Template revised September 22, 2016.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No. 8j
ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting March 11, 2025
DATE: February 27, 2025
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Milton Ellis, Labor Relations Manager
SUBJECT: New collective bargaining agreement between the Port of Seattle and the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117, Teamsters, representing Police
Officers
Total Port Cost Increase for the Duration of the Agreement: $2,193,338
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to execute a new collective
bargaining agreement between the Port of Seattle and the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, Local 117, representing Police Officers at the Police Department for the Port of Seattle
covering the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Good faith bargaining between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117,
representing Police Officers and the Port of Seattle resulted in a fair collective bargaining
agreement consistent with the Port’s priorities.
There are currently eighty-six (86) Police Officers employed at the Port of Seattle who are
assigned to the Port of Seattle Police Department. Police Officers are assigned to the Port of
Seattle Police Department and provide law enforcement services on Port properties.
This agreement is for three years covering the period from January 1, 2025, through December
31, 2027. The estimated total additional cost for wages and benefit increases is
($2,193,338). The estimated cumulative cost per year of the contract is: year one, $748,779, year
two $730,596, and year three, $713,963.
The cost is based upon a four percent (4.0%) wage increase in year one of the agreement; a four
percent (4.0%) wage increase in year two of the agreement; and a four percent (4.0%) wage
increase in year three of the agreement.
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The cost also consists of a (3.8%) increase in health insurance in year one, an estimated (4%)
increase in year two of the agreement and an estimated (4%) increase in health insurance in year
three of the agreement.
Other changes consist of a modification to squad assignments allowing for necessary weekend
coverage of Officers; Officers provided the option not to work a Make-up day if the day is not
scheduled for training, the request does not drop staffing below MSL and the request is made at
least thirty (30) days in advance; Homeland Emergency Services SWAT scheduled outlined in the
agreement similar to the Canine and BDU schedule; Officers who complete probation by
December 31
st
will be allowed to bid watch and shift assignments; overtime assignments less
than twelve (12) hours will be assigned on a voluntary basis, rather than assigned to Officers on
the drives; new voluntary overtime procedure established that allows overtime assignments to
be filled in the order of Non-probationary officers, Officers on Solo patrol and then Sergeants.
Other changes noted in the agreement consist of Officers on approved leave being exempt from
mandatory overtime assignments; Officers assigned to Solo patrol being eligible to take vacation
if approved by the Police Chief; pension and benefit contribution on lump sum payments being
addressed in accordance with law.
Adoption of the Port payroll calendar for determining benefit eligibility.
The Physical Fitness Incentive provided to Officers who pass the Physical Ability Test will increase
from one and half percent (1.5%) to two percent (2.0%) effective the second year of the
agreement.
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 January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027.
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Wages
Classification
Current
Rate
Effective
1/1/25 Base
Hourly Rate
(+4.0%)
Effective
1/1/26 Base
Hourly Rate
(4.0%)
Effective
1/1/27 Base
Hourly Rate
(4.0%)
Police Officers
Officer E
Officer D
Officer C
Officer B
Officer A
$48.55
$52.07
$54.64
$57.32
$61.84
$50.49
$54.15
$56.83
$59.61
$64.31
$52.51
$56.32
$59.10
$61.99
$66.88
$54.61
$58.57
$61.46
$64.47
$69.56
Employees were provided with a four percent (4.0%) increase in year one of the agreement; a
four percent (4.0%) increase in year two of the agreement; and a four percent (4.0%) increase in
year three of the agreement.
The Physical Ability Fitness incentive increased from one and a half percent (1.5%) to two percent
(2.0%) effective the second year of the agreement – January 1, 2026.
Health and Welfare
Members of the bargaining group are enrolled in Teamsters Plan A Medical Plan. Premium
contributions for members of the bargaining group remained the same at $150/month for the
term of the agreement.
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
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Other Changes
Physical Ability Fitness – premium of one and a half percent (1.5%) increased by a half
percent (0.5%) for a total of two-percent (2.0%) effective January 1, 2026.
Police Officers Bill of Rights Reopener
Cost Impact $ Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Pay $488,892 $569,352 $552,226
Benefits $259,887 $161,244 $161,737
Total New Money $748,779 $730,596 $713,963
Total Cumulative
Cost
$748,779 $1,479,375 $2,193,338
The estimated total additional cost to the Port of Seattle for the duration of the contract is
$2,193,338.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
1. Collective Bargaining Agreement
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
None.
