On Saturday, March 19th a new three-year agreement was unanimously ratified by members at TDI.
Some of the highlights of this new contract include:
- Paid sick days.
- Three weeks of vacation after seven years.
- Four weeks of vacation after thirteen years.
- Pay progression removed for all employees.
- $1.40 per hour wage increase in the first year.
- $.50 per hour wage increase in the second year.
- $1.00 per hour wage increase in the third year.
- Road Drivers received a 9.9% pay increase over the life of the contract.
- Several articles in the contract were improved with new language that benefits the members.
Business Agent Rusty Villier, who chaired the negotiations, would like to thank stewards Ray Keith, Ian Carroll, and Spotter Ron Shanks for their time and efforts assisting in these hard fought negotiations.
