The Washington State University/International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Collective Bargaining Agreement covers a selection of employees on the WSU – Pullman campus. The below information is provided for those employees covered by the WSU-IUOE.
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Bargaining Unit 21 – International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 280
All full-time and regular part-time Stationary Engineers and Maintenance Mechanics and Information Technology Specialist 3 positions employed in the Washington State University Steam Plant; excluding supervisors, confidential employees and all other employees.
Summary of Agreement
This summary is provided by the Employer in accordance with RCW 43.88.583. Please note that this is a summary only, and is not intended to be a substitute for reviewing the complete contract.
- Category: Higher Education
- Bargaining Unit Members: 13 (July 2025)
- Biennium: 2025-2027
- Agreement Status: Funded
- Term: Article 30
- Budget Information: Cost of new terms to agreement
- Base Compensation: Articles 6.1, 24, OFM Classification
- Overtime Pay: Articles 6.2, 7.5.C, 24.3
- Other Compensation: Articles 6.1, 6.2.B, 6.4.A.3, 6.5, 24.3
- Paid Leave: Articles 6.3, 16.1, 27.1.C&D
- Cash Out: Articles 6.3.B, 15.2, 17.6, 18.1.E
- Temporary Layoff: Articles 1.2.D, 7.2.C.2, 11
- Healthcare: Article 15
- Bargaining Units Covered: Bargaining Unit 21
- Supplemental Agreements:
- Provisions to Allow Reopening: Article 1.5
Representatives
Union Representatives
Bargaining Unit 21 – WSU Steam Plant | Facilities Services, Operations
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 280
Headquarters
1305 Knight Street
Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 946-5101
Fax: (509) 946-0430
Corey Stratton – IUOE
Stewards/Representatives
Bargaining Unit 21 – WSU Steam Plant
- Daniel Richards
- Daniel Chilson
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