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What is the minimum number of days LFUCG must notify Local 526 before implementing new work rules?
What is the minimum number of days LFUCG must notify Local 526 before implementing new work rules?
- 5 calendar days
- 15 calendar days
- 30 calendar days
- 10 calendar days (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for LFUCG to implement a change immediately?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for LFUCG to implement a change immediately?
- State directives
- Federal directives
- Emergency situations
- Routine policy updates (correct)
Which statement accurately reflects the non-discrimination clause?
Which statement accurately reflects the non-discrimination clause?
- Discrimination is allowed if it pertains to political affiliation.
- Discrimination on the basis of race is prohibited. (correct)
- Discrimination is allowed based on Union membership status only.
- Discrimination is acceptable if based on lawful activity.
Local 526 agrees not to engage in which of the following actions?
Local 526 agrees not to engage in which of the following actions?
What can Local 526 request within the ten-day notice period from LFUCG?
What can Local 526 request within the ten-day notice period from LFUCG?
Which of the following is required for work rules to be valid?
Which of the following is required for work rules to be valid?
Which group is protected from discrimination under the outlined agreement?
Which group is protected from discrimination under the outlined agreement?
What is the consequence of Local 526 engaging in mass absenteeism according to the agreement?
What is the consequence of Local 526 engaging in mass absenteeism according to the agreement?
How many hours of paid leave can Local 526 representatives use for grievances each month?
How many hours of paid leave can Local 526 representatives use for grievances each month?
What is the consequence if an individual is granted paid leave to attend a session?
What is the consequence if an individual is granted paid leave to attend a session?
What is the maximum number of Union representatives that can be designated by Local 526?
What is the maximum number of Union representatives that can be designated by Local 526?
When does seniority apply to employees in the LFUCG Division of Fire and Emergency Services?
When does seniority apply to employees in the LFUCG Division of Fire and Emergency Services?
What happens to an employee's seniority if they resign from their position?
What happens to an employee's seniority if they resign from their position?
How is seniority determined among employees with the same employment date?
How is seniority determined among employees with the same employment date?
What is the purpose of the paid leave and AWL leave outlined in the content?
What is the purpose of the paid leave and AWL leave outlined in the content?
What should Local 526 provide to the Fire Chief regarding Union representatives?
What should Local 526 provide to the Fire Chief regarding Union representatives?
What percentage of the total score is allocated to the oral examination?
What percentage of the total score is allocated to the oral examination?
How long will a promotional list remain in existence?
How long will a promotional list remain in existence?
What is the maximum time allowed to fill or abolish vacancies after they arise?
What is the maximum time allowed to fill or abolish vacancies after they arise?
Can an applicant in an 'acting' capacity receive special promotional consideration?
Can an applicant in an 'acting' capacity receive special promotional consideration?
What is the consequence of a suspension lasting more than twenty-four hours for an applicant eligible for promotion?
What is the consequence of a suspension lasting more than twenty-four hours for an applicant eligible for promotion?
Who is defined as a 'grievant' in the grievance procedure?
Who is defined as a 'grievant' in the grievance procedure?
Which entity is exclusively allowed to file a grievance?
Which entity is exclusively allowed to file a grievance?
What must be included in a written grievance for it to be recognized?
What must be included in a written grievance for it to be recognized?
What percentage of the total score is attributed to questions developed by the Division of Human Resources?
What percentage of the total score is attributed to questions developed by the Division of Human Resources?
What is considered as absenteeism in the context of the oral examination?
What is considered as absenteeism in the context of the oral examination?
How many top-ranking candidates will be forwarded to the Fire Chief for consideration?
How many top-ranking candidates will be forwarded to the Fire Chief for consideration?
What happens to candidates after they have been certified to the Fire Chief five times without being selected?
What happens to candidates after they have been certified to the Fire Chief five times without being selected?
If a candidate scores high enough, who may interview them after the oral examination?
If a candidate scores high enough, who may interview them after the oral examination?
What weighted percentage is given to a candidate's absenteeism record in the total examination score?
