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Which article of the agreement outlines the conditions for time off due to court appearances?
Which article of the agreement outlines the conditions for time off due to court appearances?
According to the agreement, what type of pay is provided to employees for being on-call?
According to the agreement, what type of pay is provided to employees for being on-call?
Which of the following is NOT explicitly covered under Article 12, concerning uniforms and equipment?
Which of the following is NOT explicitly covered under Article 12, concerning uniforms and equipment?
What does Article 7 of the agreement primarily address?
What does Article 7 of the agreement primarily address?
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Which article provides information regarding the possibility of a 'Funding Reopener'?
Which article provides information regarding the possibility of a 'Funding Reopener'?
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Which of the following is a type of differential pay mentioned in the agreement?
Which of the following is a type of differential pay mentioned in the agreement?
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Under which article can information about time provided for association board members be found?
Under which article can information about time provided for association board members be found?
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What is the defined purpose of 'TILO' as outlined in the agreement?
What is the defined purpose of 'TILO' as outlined in the agreement?
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Which article primarily outlines the procedures for addressing workplace disputes and disagreements between employees and management?
Which article primarily outlines the procedures for addressing workplace disputes and disagreements between employees and management?
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Under which article would the guidelines for employee promotions typically be found?
Under which article would the guidelines for employee promotions typically be found?
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If an employee is subjected to disciplinary action, which article would outline their rights, such as the right to respond in writing or be notified of the reasons for action?
If an employee is subjected to disciplinary action, which article would outline their rights, such as the right to respond in writing or be notified of the reasons for action?
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Which article would define how long the collective bargaining agreement remains in effect?
Which article would define how long the collective bargaining agreement remains in effect?
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Where would information about the use of seniority for things like job bidding or shift preference likely be located?
Where would information about the use of seniority for things like job bidding or shift preference likely be located?
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Which article outlines the process for an employee who may be out of work due to an injury and how they are covered through self-insurance?
Which article outlines the process for an employee who may be out of work due to an injury and how they are covered through self-insurance?
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If an employer plans to reduce the workforce, which article details the process such as the use of recall lists?
If an employer plans to reduce the workforce, which article details the process such as the use of recall lists?
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According to the provided collective bargaining agreement, where would information regarding the formation of an occupational health and safety committee be detailed?
According to the provided collective bargaining agreement, where would information regarding the formation of an occupational health and safety committee be detailed?
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According to Schedule A, what is the annual wage for a Police Officer/City Marshal I at Step 5?
According to Schedule A, what is the annual wage for a Police Officer/City Marshal I at Step 5?
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Under the HMO plan, what is the copay for a specialist visit, within the network?
Under the HMO plan, what is the copay for a specialist visit, within the network?
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What is the hourly wage for a Police Officer/City Marshal I with 15 years of service?
What is the hourly wage for a Police Officer/City Marshal I with 15 years of service?
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For the ‘Premium’ plan, what is the deductible for a single individual for out-of-network services?
For the ‘Premium’ plan, what is the deductible for a single individual for out-of-network services?
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If an employee has the 'Economy' plan, what is their monthly contribution for employee + family?
If an employee has the 'Economy' plan, what is their monthly contribution for employee + family?
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What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost an individual would pay for in-network services under the ‘Premium’ plan?
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost an individual would pay for in-network services under the ‘Premium’ plan?
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According to Schedule B, what is the annual wage for an employee at Step 3 hired after July 1, 2014?
According to Schedule B, what is the annual wage for an employee at Step 3 hired after July 1, 2014?
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What is the urgent care copay under the ‘Premium’ plan?
What is the urgent care copay under the ‘Premium’ plan?
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For the HMO plan, what is the maximum amount an individual will pay for an inpatient hospital stay?
For the HMO plan, what is the maximum amount an individual will pay for an inpatient hospital stay?
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What is the single employee monthly contribution for the HMO?
What is the single employee monthly contribution for the HMO?
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Study Notes
2024 - 2027 Agreement
- This is an agreement between the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada and the North Las Vegas Police Officers Association.
- The agreement covers a period from 2024 to 2027
Table of Contents
- Lists all articles and sections within the agreement.
- Includes page numbers for each article and section.
Preamble
- This section outlines the agreement made between the City of North Las Vegas and the North Las Vegas Police Officers Association under the Nevada Local Government Employee-Management Relations Act (NRS Chapter 288).
Article 1: Recognition
- Defines classifications of peace officers represented by the association.
- Includes Police Officer, City Marshal and Detective.
- Outlines the community of interest, with the City providing written notification within 14 days to the association of any new classifications.
Article 2: Management Rights
- Details examples of managed services, rights, and location of peace officers.
- Includes methods/processes, hiring/transfer/promotion
- The City retains the right to exercise all of these rights except where this agreement specifically modifies or restricts them..
Article 3: Association Management Cooperation
- Outlines the City's commitments to not discriminate based on, for example, the associations status.
- Explains the prohibited activities, like interference in the exercise of lawful association activity, discrimination or interference to encourage/discourage membership.
Article 4: Association Affairs
- Defines Association board member time, including a reasonable amount dedicated to association business..
- Outlines permissible business activities during and outside work hours.
- Lists permissible subjects that board members may discuss, including the right to receive complaints, bulletin boards, and designated office space.
Article 5: Payroll Deduction of Dues
- The City agrees to deduct association dues from employee wages.
Article 6: Hours of Work and Overtime
- Describes the standard work day (10 hours) and work week (4 days; max 40 hours).
- Defines what overtime constitutes.
- Explains how overtime pay is calculated.
Article 7: Wages
- Discusses base wages, longevity pay (additional pay based on years of service), and cost of living adjustments (COLAs).
- COLAs are adjusted by the Consumer Price Index
- Covers the effective dates for these COLAs (July 1, 2024, 2025, 2026).
Article 8: Longevity
- Details how longevity pay is calculated and the percentage increases awarded, based on years of service.
Article 9: Shift Differential, Assignment Differential Pay, Temporary Trainer Pay and Special Assignments
- Outlines different pay rates for various shift types (swing and graveyard).
- Defines and details different pay structures for temporary trainer assignments.
- Covers assignment differential pay (ADP) for specific roles
Article 10: Court Time
- Defines and details how peace officers are compensated for attending court.
- Specifics pay for required off-duty court appearances.
Article 11: Educational Assistance and Hiring Preferences
- Briefly outlines tuition assistance and hiring preferences.
- This section details educational incentives for newly hired recruits and current officers.
- Covers veteran and resident hiring preferences.
Article 12: Uniform, Equipment, and Clothing Allowance
- Includes provisions for issuance of certain equipment and provides a clothing allowance.
- Defines what's included in the issued equipment and what's expected from officers.
- Covers the procedure to follow in case of damage or loss of issued equipment.
Article 13: Copies of Agreement
- Discusses the availability of copies of the agreement
Article 14: Public Employees Retirement System
- Covers the employer and employee portions of contributions to the retirement system.
Article 15: Insurance and Disability
- Includes life insurance and medical benefits.
- Includes employee share of costs.
- Details coverage options for retirees.
Article 16: Seniority
- Describes the computation methods for determining employee seniority.
Article 17: Promotions
- Defines eligibility requirements for promotional examinations.
- Outlines procedures related to promotions to unclassified positions.
Article 18: Reduction in Force
- Outlines the process for reductions in force based on employee classification seniority.
Article 19: Leave Time
- Specifies various types of leave: holidays, annual, sick, and bereavement leave.
Article 20: Rules and Regulations
- Clarifies the relationship between departmental rules and the agreement.
Article 21: Occupational Health and Safety
- Outlines rules and regulations related to safety
Article 22: Disciplinary Action and Peace Officers' Rights
- Outlines disciplinary action procedures
- Details progressive disciplinary scenarios and actions
- Addresses the rights of officers
Article 23: Grievance and Arbitration Procedure
- Delineates grievance handling procedures/steps (informal, formal).
Article 24: Duration of Agreement
- Details the validity of the agreement.
Article 25: Saving Clause
- Discusses the agreement if an article or section is deemed invalid.
Article 26: Entire Agreement
- Highlights the agreement's non-renegotiability.
Schedules A-C
- Provide detailed schedules of wages, including different scenarios for pay differences and years of service.
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Test your understanding of the various articles outlined in the union agreement. This quiz covers topics such as time off for court appearances, pay conditions, uniform guidelines, and workplace dispute procedures. Determine your knowledge of specific articles and their provisions.
