Wage Increase and Allocations

Members working under the Central & Southern MN Commercial, Residential Addendum or Floorcovering Addendum Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

ATTENTION

Members working under the Central & Southern MN Commercial, Residential Addendum or Floorcovering Addendum Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

Please continue reading for important information regarding the upcoming bargained wage increase and allocations for these CBA’s and how you can participate.

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PARTICIpate

If you wish to participate in this year’s allocations, plan to attend your February Local Meeting. Eligible members to attend and vote must be in good standing.

Local 68: Monday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Floorcovering Committee: Monday, February 17th at 3:45 p.m.
Local 322: Tuesday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m.
Wood Frame Committee: Tuesday February 18th at 5:00 p.m.
Local 464: Tuesday February 18th at 5:30 p.m.
Local 930: Thursday February 13th at 6:30 p.m.
Local 1382: Thursday February 20th at 5:30 p.m.

Below is an example of where we can choose to allocate our money:

Wages
Savings
Flex (Health and DC)
Worker Wellness Program (WWP) - NEW
LIB/DB Pension
Training

Prior to the allocations meeting, you can be better prepared by watching the educational videos on www.carpentersandjoinersbenefits.com regarding Flex-Choice and the LIB (DB) Pension.

Final allocations will be ratified at the March 14^th delegate meeting, contractors will then be notified, and the new allocations will go into effect for the month of May, pending negotiations on the expiring agreement.

Please note, there will be an increase in the pull rate for your health insurance, from $1,425 increasing to $1,525 beginning for the coverage month of July 2025.

Prior to the allocations meeting, you can be better prepared by watching the educational videos on regarding Flex-Choice and the LIB (DB) Pension provided below.

Please note, there will be an increase in the pull rate for your health insurance, from $1,425 increasing to $1,525 beginning for the coverage month of July 2025.