As of Dec 3, 2007, all new hires coming into the Local #18 Apprentice Program will be required to take and pass a drug test within 24 of reciept of the "Letter Of Intent" from the potential employer to the Local #18 Office Of Apprenticeship.

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The next regular union meeting will be Dec 12, 2007 at 5pm at the Union Hall.

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CURRENT JOURNEYWORKER WAGE AND BENEFIT RATES

Tile and Marble Setters

On-Check Wage $27.76 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.20 per hour

Local Pension $3.41 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.28 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.38 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $1.50 per hour

Total Package $38.37 per hour

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Tile and Marble Finishers (Grandfathered)

On-Check Wage $24.73 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.20 per hour

Local Pension $3.30 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.28 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.35 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $1.10 per hour

Total Package $34.83 per hour

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Tile and Marble Finishers (Initiated after 8-1-89)

On-Check Wage $23.37 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.20 per hour

Local Pension $3.30 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.28 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.35 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $1.10 per hour

Total package $32.40 per hour