12 Questions
What is the purpose of the Joint Apprentice Committee mentioned in the text?
To determine the validity of preference points requested by full-time candidates
What programs can full-time candidates request preference points for?
Apprentice Program, Intern Program, or Cadet Program
Who is responsible for all costs related to the Union's file cabinet and bulletin board?
The Union
What does the agreement mentioned in the text cover?
Terms and conditions of employment for full-time members
Can members change their health insurance plans more than once a year?
No
How are Union shift trades different from regular shift trades?
Union shift trades do not require payback of hours
What is the purpose of the Labor-Management Committee mentioned in the text?
To address issues related to the agreement
What is the district's policy on cannabis use for sworn members?
It is prohibited at all times
What is the district's policy on drug and alcohol use on district properties and while performing employment duties?
It is prohibited at all times
What is the district's policy on random drug and alcohol testing of its members?
The district may conduct random drug and alcohol testing of its members
What happens if a member violates the district's drug and alcohol prohibitions?
They are discharged
How is impairment determined for members who have used drugs or alcohol?
By specific procedures established by the district
Study Notes
- The District provides direct deposit for paychecks for bargaining unit members.
- Full-time candidates can request preference points for the Apprentice Program, Intern Program, or Cadet Program at the time of their application for full-time employment.
- A Joint Apprentice Committee determines the validity of the points requested by the candidate.
- Points are awarded for completing the Cadet and Intern programs, as well as the 1-year Apprentice program.
- The Union is provided with space for a file cabinet, bulletin board, and to hold meetings in fire stations.
- The Union is responsible for all costs related to the file cabinet and bulletin board.
- The District provides hospitalization, medical, and life insurance coverage for members and their dependents.
- Members have the option to participate in PPO or HMO plans, and can change plans once a year.
- The District pays 100% of the premiums for regular group term life insurance coverage.
- The District reserves the right to change insurance carriers, benefit levels, or to self-insure.
- The agreement covers the terms and conditions of employment for full-time members of the fire district.
- The agreement includes provisions for salary, benefits, and overtime pay.
- A Labor-Management Committee is established to address issues related to the agreement.
- Members can remain on the district health insurance after retirement by paying 100% of the premium.
- Full-time members can exchange shifts with prior authorization, subject to certain conditions.
- Union shift trades do not require payback of hours.
- Labor-Management Meetings may be requested by either party and are limited to certain topics.
- Drug and alcohol use is prohibited on district properties and while performing employment duties.
- Cannabis use is prohibited for sworn members at all times.
- Members are prohibited from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol to a degree that impairs their ability to perform their duties.
- Members of the district are prohibited from using drugs or alcohol while on duty or on district premises.
- A positive blood level of THC is not determinative of impairment.
- Impairment must be determined in accordance with specific procedures.
- Violation of drug and alcohol prohibitions can result in discipline, including discharge.
- The district may require random drug and alcohol testing of its members.
- The chief or designee may require drug and alcohol testing if there is reasonable suspicion of a violation.
- Members must submit to testing ordered on the basis of reasonable suspicion.
- The district will advise the affected member of the facts and inferences that form the basis of the order to test.
- Members must report the use of prescription medication that may affect their ability to perform their duties.
- The district may establish that a member is impaired even with a lesser concentration of THC in their blood.
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