Columbus Fire Fighters Union Agreement

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What is the duration of a service credit year in relation to the payroll years?

It runs from January 1 to December 31 each year.

It commences on the last day of the previous payroll year.

It begins with the first pay period and ends with the last.

It starts with the 26th pay period and ends with the last day of the 25th pay period of the following payroll year. (correct)

Which statement correctly reflects an employee's right regarding not being utilized as an acting officer?

An employee can opt-out verbally without formal notification.

An employee must provide a reason for not wanting to be utilized as an acting officer.

An employee is automatically removed from consideration if they express lack of interest.

A written request must be submitted to the Fire Chief on the appropriate form. (correct)

What must happen if an employee is not utilized as an acting officer?

They are automatically assigned to a different role.

They are required to undergo mandatory training.

They must receive written notice of their deficiencies. (correct)

They will lose their current position.

When will payment for service credit be rendered to eligible employees?

Prior to December 31 of each calendar year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the payment policy for employees eligible for service credit upon termination?

They receive the final partial year service credit on a pro-rated basis, minus applicable withholding. Signup and view all the answers

For a firefighter with 12 years of continuous service, how many vacation hours do they accrue per pay period?

7.385 Signup and view all the answers

What is the vacation hour accrual per pay period for a Deputy Chief with 15 years of service?

9.846 Signup and view all the answers

An employee working under a three platoon system has a vacation balance exceeding the maximum hours. What happens to that excess balance?

It becomes void as of the last day of the vacation year. Signup and view all the answers

How many vacation hours does a firefighter accrue per pay period after completing 19 years of continuous service?

10.154 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum vacation hour accrual per pay period for a Lieutenant with 4 years of service?

5.538 Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a break in continuous service for an employee?

Resignation without accepting another position immediately Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would not interrupt an employee's continuous service?

Retirement followed by reemployment in the same unit Signup and view all the answers

What duration of sick leave qualifies as 'extended illness' for a three-platoon system workweek?

Two consecutive days Signup and view all the answers

In the context of full-time status, what is the minimum required active service period?

80 hours per 14 days Signup and view all the answers

Which definition aligns with the term 'Eligible List'?

List of candidates who qualified for reinstatement or employment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'days' refer to unless specified otherwise?

Calendar days only Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario represents demotion as defined in the content?

Change to a lower class position with a reduced pay rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of an employee's service prior to May 31, 1987 in terms of continuous service?

It counts towards continuous service if previously uninterrupted Signup and view all the answers

What is the overtime rate for employees working more than eight hours in a day during a standard workweek?

Rate of time and one-half Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can employees work on a seventh consecutive calendar day without receiving double time?

If they change their work schedule voluntarily Signup and view all the answers

How is 'hours worked' defined for the purposes of calculating overtime compensation?

All paid status hours excluding certified sick leave Signup and view all the answers

What payment rate applies for hours worked in excess of eight hours on a holiday?

Straight time for the first eight hours, then time and one-half for excess Signup and view all the answers

When is holiday compensation paid to employees working their regular schedule?

At the time of separation from City service Signup and view all the answers

If an employee has worked eight hours for six consecutive days, what compensation do they receive on the seventh consecutive day?

Double time for all hours worked Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations does not qualify for overtime compensation?

Employee is on a regular weekend schedule Signup and view all the answers

Which payment method may be used for holidays worked, as mentioned by the Appointing Authority?

Either payment or compensatory time off Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate at which accumulated holiday credits are compensated in January?

40 hour rate Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do to be eligible for holiday pay during a holiday?

Work or be on approved leave for the full scheduled workday immediately before and after the holiday Signup and view all the answers

Which type of employee is eligible for holiday pay if they worked the day before the holiday?

A full-time employee in the three platoon system Signup and view all the answers

How many hours will be deducted from the holiday pay bank for each holiday an employee is ineligible for?

Eight (8) hours Signup and view all the answers

What defines 'full-time status' for holiday pay eligibility?

Meeting specific criteria defined in Article 3, Definitions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT considered for holiday pay eligibility?

Working during the holiday week Signup and view all the answers

If an employee has a break in continuous service, how will their accumulated holiday credits be compensated?

At the forty (40) hour rate in effect at the time of separation Signup and view all the answers

What incorporates the criteria for holiday pay eligibility for employees working under the three platoon system?

