UPSEU’s Rockland County Highway Department Members Overwhelmingly Approve Pact

A new four year agreement, nearly unanimously ratified by UPSEU’s Rockland County members will provide unit members with annual wage increases, improved vision coverage and additional vacation splits.

The most contentious issue in negotiations was a demand by the county that all employees pay a portion of health coverage throughout their career. Currently the employer pays 100% of their coverage after fifteen years, with most employees having no payment requirement for coverage. This provision is county wide. All county unions stood together and prevailed in maintaining this important benefit.

UPSEU President Kevin Boyle thanked Labor Relations Representatives Jim Gangale and Brandon Nasierowski for their assistance. Boyle commended the leadership of Chief Shop Steward Nick Graziano, Assistant Steward Chris Mankiewicz and team members Peter Sohl, Ronald Lindberg, Peter Power, Vincent Pacella and Edward Hopper for their terrific efforts throughout the process.