What weighted percentage is given to a candidate's absenteeism record in the total examination score?
What is the combined total percentage for the written examination and practical performance examination?
What is the combined total percentage for the written examination and practical performance examination?
What requirement must be met regarding the questions asked during the oral examination?
What requirement must be met regarding the questions asked during the oral examination?
What substances are Bargaining Unit members tested for?
What substances are Bargaining Unit members tested for?
Who reviews confirmed positive drug test results?
Who reviews confirmed positive drug test results?
What is required before the LFUCG can obtain drug screening test results?
What is required before the LFUCG can obtain drug screening test results?
How are employees selected for random testing?
How are employees selected for random testing?
What is the maximum percentage of Division of Fire and Emergency Services employees tested weekly?
What is the maximum percentage of Division of Fire and Emergency Services employees tested weekly?
What identification must an employee provide at the testing facility?
What identification must an employee provide at the testing facility?
What happens to employees on vacation or leave regarding random testing?
What happens to employees on vacation or leave regarding random testing?
What must be authorized by the Bargaining Unit member for additional medical findings to be released?
What must be authorized by the Bargaining Unit member for additional medical findings to be released?
What action may result in disciplinary measures up to termination for Bargaining Unit members?
What action may result in disciplinary measures up to termination for Bargaining Unit members?
Who is responsible for certifying the amount of dues to be deducted from employee pay?
Who is responsible for certifying the amount of dues to be deducted from employee pay?
What happens to dues obligations for a member called up to active military duty?
What happens to dues obligations for a member called up to active military duty?
What must LFUCG do upon the return of a Bargaining Unit member from military duty?
What must LFUCG do upon the return of a Bargaining Unit member from military duty?
Which remedy can be pursued in case of a violation of the agreement related to dues checkoff?
Which remedy can be pursued in case of a violation of the agreement related to dues checkoff?
What is NOT a responsibility of Local 526 when a member is on active military duty?
What is NOT a responsibility of Local 526 when a member is on active military duty?
What principle regarding dues does Local 526 uphold while members are on active military duty?
What principle regarding dues does Local 526 uphold while members are on active military duty?
How often does LFUCG remit dues to the Treasurer of Local 526?
How often does LFUCG remit dues to the Treasurer of Local 526?
What expenses are Bargaining Unit members responsible for when it comes to rehabilitation costs?
What expenses are Bargaining Unit members responsible for when it comes to rehabilitation costs?
Which of the following actions is explicitly prohibited for Bargaining Unit members during work hours?
Which of the following actions is explicitly prohibited for Bargaining Unit members during work hours?
What must Bargaining Unit members do if they are called back to duty but feel impaired?
What must Bargaining Unit members do if they are called back to duty but feel impaired?
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for operating a government-owned vehicle?
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for operating a government-owned vehicle?
Which behavior is NOT considered prohibited under the outlined rules?
Which behavior is NOT considered prohibited under the outlined rules?
What constitutes impairment for Bargaining Unit members according to the rules?
What constitutes impairment for Bargaining Unit members according to the rules?
What is a consequence of operating safety-sensitive functions with any level of drug impairment?
What is a consequence of operating safety-sensitive functions with any level of drug impairment?
How is the use of alcohol on the job site treated under the outlined rules?
How is the use of alcohol on the job site treated under the outlined rules?
What defines a substance in the context provided?
What defines a substance in the context provided?
What is the purpose of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) established by LFUCG?
What is the purpose of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) established by LFUCG?
Which method is used to confirm positive urine drug test results?
Which method is used to confirm positive urine drug test results?
When may an employee acknowledge their substance abuse to seek assistance?
When may an employee acknowledge their substance abuse to seek assistance?
What kind of testing facilities are recognized by LFUCG for drug testing?
What kind of testing facilities are recognized by LFUCG for drug testing?
What is the criterion for a urine sample to be considered positive in the EIA methodology?
What is the criterion for a urine sample to be considered positive in the EIA methodology?
What are the responsibilities of a reasonable individual when identifying substance abuse?
