Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Agreement

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What is the purpose of the agreement between Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District and Pinellas Suncoast Professional Firefighters Association, Inc.?

  • To recruit new firefighters
  • To define the fiscal budget for the district
  • To establish an orderly and peaceful procedure to settle differences (correct)
  • To regulate the use of firefighting equipment

According to the agreement, what is the primary focus of ARTICLE 1?

  • Workplace safety regulations
  • Wages and rates of pay (correct)
  • District's fiscal accountability
  • Association's membership requirements

What does the PREAMBLE of the agreement emphasize?

  • Privatizing firefighting services
  • Expanding the district's jurisdiction
  • Enforcing strict disciplinary measures
  • Promoting harmonious relations (correct)

Who is recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative according to the text?

<p>The Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which job classifications are included in the bargaining unit?

<p>Firefighter EMT, Firefighter Paramedic, Driver EMT (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Association have the exclusive right to do according to the text?

<p>Deal with interruptions of work and grievances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intention of the Agreement according to the text?

<p>To prevent interruptions of work and interference with operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will the District contact, negotiate, and bargain with during the term of the Agreement?

<p>Authorized representatives of the Association (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the association intend to establish with this Agreement?

<p>An orderly and prompt method for handling and processing grievances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is intended when stating 'to prevent interruptions of work and interference with operations'?

<p>To maintain efficient operations of the District (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Agreement between Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District and Pinellas Suncoast Professional Firefighters Association, Inc.?

<p>To establish an orderly and peaceful procedure to settle differences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the exclusive right to represent the employees in collective bargaining?

<p>The Association (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the emphasis of the PREAMBLE of the agreement?

<p>Promoting harmonious relations between the District and the Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the agreement, what is intended when stating 'to prevent interruptions of work and interference with operations'?

<p>To ensure smooth operations without labor disputes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of ARTICLE 1 according to the agreement?

<p>Wages, rates of pay, and other terms and conditions of employment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ARTICLE 16 according to the agreement?

<p>Regulating work hours and overtime pay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Agreement between the District and the Association?

<p>To ensure efficient operations of the District (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the District retaining the right to effectively operate in a responsible and efficient manner?

<p>To prevent interruptions of work and interference with operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intention of the Agreement with regard to statutory authority vested in the District by the statutes of the State of Florida?

<p>To modify the discretionary authority vested in the District (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Association intend to establish with this Agreement?

<p>An orderly and prompt method for handling grievances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ARTICLE 1 in the Agreement?

<p>To prevent interruptions of work and interference with operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the agreed upon bargaining unit?

<p>Finance Director (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Section 2 of ARTICLE 1 require the District to do when establishing new job classifications?

<p>Provide notice to the Association and bargain with them concerning wage rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the District agree to contact, negotiate, and bargain with during the term of this Agreement?

<p>Authorized representatives of the Association (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What authority does the District agree to direct all communications, correspondences, or documentation to?

<p>Authorized representatives of the Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Registered within the Pinellas County Domestic Partner Registry' refers to:

<p>'Staff personnel' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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