Negotiations
Local 237 was united and ready to make its case: maintenance workers are routinely asked to perform out of title work and are not fairly paid for it. Numerous members came to testify on September 13th, however, without a court reporter on hand, the arbitration was rescheduled for Oct. 1st.
The Politico website reported:
The first hearing was supposed to happen Friday afternoon, according to Greg Floyd, head of Teamsters Local 237. In anticipation, the organization had tapped a handful of members to testify about workloads so great they have been forced to perform tasks — such as plumbing or carpentry — beyond their traditional bailiwick. "This is not in their job description," Floyd said in an interview. "They are overworked."
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Local 237 thanks the members who came out to the hearing, as well as all those who took the time to fill out and return the survey!
The deadline for the survey has been extended. If you haven’t done it already, fill out the survey and return by Sept. 30th. It can be emailed to Maintenance@local237.org
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This is only a minor delay. We’re ready and prepared to fight for maintenance workers. We have proven time and time again that when we are united, we win!
Parking Control Specialists are the latest 237 members to ratify a new contract. They voted unanimously in favor of the agreement.
Local 237 Citywide members, as well as CUNY Blue Collar workers, members have ratified their respective contracts.
Earlier, both Local 237’s School Safety Agents and Peace Officers working in TLC/Special Officers (Local Law 56) titles voted in favor of their union negotiated collective bargaining agreements. Prevailing wage Cement Masons and Horseshoers also ratified new contracts.
Each contract includes annual wage increases, retro pay, paid family leave, and increased welfare fund contributions. The contracts maintain strong benefits and include no givebacks.
