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How long after receiving written notice will the deduction of Union dues be revoked?
How long after receiving written notice will the deduction of Union dues be revoked?
- 60 calendar days
- 30 calendar days (correct)
- 90 calendar days
- 14 calendar days
What form must an employee fill out to revoke their authorization for Benevolent Fund Dues deduction?
What form must an employee fill out to revoke their authorization for Benevolent Fund Dues deduction?
- Request for Termination of Benevolent Fund Dues
- Benevolent Fund Dues Revocation Form
- Authorization for Revocation of Benevolent Fund Dues (correct)
- Authorization for Deduction of Benevolent Fund Dues
What will the Union do if a claim is made or suit is instituted against the County on account of deduction for Union dues or Benevolent Fund dues?
What will the Union do if a claim is made or suit is instituted against the County on account of deduction for Union dues or Benevolent Fund dues?
- The Union will not take any action.
- The Union will reimburse the County for any costs incurred.
- The Union will indemnify, defend, and hold the County harmless. (correct)
- The Union will provide legal representation for the County.
What is the definition of a 'Grievant' as per the text?
What is the definition of a 'Grievant' as per the text?
How must all grievances be filed according to the text?
How must all grievances be filed according to the text?
What will happen if the Grievant fails to comply with the requirements for filing a grievance as outlined in the text?
What will happen if the Grievant fails to comply with the requirements for filing a grievance as outlined in the text?
When will the timeline for processing a grievance begin if the grievance is filed on a weekend or County holiday?
When will the timeline for processing a grievance begin if the grievance is filed on a weekend or County holiday?
Who must be notified when a grievance is filed?
Who must be notified when a grievance is filed?
What is the definition of a 'business day' as referred to in the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure section?
What is the definition of a 'business day' as referred to in the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure section?
When can a grievance be taken up during the working time of the Grievant?
When can a grievance be taken up during the working time of the Grievant?
According to Section 7.9, what is the overtime pay rate for a Captain who is selected for mandatory overtime or voluntarily works for another employee who has been selected?
According to Section 7.9, what is the overtime pay rate for a Captain who is selected for mandatory overtime or voluntarily works for another employee who has been selected?
What is the agreed upon practice for distributing overtime according to Section 7.10?
What is the agreed upon practice for distributing overtime according to Section 7.10?
According to Section 8.1, what type of employee must successfully complete a probationary period before being regularly appointed to a new or related position classification?
According to Section 8.1, what type of employee must successfully complete a probationary period before being regularly appointed to a new or related position classification?
What is the length of the probationary period for promotional probationary employees according to Section 8.2?
What is the length of the probationary period for promotional probationary employees according to Section 8.2?
According to Section 8.3, what is the maximum extension of the promotional probationary period?
According to Section 8.3, what is the maximum extension of the promotional probationary period?
What is the length of the probationary period for an employee who has been demoted by administrative action or voluntarily stepped down while under investigation, according to Section 8.4?
What is the length of the probationary period for an employee who has been demoted by administrative action or voluntarily stepped down while under investigation, according to Section 8.4?
What is the time limit for the Grievant to present the grievance to the department officer designated as Administrator on Call?
What is the time limit for the Grievant to present the grievance to the department officer designated as Administrator on Call?
If the Administrator on Call is not designated, to whom should the grievance be presented?
If the Administrator on Call is not designated, to whom should the grievance be presented?
When should the County Administrator or his designee conduct a meeting with the Grievant and a Union representative after receiving the written grievance?
When should the County Administrator or his designee conduct a meeting with the Grievant and a Union representative after receiving the written grievance?
If an impartial individual cannot be agreed upon within fourteen business days following appeal to arbitration, what entity should be requested to submit a panel of arbitrators?
If an impartial individual cannot be agreed upon within fourteen business days following appeal to arbitration, what entity should be requested to submit a panel of arbitrators?
Who will bear the cost of the arbitrator's services in the arbitration process?
Who will bear the cost of the arbitrator's services in the arbitration process?
What happens if there is a failure by the County to observe the time limits for any step in the grievance procedure without a mutually agreed upon written extension of time?
What happens if there is a failure by the County to observe the time limits for any step in the grievance procedure without a mutually agreed upon written extension of time?
What happens if an Arbitrator's decision violates public policy?
What happens if an Arbitrator's decision violates public policy?
According to the management rights outlined in the article, which of the following is the County explicitly allowed to do?
According to the management rights outlined in the article, which of the following is the County explicitly allowed to do?
Which of the following management rights is NOT explicitly mentioned in the article?
Which of the following management rights is NOT explicitly mentioned in the article?
The article states that the County has the right to $\text{take disciplinary action against employees for proper cause}$. What is the MOST LIKELY reason the County would exercise this right?
The article states that the County has the right to $\text{take disciplinary action against employees for proper cause}$. What is the MOST LIKELY reason the County would exercise this right?
Based on the management rights outlined, which of the following would the County be LEAST likely to do?
Based on the management rights outlined, which of the following would the County be LEAST likely to do?
According to the article, which of the following management rights is the County MOST likely to exercise to accommodate an employee with a disability?
According to the article, which of the following management rights is the County MOST likely to exercise to accommodate an employee with a disability?
Which of the following management rights would the County be MOST likely to exercise in response to a significant budget shortfall?
Which of the following management rights would the County be MOST likely to exercise in response to a significant budget shortfall?
What is the purpose of Section 5.1 in the text?
What is the purpose of Section 5.1 in the text?
In the text, under what circumstances can the provisions of the Agreement be suspended?
