Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item No. 8e
ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting January 13, 2026
DATE: December 10, 2025
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Greg Gauthier, Labor Relations Manager
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding providing the Port’s Employee
Assistance Program to Apprentices working on Port Projects under the PLA
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to enter into an MOU with the
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council and the Western States Regional Council of
Carpenters that will make apprentices working on Port projects under a Project Labor Agreement,
eligible, to participate in the Port of Seattle’s Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the
apprentice or their employer.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In an effort to reduce possible barriers to craft apprentices working on a Port project under
a PLA, including, but not limited to, accessing resources relative to childcare, the Port will
provide them with the same Port sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available
to Port employees.
DETAILS
The Estimated Annual Cost is: $17,169.60
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($1.96 per month per employee).
The Port’s Construction Services team will be responsible for sharing this new benefit with
the eligible apprentices.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
(1) Memorandum of Understanding
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
December 10, 2024, Item 8q: Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a New
Project Labor Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the Seattle County Building Trades
Council, and Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
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Currently 730 Apprentices * $1.96 per month per employee for EAP * 12 months = $17,169.60