Working the full calendar day before, the day of, or the day after the holiday Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of vacation hours that can be accrued after 10 years of service for firefighters?

720 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum vacation hour accrual for employees with 15 years of service in the rank of Deputy Chief?

840 hours Signup and view all the answers

An employee hired after July 5, 1987 is entitled to have which type of prior service counted for vacation leave computation?

Only prior full-time service with the City of Columbus Signup and view all the answers

At what continuous service mark does an employee reach a maximum vacation hour accrual of 864 hours?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

For which rank does the maximum vacation hour accrual reach 984 hours after 20 years of service?

Deputy Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum vacation hour accrual for an employee with 5 years of service in the rank of Firefighter?

504 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements is accurate regarding vacation hour accrual for ranks of Firefighter and Deputy Chief?

Deputy Chiefs have a higher maximum accrual rate than Firefighters after 14 years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary condition for recognizing prior service for employees hired before July 5, 1987?

Any full-time service with any state or political subdivision Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of workdays authorized for the Union over a two-year period?

128 workdays Signup and view all the answers

If the Union averages a maximum of 64 workdays per year, how many workdays does that account for over a two-year span?

128 workdays Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the authorized workdays for the Union?

The Union has a maximum allowance of 128 workdays divided over two years. Signup and view all the answers

What would be the implication if the Union's authorized workdays exceeded 128 over a two-year period?

Legal ramifications for exceeding workday limits. Signup and view all the answers

If the Union has utilized 50 workdays in the first year, how many workdays can still be used in the second year?

64 workdays Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for a pay period as defined?

From Sunday at 08:00 to the next Sunday at 07:59 Signup and view all the answers

How many hours does the defined pay period cover in total?

168 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the start time at 08:00 on a Sunday for a pay period?

It helps in tracking overtime starting from a set hour Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately depicts the end of a pay period?

Concludes at 07:59 on the following Sunday after two weeks Signup and view all the answers

What defines the beginning of a new pay period in relation to the previous one?

It starts immediately after the previous pay period ends Signup and view all the answers

What process is followed to select a conciliator from the list provided by FMCS?

The parties alternate striking names from the list provided. Signup and view all the answers

How many arbitrators are to be requested from FMCS for the selection process?

Seven (7) Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to break ties in the selection of a conciliator?

A coin toss. Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in selecting a conciliator after requesting a list of arbitrators?

The parties take turns removing names from the list. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of days within which the Chief must meet with an employee regarding a grievance after it has been submitted?

Six days Signup and view all the answers

If the Chief's response to a grievance is not satisfactory, how many total days does the Union have to escalate the grievance to the Public Safety Director?

Twenty-six days Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe within which the Public Safety Director must respond to the grievance after the meeting with the employee?

Twenty days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals can meet with the Chief during the grievance process?

The employee and the President of the Union or their designees Signup and view all the answers

How many days does the Chief have to deliver the written answer to the grievance after the meeting with the employee?

Six days Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum period after which a Memorandum of Counseling will expire?

24 months Signup and view all the answers

What status does a Memorandum of Counseling hold after it has expired?

Inactive document Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken regarding a Memorandum of Counseling once it reaches the expiration period?

It is discarded as no longer valid Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a PI-17s document after the designated expiration period has lapsed?

It is deemed an inactive document Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time allowed for a citizen complaint to be received by the City after an alleged event?

Ninety (90) days Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstance may the City initiate an investigation without a formal complaint?

When possible wrongdoing is observed by management Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does NOT need to be fulfilled for a complaint to be investigated?

The complaint must detail the event Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the complaints that may be investigated?

Any allegations of wrongdoing, regardless of the source Signup and view all the answers

What role does the time frame of ninety (90) days play in the investigation of complaints?

It determines the timeframe within which a complaint must be received for investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the payment rate for time worked in excess of eight hours on a celebrated eight-hour holiday?

Time and one-half for hours beyond eight Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the compensation for employees called back to duty during off-duty hours?

They earn a rate of time and one-half for all hours worked. Signup and view all the answers

In addition to regular holiday pay, what is the pay rate for an employee working on a day celebrated as a four-hour holiday?

Straight time for the first four hours and time and one-half after Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation structure for employees working on standard eight-hour holidays if they work less than eight hours?

They get paid straight time for the hours worked. Signup and view all the answers

What pay rate applies when an employee is called back to duty during off-duty hours for platoon duty?

