AFSCME Negotiations Proposal - No Strike Article
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What constitutes a 'strike' under Article 5 of the agreement?

  • Working with minimal effort
  • A walkout of a single employee
  • Individual refusal to perform tasks
  • A concerted stoppage of work (correct)
  • Which of the following actions is prohibited by Article 5.2?

  • Taking a lunch break
  • Negotiating with the City
  • Picketing (correct)
  • Starting a petition
  • What special responsibility do bargaining unit members have according to Article 5.3?

  • To negotiate higher salaries
  • To ensure compliance with the Article (correct)
  • To organize strikes effectively
  • To inform others about union rules
  • What does the term 'sympathy strike' refer to in the context of Article 5.2?

    <p>A strike to support another union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of F.S. 447.505 as mentioned in Article 5?

    <p>It regulates public employee union activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is the Union explicitly prohibited from engaging in according to Article 5?

    <p>Participating in a strike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from union representatives during interruptions initiated by others as per Article 5.3?

    <p>To encourage bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provisions, which of the following is not considered a strike?

    <p>A general absence from work due to illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    AFSCME Local 1907 Negotiations with City of Miami

    • Proposal Date: February 1, 2023
    • Article 5: Focuses on the conduct and responsibilities of Union members regarding strikes.

    Definitions and Prohibitions

    • Strike Definition: Includes any concerted failure to report for duty, absences, performance abstention, and actions adversely affecting City services.
    • Prohibited Actions: Union members are forbidden from engaging in strikes, sympathy strikes, slowdowns, sick-outs, or any work stoppage activities.

    Responsibilities of Union Members

    • Positions of Trust: Union members hold special trust to uphold the no-strike clause and comply with relevant laws, specifically F.S. 447.505 and Florida's Constitution, Article I, Section 6.
    • Ongoing Obligations: It is the Union's duty to maintain compliance with the no-strike provision, which includes remaining at work during any disruptions initiated by others.
    • Bargaining Role: In the event of a violation of this Article or the law, Union representatives are required to facilitate negotiations with affected employees and respond to the City’s requests for bargaining.

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    Explore the key elements of the No Strike provision from the AFSCME Local 1907 and City of Miami negotiations. This quiz covers the implications of the strike definition and the responsibilities of employees under this article. Test your understanding of labor relations and union agreements.

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