Iron Workers Local 512 Regional Wage/Fringe Schedule

Changes below go into Effect October 1, 2011 for Regions B & C.
Region A has no changes.

Region A

Effective May 2, 2011

 Base Wage Rate*

Defined Benefit Pension 

 Defined Contribution Pension

 Health & Welfare

 Apprentice/ Training Fund

IMPACT Fund 

Total

 Voluntary C.A.F.**

 $34.05

 $10.75

 $2.00

 $6.97

 $0.65

 $0.12

 $54.54

 $0.04


$51.075 (Journeyman time and one-half rate)
$68.10   (Journeyman double time rate)

Leadman (two employees or less)       $1.00 per hour above Base Wage Rate.
Foreman (three employees or more)   $2.00 per hour above Base Wage Rate.
General Foreman                                $4.00 per hour above Base Wage Rate.

*Savings Plan Deduction ($3.25 per hour)
Included in the Base Wage Rate of $34.05 is a Savings Plan deduction of $3.25 per hour worked, which is subject to all applicable payroll taxes and then withheld from the employee's net wages.

*Working Dues Check-Off Deduction
The Employer is required to deduct 4% of the employee's gross wages, as a working dues check-off deduction.  This 4% working dues check-off deduction shall not apply to per diem, subsistence, mileage or bonus payments made to the employee.
**The Contract Administration Fund (C.A.F.) contribution of $.04 per hour is a voluntary contribution and is not included in any Total Package amount.

When and Where To send Fringe Fund Contributions
All benefit fund contributions, including the Savings Plan deduction and the Working Dues Check-Off deduction, should be mailed to:
                                                              Wilson-McShane Corporation
                                                              3001 Metro Drive -- Suite 500
                                                              Bloomington, MN  55425-1412
                                                              952-854-0795

All fringe benefit fund contributions, Savings Plan ad Working Dues deduction amounts are due monthly and no later than the 20th day of the month following when hours are worked.

The Local 512 Collective Bargaining Agreement includes provisions for varying subsistence rates on projects depending on the project location.  For more specific information, please call the Local Union Main Office at 651-489-1488 or 1-866-89-1488 (toll free).

 

Iron Workers Local 512 Regional Wage/Fringe Schedule

Region B

Effective October 1, 2011

Base Wage Rate*Defined Benefit Pension Defined Contribution PensionHealth & Welfare  Apprentice/ Training Fund IMPACT Fund Total Voluntary C.A.F.**
 $29.14 $10.75 $2.00 $6.97 $0.65 $0.12 $49.63 $0.04

$43.71 (Journeyman time and one-half rate)
$58.28   (Journeyman double time rate)

Foreman (two employees or more)      $1.50 per hour above Base Wage Rate.
Foreman (six employees or more)        $2.00 per hour above Base Wage Rate.
General Foreman                                 $3.50 per hour above Base Wage Rate.

*Savings Plan Deduction ($3.25 per hour)
Included in the Base Wage Rate of $29.14 is a Savings Plan deduction of $3.25 per hour worked, which is subject to all applicable payroll taxes and then withheld from the employee's net wages.

*Working Dues Check-Off Deduction
The Employer is required to deduct 4% of the employee's gross wages, as a working dues check-off deduction.  This 4% working dues check-off deduction shall not apply to per diem, subsistence, mileage or bonus payments made to the employee.

**The Contract Administration Fund (C.A.F.) contribution of $.04 per hour is a voluntary contribution and is not included in any Total Package amount.

When and Where To send Fringe Fund Contributions
All benefit fund contributions, including the Savings Plan deduction and the Working Dues Check-Off deduction, should be mailed to:
                                                              Wilson-McShane Corporation
                                                              3001 Metro Drive -- Suite 500
                                                              Bloomington, MN  55425-1412
                                                              952-854-0795

All fringe benefit fund contributions, Savings Plan ad Working Dues deduction amounts are due monthly and no later than the 20th day of the month following when hours are worked.

The Local 512 Collective Bargaining Agreement includes provisions for varying subsistence rates on projects depending on the project location.  For more specific information, please call the Local Union Main Office at 651-489-1488 or 1-866-89-1488 (toll free).

 

Iron Workers Local 512 Regional Wage/Fringe Schedule

Region C

Effective October 1, 2011

 Base Wage Rate*

Defined Benefit Pension 

Defined Contribution Pension 

 Health & Welfare

 Apprentice/ Training Fund

IMPACT Fund 

 Total**

 $26.60

 $10.75

 $2.00

 $6.97

 $0.65

 $0.12

 $47.09


$39.90 (Journeyman time and one-half rate)
$53.20 (Journeyman double time rate)

Foreman (two or less employees)        $1.50 per hour above Base Wage Rate.
Foreman (three employees or more)    $2.50 per hour above Base Wage Rate.
General Foreman                                $3.25 per hour above Base Wage Rate.

*Savings Plan Deduction ($2.50 per hour)
Included in the Base Wage Rate of $26.60 is a Savings Plan deduction of $2.50 per hour worked, which is subject to all applicable payroll taxes and then withheld from the employee's net wages.

