---
contract_id: joint-cert-l246-and-l15-tractor-operators-wage-indenture-2020-2025
label: "Joint Cert L246 and L15 Tractor Operators Wage Indenture, 2020-2025"
expanded_label: "Joint Cert L246 and L15 Tractor Operators Wage Indenture, 2020-2025"
term_start: 2020
term_end: 2025
source_pdf: "https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/tractor-operator-wage-indenture-L15-IUOE-L246SEIU-2020-2025.pdf"
pages: 12
ocr_pages: 9
pages_with_tables: 0
clauses: 9
sector: "skilled-trades"
---

# Joint Cert L246 and L15 Tractor Operators Wage Indenture, 2020-2025

**Term:** 2020–2025  
**Source PDF:** [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/tractor-operator-wage-indenture-L15-IUOE-L246SEIU-2020-2025.pdf](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/tractor-operator-wage-indenture-L15-IUOE-L246SEIU-2020-2025.pdf)  
**Pages:** 12 (9 OCR-reconstructed)  
**Clauses extracted:** 9

**Workforce:** Joint Cert L246 and L15 Tractor Operators Wage Indenture, 2020-2025 — see contract for the full recognition clause defining covered titles.

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## Contents

- [WI TNESSETH](#wi-tnesseth-p1)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p6)
- [FIRST PARTY](#first-party-p6)
- [THOMAS CALLAHAN](#thomas-callahan-p6)
- [SECOND PARTY](#second-party-p6)
- [SECOND PARIY](#second-pariy-p6)
- [GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER](#general-release-and-waiver-p7)
- [GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER](#general-release-and-waiver-p8)
- [THOMAS CALLAHAN](#thomas-callahan-p8)

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### WI TNESSETH
_Page 1_ · _Topics: wages, overtime, holidays_

WHEREAS, the First Party, is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the Second Party were and still are, public employee organizations
representing employees employed by the City of New York in the title Tractor Operator in City
Departments and A gencies wherein their services are regularly required in five days per week
operation; and
WHEREAS, certain differences between the parties herein have arisen with respect to rates
of wages in the City of New York; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties herein to compromise their differences by the
acceptance of certain annual or daily rates of pay and perquisites to be paid to employees
represented by the Second Parties both retroactively and prospectively for the affected period in
full settlement of services rendered and to be rendered,
NOW THER EFORE ITI S MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The First Party hereby agrees for the period between January 3, 2020 to February
2, 2025, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph l, to provide for the employment of the
employees who arc represented by the signatory Second Parties as employed inC ity Departments
and Agencies, at the respective annual compensation, number of hours per day and number of days
per year more fully hereinafter specified as follows:


