Pennsylvania Public Workers Win Improvements

Wage increases of up to $4.75, the addition of Good Friday as a paid holiday, and no continued health insurance at no additional cost are among the improvements won in a new three-year contract for Allegheny Regional Joint Board members employed by the Borough of Pennsylvania. These RWDSU members do a wide range of jobs in Berlin, including mowing, plowing, water main repairs, and sanitation.

The contract also increased pay differential for using heavy equipment, increased the safety shoe allowance, and provides reimbursement for employees for reviewing their commercial driver’s license. Costs for PennDOT approved education courses will also be reimbursed, up to $5,500.

(L to R) Chad Lowery, Terry Rhodes, Joe Krause, and Raymond Dean Oakes serve the Borough of Berlin, and are already seeing the benefits of their new three-year contract.