NPLA Negotiations Update 2020-2023: Overview and Changes
Detailed overview of the NPLA negotiations update from 2020 to 2023, focusing on changes impacting IUOE, UA, IBT, LIUNA, and operating engineers. Highlights include economic updates, local compliance requirements, and key dates for implementation. The negotiated agreements cover total package increases, work rule adjustments, and new local conditions for various states.
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NPLA Negotiations Update 2020 - 2023
NPLA Negotiations Update 2020 - 2023 Overview Review IUOE changes Review UA changes Review IBT changes Review LIUNA changes Next Steps Q&A
NPLA Negotiations Update 2020-2023 OPERATING ENGINEERS
NPLA Negotiations Update IUOE: Overview 3 Year Agreement November 9, 2020 June 4, 2023 Varying Implementation / Effective Dates Aug 17, 2020 retroactive total package increase (2%) Nov 9, 2020 most work rule changes Nov 16, 2020 - per diem reallocation, boot pay change, new local conditions
NPLA Negotiations Update IUOE: Economics Total package increase for PL States: YEAR 1: 2% total package increase Retro to Aug 17, 2020 Includes laid off workers YEAR 2: 2% total package increase YEAR 3: 2% total package increase Waiting on rate approval from IUOE Non-PL States are California, Nevada, New Jersey, & New York Zones 1/2/4/5 All other states are considered PL States All states are bound by terms of NPLA
NPLA Negotiations Update IUOE: Economics Pay and benefits in hour increments Eliminated per diem $2/hour allocated back into the total package to fringe benefits only If per diem rate was over $20/day, overage is back into total package without restriction Effective Nov 16, 2020 Small Pipe Addendum pension rate Increased $.50/hour in Year 1 In Years 2 & 3, the rate will increase the equivalent of 80% of any applicable pension rate increase under the mainline agreement Retroactive to Nov 9, 2020
NPLA Negotiations Update IUOE: Local Compliance Local compliance was a major focus of negotiations All local unions must comply with the NPLA Local conditions/work rules only apply if listed in Appendix A If term is not listed in NPLA/Appendix A do not agree! New local conditions in Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Local 150 area (IL, IN, IA) Effective on projects pre-jobbed on or after Nov 16, 2020 Disputes at pre-job conference will be resolved by the PLCA President and the IUOE Pipeline Dept.
NPLA Negotiations Update IUOE: Maintenance & Integrity Agreement Assembly Point can t be on ROW Can move without penalty Can move daily Living expenses required on certain projects Only employees staying away from home No Daily Contribution or companion payment for employees staying at home No more than 1 steward (unless requested) Union will make effort to keep same steward throughout project
NPLA Negotiations Update IUOE: Truck Rental Trucks are only to be rented when used When an Assembly Point is established off ROW and an Employee transports him/herself to ROW that is a business use Projects where the Assembly Point is established on the ROW or at the work location the trucks are not used for business purpose (e.g. station jobs) Base rental payment increased to $70/day Steward rental payment is $10 above amount Tax treatment is unchanged Tax as payroll expense Always check with your tax advisors
NPLA Negotiations Update IUOE: Other Items Boots/Safety Glasses: $10.00 per week Any week in which the Employee works; no minimum # of days Effective Nov 16, 2020 Holidays Observed on the day on which they occur Holiday on non-work day = no pay / no waiting time Background Checks / Driver Safety Policies Notice at prejob conference Do Not Dispatch Requests Signed by Officer of Company and Superintendent 1 year for just cause; 2 years for egregious conduct
NPLA Negotiations Update 2020-2023 WELDERS
NPLA Negotiations Update UA: Overview 3 Year Agreement June 1, 2020 June 4, 2023 Varying Implementation / Effective Dates Prejobbed before June 1, 2020: economics effective Aug 17, 2020 Prejobbed on or after June 1, 2020: economics effective June 1, 2020 All work rule changes including boots/PPE & Local Per Diem effective June 1, 2020
NPLA Negotiations Update UA: Economics YEAR 1 $.50/hour to H&W Additional day per diem Effective June 1 on jobs pre-jobbed on or after June 1, 2020 Effective August 17 on jobs pre-jobbed prior to June 1, 2020 YEAR 2 Welders/Journeymen: $2.00/hr increase; 50% cap on wages Welder Helpers: $1.00/hr increase; 50% cap on wages YEAR 3 Welders/Journeymen: $2.25/hr increase; 50% cap on wages Welder Helpers: $1.10/hr increase; 50% cap on wages
NPLA Negotiations Update UA: Daily Contribution Employers contribute daily amount to the designated annuity plan on behalf of each Employee staying at home Determined by your per diem policy Daily rate is equal to applicable per diem rate Paid on every per diem day