Date
01/03/2020 to 01/02/2021
01/03/2021 to 01/02/2022
01/03/2022 to 01/02/2023
01/03/2023 to 01/02/2024
01/03/2024 to 02/02/2025
Tractor Operator
Annual Rate for 249
D8y8ou) Working
$123,662
$127,372
$131,193
$135,129
$139,521
Daily Rate (8 Hour)
Hourly Rate
$496.63
$62.08
$511.53
$63.94
$526.88
$65.86
$542.69
$67.84
$560.33
$70.04
The following contributions will be paid per Employee by the City of New York, et al., 10
the appropriate Compensation Accrual Fund, to be administered by I.U.O.E. Local 15 and S.E.I.U.
Local 246 for their respective members.
Effective January 3, 2020: $8.57 for each paid working day up to a maximum of $2,236.77
per annum on behalf of all full-time and full-time per diem employees. For part-time employees
who work less than eight hours a day, the amount paid shall be based on a prorated amount, which
is calculated against an eight-hour day, up to a maximum of $2,236.77 per annum.
Effective January 3, 2024: $8.93 for each paid working day up to a maxinum of $2,330.73
per annum on behalf of all full-time and full-time per diem employees. For part-time employees
who work less than eight hours a day, the amount paid shall be based on a prorated amount, which
is calculated against an eight-hour day, up to a maximum of $2,330.73 per annum.
Effective January 3, 2025: $9.74 for each paid working day up to a maximum of $2,542.I+
per annum on behalf of all full-time and full-time per diem employees. For part-time employees
who work less than eight hours a day, the amount paid shall be based on a prorated amount, which
is calculated against an eight-hour day, up to a maximum of $2,542.14 per annum.
For the purpose of these payments, excluded from paid working days are all scheduled
days off, all days in non-pay status, and all paid overtime.
This Compensation Accrual Fund benefit will be subject to a separate agreement between
the City of New York et al., and the Complainant. The liability of the City of New York et al.,
shall in no event exceed the amount hereinabove set forth for each effective day payable,
irrespective of any upward modification by reason of imposition of any taxes, liens, attorneys' fees
or otherwise, and provided further that the amount of contributions by the City et al.. shall be
limited solely to the payment as provided herein.
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2.
It is also understood and agreed that in addition to the annual compensation referred
to in paragraph "1" herein, that the First Party also agrees to provide to each employee represented
by a signatory Second Party in his or her respective title, payment of one (1) additional day's pay
in cash at the respective daily rates as indicated in paragraph "1" herein for the holidays listed
below and limited to the day the holiday is observed:
Independence Day
Election Day
Christmas Da
incoln's Birthda
Juneteenth
Labor Day
Veterans Day
New Years Day
Washington's Birthdas
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Day
Or. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthda
Memorial Day
It is further understood and agreed, that should the services of employees represented by a
Second Party be required on any of the above holidays, the First Party will provide to each
employee represented by the Second Party further compensation for such actual work performed,
by the payment in cash of one and one-half (1-1/2) additional days pay for each eight (8) hours of
work at the respective daily rate indicated in paragraph "'" herein only. Such payment shall
preclude the grant of any additional time off.
It is further understood and agreed that the complement of working days referred
to in paragraph "I" hereof shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
In cases of emergency where it becomes necessary to perform work on Sundays, such work
shall be compensated for by payment at the rate of double time (2x) in cash. Such payment shall
preclude the grant of any additional time off.
In cases of emergency where it becomes necessary to perform work on Saturdays or legal
holidays (except for those legal holidays enumerated in paragraph "Z" herein), and work over an
eight (8) hour day, such work shall be compensated for by payment in cash at the rate of double
time (2x) in cash.
It is further understood and agreed that a shift differential shall be paid to each employee
represented by the Second Party for each shift worked between the hours of 4:00 P.M. to Midnight
and Midnight to 8:00 A.M. for each day actually worked. The shift differential shall also be paid
when four (4) or more hours in any regular assigned shift are worked within the hours of 4:00 P.M.
to 8:00 A.M.
Effective January 3, 2020, the shift differential shall continue to be paid at a rate of $4.70
per shift.
It is also understood and agreed that effective January 3, 2020, employees
represented by the Second Party shall accrue sick leave benefits at the rate of six (6) days per year.
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It is further understood and agreed that the First Party shall grant terminal leave of one (1)
month for every ten (10) years of service prior to retirement to employees represented by a
Effective January 3, 2020, no paid leave benefits set forth in Article III, Sections (1)(a)-(f)
of Appendix A annexed hereto shall apply.
Annual Leave:
Effective January 3, 2020:
The annual vacation allowance for employees who work a 249-day year and who were
hired on or after Juty 1, 1985 shall accrue as follows:
Annual Leave
Monthly
Years in Service
Allowance
Accrual (hh:mm)
At the beginning of the employee's 1st year
10 work days
06:40
At the beginning of the employee's 5th year
15 work days
10:00
At the beginning of the employee's 15th year
17 work days
11:20
It is further understood and agreed between the parties herein that the provisions of the
Orders amending the Leave Regulations for Prevailing Rate Per Dier and Per Annum Employees
of the City of New York et al. with respect to Workmen's Compensation, and authorizing payment
in cash for unused accrued annual leave and unused accrued compensatory time, upon death of an
employee, shall be applicable for the term of this agreement to employees represented by the public
employee organizations which are the signatory Second Parties to this Agreement.
Effective January 3, 2020, the First Party further agrees to continue to provide a
sum not to exceed the annual amount of $1,575, or the pro-rata share thereof for each incumbent
member of the Second Party in the title set forth in paragraph 1.
Effective January 3, 2025, the First Party further agrees to provide a sum not to exceed the
annual amount of $1,675, or the pro-rata share thereof for each incumbent member of the Second
Party in the title set forth in paragraph 1. The terms embodied in this paragraph are for the purpose
of furnishing certain supplementary benefits in accordance with the provisions of a mutually
agreed upon welfare fund as contained in the terms of a separate agreement entered into for such
Employees who have been separated from service subsequent to June 30, 1978, and who
were covered by a welfare fund applicable to titles covered by this indenture at the time of such
separation, pursuant to a separate agreement entered into for such purpose, shall be paid on the
same contributory basis as incumbent employees. Contributions shall be made, in accordance with
standard City practices for these purposes, only for such time as said individuals remain primary
beneficiaries of the New York City Health Insurance Program and are entitled to benefits paid for
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the Employer through such Program or are retirees of the New York City Employees Retirement
ystem who have completed at least five (5) years of full-time service with the City of New Yor!
xcept that contributions for those employees hired after December 27, 2001 shall be governed b
the provisions of §12-126 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, as amended
The May 5, 2014 and June 28, 2018 letter agreements regarding health savings and welfar
und contributions between the Municipal Labor Committee and the City will be attached as a
Appendix, and are deemed to be part of this Consent Determination.
The rates referred to in this agreement have been agreed upon in compromise for
the purposes of effectuating a settlement, and, therefore are not to be construed as rate fixations of
prevailing wages under Section 220 of the Labor Law.
7.
Simultaneous with payment of the differentials between rates heretofore paid to
them and the rates referred to herein, the Second Parties and each employee represented by a
Second Party for the period of this agreement agrees to:
(a)
Withdraw any Labor Law Claim or claims or other claims seeking additional
compensation for all periods covered by this agreement;
(b)
Refrain from filing a Labor Law Claim or other claims for any period covered by
this agreement and specifically for the period to expire on February 2, 2025;
(c)
(d)
(e)
Waive any right to receive prevailing rates or other adjustments of wages for the
effective periods of this agreement;
Extend to the First Party a general release in the form now in use by the City of
New York for similar purposes;
Discontinue any and all actions and/or Article 78 proceedings or other proceedings
heretofore commenced by him or on his behalf for the effective period of this
agreement;
(f)
(g)
Waive any and all rights and remedies with respect to wage supplements now
provided by Chapter 750 of the Laws of 1956 except as herein otherwise provided,
for the period of this agreement;
Waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of wages and
supplemental benefits. It is expressly understood that such waiver shall include the
waiver of any right to interest payments due pursuant to subdivision 8c of Section
220 of the Labor Law (L. 1967, c, 502, SI). However,
(1)
Interest on wage increases shall accrue at the rate of three percent (3%) per


