellite Transit System. Marine Maintenance electricians maintain dock
power equipment, facility lighting and power systems, fire alarm systems, and HVAC power
systems on waterfront properties.
This agreement is for three years covering the period from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.
The estimated total additional cost for wages and benefit increases is $2,931,544. The estimated
additional cost per year of the contract is: year one, $1,054,752; and year two, $2,045,165; and
year three $2,931,544. The cost is based on an annual wage increases of 10% in year one, 7.5%
in year two, and 6% in year three. The pension contribution increases in year one, $1.02 per
hour; year two, $1.17 per hour; year three, $0.41 per hour.
Other changes include commitment to partnership in identifying and elimination barrier that
have prevented oppressed communities and the replacement of gender specific language and
job titles throughout the agreement.
Template revised September 22, 2016.
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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
Retroactive to June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Wages
Classification
Service Effective
Time
6/1/23 Base
Hourly Rate
(+10.0%)
Effective
6/1/24 Base
Hourly Rate
(+7.5%)
Effective
6/1/25 Base
Hourly Rate
(+6.0%)
Journey level
EL01 Electrician
Entry
$68.36
$72.46
$63.59
Other Changes
•
Incorporated definition of Capital Projects language into agreement.
•
Memorialized commuting benefits, ORCA card and ferry reimbursements programs
•
Incorporated Juneteenth holiday.
•
Added language adding GPS programs, Aviation Surface Area Management System and
Telematics program
•
Modified Paid Family Medical Leave language to clarify the eligibility of appropriate shift
differentials.
•
Modified probationary employee provision.
•
Modified the December 18, 2019, Aviation Scheduled Overtime Distribution Process
memorandum of understanding into agreement.
•
Increased footwear stipend increase.
Template revised September 22, 2016; format updates October 19, 2016.
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Cost Impact $
Pay
Benefits
Total New Money
Year 1
$916,176
$138,576
$1,054,752
Year 2
$755,845
$234,569
$990,414
Year 3
$650,027
$236,352
$886,378
Total Cumulative
Cost
$1,054,752
$2,045,165
$2,931,544
The estimated total additional cost to the Port of Seattle for the duration of the contract is
$2,931,544.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
1. Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 46, and the Port of Seattle resulted in a fair
agreement consistent with the Port's priorities. This agreement is for four years covering
the period from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
None.
Template revised September 22, 2016; format updates October 19, 2016.