What are the responsibilities of a reasonable individual when identifying substance abuse?
Which is a requirement for laboratories conducting urine drug screens?
Which is a requirement for laboratories conducting urine drug screens?
What happens if both the member and the Union accept the Chief's recommended discipline but the Council rejects it?
What happens if both the member and the Union accept the Chief's recommended discipline but the Council rejects it?
What type of work does LFUCG agree not to contract out?
What type of work does LFUCG agree not to contract out?
How is the order of layoffs determined for Bargaining Unit members?
How is the order of layoffs determined for Bargaining Unit members?
For how long can a laid-off Bargaining Unit member be eligible for recall after a layoff?
For how long can a laid-off Bargaining Unit member be eligible for recall after a layoff?
What does not count as contracting out according to the agreement?
What does not count as contracting out according to the agreement?
Which traditional work related to fire suppression is included in the agreement?
Which traditional work related to fire suppression is included in the agreement?
What must the parties agree to before proceeding to arbitration in case of rejected discipline?
What must the parties agree to before proceeding to arbitration in case of rejected discipline?
What does LFUCG reserve the right to do in Bureaus not specifically mentioned in the agreement?
What does LFUCG reserve the right to do in Bureaus not specifically mentioned in the agreement?
What is the minimum number of exercises that must be included in the Assessment Center process?
What is the minimum number of exercises that must be included in the Assessment Center process?
Which attribute is specifically required to be tested in at least one of the exercises during the Assessment Center?
Which attribute is specifically required to be tested in at least one of the exercises during the Assessment Center?
Who is involved in the panel reviewing and recommending the proposal for the Assessment Center contract?
Who is involved in the panel reviewing and recommending the proposal for the Assessment Center contract?
What is the purpose of the orientation sessions provided before the Assessment Center is convened?
What is the purpose of the orientation sessions provided before the Assessment Center is convened?
Which of the following attributes is NOT mentioned as part of the Assessment Center evaluation?
Which of the following attributes is NOT mentioned as part of the Assessment Center evaluation?
How long before the first day of the Assessment Center must orientation sessions take place?
How long before the first day of the Assessment Center must orientation sessions take place?
What role does the consultant play in the Assessment Center process?
What role does the consultant play in the Assessment Center process?
Which exercise attribute involves evaluating a candidate's ability to adapt in changing situations?
Which exercise attribute involves evaluating a candidate's ability to adapt in changing situations?
What is required for reproducing or distributing parts of this publication?
What is required for reproducing or distributing parts of this publication?
Which company was involved in printing and binding this book?
Which company was involved in printing and binding this book?
What may McGraw-Hill books be used for according to the content provided?
What may McGraw-Hill books be used for according to the content provided?
Who is dedicated in the book's acknowledgment section?
Who is dedicated in the book's acknowledgment section?
What is the ISBN number of the book mentioned in the content?
What is the ISBN number of the book mentioned in the content?
What typeface was used to set the book?
What typeface was used to set the book?
What does the excerpt from Robert Frost's poem suggest about decision-making?
What does the excerpt from Robert Frost's poem suggest about decision-making?
Who among the following is acknowledged for their creativity and discipline?
Who among the following is acknowledged for their creativity and discipline?
Which individual is recognized as a master of crucial conversations in the acknowledgments?
Which individual is recognized as a master of crucial conversations in the acknowledgments?
What sentiment is expressed about the path less traveled in Frost's poem?
What sentiment is expressed about the path less traveled in Frost's poem?
What does the phrase 'made all the difference' imply in the context of choice?
What does the phrase 'made all the difference' imply in the context of choice?
Which group is thanked for providing invaluable feedback for refining concepts?
Which group is thanked for providing invaluable feedback for refining concepts?
What element of Robert Frost's poem underscores the theme of reflection on choices?
What element of Robert Frost's poem underscores the theme of reflection on choices?
How are the colleagues at VitalSmarts described in the acknowledgments?
How are the colleagues at VitalSmarts described in the acknowledgments?
What is a common behavior of couples who eventually split up?
