For parents and grandparents in New York, the deal between the city and the union representing lifeguards is great news with kids out of school and most of the summer still ahead.
But that should change now that the Parks Department and the union representing lifeguards have reached a deal after negotiations started in March. The starting salary for lifeguards goes up from $16 per hour to $19.46 per hour. The city will also pay a retention bonus to lifeguards who work every week in September through the end of the pool and beach season.
The lifeguard union, District Council 37, said the deal will help recruit and put in place enough lifeguards to get mini pools and programs up and running — and that equals safety. District Council 37 Henry Garrido said hiring more lifeguards will mean staffing the city's pools and beaches properly.
This is all part of a bigger picture: lifeguard labor shortages are affecting several states across the United States. Low wages and training impacted by COVID contributed mean fewer available lifeguards, which translated into pool closures. For parents and grandparents in New York, this deal is great news with kids out of school and most of the summer still ahead.
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