Presidio Members Pass Historic Contract

Thursday, August 28, 2008

PRESIDIO - The ballots have been counted and members of the Presidio Trust Bargaining Unit ratified a contract that took nearly 8 years to get. “We now have 172 Presidio Trust employees who have a contract that secures wages, hours and working conditions”, stated Local Business Manager Chris Darker. Senior Labor Representative and Chief Negotiator Steve Allen worked the last ten months and credits LIUNA Public Employee Department Director Bob Purcell for his persistence and the critical roll he played in negotiations. Allen fielded questions from members on Tuesday and Wednesday describing the three year contract as a great start for Presidio employees. “We achieved every priority the members asked for last November in this agreement”, stated Allen. The Labor and Management committee will work on tough issues that could not be put in the contract this time. PED Director Bob Purcell announced there will be a formal contract signing with management on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 on the Presidio at approximately 1:00pm.