Recology Clerical Members Ratify Substantial Raises in New Contract
October 18, 2023
The four-member clerical unit from Recology Recycle Central at Pier 96 voted unanimously on July 19, 2023, to approve a successor collective bargaining agreement.
Lead Negotiator Juan Coca announced, “Our members approved this transformative contract, with improvements in working conditions, pension plans, medical benefits, and significant wage increases for economic growth.”
The agreement focuses on better working conditions, non-economic and economic, and also on heightened safety protocols. Strengthened pension plans ensure a secure retirement while maintaining full maintenance of benefits for healthcare costs. Excitingly, wages will see substantial increases, bridging the living-expense gap.
The contract’s retroactivity will be from the previous contract’s expiration for all hours worked, ensuring that not one cent is lost with the newly negotiated wages.
Lead Negotiator Coca said, “While this contract took some time, the unity, patience, and dedication to equitable conditions was worthwhile.”
