200 Custodial and Plant Services Workers
Ratify First Contract with Significant Improvements
RICHMOND, Va., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters in the custodial and
plant services department at Richmond Public Schools have voted
overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever collective bargaining
agreement. This historic agreement comes after a lengthy organizing
campaign with Teamsters Local 322, following the lifting of
restrictions on public sector collective bargaining in the
Commonwealth of Virginia in
May 2021.
The newly ratified contract introduces substantial enhancements
to wages and working conditions. Over the three-year term of the
contract, workers will benefit from wage decompression, a
remarkable 22 percent raise, enhancements to the uniform policy,
and a significant increase in paid time off to ensure workers have
more opportunities for rest and personal time.
"This contract is a testament to the hard work and determination
of our members," said Brian Peyton,
President of Local 322. "The improvements in wages, benefits, and
working conditions reflect the value and respect these workers
deserve. We are proud of what we have achieved together."
"We fought hard for this contract, and I am thrilled with the
outcome. The wage increases and improved working conditions will
make a significant difference in our lives," said Lawrence Pope, a custodian with Richmond Public Schools. "I am proud to have
been part of this process and to see our efforts rewarded."
"The solidarity and persistence of our members have been
instrumental in securing this agreement," said Dwayne Johnson, Director of Organizing at Local
322. "This victory demonstrates the power of collective bargaining
and the importance of standing together for better working
conditions."
Teamsters Local 322 represents more than 2,000 workers in
Virginia. For more information,
visit teamsterslocal322.org.
Contact:
Matt Maciejczak (804)
321-0356
Communications@teamsterslocal322.org
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SOURCE Teamsters Local 322