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Which organization is the Federation of Public Employees a division of?
Which organization is the Federation of Public Employees a division of?
- The Federation of Public and Private Employees
- The National Federation of Public and Private Employees (correct)
- The AFL-CIO
- The Broward Sheriff's Office
Which article of the collective bargaining agreement covers Grievance Procedures?
Which article of the collective bargaining agreement covers Grievance Procedures?
- Article 4
- Article 3 (correct)
- Article 1
- Article 2
What is the subject of Appendix A?
What is the subject of Appendix A?
- Management Rights (correct)
- Grievance Procedures
- Non-Discrimination
- Recognition
Which organization is recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes?
Which organization is recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes?
Which of the following positions is NOT included within the certified unit for collective bargaining?
Which of the following positions is NOT included within the certified unit for collective bargaining?
Which organization certified the FPE as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining?
Which organization certified the FPE as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining?
Who is the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
Who is the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
Based on the text, what has the FPE been acting as for the bargaining unit members included in the certified unit?
Based on the text, what has the FPE been acting as for the bargaining unit members included in the certified unit?
What have the parties reached after extended and deliberate negotiations?
What have the parties reached after extended and deliberate negotiations?
Which position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Broward Sheriff's Office facilities?
Which position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Broward Sheriff's Office facilities?
Which position is responsible for managing the records and warrants division?
Which position is responsible for managing the records and warrants division?
Which position is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Marine Unit?
Which position is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Marine Unit?
Which position is responsible for assisting in the production of videos for the Broward Sheriff's Office?
Which position is responsible for assisting in the production of videos for the Broward Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is NOT a basis for discrimination that the FPE and BSO oppose?
Which of the following is NOT a basis for discrimination that the FPE and BSO oppose?
How many employees are selected by the Sheriff to serve on the AAB?
How many employees are selected by the Sheriff to serve on the AAB?
How many candidates does the FPE submit for each list of employees eligible to serve on the AAB?
How many candidates does the FPE submit for each list of employees eligible to serve on the AAB?
What is the purpose of the AAB?
What is the purpose of the AAB?
Who selects the employees to serve on the AAB?
Who selects the employees to serve on the AAB?
Which of the following statements about the AAB hearing process is true?
Which of the following statements about the AAB hearing process is true?
Who is responsible for providing the bargaining unit member with copies of all documentation submitted to the AAB?
Who is responsible for providing the bargaining unit member with copies of all documentation submitted to the AAB?
What does the AAB do after sustaining a violation?
What does the AAB do after sustaining a violation?
How long does each party have to request a panel of arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS)?
How long does each party have to request a panel of arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS)?
What is the maximum number of names in the panel of arbitrators provided by the FMCS?
What is the maximum number of names in the panel of arbitrators provided by the FMCS?
What is the time frame within which the arbitrator must render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?
What is the time frame within which the arbitrator must render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?
What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?
What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?
Who is responsible for rendering a written decision in Step 1 of the grievance procedure?
Who is responsible for rendering a written decision in Step 1 of the grievance procedure?
What happens if no decision is rendered within the specified time period in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
What happens if no decision is rendered within the specified time period in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
Who has the authority to impose disciplinary suspension, demotion, or termination?
Who has the authority to impose disciplinary suspension, demotion, or termination?
When can further appeal or grievance be permitted after the decision of the AAB?
When can further appeal or grievance be permitted after the decision of the AAB?
How often can the Sheriff make changes to the BSO Policy Manual and other official documents?
How often can the Sheriff make changes to the BSO Policy Manual and other official documents?
When should the FPE's designated business representative receive a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
When should the FPE's designated business representative receive a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
Does receiving a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual waive the FPE's right to impact bargaining?
Does receiving a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual waive the FPE's right to impact bargaining?
Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
What happens if an employee chooses to process a grievance through the procedure contained in the Article?
What happens if an employee chooses to process a grievance through the procedure contained in the Article?
When does the moratorium period for grievances occur?
When does the moratorium period for grievances occur?
Who has the exclusive right to manage and direct all employees of the Sheriff's Office?
Who has the exclusive right to manage and direct all employees of the Sheriff's Office?
What is one of the rights of the Sheriff's Office mentioned in Article 4 of the Agreement?
What is one of the rights of the Sheriff's Office mentioned in Article 4 of the Agreement?
Based on the text, what is the purpose of drug and/or alcohol testing for employees?
Based on the text, what is the purpose of drug and/or alcohol testing for employees?
What is one of the rights retained by the Sheriff in his general capacity of management?
What is one of the rights retained by the Sheriff in his general capacity of management?
What is the consequence if the Sheriff fails to exercise any of the mentioned functions?
What is the consequence if the Sheriff fails to exercise any of the mentioned functions?
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