KM Contract Negotiations
Our Teamsters Skilled Trades Bargaining Team: (left to right) Jason Rabinowitz, Secretary-Treasurer; Jose Fuentes, Union Representative; Brandon Heyman, UC Merced Locksmith 2; Brian Spielman, UC Merced Plumber 2; and Oz Smith, UC Merced Maintenance Mechanic 2.
UC Merced KM Skilled Trades Contract Negotiations
Raises on the way for KM Teamsters!
Our 5% across-the-board Teamsters raise will appear on Skilled Trades workers’ paychecks starting July 17, according to our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Our annual raises are guaranteed because of our strong Teamsters contract. Thank you for standing together with our Bargaining Team and fellow members as we fought for essential pay
Open Enrollment Information for CX and KM Teamsters
The University will increase healthcare premiums Jan. 1, 2024, for the Blue and Gold, Health Net and Kaiser medical plans available to UC employees. However, our Teamsters contract for members of the CX Unit and UC Merced KM Skilled Trades bargaining units do not allow an increase of more than
UC Merced Skilled Trades Teamsters Say YES to our New Teamsters Contract!
A resounding 97% of voting UC Merced Skilled Trades members have ratified our new contract with UC Merced, and we have attained a 100% Union shop! Our Union power has won us an incredible five-year contract that locks in significant guaranteed raises, equity increases, and a substantial ratification bonus! Our new Teamsters
Vote for our Teamsters Tentative Agreement on June 6!
On June 6, all of us will have a chance to vote on the Tentative Agreement our Bargaining Team reached with UC Merced, hear directly from our Bargaining Team, and ask any questions. All UC Merced KM members will be allowed a 90 minute extended lunch period to attend the ratification
Tentative Agreement Reached! 26.8% overall raise plus equity increases and $3000 lump sum payment!
Our Teamsters Skilled Trades Bargaining Team: (left to right) Jason Rabinowitz, Secretary-Treasurer; Jose Fuentes, Union Representative; Brandon Heyman, UC Merced Locksmith 2; Brian Spielman, UC Merced Plumber 2; and Oz Smith, UC Merced Maintenance Mechanic 2. After eight months of tough negotiations, our Union solidarity and Teamsters power have paid