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What action will the Union member take if there is no response to a group message regarding Lieutenant overtime assignments?
In what situation can the Chief or his designee(s) approve the hire back of a bargaining unit employee?
What rate will a bargaining unit employee be paid if they accept overtime during an emergency situation?
What responsibility falls on Union members regarding contacting shift stewards?
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What should Union members do if they encounter issues receiving text messages?
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When can a grievance be filed for errors in the hire-back process?
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What is the Employer's right in terms of determining the number and types of employees?
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What does the Employer have the right to determine and change in relation to employment examinations?
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What are included in the rights of the Employer regarding employees' discipline?
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What is within the Employer's right regarding establishing work standards?
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Which act should the Employer comply with when evaluating and promoting employees?
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What is included in the Employer's right related to emergencies?
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What is the earliest time that shift personnel can begin their assigned duties?
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How many breaks are shift personnel entitled to during their work day?
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What activities may shift personnel be required to participate in after 1500 hours?
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How often can a single company participate in training drills after 1500 hours?
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On days when training drills are scheduled after 1500 hours, what time will 'normal' day activities be suspended?
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Under what conditions will outside drills not be scheduled?
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According to the section, which of the following positions must be offered to bargaining unit employees before being filled by individuals outside of the bargaining unit?
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How long must the Village post notice of a vacancy for the specified positions?
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If multiple qualified bargaining unit employees apply for a vacancy, how will the Village determine who to select?
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If no qualified bargaining unit employee applies for or accepts a vacancy, when can the Village fill the position with an individual outside of the bargaining unit?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the process for filling vacancies in the specified positions?
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If a qualified bargaining unit employee applies for a vacancy, what is the Village required to do?
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According to the given text, which of the following activities are permitted as part of outside activity?
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How is the wind chill factor determined, as per the given text?
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Under what circumstances can the temperature restrictions be waived, according to the text?
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How frequently must UNION employees undergo a medical exam?
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What is the maximum duration for which a firefighter injured on the job is entitled to continued payment of their full salary, according to the Public Employee Disability Act (PEDA)?
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What must a firefighter entitled to PEDA benefits do?
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