(2)
annum from one hundred-twenty (120) days after the filing date of this
Agreement or one hundred-twenty (120) days after the effective date of the
increase, whichever is later, to the date of actual payment.
Interest on shift differentials, holiday and overtime pay, shall accrue at the
rate of three percent (3%) per annum from one hundred-twenty (120) day:
following their earning or one hundred-twenty (120) days after the filin
date of this Agreement, whichever is later, to the date of actual payment.
(3)
Interest accrued under (1) or (2) above shall be payable only if the amount
of interest due to an individual exceeds five dollars ($5).
The provisions of this agreement shall be consistent with applicable provisions of
the New York State Financial Emergency Act for the City of New York as amended. The terms
and conditions of this agreement are subject to approval by the Mayor of the Cily of New York
otherwise the same shall be of no force and effect whatever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year
first above written.
CONSENTED TO:
FOR CITY OF NEW YORK:
BY:

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner of Labor Relations

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### FIRST PARTY
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FOR LOCAL 15, IOUE, AFL-CIO:
BY: iLA Cae

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### THOMAS CALLAHAN
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President/Business Manager

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### SECOND PARTY
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FOR LOCAL 246, SEIU, AFL-CIO:
BY:
14 a Cal
JOSEPH A. COLANGLEO
President

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### SECOND PARIY
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Tractor Operators: Five Day Operations
Term of Agreement: January 3, 2020 through February 2, 2025
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### GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
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Local 246, S.E.L.U., AFL-CIO, (hereinafter referred to as the "Union"'), as the certified
beginning January 3, 2020 and terminating February 2, 2025, a copy of which has been made
available to the Union, hereby voluntarily and knowingly agrees to:
Waive, withdraw, relinquish, and refrain from filing, pursuing or instituting any claim for
4.
Discontinue any and all action or proceedings, if any, heretofore commenced by me or on
my behalf of the above mentioned titles under and pursuant to Section 220 of the Labor
Law applicable to the period January 3, 2020 to February 2, 2025.
Waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of wages and supplemental
benefits from January 3, 2020 to February 2, 2025 except as expressly agreed upon in
writing by the Union and the City. It is expressly understood that such waiver shall include
the waiver of any right to interest payments pursuant to Subdivision 8c of Section 220 of
the Labor Law (L. 1967,c. 502, Section 1).
Release and forever discharge the City of New York from all manner of actions, cause and
causes of actions, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills,
specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances,
trespasses, damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims and demands whatsoever in
law or in equity which the Union, on behalf of employees in the above titles, shall or may
have, by reason of any claim for wages or supplemental benefits pursuant to Section 220
of the Labor Law from January 3, 2020 to February 2, 2025 except as expressly agreed
upon in writing by the Union and the City for that period.
LOCAL 246, S.E.I.U., AFL-CIO
JOSEPH A. COLANGEL
City Employees Union,
Local 246, S.E.L.U.
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### GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
_Page 8_ · _OCR-reconstructed_ · _Topics: wages, discipline_

