Local 393 members overwhelmingly approved a 4-year contract with the Suffolk County Water Authority in New York State. After working 14 months without a contract, Local 393 and the Authority reached an agreement that provides a lump sum for the first year and wage increases in each of the next 3 years. They also made improvements in job security and working conditions. The bargaining unit of Local 393 was successful in fighting off the Authority's relentless contract demand that would have had their members pay 20% of the cost for health insurance. All members of Local 393 will continue to pay nothing for their health coverage through the contract expiration of 6/30/13. Local 393 represents 400 members in New York.