Teamsters Local 769 and the City of Fort Lauderdale have reached a Tentative Agreement. Highlights of the 3 year deal are listed below. Upon ratification, this agreement will cover through September 30, 2022.
- Increased contributions to healthcare and caps on member cost. The Union NOW has a seat on the healthcare board.
- As much as a 13% pay increase over 3 years and most top pay rates have increased. Wages are now 2.3% over the National Average.
- Stronger contract language in many articles including promoting from within, holiday pay, funeral leave and sick time.
- A pension for workers who previously did not have one. Effective October 1st, 2020 all employees hired after 2007 will have the option to enroll in the Florida Retirement System(FRS). All employees hired prior to 2007 will continue to participate in the city’s Retirement system.
- Additional Union Stewards
An FRS and contract education meeting is scheduled for Thursday October 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Painters Union Hall located at 1300 S.W. 12th Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069. All City of Fort Lauderdale employees are welcome to join Teamsters Local Union 769’s Florida Retirement System Seminar. Topics to be discussed will include how benefits are calculated, how the retirement system works and the System Funding Levels.
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