IGUA Local 170 2025-2027 Contractual Wins & Improvements
Covering: All Protective Security Officers, Sergeants, and EMTs at St. Elizabeth Campus
1. Contract Term Secured
New contract term: March 16, 2025 – September 30, 2027
Benefit: Long-term protection with a 2027 wage reopener
2. Wage Increases
PSO Base Pay Progression:
2023: $34.50 →
2024: $36.50 →
2025: $38.50 →
2026: $41.30 (2027 wage opener secured)
EMT & Clearance Pay expanded
Shift Differential: $1.15 → $1.50 → $1.77
Shotgun Post Premium: $0.25 → $0.45 → $0.52
3. Health & Welfare (H&W) Gains
Rate Increased: From $4.35 → $7.00/hour
Full control returned to the member (cash-in-lieu or benefit use)
No more forced pension redirection for company tax savings
4. Vacation Leave Access & Accrual
New hires may use 40 vacation hours after 6 months (previously 1 year)
Annual vacation accruals increased at each service level
+24 vacation hours added across all seniority tiers
5. Sick Leave Improvements
Sick leave accrual increased to 1 hour per 30 hours worked (from 1 per 37)
6. Guardmount & Gear Down Fully Paid
Guardmount: 30 min/day at full pay = $5,369/year
Gear Down: 15 min/day at base rate = $3,118/year or $4,026.75 w/ OT
Combined: Over $8,400 reclaimed per officer annually
7. True Overtime Protections
Guardmount & Gear Down now count toward 40-hour OT threshold
Overtime rate: $61.95/hour
Previously unrecognized time now fully compensated
8. Pension Contributions Increased
Employer contribution: $1.00 → $1.65/hour
Secure retirement growth for all employees
9. Site/Post Bidding Overhauled
Union now controls implementation of bids
Members may bid by post, shift, or both
Empowers seniority-based fairness and flexibility
10. Annual Earnings Growth
+$19,344 @ 40 hrs/wk
+$25,147 @ 48 hrs/wk
+$33,852 @ 60 hrs/wk
+$42,556 @ 72 hrs/wk
11. Digital Transparency
IGUA App & Website launched:
Shift bids, documents, voting, contracts & alerts available 24/7
Quarterly audits reviewed by Executive Board before publication
12. Training, Fitness, and Firearms Pay
Firearm/fitness qualifications now compensated
Company pays for required certifications & licenses
13. Post Assignment & Stability
No more arbitrary removals
Displacement now requires written justification
Creates schedule/post security for members
14. Union Representation Strengthened
Steward coverage expanded per shift
Enhanced grievance structure
15. Grievance & Arbitration Reform
Clear 2-step grievance process
Faster conflict resolution with defined timelines
16. Clearance Opportunities Secured
Transparent process now in place for clearance pursuit
No more arbitrary blocks by company
17. Additional Break & Meal Period Rights
Three paid 15-minute breaks on 12-hour shifts
Two on 8-hour shifts; meal period must be paid if not relieved
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IN CLOSING
This administration didn’t just secure improvements—it rewrote the rules in favor of the membership.
From financial wins to workplace protections, power has been returned to the people.
We’ve raised the floor. Now we’re aiming for the ceiling.
IGUA Local 170 – Unity is Our Wealth
Visit: www.IGUALocal170.com
Thank you for letting us serve you—and you’re always welcome.
