Labor Union Regulations Quiz

What should the Union do if there are changes to the list of persons authorized to act on behalf of the Union?

If a grievance is filed regarding a disciplinary matter, what type of information should the City provide to the Union?

Who is responsible for the costs associated with the production of additional materials related to a grievance?

Which type of personnel reduction process is agreed upon between the City and the Union for employees in positions of indefinite duration?

What is the definition of 'Day' as per the agreement?

If a grievance involves disciplinary matters, can both the Union and the City request additional documents?

What is the maximum longevity benefit for employees hired after January 1, 2003?

Who is not eligible for the longevity pay according to the text?

What happens to employees hired after July 1, 2013, regarding longevity pay?

Why should overtime or incentive payments not be considered in the calculation of longevity pay?

For employees hired after July 1, 1980, what is their maximum longevity benefit?

How does the longevity pay increase for employees hired after January 1, 2003?

How will the promotional eligible list be arranged?

What percentage of candidates on the eligible list will be available for the department to fill vacant positions?

How are scores on the promotional list rounded?

What is considered a 'failure' on the promotional eligible list?

When can bargaining unit members transfer their 457 plan assets?

What can be an option for bargaining unit members to participate in with regards to retirement plans?

What is the responsibility of the Union regarding written correspondence between the Trustees, Trust Administrator, and the Union?

What action should be taken by the Union in case of any claims against the City due to coverage deductions?

How often is the annual uniform allowance provided to the personnel covered by the Agreement?

What is the purpose of the financial information or statement required for any request for increased insurance premiums or contributions?

In case of new hires covered by the Agreement, how is the annual uniform allowance paid during their initial six months of employment?

What amount is deducted from the annual uniform allowance for new hires to cover initial Class B uniforms?

What is the threshold for overtime computation for Fire Combat members?

How is shift differential defined?

When are shifts eligible for shift differential pay?

How is the shift differential amount calculated?

What is considered a day shift according to the agreement?

For which members is the overtime threshold lower?

What is the maximum accrual limit for rolled-over shifts of paid administrative leave according to the text?

For what purpose can eligible members use the paid administrative leave mentioned in the text?

What is the main responsibility of employees approved for the use of administrative leave by the Union?

Who can be granted leave from duty with full pay for renegotiating the terms of the Agreement as per the text?

In what scenario can two members of the Union Grievance Committee be granted leave from duty according to the text?

When will shifts that are less than 24 hours be counted to fill a 24-hour shift as per the text?

What is the normal workday duration for Mechanical Division employees?

Under what condition can 10-hour shifts for certain Divisions be changed according to the Agreement?

What is the weekly work duration for Fire Prevention Division employees?

In what case can employees be shifted from a 56-hour work week to a temporary 40-hour work week with fewer shifts?

What is the Normal Bi-Weekly Hours for Alarm Division employees?

Under what agreement can employees who are assigned from a 56-hour workweek to a temporary 40-hour workweek choose their shift schedule?

If an employee's percentage of off-duty days is calculated to be 16.49, according to the rounding policy mentioned, what will be the final percentage of off-duty days?

What factors are considered when evaluating annual leave requests for approval?

When can the Fire Chief allow more employees off duty for vacation beyond the designated number?

How often is the percentage of off-duty days recalculated for employees?

What happens to percentages of off-duty days that fall exactly on a half value (e.g., 15.5)?

In what situation may the number of employees allowed off duty at any one time be limited?

What is the basis for competition for retention in employment in classification and position?

In the order of reduction in force within a classification, what is the correct sequence according to the text?

What right do all personnel affected by a reduction in force have?

What opportunity do all personnel involved in a reduction in classification and position have according to the text?

How long do previous employees have to respond if they are accepting the offer of re-employment after being terminated?

When can an employee terminated under the provisions of this Article have the opportunity to return to work?

What happens to employees with more than twenty (20) years of service when it comes to their non-surplus sick leave donations?

Who is eligible for the Catastrophic Leave Program based on the agreement?

How are donated sick leave hours by Union members matched with the estimated time requested by a physician?

What happens to any remaining donated sick leave hours at the end of the catastrophic leave period?

When do employees become eligible for the Catastrophic Leave Program according to the text?

'How are employees with a sick leave balance above their cap able to contribute to the sick leave donation program?

In the event of disciplinary leave or using a non-worked sick shift, when are members eligible for regular overtime again?

What happens if a member was scheduled for regular overtime following a sick shift and then the member calls in sick again?

How many hours must an employee be paid for when called out by the Fire Chief or designated representative, regardless of actual work time?

What happens if a call-out extends into an employee's normal working shift?

When does an employee receive overtime pay if the call-out lasts more than 4 hours?

What happens to employees who work less than 4 hours during a call-out?

What is the responsibility of the Union in providing written correspondence copies to the City?

How often is the City supposed to pay the annual uniform allowance to personnel covered by the Agreement?

In case of a request for increased insurance premiums or contributions, what information should accompany the request?

Who is responsible for indemnifying and holding the City harmless against claims due to excess coverage deductions?

