What DWP’s Contract Means to LA City

In August, Mayor Garcetti and IBEW Local 18 tentatively agreed to a four-year contract covering 8,200 DWP workers. IBEW had been negotiating with the city for almost 18 months. Their members are voting on the contract now.

DWP Contract Snapshot
-Extends their current MOU to 2017.
-No raises for three years. Defers 2 percent COLA to year four.
-Entry level salary reduction for 34 common classes.
-Creates a second pension tier for new hires.

View a DWP contract summary here.

What Does Their Contract Show?
City leaders are pushing an agenda of cutbacks. Mayor Garcetti’s top priority was getting concessions from DWP workers.

Are We Next?

Come to SEIU 721 LA City Membership Meetings to protect your wages and benefits:
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
AND Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.
SEIU Local 721
1545 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90017

“With our contracts coming up soon, SEIU 721 LA City members need to be united and show how strong we are.
-Avis Harris
LA City Custodian, Central Library

Download a flyer to post at your worksite.

For more information, contact your Worksite Organizer or the 721 Member Connection: (877) 721-4968.