NPLA Negotiations Update UA: Other Items Guidelines for blended rates on multi-jurisdictional projects Prorated miles, manhours, or some other reasonable pro-rata formula based on type of job Employer to provide rates/formula at pre-job conference Housing mileage increased to 20 miles Payment calculated in hours No fringes or rig pay Only impacted employees
NPLA Negotiations Update UA: Other Items Guidelines for quitting time Employees are off-duty when able to roll down the ROW Guidelines for lunch Start times can vary Guidelines for working in the rain Permitted with adequate dry shelter and safe conditions Equipment standards for welding rigs Guidelines on rig damage and maintenance
NPLA Negotiations Update UA: Other Items Waiting Time Reduced by 1 hour; no fringes Road Boring Crew time requirement eliminated 17thHour Pay Reduced to 1.5x after shift ends / before 8-hr break Testing JM / Helper Paycheck Penalty Blanket Pre-Jobs Expire after 1 year
NPLA Negotiations Update UA: Other Items Hour Pay $10 / week for boots & glasses Criminal Background Checks Driving Record Checks Holidays Prejob Disputes Truck Rental Policy ($65/day) Do Not Dispatch Local Compliance Steering Committee
NPLA Negotiations Update 2020-2023 TEAMSTERS
NPLA Negotiations Update IBT: Overview 3 Year Agreement July 6, 2020 June 4, 2023 Varying Implementation / Effective Dates Prejobbed before June 1, 2020: economics effective Aug 17, 2020 Prejobbed on or after June 1, 2020: economics effective July 6, 2020 Boots payment retroactive to June 1 Work rule changes effective July 6
NPLA Negotiations Update IBT: Economics PL STATES ONLY YEAR 1 Up to $1.50/hour for maintenance of benefits $20/day per diem (days in pre-job) Effective June 1 on jobs pre-jobbed on or after June 1, 2020 Effective August 17 on jobs pre-jobbed prior to June 1, 2020 YEAR 2 Up to $1.50/hour to package Max $.50/hour to wage Only maintenance of benefit increases to fringes YEAR 3 Up to $1.50/hour to package Max $.50/hour to wage
NPLA Negotiations Update IBT: Other Items Truck mechanic requirements Match IUOE Grp 1 Set equipment standards Steward premium $3/hr; no stacking Just cause termination DEF Truck / Bottle Truck added as Grp 2 Straws If salaried, benefits and dues capped at prejob hours Max 60 hours Not included in hiring ratio
NPLA Negotiations Update IBT: Other Items Subcontracting Can use non-union subs if no local, qualified, reasonably competitive options that fit project schedule If no union subs in the market for perishable items (e.g. concrete) can use non-union sub DOT Clearinghouse Employees must register in Clearinghouse and satisfy all other criteria prior to reporting Benefits Clarified requirements on where benefits are remitted for multi-jurisdictional jobs Traveler / Local Dispatch status is maintained for duration of project Job notifications When scope expands into new state/zone Required when no Teamster work involved
NPLA Negotiations Update IBT: Other Items Hour Pay Daily Contribution $10 / week for boots & glasses Criminal Background Checks Driving Record Checks Multi-jurisdictional Projects Holidays Prejob Disputes Truck Rental- $65/day Do Not Dispatch Local Compliance Steering Committee
NPLA Negotiations Update 2020-2023 LABORERS
NPLA Negotiations Update LIUNA: Overview 3 Year Agreement June 1, 2020 June 4, 2023 Varying Implementation / Effective Dates Prejobbed before June 1, 2020: economics effective Aug 17, 2020 Prejobbed on or after June 1, 2020: economics effective June 1, 2020 Daily Contribution effective Aug 17, 2020 Most work rules effective June 1, 2020
NPLA Negotiations Update LIUNA: Economics PL STATES ONLY YEAR 1 $1.05/hour to package CA receives add l $.10/hour Effective June 1 on jobs pre-jobbed on or after June 1, 2020 Effective August 17 on jobs pre-jobbed prior to June 1, 2020 YEAR 2 $1.16/hour to package CA receives add l $.10/hour YEAR 3 $1.26/hour to package CA receives add l $.10/hour
NPLA Negotiations Update LIUNA: Other Items Premium pay requirements Stewards Reduced notice to terminate steward to 24 hours Clarified that no notice required for egregious conduct Steward Reports Weekly reports must include hours paid and base hourly rates; Straws If salaried, benefits and hourly dues capped at prejob hours; max 60 Dues based on % will apply to salaried straws Job Notifications Note if under NPLA Attachment / Sub-Agreement
NPLA Negotiations Update LIUNA: Other Items Hour Pay Daily Contribution $10 / week for boots & glasses Criminal Background Checks Driving Record Checks Multi-jurisdictional Projects Holidays Prejob Disputes Truck Rental - $65/day Must rent stewards truck when 6+ laborers Do Not Dispatch Local Compliance Steering Committee
NPLA Negotiations Update Next Steps Many issues remain NPLA Attachments Drug Testing policies Market Recovery review Will work through Steering Committees Working to schedule Labor-Management roundtable to start initial discussions on industry level
NPLA Negotiations Update 2020 - 2023 QUESTIONS?
