IBEW 1245 members at Turlock Irrigation District have ratified a new agreement through 2016.
The agreement includes one year of retroactive, across-the-board wage increases of 3%, with 5% for Troubleshooters. Another identical set of across-the-board wage increases will apply for 2015. Effective in 2016, the rubber glove certification premium will be 8% (included in the base rate).
The equal distribution of overtime and call-out bypass compensation procedures have been updated and include the new automated call-out system. Overtime meal language will provide for specific compensation at the overtime rate. Medical benefits will be through the CSAC-EIA Joint Powers Authority Benefit Program, where there is an increased pool of plan participants.
Negotiating for IBEW 1245 were TID members Pat Patterson, Jeff Sturm, Dennis Mattos along with IBEW 1245 Business Manager Tom Dalzell and Business Representative Charley Souders.