How does the text specify that the annual uniform allowance will be paid to new hires after six months of employment?

What is the purpose of Article 23 regarding uniforms, uniform maintenance, and equipment in the Agreement?

If an aggrieved employee fails to file a grievance in writing within the specified timeframe, what is the consequence according to the text?

What action should the Deputy Chief take if they fail to respond within the specified time limits to the written grievance?

When can an aggrieved employee meet personally with the Deputy Chief?

If a grievant is not represented by the Union and requests a meeting with the Deputy Chief, what is required according to the text?

What happens if an employee's grievance involves disciplinary matters and the Deputy Chief fails to respond within seven calendar days?

What does failure on the part of an aggrieved employee to file a written grievance within ten calendar days result in according to the text?

What does the Rover increase to twenty-five reflect?

How often are employees required to take an annual physical examination?

What is the minimum compensation for employees in an 'On Call' status for each 7-day period?

When will employees in the Fire Apparatus Repair Shop be required to be on call?

In which division should staffing and pay for on-call employees be specified according to the text?

Under what conditions can Rover numbers be revisited according to the text?

What right does the aggrieved employee have in terms of representation during the grievance procedure?

When can an employee decide to proceed without Union representation during the grievance procedure?

What happens if the Union does not agree to a proposed settlement of a grievance?

In what scenario can an employee proceed without Union representation during the grievance procedure?

If neither the Union nor the employee agrees with a proposed settlement, what can they do?

When can a proposed settlement be made between an individual employee and the City?

If an aggrieved employee does not receive a response from the Fire Chief regarding their grievance, when is it considered delivered to the City Manager?

What is the timeframe for the City Manager or their representative to investigate a grievance and provide a written response?

Under what circumstance may a grievant who is not represented by the Union request a meeting with the City Manager?

What action should the City Manager take if a grievant who is not represented by the Union requests a meeting?

When should an employee present a copy of their grievance to the City Manager if they are dissatisfied with the Fire Chief's response?

What happens if a grievant is not represented by the Union but does not request a meeting with the City Manager?

What is the maximum duration for a leave without pay such that seniority is not broken according to the text?

How is departmental seniority determined if the date of employment is inconclusive?

What defines in-grade seniority for positions filled by promotional examinations as per the text?

If departmental seniority factors 1 and 2 are not decisive, what factor governs according to the text?

How is seniority defined within the Fire Department?

In the absence of conclusive departmental seniority factors, which factor takes precedence according to the text?

What happens if the Deputy Chief fails to respond to the grievance within the required time limits?

What is the consequence if an aggrieved employee does not present the written grievance to the Fire Chief in a timely manner?

If a grievant not represented by the Union requests a meeting with the Fire Chief, what must the Chief do according to the text?

What should an aggrieved employee do if the Fire Chief fails to respond within fifteen calendar days?

In what scenario can an aggrieved employee no longer process their grievance according to Sections 3 through 8?

What action should an aggrieved employee take if they want to ensure their grievance proceeds for further processing?

What is the consequence if an employee does not take sufficient vacation time by the end of the calendar year?

Under what condition can Emergency Annual Leave be granted?

Who must approve Emergency Annual Leave before an employee leaves the work location?

When can Emergency Annual Leave be granted?

Who should employees get approval from if they need Emergency Annual Leave before reporting to duty?

What is the key requirement for granting Emergency Annual Leave?

What action might the City take if there is a difference of opinion between qualified physicians regarding an employee's ability to work?

Under what circumstances would an employee be required to be available for light duty work?

What benefits are employees entitled to if they participate in USAR training or deployment under federal activation?

When must an employee submit all required documentation if they become sick or injured during USAR training?

In case of a disagreement between two qualified physicians, who can resolve the issue?

What is the main purpose of the agreement between the City of Las Vegas and the International Association of Firefighters?

In the context of the agreement, what is the purpose of the NO STRIKES provision?

What role does the SAFETY AND HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE play in the agreement?

What is the purpose of the COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE INCURRED ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS provision?

What aspect of employee benefits does the MEDICAL BENEFITS provision primarily cover?

In the context of the agreement, what does the BULLETIN BOARDS provision primarily address?

When does an employee working a day shift followed by a swing shift receive shift differential and overtime pay?

In what scenario does an employee working overtime into the next shift receive both shift differential pay and overtime pay?

When does an eligible employee start receiving additional longevity pay as per the text?

What percentage increase in base wage does an employee receive after thirty years of continuous employment?

In what situation would an EMT assigned to a paramedic rescue squad receive additional payment?

How is the amount of shift differential pay calculated for an employee working overtime into the next shift?

What is the consequence if an employee fails to revoke the dues deduction authorization during the specified period?

What happens if an employee requests the City to deduct specified sums from their wages for various purposes?

In what circumstances are employees authorized to terminate the deductions specified in Paragraph D?

What does the Union agree to regarding strikes?

How is a 'strike' defined for the purpose of the Agreement?

What does Article 8 in the text address regarding 'Bulletin Boards'?

What is the responsibility of the individual regarding the replacement of Class A uniforms after completing probation?