In the text, under what circumstances can the provisions of the Agreement be suspended?
What is the consequence if an employee's net earnings for a payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted?
What is the consequence if an employee's net earnings for a payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted?
Who should advise the President of the Union in case an emergency is declared by the Board?
Who should advise the President of the Union in case an emergency is declared by the Board?
What is required for changes in Benevolent Fund dues rate to be certified?
What is required for changes in Benevolent Fund dues rate to be certified?
Under what circumstances can an employee revoke their authorization for Union dues deduction?
Under what circumstances can an employee revoke their authorization for Union dues deduction?
What is stated about refunds to employees in Section 5.3?
What is stated about refunds to employees in Section 5.3?
What action should the Board or County Administrator take after being advised by the Fire Chief about an emergency?
What action should the Board or County Administrator take after being advised by the Fire Chief about an emergency?
'Wage rates and monetary fringe benefits shall not be suspended' in which situation according to the text?
'Wage rates and monetary fringe benefits shall not be suspended' in which situation according to the text?
What is the basic work period for certain bargaining unit employees?
What is the basic work period for certain bargaining unit employees?
How are Battalion Chiefs compensated for their work?
How are Battalion Chiefs compensated for their work?
What is the overtime compensation for Captains who work more than 106 hours in a 14-day work period?
What is the overtime compensation for Captains who work more than 106 hours in a 14-day work period?
What is the minimum pay for a Captain who is called back to work after being relieved and leaving their assigned work station?
What is the minimum pay for a Captain who is called back to work after being relieved and leaving their assigned work station?
What is the consequence for a grievant's failure to observe the time limits for any step in the grievance procedure without a mutually agreed upon written extension of time?
What is the consequence for a grievant's failure to observe the time limits for any step in the grievance procedure without a mutually agreed upon written extension of time?
What is the purpose of the overtime roster system mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the overtime roster system mentioned in the text?
What is the consequence for an employee who voluntarily switches shifts with another employee for their own convenience?
What is the consequence for an employee who voluntarily switches shifts with another employee for their own convenience?
What is the minimum pay for a Captain who accepts an Extra Duty assignment that is cancelled or reduced in time within 20 hours of the start time?
What is the minimum pay for a Captain who accepts an Extra Duty assignment that is cancelled or reduced in time within 20 hours of the start time?
What is the purpose of the statement in the text that "Premium payments shall not be duplicated for the same hours worked under any of the terms of this Agreement"?
What is the purpose of the statement in the text that "Premium payments shall not be duplicated for the same hours worked under any of the terms of this Agreement"?
What is the purpose of the statement in the text that "Nothing in this Article shall require payment for overtime hours not worked"?
What is the purpose of the statement in the text that "Nothing in this Article shall require payment for overtime hours not worked"?
Study Notes
Management Rights
- The County has the sole and exclusive right to exercise all management rights and functions, with some exceptions specified in the Agreement.
- These rights include:
- Determining the purpose of the Department
- Setting standards of services to be offered to the public
- Exercising control and discretion over the Department's organization and operations
- Selecting and directing employees
- Taking disciplinary action against employees
- Relieving employees from duty for legitimate reasons
- Determining the size of the Department
- Accommodating qualified applicants or employees with disabilities
- Assigning and reassigning employees to perform tasks within their basic employment duties
- Determining the number, location, and type of operations, functions, and services
- Discontinuing or abolishing job classifications and creating new ones
- Subcontracting services
- Establishing rules, regulations, operating procedures, and safety regulations
Payroll Deduction of Dues
- The County will deduct Union dues and Benevolent Fund dues from employees' pay upon written authorization.
- The deductions will be bi-weekly, and the County will remit the deducted amounts to the Union within 30 calendar days.
- The Union must certify changes in dues rates to the County in writing at least 30 calendar days in advance.
Grievance and Arbitration Procedure
- A grievance is defined as a claim or complaint that the County has violated a provision of the Agreement.
- Grievances must be submitted in writing and signed by the Grievant(s).
- The grievance procedure consists of three steps:
- The Grievant presents the grievance to the Administrator on Call.
- If unresolved, the Grievant presents the grievance to the County Administrator or designee.
- If still unresolved, the Union may request arbitration.
- The Union may request arbitration by submitting a written request to the St. Johns County Human Resources Director.
- The parties will attempt to agree upon an impartial arbitrator, and if unsuccessful, will request a panel of arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Hours of Work and Overtime
- The basic work period for bargaining unit employees in certain classifications is a 14-day work period, with a tour of duty consisting of 24 hours on and 48 hours off.
- Battalion Chiefs are exempt employees and will be paid an annual salary, with hours worked beyond their regular schedule not eligible for extra pay.
- Captains will be compensated at the regular hourly rate for hours worked up to 106 in a 14-day work period, and at time and one-half for hours worked in excess of 106.
- Overtime shall be compensated at time and one-half the employee's regular rate of pay.
Probationary Period
- Promotional probationary employees must complete a 6-month probationary period before being regularly appointed to their new position.
- If the employee fails to demonstrate their ability to perform the job, the County may grant a one-time extension of the probationary period or return the employee to their former position.
Miscellaneous
- The County has the right to schedule overtime work as needed, and an overtime roster system will be used when assigning overtime work.
- Employees are required to report to work on time and shall not leave the job until relieved.
- The shifts, workdays, and hours of employees shall be stated on the departmental work schedule, with notice given as far in advance as reasonably practicable of any changes.
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Test your understanding of management rights outlined in Section 4 of the County Agreement. Explore the exclusive rights and functions given to the County for managing the Department.
