Carpenters Union votes to approve new contract

Members of the Northwest Carpenters Union approved a contract on Monday, accepting an agreement with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Washington, according to a statement from the union.

With 5,318 members casting their votes, 53.65% voted to accept the contract.

The new three-year contract includes a 15.43% increase in wages and benefits.

Retroactive wages for members working on certain jobs to June 1, 2021, were also included.

The existing parking zone in Seattle will be expanded to include First Hill, and a first-ever parking zone will be established in Bellevue starting June 2022.