Congratulations to all City of Fort Lauderdale employees who ratified a new 3 year contract on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Voting took place at four locations throughout the city and many city workers turned out to show strong support for the new agreement voting 481 ‘yes’ to 43 ‘no’.
Highlights include a pension plan for employees that did not previously have one and as much as 13% increase in pay over 3 years. In addition, the Union now has a seat on the healthcare board and the city will increased contributions to healthcare with caps on member cost. Other contract language was strengthened as well including articles addressing promoting from within, holiday pay, funeral leave and sick time.
It was great to see so many informed workers come out to the polls. Workers took the time to educate themselves on the agreement with the help of strong members like those on our committee. Special thanks to Al Diaz, Julie Oakley, LaRhonda Ware, Ken Sullivan, Beth Lagerstadt and Luis Gonzalez for all of their efforts during this process.”
Andy Madtes – Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent
For details on the new contract and information about the pension plan, visit our page dedicated to employees of the City of Fort Lauderdale HERE.
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