Local 618 Recording Secretary Tom Cole who negotiated the new agreement reports that Local 618 members employed at Super Park has ratified a new 3 year agreement. Formerly Central Parking has been the managerial company that has run the St. Louis Airports Super Park facility until they lost the contract to Ampco System Parking effective August 31, 2011. As always with a new company taking over there was a lot of uncertainty and concerns regarding recognition of Local 618 and if the current members would still be employed.

We are happy to report that the company recognized Local 618 with out any issues and the parties began to bargain a new agreement which started in August of 2010 . The bargaining was tough by both sides with the first offer being rejected. Finally a agreement was reached and ratified by the membership and endorsed by the bargaining committee. The contract resulted in wage increases and fully funded Local 618 Health & Welfare along with other items. Local 618 would like to extend thanks to all of our over 200 Local 618 Teamsters employed at Super Park and our stewards for their continued professional job and patience throughout the process. Hope everyone has a “Great New Year “ !