What is a common behavior of couples who eventually split up?
What key factor differentiates the best communities from others when facing problems?
What key factor differentiates the best communities from others when facing problems?
What is likely to happen in communities that fail to improve?
What is likely to happen in communities that fail to improve?
What do couples who maintain long-term relationships commonly do?
What do couples who maintain long-term relationships commonly do?
During community meetings, how do people in unsuccessful communities often act?
During community meetings, how do people in unsuccessful communities often act?
What outcome is associated with individuals who hold back their opinions?
What outcome is associated with individuals who hold back their opinions?
What kind of conversations are pivotal for successful relationships and communities?
What kind of conversations are pivotal for successful relationships and communities?
What often happens when individuals handle crucial conversations poorly?
What often happens when individuals handle crucial conversations poorly?
What can result from a free flow of meaning during discussions?
What can result from a free flow of meaning during discussions?
Why do individuals often hold back their opinions in group settings?
Why do individuals often hold back their opinions in group settings?
What characteristic is important for fostering synergy in group discussions?
What characteristic is important for fostering synergy in group discussions?
What was the outcome of the discussion among Kevin's group?
What was the outcome of the discussion among Kevin's group?
How does the Pool of Shared Meaning affect individual commitment to decisions?
How does the Pool of Shared Meaning affect individual commitment to decisions?
What often happens when people do not feel safe to express their ideas?
What often happens when people do not feel safe to express their ideas?
Which factor most directly contributes to the creation of synergy in a team?
Which factor most directly contributes to the creation of synergy in a team?
How does the process of discussing varying opinions affect decision quality?
How does the process of discussing varying opinions affect decision quality?
What was the criterion used to identify top performers within organizations?
What was the criterion used to identify top performers within organizations?
What did the researchers initially wonder about after observing Kevin's work routine?
What did the researchers initially wonder about after observing Kevin's work routine?
Which outcome was observed during the executive meeting when Chris, the CEO, presented his preference?
Which outcome was observed during the executive meeting when Chris, the CEO, presented his preference?
Which of the following best describes the individuals identified as having high influence?
Which of the following best describes the individuals identified as having high influence?
After observing Kevin for a week, what discovery was surprising to the researchers?
After observing Kevin for a week, what discovery was surprising to the researchers?
What role did the full team play during the discussion on office relocation?
What role did the full team play during the discussion on office relocation?
What was a key aspect distinguishing individuals named frequently from those named less often?
What was a key aspect distinguishing individuals named frequently from those named less often?
What might be implied about Chris's leadership style based on his reaction to disagreement?
What might be implied about Chris's leadership style based on his reaction to disagreement?
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Study Notes
Work Rules and Policies
- LFUCG has the right to establish reasonable work rules, policies, and procedures.
- Local 526 must be notified at least ten calendar days prior to the implementation of new work rules.
- If requested by Local 526, discussions regarding proposed changes will occur within the notice period.
- Newly written rules must be communicated to affected employees, including through email, except in emergencies.
Non-Discrimination Clause
- LFUCG and Local 526 cannot discriminate against members based on union membership, lawful union activities, or personal attributes.
- Protected characteristics include race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, and sexual orientation.
Strikes, Work Stoppages, and Representation
- Engaging in strikes, work stoppages, or slowdowns is deemed unlawful by Local 526.
- Local 526 can appoint one additional member to attend meetings, with specific leave provisions in place.
- Union representatives can process grievances with up to ten hours of paid leave per month.
Seniority Definition
- Seniority defined by continuous service in the LFUCG Division of Fire, starting from the initial employment date.
- Retroactive seniority begins post-probation period, with breaks in service due to resignation, termination, or retirement affecting continuity.
- Candidates with the same employment date are ranked by eligibility list performance.
Promotional Examination Process
- Promotion criteria: 40% written exam, 40% practical exam, 20% oral exam.
- Top five candidates for promotional roles (Lieutenant, Captain, Major) will be forwarded to the Fire Chief for selection.
- Promotional lists remain valid for two years or until a new list is established and must be created at least 30 days before expiration.
