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Employer recognizes Union as the exclusive bargaining agent for all employees of the Tulsa Fire Department except?
Employer recognizes Union as the exclusive bargaining agent for all employees of the Tulsa Fire Department except?
- Cadet Firefighters (correct)
- Volunteer firefighters
- Part-time firefighters
- Retired firefighters
How long is a new hire considered to be on probation in the Tulsa Fire Department?
How long is a new hire considered to be on probation in the Tulsa Fire Department?
- Six months
- Eighteen months
- Twelve months (correct)
- Twenty-four months
To whom may a new hire appeal if they are discharged during the probation period?
To whom may a new hire appeal if they are discharged during the probation period?
- The Union Representative
- The Mayor (correct)
- The Fire Chief
- The Human Resources Department
Which of the following is true about the discharge appeals process for new hires?
Which of the following is true about the discharge appeals process for new hires?
Which of the following positions is included in the exceptions to Union recognition?
Which of the following positions is included in the exceptions to Union recognition?
What actions are prohibited for the Union or Employees regarding strikes?
What actions are prohibited for the Union or Employees regarding strikes?
In what circumstance can the Union file a grievance?
In what circumstance can the Union file a grievance?
Which of the following is NOT a prohibited action by the Union or Employees?
Which of the following is NOT a prohibited action by the Union or Employees?
What must grievances submitted by the Union include?
What must grievances submitted by the Union include?
What is the primary goal of the restrictions placed on strikes or work stoppages?
What is the primary goal of the restrictions placed on strikes or work stoppages?
What is the role of the Union in the grievance process?
What is the role of the Union in the grievance process?
Which of the following is aligned with the goals of the grievance procedure?
Which of the following is aligned with the goals of the grievance procedure?
What type of actions are explicitly categorized as coercion or intimidation?
What type of actions are explicitly categorized as coercion or intimidation?
In which document is the grievance procedure governed?
In which document is the grievance procedure governed?
What is the time limit for an employee to submit a grievance after becoming aware of the event causing the grievance?
What is the time limit for an employee to submit a grievance after becoming aware of the event causing the grievance?
Who has the authority to investigate grievances at the first step?
Who has the authority to investigate grievances at the first step?
What happens if a grievance is raised 20 calendar days after the occurrence of the event or after employee becomes aware of reasonably should have been aware of the event giving rise to grievance?
What happens if a grievance is raised 20 calendar days after the occurrence of the event or after employee becomes aware of reasonably should have been aware of the event giving rise to grievance?
What is required to move a grievance to arbitration after Step 2?
What is required to move a grievance to arbitration after Step 2?
How many arbitrators must be requested from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?
How many arbitrators must be requested from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?
What must occur within ten calendar days of receiving the Fire Chief's written response?
What must occur within ten calendar days of receiving the Fire Chief's written response?
What is the role of employees holding the rank of District Chief and above during the grievance process?
What is the role of employees holding the rank of District Chief and above during the grievance process?
What is implied by the phrase 'the member's election of remedies shall be binding and irrevocable'?
What is implied by the phrase 'the member's election of remedies shall be binding and irrevocable'?
Failure to respond by the appropriate employee agent within the prescribed time limits shall allow union or grieving member to?
Failure to respond by the appropriate employee agent within the prescribed time limits shall allow union or grieving member to?
What does Section 3.1 state about discrimination in the workplace?
What does Section 3.1 state about discrimination in the workplace?
Which of the following groups does Section 3.1 specifically mention as grounds for potential discrimination?
Which of the following groups does Section 3.1 specifically mention as grounds for potential discrimination?
What is the primary function of the affirmative action program mentioned in Section 3.2?
What is the primary function of the affirmative action program mentioned in Section 3.2?
Which of the following rights remains with the Employer as per Article 5?
Which of the following rights remains with the Employer as per Article 5?
What does Article 4 state about existing rules and regulations?
What does Article 4 state about existing rules and regulations?
According to Article 5, which responsibility is NOT outlined as retained by the Employer?
According to Article 5, which responsibility is NOT outlined as retained by the Employer?
What is indicated about the rights of the Employer in relation to the State of Oklahoma?
What is indicated about the rights of the Employer in relation to the State of Oklahoma?
Which power does the Employer retain concerning work schedules as per Article 5?
Which power does the Employer retain concerning work schedules as per Article 5?
What must an employee do to have Union dues deducted from their paycheck?
What must an employee do to have Union dues deducted from their paycheck?
How much notice must the Union give the Employer before increasing dues?
How much notice must the Union give the Employer before increasing dues?
What is required for an employee to revoke their payroll deduction of Union dues?
What is required for an employee to revoke their payroll deduction of Union dues?
In which section is the revocation process for the Special Assessment fee outlined?
In which section is the revocation process for the Special Assessment fee outlined?
What does the Union agree to do regarding claims made against the Employer due to dues deductions?
What does the Union agree to do regarding claims made against the Employer due to dues deductions?
Effective when will all Employees be placed on the Appendix A pay chart according to Article 9?
Effective when will all Employees be placed on the Appendix A pay chart according to Article 9?
What must be in place for payroll deductions to be initiated according to Section 8.1?
What must be in place for payroll deductions to be initiated according to Section 8.1?
What additional deduction is mentioned in Section 8.4 beyond Union dues?
What additional deduction is mentioned in Section 8.4 beyond Union dues?
What is the primary responsibility of the arbitrator according to Section 7.10?
What is the primary responsibility of the arbitrator according to Section 7.10?
Which party strikes first in odd years during the selection of an arbitrator?
Which party strikes first in odd years during the selection of an arbitrator?
What happens if the parties want to provide written briefs during arbitration?
What happens if the parties want to provide written briefs during arbitration?
