(UPDATE – April 30, 2014, 5:00 PM) Regional Collective Bargaining Agreements for Philadelphia Commercial Construction and Heavy & Highway Contractors that Expire at Midnight on April 30, 2014:

At this time, we still have several groups actively negotiating their collective bargaining agreements.  Most employer associations and their labor partners have checked in with GMCS this afternoon and are reporting that active negotiations are ongoing at this time and that labor and management continue to work together in an attempt to achieve mutually acceptable agreements.

Additionally, we currently have several rounds of trade negotiations taking place within the Mid Atlantic regional construction industry and also outside of the industry, but with associated trades, that could impact our region’s workforce.  At this time, all indications are that labor and management are engaged in active negotiations and that they continue to works towards mutually acceptable agreements.

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Additional updates on the status of regional collective bargaining will be posted here as that information is reported from our employer associations and labor.


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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – Steamfitters Local 420 and the Mechanical Contractors & Service Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater Delaware Valley. (Tentative agreement reached; awaiting details and confirmation from the representing Association.)

A 3 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2014 and expires on April 30, 2017.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – Laborers District Council and the Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania: (Tentative agreement reached; awaiting details and confirmation from the representing Association.)

A 3 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2014 and expires on April 30, 2017.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local Union 14 and the Delaware Valley Insulation & Abatement Contractors Association: (Tentative agreement reached; awaiting details and confirmation from the representing Association.)

Existing terms: A 3 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2011 and expires on April 30, 2014:

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local Union #30 and the Roofing Contractors Association:

Existing terms: A 2 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2012 and expires on April 30, 2014:

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters and the Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania:

Existing terms: A 3 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2011 and expires on April 30, 2014:

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO, Local #542 and the Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania: 

 Existing terms: A 3 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2011 and expires on April 30, 2014:

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – Cement Masons and Plasterers Union Local 592 and the Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania: 

Existing terms: A 3 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2011 and expires on April 30, 2014:

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS – International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO, Local #542 and the General Building Contractors Association:

Existing terms: A 2 year agreement, effective term started 5/1/2012 and expires on April 30, 2014: