Local 1245 members at Paradise Irrigation District ratified a one-year agreement on Sept. 10.
The agreement contained several wage adjustments and stand-by enhancements for the Water Treatment operators. The agreement provides for no increases in the employees’ share of the health and welfare premiums. The District had been proposing substantial increases to the better of the two plan options the employees participate in.
Negotiating for the union were Laure Capra, Utility Billing Technician; Jeremy Gentry, Water Treatment Plant Operator; Alan Wilson, Utility Crew Leader; Business Rep. Kit Stice; and Senior Business Rep. Ray Thomas.