What is the purpose of the meeting prior to the arbitration hearing?
What is the purpose of the meeting prior to the arbitration hearing?
Who bears the costs of the impartial arbitrator according to Section 7.12?
Who bears the costs of the impartial arbitrator according to Section 7.12?
What does an appeal to arbitration signify for the appealing party?
What does an appeal to arbitration signify for the appealing party?
How many representatives from the Union and the grieving Employee can attend the arbitration hearing without loss of pay?
How many representatives from the Union and the grieving Employee can attend the arbitration hearing without loss of pay?
How are additional issues discovered before arbitration handled?
How are additional issues discovered before arbitration handled?
What restrictions are placed on the arbitrator’s authority?
What restrictions are placed on the arbitrator’s authority?
What timeframe is given for notifying the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service after selecting the arbitrator?
What timeframe is given for notifying the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service after selecting the arbitrator?
What happens July 2, 2023?
What happens July 2, 2023?
According to article 7 after the human resource director receives the grievance from the fire chief due to being unresolved he or his designee and appropriate supervisory reps of the fire department shall meet with __ members of the union grievance committee
According to article 7 after the human resource director receives the grievance from the fire chief due to being unresolved he or his designee and appropriate supervisory reps of the fire department shall meet with __ members of the union grievance committee
Flashcards
Who is the exclusive bargaining agent for Tulsa Fire Department employees?
Who is the exclusive bargaining agent for Tulsa Fire Department employees?
The Union represents all Tulsa Fire Department employees, except for Cadet Firefighters, Civilian Employees, the Fire Chief, and one designated Administrative Assistant.
What is the probationary period for new hires?
What is the probationary period for new hires?
New hires undergo a 12-month period where they can be discharged without cause.
What happens if a new hire is discharged during the probationary period?
What happens if a new hire is discharged during the probationary period?
The discharged employee can appeal to the Mayor within ten days of the termination.
What are some protected characteristics in the agreement?
What are some protected characteristics in the agreement?
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What is the Agreement's stance on the Employer's Affirmative Action Program?
What is the Agreement's stance on the Employer's Affirmative Action Program?
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What happens to existing rules and practices?
What happens to existing rules and practices?
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What management rights are retained by the Employer?
What management rights are retained by the Employer?
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Are strikes or work stoppages allowed?
Are strikes or work stoppages allowed?
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What are employees prohibited from doing regarding work stoppages?
What are employees prohibited from doing regarding work stoppages?
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How does the Union address issues related to the Agreement?
How does the Union address issues related to the Agreement?
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Who is the first point of contact for a grievance?
Who is the first point of contact for a grievance?
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How long does the Fire Chief have to respond to a grievance?
How long does the Fire Chief have to respond to a grievance?
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What happens if the grievance isn't resolved with the Fire Chief?
What happens if the grievance isn't resolved with the Fire Chief?
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What is the next step if the grievance remains unresolved?
What is the next step if the grievance remains unresolved?
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What happens if the grievance isn't addressed timely?
What happens if the grievance isn't addressed timely?
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How are Union dues deducted?
How are Union dues deducted?
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Can employees stop Union dues deductions?
Can employees stop Union dues deductions?
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When are wages adjusted based on the pay chart?
When are wages adjusted based on the pay chart?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Union?
What is the primary responsibility of the Union?
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What is the primary purpose of the probationary period?
What is the primary purpose of the probationary period?
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What is the significance of the non-discrimination clause?
What is the significance of the non-discrimination clause?
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What are the consequences of the non-strike clause?
What are the consequences of the non-strike clause?
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What is the main purpose of the grievance procedure?
What is the main purpose of the grievance procedure?
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What is the purpose of arbitration in the grievance process?
What is the purpose of arbitration in the grievance process?
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Why is timely action crucial in the grievance process?
Why is timely action crucial in the grievance process?
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What is the significance of the dues deduction clause?
What is the significance of the dues deduction clause?
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What does the effective date for the new pay chart signify?
What does the effective date for the new pay chart signify?
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Study Notes
Recognition of the Union
- Union recognized as exclusive bargaining agent for Tulsa Fire Department employees, excluding Cadet Firefighters, Civilian Employees, Fire Chief, and one designated Administrative Assistant.
Probationary Period
- New hires undergo a 12-month probation, during which they can be discharged.
- Discharged employees can appeal to the Mayor within ten days.
Non-Discrimination
- Employer and Union prohibited from discriminating against employees based on union activities, race, gender, religion, and other specified characteristics.
- Commitment to support the Employer's Affirmative Action Program for equal opportunity.
Prevailing Rights
- Existing rules, regulations, and practices remain in effect unless modified by the Agreement terms.
Management Rights
- Employer retains powers not officially modified in the Agreement, including policy determination, work schedules, and personnel management.
Strikes and Lockouts
- No strikes or work stoppages permitted by Union or Employees.
- Employees cannot hinder or disrupt Employer operations or engage in any coordinated work stoppage activities.
Grievance Procedure
- Union may file grievances regarding Agreement interpretation or disciplinary actions.
- Grievances processed by submission to the Fire Chief in writing, with responses required within ten calendar days.
Steps for Grievance Processing
- Initial grievance submitted to Fire Chief.
- Unresolved grievances escalated to the HR Director within ten days, involving Union representatives in resolution attempts.
Arbitration
- If unresolved, grievances may proceed to impartial arbitration requested within ten days.
- Time limits for filing grievances and responses strictly enforced; failure to act timely forfeits rights.
Dues Deduction
- Employer facilitates payroll deductions for Union dues for designated members.
- Members can revoke deductions with written notice to City Payroll, which then notifies the Union.
Wages
- Effective July 1, 2023, employees placed on designated pay chart (Appendix A).
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