Time and one-half of their designated forty-eight hour rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy regarding overtime work for employees?

Employees are prohibited from receiving any form of compensation for overtime without authorization. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation may an employee receive compensation for overtime worked?

If it is later approved by the Appointing Authority after the fact. Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for submitting overtime for payment after it is worked?

14 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstances can an employee work overtime without prior authorization?

In the case of an emergency where prior authorization can be granted later. Signup and view all the answers

What is the holiday credit earning rate for full-time employees working an average workweek of forty hours or more?

3.85 hours for each complete pay period Signup and view all the answers

When are accumulated holiday credits compensated to employees?

In January of each year at the forty-hour rate Signup and view all the answers

What portion of a pay period does an employee need to complete to earn holiday credits?

The entire pay period Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the rate at which accumulated holiday credits are paid out?

The employee's appropriate class and step Signup and view all the answers

What is the average workweek required for full-time employees to earn holiday credits?

Forty hours or more Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an employee's unused compensatory time if they pass away while in paid status?

It is paid to the employee's surviving spouse or estate. Signup and view all the answers

How many hours will an employee's holiday pay bank be reduced if they are not eligible for holiday pay for one holiday?

Eight hours Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of a surviving spouse, to whom is any unused compensatory time balance paid after an employee's death?

The employee's estate Signup and view all the answers

What deduction is made from the lump sum payment of unused compensatory time to a deceased employee?

Applicable withholding and any amounts owed by the employee Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition for reducing an employee's holiday pay bank?

The employee's rank within the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length of unpaid work status for an employee working a standard forty (40) hour workweek to still earn holiday credit?

Eight (8) hours Signup and view all the answers

Under the three platoon system, how many hours of unpaid work status can an employee have while still being eligible for holiday credit?

Twenty-four (24) hours Signup and view all the answers

What condition allows an employee, under the three platoon system, to not have an absence counted towards unpaid work status?

Being required to report to work and was denied due to unforeseen circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a break in the eligibility for holiday credit for an employee under the given policies?

Being off duty for more than eight hours in a standard workweek Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an employee absent for more than twenty-four (24) hours under the three platoon system?

Ineligible for holiday pay during the entire pay period Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for unused professional time at the end of January?

It is paid out at the employee's current hourly rate. Signup and view all the answers

How must professional time be taken according to the established guidelines?

In increments of one hour or more. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for approving the request for professional time?

The Appointing Authority. Signup and view all the answers

When does the payment for unused professional time take place?

Within a reasonable period after the end of January pay period. Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of professional time awarded to Deputy Chiefs each January?

Forty (40) hours. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can navy blue apparel be worn without permission between 0800-2000?

During unusual duty circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus during the grievance process initiated by the Union regarding turnout gear?

Providing safe and quality turnout gear Signup and view all the answers

What should the Union do if they are dissatisfied with the turnout gear recommended by the Fire Division?

Present their concerns to the Director of Public Safety Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Arbitrator play in the grievance process concerning turnout gear?

They consider various factors including quality and comfort Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is explicitly stated as a priority during the selection of turnout gear by the Union and Fire Division?

Safety first as the standard Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstance may an employee retire and purchase their service weapon for the nominal fee?

If they retire in good standing without pending investigations Signup and view all the answers

What prevents an employee from purchasing their service weapon after a second retirement?

Being retired once before Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met for an employee to be eligible to purchase their service weapon upon retirement?

They must retire without any stress-related leave marks Signup and view all the answers

If an employee is under investigation at the time of their retirement, what is the outcome regarding their service weapon?

Their weapon remains with the department until the investigation is resolved Signup and view all the answers

What is the purchase price of the service weapon for an employee retiring in good standing?

$1.00 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of uniformed employees that can take vacation on any given day when staffing levels are within the specified range?

Twenty-three (23) Signup and view all the answers

By what date must vacation requests be submitted to be considered for scheduling?

February 1 Signup and view all the answers

If five (5) firefighters are permanently taken out of service, how many less vacation requests may be granted?

One (1) Signup and view all the answers

When is the announcement made regarding available vacation days for the following month?

On the 7th, 8th, and 9th of the current month Signup and view all the answers

What date is the denial notification for vacation requests expected to be given?

The 28th Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of personnel companies that must be maintained in each battalion?