Grievance Procedure
- Grievances concerning the Agreement's interpretation, work rules, or disciplinary actions must be documented and filed by Local 526.
- A "grievant" can be an individual or group member from the Bargaining Unit, requiring written grievances to be signed by individuals alleging harm.
Drug Testing and Confidentiality
- Random drug testing will occur using a computer-generated selection process, with testing rates capped at 1.5% weekly.
- Employees must present photo identification within two hours of selection for testing.
- Positive drug test results will be confidential, shared only with authorized personnel upon employee consent.
Disciplinary Actions
- Actions by Bargaining Unit members may lead to disciplinary measures, including termination.
- Local 526 shall actively discourage any improper actions.
- LFUCG will not lock out employees.
Dues Checkoff
- LFUCG will deduct monthly dues for Local 526 members from their pay, with no cost to the union.
- Dues deductions are suspended for members called to military service but resume upon return to duty.
- Local 526 is responsible for notifying LFUCG about resuming dues deductions after military service.
Union Business/Representation
- Assessment Center process for promotions may involve an independent consultant.
- The Local 526 president will participate in panel recommendations for the contract regarding the Assessment Center.
- Assessment exercises will test various attributes, including judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
Contracting Out
- LFUCG must not contract out traditional fire suppression or emergency medical services.
- Cooperation with other emergency services for mutual aid does not qualify as contracting out.
- LFUCG reserves the right to subcontract non-traditional work, ensuring no direct loss of Bargaining Unit positions.
Layoff Procedures
- Layoffs will occur based on the inverse order of service length, irrespective of rank.
- Laid-off members are eligible for recall for 36 months post-layoff.
Reasonable Suspicion and Substance Testing
- Reasonable suspicion is determined by trained individuals observing possible substance use.
- Urinalysis will be conducted using enzyme immunoassay and gas chromatography mass spectrometry for confirmation.
- Only approved laboratories will conduct drug testing to ensure validity.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- LFUCG provides an EAP that offers support for alcohol and drug abuse.
- Members may seek help before being notified of testing and can take a leave of absence for rehabilitation.
- LFUCG will cover rehabilitation costs under applicable medical insurance.
Prohibited Behaviors
- Use, possession, or distribution of substances like alcohol and illegal drugs on government property is strictly forbidden.
- Impairment during work hours or when operating government vehicles is prohibited.
- Bargaining Unit members must report impairment to their supervisor immediately if called back to duty.
- Operating safety-sensitive functions with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or higher is not allowed.
Copyright and Publication Information
- Publication follows the United States Copyright Act of 1976, requiring permissions for reproduction or distribution.
- ISBN 0-07-140194-6 identifies the book.
- Set in R Life Roman font and printed by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company.
Dedication
- Dedicated to supportive individuals in the authors' lives including family and colleagues.
Acknowledgments
- Gratitude expressed to colleagues at VitalSmarts and contributors who aided in teaching and testing crucial conversation concepts.
- Mention of researchers predicting relationship outcomes, highlighting the importance of communication in maintaining long-term relationships.
Importance of Crucial Conversations
- Crucial conversations significantly impact personal and professional relationships.
- Healthy dialogue leads to better community interactions and decision-making.
- Communities thrive when pivotal conversations are handled effectively, unlike those that result in conflict and division.
Influence in Organizations
- Recognition of opinion leaders who effectively influence others, observed through patterns in feedback from colleagues.
- A case study of Kevin, a vice president noted for his significant influence within his organization.
Decision-Making Dynamics
- Effective meetings encourage open communication, allowing for the exchange of ideas and fostering a shared understanding of decisions.
- Fear stifles input from team members, as seen in the case of Chris the CEO, when contributors hesitated to challenge poorly chosen options.
- A conducive environment for sharing ideas leads to better decision-making outcomes and collective ownership of decisions.
The Pool of Shared Meaning
- A key concept where open discussions lead to increased synergy, allowing for innovative solutions.
- The shared pool of meaning enhances decision quality and commitment to agreed actions due to collective understanding.
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