When are newly hired personnel expected to secure a Class A uniform?

Who is responsible for providing tool allowance to specified classifications?

How often will tool allowance be paid to eligible classifications?

Under what conditions can uniforms and combat safety equipment be worn or used?

What happens to tool allowances during the first year of employment as per the agreement?

Based on seniority, in what order shall reduction in force be within a classification?

What rights do personnel have in a reduction in force scenario?

How can terminated employees get re-employed before new hiring?

When can terminated employees respond to the offer of re-employment?

What is the order of re-employment if multiple previous employees accept the offer simultaneously?

What happens if an accepted offer of re-employment is not responded to within the specified timeframe?

What compensation will full-time employees in 24-hour manned positions receive for working on a holiday?

How are holidays handled if they fall on a Saturday according to the agreement?

Who has the authority to declare additional holidays beyond those listed in the agreement?

What holidays are compensated with twelve (12) hours for those on a 40-hour work schedule?

How many hours of compensation do employees in 56-hour per week work schedules receive for working on a holiday?

What happens if any of the listed holidays fall on a Sunday according to the agreement?

What is the order of reduction in force within a classification according to the text?

What right do all personnel affected by a reduction in force have according to the text?

What opportunity do all personnel involved in a reduction in classification and position have according to the text?

How are terminated employees treated under the provisions of the text?

What is the specific timeframe within which previous employees must respond if they accept an offer of re-employment after being terminated?

How are personnel notified of an offer of re-employment according to the text?

What is the procedure for settling disputes that involve an established past practice within the Fire Department?

When can the City discipline or discharge an employee who has not successfully completed an initial probationary period?

Who rules on the negotiability of a dispute and whether it involves an established past practice?

In what circumstance will an arbitrator hear the merits of an underlying grievance?

Under what circumstances does the City have the right to settle actions taken for discharge and/or disciplinary reasons through the grievance procedure?

What is required for an employee to successfully complete their initial probationary period?

What accounting method is used for sick leave hours according to the text?

What happens to the one-half sick leave accrual not bought back by the City?

Which conversion factor is used to transfer sick leave benefits from a 40-hour week to a 56-hour work week?

When are sick leave Bank hours supposed to be used according to the text?

What is the consequence if an employee tries to pay off their sick leave 'Bank' upon separation?

When are newly hired personnel expected to secure a Class A uniform?

Who is responsible for replacement of cap and badge after the initial issue?

How often will tool allowance be paid to eligible classifications?

When can uniforms and combat safety equipment be worn or used?

Under what circumstance will tool allowance amounts be increased by 25%?

What type of employees will receive the tool allowance?

When can an employee not be entitled to sick leave according to the text?

Who approves all sick leave requests according to the text?

What relationship defines 'immediate family' for the purpose of sick leave according to the text?

What does an employee need to provide as evidence for a legitimate sick leave request?

Under what circumstances can a full-time employee be granted leave without pay according to the text?

Who defines the reporting requirements for payment of sick leave for the employees covered by the Agreement?

What is the consequence if a grievance is not resolved to the satisfaction of the aggrieved employee?

When is a grievance considered delivered to the City Manager if the Fire Chief fails to respond?

In what timeframe must the City Manager respond to an employee's grievance?

Under what condition can a grievant meet personally with the City Manager?

If an employee is not represented by the Union and requests a meeting with the City Manager, what action is taken a week prior to this meeting?

If a Fire Department employee is assigned to a temporary 40-hour work week from a 56-hour work week for less than a year, which of the following is true regarding holiday compensation?

What is the compensation for an employee designated to take on additional responsibilities requiring increased technical expertise outside of their regular duties?

What happens to employees on voluntary Transitional Work Assignments regarding holiday compensation?

If an employee transitions to a temporary 40-hour work week and loses holiday compensation, but is compensated with holiday pay at normal 56-hour base rate plus longevity, how is this situation different for those on voluntary Transitional Work Assignments?

What percentage of the pay rate do employees designated for increased responsibilities outside of their regular duties receive?

In the event an employee is temporarily assigned to a 40-hour work week and faces a loss of Holiday Compensation, what is the compensation provided during this temporary change?

What is the maximum number of days of military leave an employee can be granted in any one calendar year according to the text?

What type of compensation is an employee entitled to during military leave as per the text?

In what situation would time spent up to three (3) days be considered an emergency military leave according to the text?

What is required for an employee to be granted leave without pay for a pre-induction physical according to the text?

What happens if an employee is excused from work due to court witness or jury duty as per the text?

What is the employee required to do upon completion of a Military Training Session according to the text?

If an employee uses four (4) or less shifts of sick leave in a year, how many bonus shifts will they receive for their annual leave?

When should an employee request in writing their option to be paid in cash for one or more sick leave shifts?

How is FMLA Sick leave calculated for an employee who uses four sick leave shifts with bonus shifts added to their annual leave?

What percentage increase in salary schedules is guaranteed effective July 01, 2022, as per the agreement?

What does the City of Las Vegas Fire Classified Salary Schedule adjustment on July 01, 2022, include besides the annual percentage increase to CPI-U?