26 Questions
According to the text, who is recognized as the exclusive collective bargaining agent for all full-time uniformed employees of the District?
The Union
According to the text, which employees are excluded from the Union's recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent?
Supervisors above the rank of 'Captain'
According to the text, what categories are protected from unlawful discrimination in hiring, compensation, and terms or conditions of employment?
All of the above
Which of the following is considered a minor violation of safety practices and regulations?
Failure to observe safety practices and regulations
Which of the following is a major violation of meeting contractual obligations?
Failure to meet JA.T.C. requirements
Which of the following is a violation related to harassment?
Making false statements against management
Which of the following is a performance deficiency?
Being negligent in the operation or maintenance of a Department vehicle
According to the text, what is the purpose of the progressive discipline system employed by the District?
To determine the appropriate level of discipline for each incident
According to the text, which of the following behaviors may result in the District proceeding directly to discharge without following the progressive discipline steps?
Fighting
According to the text, when does the 45-day investigation period begin?
At the end of criminal proceedings
According to the text, who has the right to inspect the full contents of an employee's personnel file?
The employee and their union representative
According to the text, who is responsible for bearing the expense of expert witnesses in the arbitration hearing?
Each party
According to the text, what happens if the grieving party fails to respond within the established time limits?
The grievance is resolved based on the District's last response
According to the text, what is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
To be the sole and exclusive remedy for alleged violations of the Agreement
According to the text, which of the following is a management right of the District?
To recruit, hire, promote, transfer, assign, retain employees and select and modify testing criteria, content and procedures.
According to the text, which of the following is a situation where the District may suspend working conditions under the Agreement?
During a declared emergency.
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a right reserved to management?
To lay off employees for lack of work, funds or other legitimate reasons.
According to the text, what is the purpose of Section 3.5?
To protect the rights of the District.
According to the North Whatcom Fire & Rescue and IAFF Local 106-North Whatcom 2023-2025 CBA, when must a grievance be initiated under the grievance procedure?
Within 20 business days of the alleged violation
Who is responsible for reviewing the grievance and rendering a written decision at Step 1 of the grievance process?
The District Fire Chief
What is the next step if the grievance is not resolved at Step 2 of the grievance process?
Mediation by the Public Employment Relations Commission
What is the authority of the arbitrator in the grievance process?
To interpret existing provisions of the agreement
According to the North Whatcom Fire & Rescue and IAFF Local 106-North Whatcom 2023-2025 CBA, what is the consequence for a minor offense of insubordination (non-emergency) on the first offense?
Oral reprimand
According to the North Whatcom Fire & Rescue and IAFF Local 106-North Whatcom 2023-2025 CBA, what is the consequence for a major offense of insubordination (emergency) on the second offense?
48 hours suspension up to demotion
According to the North Whatcom Fire & Rescue and IAFF Local 106-North Whatcom 2023-2025 CBA, what is the consequence for a minor offense of false statements (misrepresentation, deceit, concealment) on the third offense?
Minimum 24 hours suspension up to demotion
According to the North Whatcom Fire & Rescue and IAFF Local 106-North Whatcom 2023-2025 CBA, what is the consequence for a major offense of theft on the second offense?
48 hours suspension to discharge
Quiz: Workplace Violence and Disciplinary Actions Test your knowledge on workplace violence and the corresponding disciplinary actions. This quiz covers topics such as threatening behavior, physical assault, bringing weapons onto premises, and the range of disciplinary measures from written reprimands to discharge. Sharpen your understanding of workplace safety and disciplinary protocols.
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