Questions and Answers
Who may remove Union material if the Union President is not available?
Who is responsible for the costs of preparing and posting Union material?
What must the Union maintain in an orderly condition?
What does the City retain regarding its management rights?
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What is an action that may arise if there is a dispute about removed Union material?
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What is required for an employee to use Hire-Back Bank time?
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What happens to compensatory time in excess of 36 hours at the end of the year?
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Who can approve an emergency duty trade regarding overage costs?
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What does the Union agree to in relation to the restrictions on the use of Hire-Back Bank/Compensatory Time?
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What is the process for an employee to cash out any portion of their Hire-Back bank?
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Study Notes
Union Material and Responsibilities
- If the Union President is unavailable, the Fire Chief or Duty Chief can remove Union materials and notify a Union Steward.
- Disputes over removed materials may result in a grievance process.
- The Union bears all costs for preparing and posting its materials and is responsible for maintaining an orderly bulletin board for approved postings.
Management Rights
- The City retains rights to manage its affairs unless explicitly modified by this Agreement.
- Actions by the City must comply with the Constitution, federal law, and state law, unless limited by this Agreement.
Hire-Back Bank Time
- A form is required to use Hire-Back Bank Time, allowing the City to deduct amounts from employee compensation if they separate from service before entitlement.
- Overages of hire-back time can be agreed upon as emergency duty trades with Shift Commander approval.
- Employees can request payment for overage costs due to extenuating circumstances from the Fire Chief or designee.
Compensatory Time Cash Out
- Employees can request to cash out portions of their Hire-Back bank electronically.
- The City will automatically cash out compensatory time exceeding 36 hours each year on December 31st, paid at the employee's current regular rate.
Indemnification
- The Union agrees to defend and indemnify the City against damages or penalties related to the use of Hire-Back Bank/Compensatory Time, ensuring compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Special Deployment Assignment
- Employees deployed for state mobilization will work a different schedule, including travel time but excluding unassigned or sleep time.
- Hours exceeding 49.9 in a seven-day period will be compensated at overtime or deployment policy rates, whichever is greater.
Emergency Holdover
- All personnel are subject to emergency holdover situations determined by the Fire Chief or designee.
- Efforts will be made to release personnel from holdover situations as expediently as possible.
Call Back Pay
- Employees called back for work outside normal hours will be compensated for hours worked, at a minimum for two hours, at the applicable pay rate.
- This provision does not apply to scheduled overtime.
No Pyramiding
- Employees cannot be compensated multiple times for the same hours under different provisions; they will receive the highest applicable compensation.
Compensatory Time Earned
- Employees may choose to bank hours earned through hire-back or compensatory time instead of receiving immediate monetary compensation.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the responsibilities of the Union regarding the posting of materials and the procedures followed when the Union President is unavailable. Test your knowledge on the removal of materials and grievance procedures as outlined in the Union guidelines.
