Bedford Highway Department Teamsters Ratify 3.5 year Contract
On May 8, 2008 the Teamsters Local 633 members who work at the Town
of
Bedford Highway Department ratified their 3 1/2 year contract by a 12-1
margin in a contract ratification vote. "This agreement represents
an excellent package for the employees who provide the best valuable & professional
services for the Town of Bedford. I would like to thank N.N.E.B.T. Fund
Director Gabe Dumont & Secretary-Treasurer David Laughton & my
Steward Wayne Harressey & my
Alternate Steward Paul Mathieu for great work on behalf of our members,
our members took some giant steps forward with this agreement . I would
also like to thank the Town's bargaining committee for their thoughtful
and professional approach to negotiations. " Said Business Agent
Kevin Foley.
The Agreement includes some of the following highlights:
Wages increases in each year of the contract up to 6% each year Health
insurance including dental, vision, life through Northern New England
Benefit Trust (N.N.E.B.T.) with no weekly co-pays
New - Longevity payments for employees annually for years of service
New - 100% Town paid Short term disability
New - 100% Town paid Long term disability
New - Additional members of the family included in Bereavement Leave
New - Members can now accrue compensation time year to year
New - Probationary employees are entitled to vacation at the conclusion
of
probation
New - Sick time included in the calculation of overtime
New - Pay ranges adjusted yearly
"We knew that Kevin would be filling some big shoes, with the retirement of our good friend former President R. Bruce Gagnon, Kevin Foley stepped behind the reins of the Bedford D.P.W. Negotiating Committee and successfully directed a fantastic 1st place finish for the D.P.W. Employees. Thank you for a job well done." Said Wayne Harressey Steward & Paul Mathieu Alternate Steward.
© 2008 Teamsters Union Local 633
