INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
LOCAL UNION 15, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15G & 15H
AFFILIATED WITH A.F.L.-C.I.O.
Building & Construction Trades Council of New York City
44-40 11TH STREET •LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Thomas A. Callahan Tel: (212) 929-5327 •FAX: (718) 729-3070
President and Business Manager
International Vice President
New York State Conference President BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES
ANDREW K. CULLIMORE
ANTHONY R. LAROSA
MICHAEL SALERNO
DANIEL J. GILMARTIN
PATRICK F. CALLAHAN
PETER A. DONOFRIO
JOHN W. MCNAMARA
ROBERT G. SHAW, JR.
June, 2025
Mr. Michael Saigo
Executive Director
The Cement League
49 West 45th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Dear Mr. Saigo:
Please be advised that the membership of Local I 5 and 1 5A, International Union of Operating
Engineers, at their Membership Meeting held on May I, 2025, voted on the allocation of the increment
due July I, 2025.
CEMENT LEAGUE
1 5/15A
Please note that pursuant to a Local 15 Executive Board action that was subsequently approved by the
Local 1 5 membership at its May 2025 membership meeting, the $0. 1 6 per hour that was previously
deducted from the increment due and added to the Supplemental Dues portion of the fringe
benefit stamp has now been reallocated to the Welfare Fund contribution. Accordingly,
effective July I, 2025, the updated fringe benefit fund contribution rates are as follows:
The membership approved a $0.66 per hour increase in the Welfare Fund bringing the total value of the
Welfare Fund Contribution from $ 1 3.97 per hour to $ 1 4.63 per hour; a $0.25 per hour increase in
the Vacation Fund bringing the total value of the Vacation/PAC Fund Contribution from $6.30 per
hour to $6.55 per hour; and a $0.25 per hour increase in the Annuity Fund bringing the total value of
the Annuity Fund Contribution from $ 1 4.00 per hour to $ 1 4.25 per hour.
Effective July I, 2025 through June 30, 2026 the following wage rates shall apply:
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
Decreased from $62.51 per hour to $62.35 per hour (cash in envelope)
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
Radiant Mechanical Heaters
Decreased from $34.79 per hour to $34.63 per hour (cash in envelope)
June 2025
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MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
Erection, Dismantling <£ Jumping of Climbing Tower Cranes £ Crawler Cranes
Increased from $64.44 per hour to $65.92 per hour (cash in envelope)
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
Pumps, Generators, Mixers and Heaters
Decreased from $47.36 per hour to $47.20 (cash in envelope)
SERVICE ENGINEERS
Decreased from $56.56 per hour to $56.40 per hour (cash in envelope)
SERVICE MECHANICS
Decreased from $40.65 per hour to $40.49 per hour (cash in envelope)
OILERS ON TRUCK CRANE
Increased from $59.62 per hour to $60.99 per hour (cash in envelope)
OILERS ON CRAWLER CRANE
Increased from $42.91 per hour to $43.88 per hour (cash in envelope)
In addition to the above-mentioned rates, the value of the stamp will increase from $46.63
per hour to $47.79 per hour, as follows:
Annuity Fund – $14.25 per hour, Vacation/P.A.C. Fund – $6.55 per hour; Apprenticeship/National Training
Fund – $1.10 per hour; Supplemental Dues – $3.36 per hour; Welfare Fund – $14.63 per hour; Pension Fund
– $7.15 per hour; Health Reimbursement Arrangement – $0.70 per hour; Defense/Target Fund – $0.05 per
hour
The taxable portion of the stamp is $9.96 per hour
CEMENT LEAGUE
I5D
Please note that pursuant to a Local 1 5 Executive Board action that was subsequently approved by the
Local 15 membership at its May 2025 membership meeting, the $0.14 per hour that was previously
deducted from the increment due and added to the Supplemental Dues portion of the fringe
benefit stamp has now been reallocated to the Welfare Fund contribution. Accordingly,
effective July I, 2025, the updated fringe benefit fund contribution rates are as follows:
The membership approved a $0.64 per hour increase from the increment due into the Welfare Fund
bringing the total value of the Welfare Fund Contribution from $13.69 per hour to $14.33 per hour;
a $0.18.per hour increase from the increment due into the Annuity Fund bringing the total value of the
Annuity Fund Contribution from $ 1 2.80 per hour to $ 1 2.98 per hour; a $0.18 per hour increase
from the increment due into the Vacation Fund bringing the total value of the Vacation/PAC Fund
Contribution from $4.76 per hour to $4.94 per hour.
Effective July I, 2025 through June 30, 2026, the following wage rates shall apply:
Jure 2025
Sheet 3
PARTY CHIEF
Increased from $68.86 per hour to $70.53 per hour (cash in envelope)
INSTRUMENT MAN
Remains at $50.03 per hour (cash in envelope)
RODMAN
Remains at $30.96 per hour (cash in envelope)
In addition to the above-mentioned rates, the fringe benefit stamp will be increased from $43.13 per hour
to $44. 13 per hour as follows:
Annuity Fund – $12.98 per hour; Vacation/P.A.C. – $4.94 per hour;
Apprenticeship/National Training Fund- $0.90 per hour; Supplemental Dues – $3.04 per hour;
Welfare Fund – $14.33 per hour; Pension Fund – $7.40 per hour;
Health Reimbursement Arrangement – $0.49 per hour;
Defense/Target Fund – $0.05 per hour
The taxable portion of the stamp is $8.03 per hour.
If you have any questions regarding these rates, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Thomas A. Callahan
President and Business Manager
International Vice President