Three to four companies Signup and view all the answers

What must occur before additional vacations can be granted to employees?

Ensuring the Division of Fire's mission is met Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the requirement for overtime or travel reimbursement?

No overtime or travel reimbursement will be required Signup and view all the answers

During which month is the annual conference between the Chief and Union President scheduled to take place?

October Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the conference between the Chief and Union President?

Discussing vacation scheduling procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of paid injury leave an employee can receive under specified conditions?

180 days Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of regular pay is a full-time employee entitled to for the donation of adult bone marrow?

56 hours Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do to notify the Division’s Human Resources representative before returning to work from injury leave?

Communicate at least 7 days in advance Signup and view all the answers

What type of leave must be charged in conjunction with the paid time off for organ donation, if applicable?

Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an employee utilize the benefits of living organ donor leave without exhausting other leave benefits?

If they qualify for Family Medical Leave Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Agreement between the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67
Effective November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2026
Parties include A.F.L. – C.I.O. C.L.C. and I.A.F.F.
The contract is subject to all applicable laws.

Lists all articles and sections, providing page numbers for each
Highlights key topics covered within this agreement, such as non-discrimination, safety, and grievance procedures
Covers topics like recognition, representation, non-discrimination, mid-term bargaining, management rights, safety, grievance procedure, discipline, overtime, holiday eligibility, working out of class, service credit, professional time, maintenance allowance, turnout gear, vacation leave, holidays, transfers, promotions, injury leave, special leave (including military leave, jury duty, and witness duty), employee alcohol and drug testing, inclement weather, and separability.
Includes a section on a time donation program allowing employees to donate vacation time.
Also outlines various provisions regarding special leaves of absence, such as those for military service, jury duty, and witness duty.
Details procedures for handling employee grievances, including steps and timeframes.
Employee recognition of union as exclusive representative for collective bargaining.
Local Union Representatives are granted time off for union business.
Specific time-off provisions for Union officers and stewards.
Procedures for handling employee complaints of discrimination.
Clarification of management rights held by the City.
Procedures for handling injuries and safety concerns.
Specific details related to overtime, call-back time, and holiday eligibility.
Outlines policies and procedures for working out of class assignments.
Provisions for computing service credit and professional time.
Details concerning uniform allowances and turnout gear.
Provisions regarding vacation leave (including accrual).
Specifications for holidays observed (e.g., New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, etc.).
Procedures for handling transfers and promotions.
Rules regarding injury leave and the reporting of injuries.
Special leave for military, jury duty, and witness duty; and sick leave provisions.
Defines key terms, such as "appointment," "calendar month," "continuous service," "days,” etc.
Contains sections on employee alcohol and drug testing, inclement weather, and separability; and procedures for dealing with employee grievances.
Contains sections related to time off, including "time to perform union functions," for elected officers and union stewards, including time off for local union reps.
Specifies that the contract covers uniformed employees, excluding the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chiefs.
Details specific procedures and timeframes for grievance resolution, including dispute resolution options.
Outlines a procedure for mid-term bargaining, including conditions of employment and mandatory subjects of bargaining.
Procedures for handling employee complaints of discrimination, including instances where those complaints are filed with outside agencies.
Specifies that the contract is subject to all applicable laws.
Includes provisions for military leave, specifying different rules for 40-hour and 24-hour employees.
Details the process for computing overtime pay and holiday pay.
Details the process for working out of rank and compensation for doing so.
Specifies a procedure for dealing with grievances in relation to promotions.
Has sections specific to leaves of absence for employee illness, injury, or family matters.
Includes clarification on time limits for completing grievance processes, as well as exceptions to these time limits.
Contains a section detailing the handling of employee grievances, including steps and timeframes and provisions for resolving disputes using arbitration, if necessary.
Clearly defines the types of leave (e.g., military leave, jury duty, and witness duty), and specifies conditions and procedures for each type of leave.
Includes provisions for calculation of vacation time and other applicable employee benefits.
Contains details regarding the "Modified Deployment Model" for EMS transport, including specifics on staffing, and minimum personnel requirements.
Contains additional details regarding the scope of the agreement, including specific provisions for the handling of "unusual situations".

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This quiz delves into the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Columbus and the Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67. It covers essential topics such as non-discrimination, safety measures, and grievance procedures effective from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026.