The Suffolk County Water Authority has finalized a contract agreement with the Utility Workers Union of America Local 393, raising employee salaries by 26% over eight years. This contract, which was ratified before the current deal expired, offers significant pay increases—4% in the first two years and 3% in subsequent years—along with remote work options. It also imposes a higher health insurance contribution for new employees. The agreement is hailed as a breakthrough, with union leaders emphasizing its historical importance and impact on wage growth.
The contract raises annual salaries by 4% in the first two years and 3% each subsequent year.
Yatauro said it was the first time in over 50 years the two sides reached a deal before a contract expired.
The additional employee contribution will be key for the water authority as it tries "to curtail the ever-rising cost of health care premiums."
We want to obviously show respect for the employees for the work that they do and pay them a fair wage,
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