Template revised September 22, 2016.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
4c
ACTION ITEM
Date of Meeting
July 25, 2017
DATE: July 17, 2017
TO: Dave Soike, Interim Executive Director
FROM: Mikel O’Brien, Sr. Labor Relations Manager
David Freiboth, Sr. Director, Labor Relations
SUBJECT: Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and Teamsters Local
117 Representing Bus Drivers and PSRRs (Parking Services Revenue
Representatives).
Additional cost over term:
$414,590
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to execute a new collective
bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Port of Seattle Teamsters Local 117 Representing Bus
Drivers and Parking Services Revenue Representatives (Cashiers), covering a period from June 1,
2015, through May 31, 2018.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Good faith bargaining between the Port of Seattle and Teamsters Local No. 117 resulted in a
fair collective bargaining agreement consistent with the Port’s priorities.
The estimated total additional cost for wages and benefits, including paid time off, pension and
estimated health care benefits is $414,590. The estimated cumulative additional cost per year
of the contract is 2015/2016, $72,552; 2016/2017, $139,885; and 2017/2018, $202,154. The
cost is based upon a 2% increase in year 2015, a 2% increase in 2016 and a 3% increase in 2017.
JUSTIFICATION
The bargaining unit consists of 22 Employee Parking Bus Drivers and 22 Parking Services
Revenue Representatives (PSRRs). The parties have concluded negotiations and seek authority
for execution of the collective bargaining agreement. 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
June 1, 2015, through May 31, 2018.
COMMISSION AGENDA – Action Item No. 4c Page 2 of 3
Meeting Date: July 25, 2017
Template revised September 22, 2016; format updates October 19, 2016.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Wages
Effective upon ratification, the Entry Rate for PSRR shall be $16.50 and the After 1 year rate
shall become $16.75. Effective June 1, 2017 Bus Driver and PSRR rates shall be increased by
$.42/hour.
Wages for Bus Drivers and PSRRs will be adjusted by 2% on June 1, 2015; by 2% on June 1,
2016; and by 3% on June 1, 2017.
Each contract year, Bus Drivers with at least 12 months of service who meet the eligibility
requirement of no driver caused accidents in the prior 12 months shall receive a 1% wage
premium for the year.
Benefits
Effective June 1, 2017, employees will contribute $75.00 toward the cost of the Health and
Welfare monthly premium and employees will pay one half the month premium for the
Teamsters Retirees’ Welfare Trust.
Leave
Vacation shall be capped at 240 hours per year. Vacation and Sick Leave for part time
employees shall be accrued based on straight time hours compensated.
Other Changes
• The Port and the Union agree to meet and discuss scheduling and vacation bidding prior
to contract expiration.
• Bus drivers will be issues an additional jacket.
Cumulative Cost Impact $
Year 1
Year 3
Total
Labor
$30,560
$123,999
$216,290
Benefits
$41,992
$78,154
$198,301
Total
$72,552
$202,154
$414,590
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
(1) Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the Teamsters Local
117 representing Bus Drivers and Parking Services Revenue Representatives
COMMISSION AGENDA – Action Item No. 4c Page 3 of 3
Meeting Date: July 25, 2017
Template revised September 22, 2016; format updates October 19, 2016.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
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