---
contract_id: ibt-l237-moa-2022-2027
label: "IBT L237 MOA, 2022-2027"
expanded_label: "International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) — L237 Memorandum of Agreement, 2022-2027"
term_start: 2022
term_end: 2027
source_pdf: "https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/local-237-2022-2027-moa.pdf"
pages: 7
ocr_pages: 6
pages_with_tables: 0
clauses: 6
sector: "clerical-and-special-officer"
union_full: "International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237"
headcount_approx: 24000
wage_verified: "full"
wage_cumulative_pct: 16.21
---

# International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) — L237 Memorandum of Agreement, 2022-2027

**Term:** 2022–2027  
**Source PDF:** [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/local-237-2022-2027-moa.pdf](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/local-237-2022-2027-moa.pdf)  
**Pages:** 7 (6 OCR-reconstructed)  
**Clauses extracted:** 6

**Workforce:** Covers a broad set of city titles — School Safety Agents, Special Officers, NYCHA Caretakers and Housing Assistants, Bricklayers, Public Health Nurses, Bridge Repairers, and others.

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## Contents

- [Section 3 — a. does not apply to Recurring Increment Payments (RIPs) that](#section-3-a-does-not-apply-to-recurring-increment-payments-r-p1)
- [FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK](#for-the-city-of-new-york-p4)
- [RENEE CAMPION](#renee-campion-p4)
- [BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS](#brotherhood-of-teamsters-p4)
- [ACCEPTED AND AGREED ON BEHALF OF](#accepted-and-agreed-on-behalf-of-p6)
- [ACCEPTED AND AGREED ON BEHALF OF](#accepted-and-agreed-on-behalf-of-p7)

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### Section 3 — a. does not apply to Recurring Increment Payments (RIPs) that
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automatically increase with wage increases.
Ratification Bonus
a. 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 the
Agreement to those employees who are in active payroll status and in a title
covered by this Agreement, 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. The lump sum cash payment shall be
pensionable, consistent with applicable law.
All full time per annum and full time per diem employees who were in active
status on the date of the ratification are entitled to receive the lump sum cash
payment of $3,000. Employees who were terminated for cause, resigned, retired,


or otherwise separated from service 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 section.
b. Proration of Lump Sum Cash Payment for other than Full-Time and Full Time-
Per Diem Employees
Part-time per annum, part-time per diem (including seasonal appointees), per
session, hourly paid Employees and Employees whose normal work year is less
than a full calendar year shall receive a pro-rata lump sum cash payment the
computation of which shall be based on their regularly scheduled hours between
July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
Part-time employees who were in active pay status the entire period from
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and on the date of ratification, shall
receive a pro-rata lump sum payment not to exceed $3,000.
ii.
Employees who were in active pay status on the date of ratification, and
for a portion of the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, shall
receive a pro-rata lump sum cash payment not to exceed $3,000 based
upon the portion of time that they were in active pay status.
iii.
iv.
Where the regular and customary work year for a title is less than a
twelve-month year, such as a school year, such computations provided for
in Section 4.b.i. and 4. b.ii. shall be based on active service during the
customary work years falling in the period from July 1, 2022 through June
30, 2023 (e.g., for school-based employees September 8, 2022 through
June 30, 2023). In no event shall this lump sum payment exceed $3,000.
The lump sum cash payments shall not become part of the Employee's basic
salary rate nor be added to the Employee's basic salary for the calculation
of any salary-based benefits including the calculation of future collective
bargaining increases.
V.
For circumstances that were not anticipated by the parties, the First Deputy
Commissioner of Labor Relations may elect to issue, on a case-by-case
basis, interpretations concerning the application of Section 4 of the 2022-
2027 IBT Local 237 MOA. Such case-by-case interpretations shall not be
subject to any dispute resolution procedures as per past practice of the
parties.


7.
8.
10.
Conditions of Payment
The Lump sum cash payment pursuant to Section 4 of this 2022-2027 IBT Local
237 MOA shall be payable as soon as practicable upon ratification of this 2022-
2027 IBT Local 237 MOA.
b. The general wage increases pursuant to Section 2.a. and b. of this 2022-2027 IBT
Local 237 MOA shall be payable as soon as practicable upon ratification of this
2022-2027 IBT Local 237 MOA.
The general wage increases pursuant to Section 2.c., d., and e. of this 2022-2027
IBT Local 237 MOA shall be payable as soon as practicable following the
effective dates of such increases.
Special Officer & School Safety Agent Salary Schedule
Effective October 26, 2023, the two steps below top step of the salary schedule shall be
eliminated, and employees shall be paid the top step salary after 5 years of service in title.
Prohibition of Further Economic Demands
No Party to this agreement shall make additional demands during the term of this 2022-
2027 IBT Local 237 MOA.
Welfare Fund
Effective April 26, 2027, there shall be a recurring $200 per annum per employee (active
and retiree) increase to the welfare fund contribution.
Remote Work Pilot
The parties agree to a remote work pilot to commence as soon as practicable. The terms
and conditions of the remote work pilot agreed to between the City and District Council
37 shall apply.
Payroll
a. Effective as soon as practicable following ratification of this agreement, all employees
of Mayoral agencies, elected officials, the Department of Education, and the New York
City Housing Authority covered by this agreement 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


