A resounding 100% of voting UC Davis Skilled Trades members have ratified our new contract with UC Davis!
Two years of tough negotiations and plenty of demonstrations of solidarity from UC Davis Teamsters have won us an incredible first-time contract. Our new agreement locks in significant guaranteed raises, worker protections and job security, and ensures we will have a voice on the job when addressing critical issues!
Our new Teamsters contract includes:
- $3,000 lump sum payment upon ratification.
- 25.2% compounded wage increase by July 2027 and an additional 2%-8% raise for those on Steps 1-4 who will move to Step 5 retroactive to July 1, 2022.
- 11.3% compounded wage increase this year, implemented by July 2023.
- Shift and hazard pay differentials added and improved ($2.50/hr – Swing shift; $3.25/hr – Graveyard; $1.75/hr – Weekend differential).
- UC must use progressive discipline process before terminating an employee, except for cases of severe misconduct.
- Grievance and arbitration procedures for contract violations, and protecting our rights, pay, and working conditions.
And more!
“The tireless research and advocacy done at the bargaining table by our K3 Teamsters 2010 team positively impacts employees and their families in regards to equity in pay and working conditions. This contract will impact the lives of employees in how much time they have to spend with their families, more take home pay and higher retirement pension rate."
"UC Davis Teamsters fought tirelessly for a contract that protects our rights on the job, gives us a voice in our workplace, and guarantees the good wages and benefits we've earned. Congratulations to every UC Davis Teamster on a spectacular new Union contract!"