*Working Dues Check-Off Deduction
The Employer is required to deduct 4% of the employee's gross wages, as a working dues check-off deduction.  This 4% working dues check-off deduction shall not apply to per diem, subsistence, mileage or bonus payments made to the employee.

**The Employer agrees to contribute an additional ten cents ($0.10) per hour worked, over and above, the Total Package amounts set forth in this Agreement, for all bargaining unit work performed on sites covered by the North Dakota Construction Council (NDCC) and payable to the NDCC in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the July 1, 2010 Letter of Understanding Relating to the North Dakota Construction Council (NDCC) between the parties to this agreement.

When and Where To send Fringe Fund Contributions
All fringe benefit contributions, including the NDCC, the Savings Plan deduction and the Working Dues Check-Off deduction, should be mailed to:
                                                              Wilson-McShane Corporation
                                                              3001 Metro Drive -- Suite 500
                                                              Bloomington, MN  55425-1412
                                                              952-854-0795

These fringe benefit fund contributions, NDCC, Savings Plan ad Working Dues Check-off deduction amounts are due monthly and no later than the 20th day of the month following when hours are worked.

The Local 512 Collective Bargaining Agreement includes provisions for varying subsistence rates on projects depending on the project location.  For more specific information, please call the Local Union Main Office at 651-489-1488 or 1-866-89-1488 (toll free).

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE NEW 2010/2013 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGC/MN, AGC,ND, MSEA AND IRON WORKERS LOCAL UNION NO 512. (in order of appearance in the Agreement)

SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

  • The existing language will now apply to all Regions of the Union.

SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

  • the language of Article 11 has been changed and will now apply to all Regions of the Union

SAFETY

  • The language of Article 12 has been changed and will now apply to all Regions of the Union

FRINGE BENEFITS

  • A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) will be established for all individual Employees doing bargaining unit work in all Regions of the Union and will be administered through the Twin City Iron Workers Health and Welfare Fund.  Any contribution amounts allocated by the Union to the HRA will be forwarded to the Health & Welfare Fund and such allocated contribution amounts will act to reduce the negotiated wage increase or existing Base Wage Rate.  In any event, the Total Package column amounts will not change during the life of the agreement.

DURATION

  • Duration of this Agreement is from July 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013

WAGES (All Regions)

  • In Region A, a wage package with raises of $0 - $.30 - $.95 per hour, effective 7/1/2010, 5/1/2011 and 5/1/2012, respectively.
  • In Region B, a wage package with raises of $0 - $.30 - $.95 per hour, effective on 7/1/2010, 5/1/2011, and 5/1/2012 respectively.
  • In Region C, a wage package with a raise of $1.25 per hour, effective on 7/1/2010 with retroactive pay for all employees back to July 1, 2010 and a wage/fringe "only" reopener, to be effective on 5/1/2011 and 5/1/2012, respectively.

APPRENTICE STARTING WAGE RATE AND STEP INCREASES

  • The Apprentice starting wage rate and all subsequent step increases shall be effective as of May 1 and November 1 or each calendar, for all apprentices in all Regions of the Union.

PARKING

  • Parking reimbursement in Region A has been suspended through April 30, 2012 and will resume as of May 1, 2012 under the existing terms and conditions.

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING DATED JUNE 5, 2001

  • This Letter of Understanding regarding what was formerly Temporar Permit employees is deleted from the Agreement, due to the International Association's adoption of the Probationary Member program.

NORTH DAKOTA CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL (NDCC)

  • The former ECCS Fund has been replaced by the North Dakota Construction Council (NDCC) as of July 1, 2010, with the same $.10 per hour worked contribution rate over and above the Total Package amounts set forth for Region C of the new Agreement.

In addition to the above, there are a number of "housekeeping" items, including:  some deletions of outdated language on geographic boundaries of Regions B and C (already agreed to in the 2007/2010 CBA); outdated phase-in language regarding payroll check information; outdated language regarding due dates in three places; updated language regarding the name change of the MN Bldg. Trades Federal Credit Union to Building Trades Federal Credit Union and deletions of outdated language regarding the Contract Administration Fund.

 

APPRENTICE WAGE SCALE  --  IRON WORKERS LOCAL 512

 PERIOD %
 1st - 6 Months 70%
 2nd - 6 Months 75%
 3rd - 6 Months 80%
 4th - 6 Months 85%
 5th - 6 Months 90%
 6th - 6 Months 95%


Apprentices receive the same fringe benefits the journeyman receives.  To find a certain apprentice's pay period, please call Lori at the Training Center. 651-489-3829.

For information regarding Working Dues, Check-off, and the Region A & B Savings Plan Deductions, please refer to the corresponding Region the work is in at the top of this page.

Region A Journeyman rate is $34.05 effective 5/1/11 through 04/30/12
Region B Journeyman rate is $29.14 effective 10/1/11 through 04/30/12
Region C Journeyman rate is $26.60 effective 10/1/11 through 04/30/12