Five-year plumbers and pipe fitters labor agreement
Los Alamos County
Summary
A new five-year union contract covering GWS, water production, and wastewater staff raises pay to stay competitive with LANL, adds an alternate standby crew, and extends rest periods after 16-hour shifts from 8 to 10 hours.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Salary increases fall within budget guidance and will come to the board through a budget revision; funded within current rate structure.
Utility field workers get competitive pay and better rest rules; customers benefit from reliable staffing and faster emergency response.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Personnel Board — June 23, 2026
Negotiations with the plumbers and pipe fitters union are done, the contract was ratified, and it went to the Board of Public Utilities on June 3 and County Council on June 9. The five-year deal should be signed this week.
Board of Public Utilities Work Session — June 3, 2026
A new five-year union contract covering GWS, water production, and wastewater staff raises pay to stay competitive with LANL, adds an alternate standby crew, and extends rest periods after 16-hour shifts from 8 to 10 hours.
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