Local 15, I.U.O.E., AFL-CIO, (hereinafter referred to as the "Union"'), as the certified
available to the Union, hereby voluntarily and knowingly agrees to:
2.
3.
4.
Waive, withdraw, relinquish, and refrain from filing, pursuing or instituting any claim for
vages. supplements or other benerits
he Union has or may have under Section 220 af the reabody, action or proceeding, which
Discontinue any and all action or proceedings. if any, heretofore commenced by me or on
my behalf of the above mentioned titles under and pursuant to Section 220 of the Labor
Law applicable to the period January 3, 2i120 to February 2, 2025.
Waive any and all interest on all differentials of basic rates of wages and supplemental
benefits from January 3, 2020 to February 2, 2025 except as expressly agreed upon in
writing by the Union and the City. It is expressly understood that such waiver shall include
the waiver of any right to interest payments pursuant to Subdivision 8c of Section 220 of
the Labor Law (L. 1967,c. 502, Section 1).
Release and forever discharge the City of New York from all manner of actions, cause and
causes of actions, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills,
specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances,
trespasses, damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims and demands whatsoever in
law or in equity which the Union, on behalf of employees in the above titles, shall or may
have, by reason of any claim for wages or supplemental benefits pursuant to Section 220
of the Labor Law from January 3, 2020 to February 2, 2025 except as expressly agreed
upon in writing by the Union and the City for that period.
LOCAL 15, I.U.O.E., AFL-CIO
LACe

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### THOMAS CALLAHAN
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President/Business Manager
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Office of Labor Relations
22 CortlMdl Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Renae Campion Clain, Levitt
Comminionrr �puty Cammlss/onrr
H�lth Carr Strotrgy
Daniel Pollak
Georgatla Gestaly
First Orputy Cammlnlonrr
Dlrrctor, Employtt IJrnr/ltf Pn,grom
Nicole Andrada
Gmrn,I Coun•�
March 20, 2024
Joseph Colangelo
President
SEIU Local 246
217 Broadway, Suite 501
New York. NY I 0007
Thomas Callahan
President/Business Manager
International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 15
44-40 11 111 Str�et
Long Island City, NY 11101
Re: Payroll Paper Pay Stubs 2020-2025 Tractor Operator Agreement
Dear Sirs:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning payroll and
paper pay stubs for employees covered under the Tractor Operator Consent Determination for
the period January 3, 2020 to February 2, 2025.
Effective as soon as practicable, following ratification of this agreement, all employees of
Mayoral agencies, the Department of Education, and the New York City Housing Authority who
receive paychecks via direct deposit shall be opted out of receiving paper pay stubs. Employees
may choose to opt-in and receive paper stubs via NYCAPS Employee Self-Service or the
appropriate method at employers not on NYCAPS.
If the above accords with your understanding, please indicate your acceptance by signing
below.
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Renee Campion 6
Agreed and Accepted on Behalf of SEIU Local 246,
Agreed and Accepted on Behalf of IUOE Local 15,
BY:
eLA Cale
Thomas Callahan
President/Business Manager
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Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street. New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Renee Campion Cl■lre Levitt
Comm/ulon�r �INJIY CommlsJ/ontr
tm>llh Cart Slrottw
D•nJoJ Pollak
G11t0rgette Gestely
First Otpuly Comminlontr
Dirntor, Emp/oytt, Btnt/itJ Progrom
Nicol• Andrad•
Gtntrol CounJtl
March 20, 2024
Joseph Colangelo
President
SEIU Local 246
217 Broadway, Suite 50 I
New York, NY I 0007
Thomas Callahan
President/Business Manager
International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 15
44-40 I ph Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
Re: 53,000 One-Time Lump Sum Ratification Payment 2020-2025
Tractor Operator Agreement
Dear Sirs:
This is to confirm the understanding and agreement of the parties concerning the lump sum
cash payment for the Tractor Operators covered by the Wage Indenture for the period January 3,
2020 to February 2, 2025.
i. A lump sum cash payment in the amount of $3,000, pro-rated for other than full
time employees, shall be payable as soon as practicable upon ratification of this
Agreement to those bargaining unit members who were in active payroll status as
of the date of ratification. Active payroll status is defined as being in active payroll
status (''B Status"), military leave with pay ("K status"), or on paid family leave.
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ii.
ili.
Employees who were terminated for cause, resigned, retired, or otherwise separated
from service, for any other reason, prior to the date of ratification of this Agreement
shall not be eligible for the lump sum cash payment.
In no event shall any employee receive greater than $3,000 in bonus payments
pursuant to this agreement.
The lump sum cash payment shall be pensionable, consistent with applicable law.
iv.
V.
vi.
collective bargaining increases.
For circumstances not covered by this agreement, the First Deputy Commissioner
of Labor Relations may elect to issue, on a case-by-case basis, interpretations
concerning the payment of the lump sum ratification bonus. Such interpretations
shall not be subject to any dispute resolution procedures.
If the above accords with your understanding, please indicale your acceplance by signing
below.
Very Truly Yours
Rence Campion
Agreed and Accepted on Behalf of SEIU Local 246.
President
Agreed and Accepted on Behalf of IUOE Local 15.
BY:
LA Cale
Thomas Callahan
President/Business Manager
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