Custodians have new deal in Dist. 214

The Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board has inked a new five-year deal with the Custodial Maintenance Association, the 152-member union for district custodial and maintenance workers and tech and media services personnel.

The deal, approved by the board May 16 and union membership May 7, calls for wage increases of 1.5% in the first two years and 1.75% in the last three years. The district and union also agreed to maintain insurance costs within 3% each year, and keep staffing levels at a minimum of 152 full-time employees.

The agreement will take effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2024.