Contract article 1- 9.1 partial.

Employer recognizes Union as the exclusive bargaining agent for all employees of the Tulsa Fire Department except?

How long is a new hire considered to be on probation in the Tulsa Fire Department?

To whom may a new hire appeal if they are discharged during the probation period?

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?

What actions are prohibited for the Union or Employees regarding strikes?

In what circumstance can the Union file a grievance?

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited action by the Union or Employees?

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 role of the Union in the grievance process?

Which of the following is aligned with the goals of the grievance procedure?

What type of actions are explicitly categorized as coercion or intimidation?

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?

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 is required to move a grievance to arbitration after Step 2?

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 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'?

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?

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?

Which of the following rights remains with the Employer as per Article 5?

What does Article 4 state about existing rules and regulations?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 additional deduction is mentioned in Section 8.4 beyond Union dues?

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?

What happens if the parties want to provide written briefs during arbitration?

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?

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 are additional issues discovered before arbitration handled?

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 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