11.
12.
13.
b. The parties shall continue to discuss methods to encourage all employees to participate
in direct deposit, including marketing of free checking options and available incentives,
and changes to distribution methods.
Applicability
This Agreement shall apply to the following bargaining units:
Special Officers & Taxi and Limousine Inspectors (LL 56) (CBU 173)
School Safety Agents (CBU 067)
Special Officers (non-LL 56) (CBU 047)
Institutional Titles A (CBU 121)
Institutional Titles B (CBU 108)
Public Information and Health Education Titles (CBU 142)
DOE School Guards (CBU 409)
DOE School Lunch Managers (CBU 407)
Continuation of Terms
The terms of the predecessor separate unit agreements shall be continued except as
modified pursuant to this 2022-2027 IBT Local 237 MOA.
Approval of Agreement
This Agreement is subject to union ratification.

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### FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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BY:

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### RENEE CAMPION
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Commissioner of Labor Relations
June 26, 2023
FOR LOCAL 237, INTERNATIONAL

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### BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
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BY:1
GREGORYFLØYD
President


The
New York
Renee Campion
Commissioner
Daniel Pollak
First Deputy Commissioner
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
June 26, 2023
Gregory Floyd
President
City Employees Union Local 237
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
216 w. 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Claire Levitt
Deputy Commissioner
Health Care Strategy
Georgette Gestely
Director, Employee Benefits Program
Re:
2022-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Dear Mr. Floyd,
This serves to confirm the parties' agreement regarding the following additional economic benefits:
1. Effective October 2, 2024, Supervising Special Officers assigned to the Division of Youth and
Family Justice at ACS and the Department of Homeless Services shall receive an assignment
differential of $921 per annum.
2. Effective October 2, 2024, the annual salary rate for H+H Supervising Special Officers,
Assignment Level II, shall be increased by $7,000.
3. Effective October 2, 2024, the annual salary rate for employees in the titles of School Food
Manager and Associate School Food Manager shall be increased by $550.
4. Effective April 26, 2027, the 10-year longevity for employees in the School Food Manager and
Associate School Food Manager Titles shall be increased to $5400.
S. Ettective October 2, 2024, School Safety Agents assigned to the Response Team shall receive ar
assignment differential of $3,000 per annum. This assignment differential shall remain at $3,000
for the term of the 2022-2027 collective bargaining agreement.
6. Effective October 26, 2024, The Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainer assignment differential
shall be increased by $5,509 per year.


7. The retention bonus program for Special Officers assigned to the Division of Youth and Family
Justice at ACS shall continue through calendar year 2027. The amount of the bonus beginning
January 1, 2024, shall be reduced to $5,000 per year ($2,500 per 6-month period), and shall be
non-pensionable, with employees required to sign a waiver of pensionability as a condition of
receiving such payment. The criteria for eligibility shall be the same as for the existing program.
If the above accords with your understanding, please indicate your agreement by executing the
signature line below.
Sincerely,
Rog
Renee Campion

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### ACCEPTED AND AGREED ON BEHALF OF
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IBT Local 237
Gregory Floyd
President


Office of Labor Relations
22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
nyc.gov/olr
Renee Campion Claire Levitt
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
Health Core Strategy
Daniel Pollak
Georgette Gestely
First Deputy Commissioner
Director, Employee Benefits Program
Nicole Andrade
General Counsel
June 26, 2023
Gregory Floyd
President
City Employees Union Local 237
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
216 w. 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
Re: Labor-Management Discussions
Dear Mr. Floyd,
The parties agree to continue discussions in the labor-management forum regarding issues
relating to the School Food Manager and Associate School Food Manager titles at the Department of
Education and regarding the possibility of an Assistant School Safety Agent title at the New York
City Police Department.
If the above accords with your understanding, please indicate your agreement by executing the
signature line below.
Sincerely,
Renee Campion

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### ACCEPTED AND AGREED ON BEHALF OF
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IBT Local 237
BY:

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_End of contract. Source PDF: <https://www.nyc.gov/assets/olr/downloads/pdf/collectivebargaining/2021-2026/local-237-2022-2027-moa.pdf>_
