[caption id="attachment_4087" align="alignleft" width="270"]Local 888 members at the Sandwich DPW recently approved their new contract.[/caption]

Sandwich DPW Seals New Deal Congratulations to Local 888 members at the Sandwich DPW who recently approved a two year contract. The new agreement includes wage increases of 2.5%, 2.5%, 2.5% and ends a number of ‘two-tier’ practices that members say threatened to weaken the union. Scheduled overtime during the workweek will be offered to union members before part-time employees, while cross-training will be offered to all staff. Other provisions include an end to a ‘two-tier’ vacation policy; all members will receive 25 days vacation after 15 years.

Sandwich Clerical Unit Members of the Sandwich Clerical Unit recently approved a new agreement that includes several improvements to wages and benefits, including for new employees. New employees are now entitled to sick leave after 3 months instead of 6, and all employees are now eligible for 25 days vacation after 15 years. Employees who work on holidays and Sundays will now receive double-time pay. The contract also includes a 2.5% cost of living increase for each year of the agreement.