Rutgers, Teamsters Local 97 Reach Agreement

A four-year collective negotiations agreement between the university and Teamsters Local 97 was ratified on Sept. 13, reports Vivian Fernández, senior vice president for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness.

Teamsters Local 97 represents nearly 1,700 university employees in the clerical, paraprofessional, technical, service and maintenance fields. The agreement, which runs from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022, provides for salary increases of 3 percent effective July 1, 2018, 3 percent effective July 1, 2019, 3 percent effective July 1, 2020, and 2.5 percent effective July 2, 2021. The first increase in the contract is scheduled to be paid in the paycheck of November 16, 2018.

“On behalf of the university, I would like to thank the negotiation team from Teamsters Local 97 for their efforts in reaching this agreement,” said Fernández.

In addition, an agreement was reached to align university benefits related to sick leave accruals and usage, bereavement leave, and tuition remission. 

“The agreement was overwhelmingly accepted by the Teamsters Local 97 members at Rutgers,” said John Gerow, president of Teamsters Local 97. “It’s gratifying that Rutgers sees their loyalty and hard work.”

The negotiated changes in the Memorandum of Agreements (“MOAs”) will be codified and posted on the UHR website. 

Those with questions regarding the agreement can call 848-932-3400 and ask to speak to a labor relations specialist.