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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIAFF LOCAL 437, 1969 ~ INTERNATIONAL ASS0CIATION OF Flkf FIGrfrERS AFFILIATED WITH AFL & CIO LOCAL NO. 437 ArnE I J,!l:n between - CIIT OF BRFMERTO!\ and LOCAL 437, INl'ERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHfERS PREAMBLE This agreement, dated r-ebruary 25, 1969 is between the I~TERJ'iA.TIONA.L ASS<XIA- IION OF FIRE FIGIITERS UNION, LOCAL 437 (hereinafter referred to as th{> "Union") and the CIIT OF B~4ERTON (hereinafter referred to as the "Employer"). The purpose of the Union and the City in entering into this agreement is to set forth their entire agreement with regard to wa~es, hours and workIng condi- tions so as to promote an efficient Fire Department, the morale and security of the Bremerton Fire Department employees, and harmonious relations, giving full recognition to the rights and responsibilities of the .E1nployer, the Union and the employees. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, the provi5ions of this Agreement shall be effective -.-.----------- ARTICLE I REC<XiNITION The C!ty of Bremerton recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for the purpose of establishing salaries, wages and working conditions of employment for all members of Bremerton Fire Fighters Local 437. ARTICLE II DUES The Employer agrees to deduct, once a month, union dues and assessments from the pay of those employees who request in writing that such deductions be made. The total amount of these deductions shall be remitted by the Employer to the Treasurer of the Union. This authorization shall remain in force durin~ the term of this agreement. ARTICLE III - 2- NON DISCRIMl~TlbN The Employer agrees not to discriminate against any employee for his activity' in behalf of. or membership in the Union. 'The Employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination against any e~loyee because of race creed, color or religion. ARTICLE IV MED IA T ION Issues which remain unsolved after reasonable attempts at negotiat ion shall be submi tted. to the Washington State Department of Laoor and Industries for me- diation. ARTICLE V SALARIES AND SALARY NEGarIATION PROCEDURE The adoption of salary schedules for personnel of the Bremerton Fire Fighters Local No. 437 is to be done by the City in exercise of its discretion after considering all relevant factors including the City's budgetary requirements, available revenues, prevailing wa~es for comparable positions generally paid in the locality. Before adopting any salary schedule or makin~. any amendment to the same and in preparing its estimate of budgetary requirements, the City agrees to consider the Union's recOlll1\endations and to discuss the same with the appropriate representatives of the Union. In order that this be done, the Union shall submit its current recommendations (60) sixty days prior to adoption of the preliminary budget and the City will submit its recommendations not less than (30) thirty days prior to adoption of the preliminary budget. Appropriate representatives from the City and the Union shall meet to discuss said recom. mendations. ARTICLE VI RIGITS AND PRIVILEGES All rights and privileges held by the employees at the present ttme which are . - not included in this agreement shall remain in force, unchanged and unaffected in any manner by this agreement. - 3- ARTICLE VII WAGES Wages for members of the Union shall be as attached schedule called Appendix A. ARTICLE VIII BOORS Hours for members of the Union shall be as attached schedule called Appendix B. ART! CtE IX VACATION Vacation for members of the Union shall be as attached schedule called Appendix C. ARTICLE X SENIORITY LIST The City shall establish a seniority list and it shall be brought up to date January 1st of each year and tmIDediately posted on the bulletin boards in all stations. All longevity steps and vacations shall he assigned according to the current seniority list. Any objection to the seniority list posted shall be reported to the Administrative Officer of the Fire Department and proper corrections made. AJITICLE XI CWERTIME PAY ~ AJITICLE XII CALL BACK TIME -4- ARTICLE XIII ~DLIDAYS Members working holidays shall be compensated at the rate of: for members assigned to Battalions, they shal 1 ~,~w' all holidays added onto their annual leave. For members working days, they shall receive the holjday off tvith pay, if the holiday falls on Saturday they shall receive the preceeding day off, if it shall fall on Sunday they shall receive the following day off. f.DLlDAYS - New Years Day; Lincoln's Birthday; Washington's Birthday; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans' Day; 'Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; General Election Day; also, IDlY other legal holiday pro- claimed by the Governor or Mayor. ARTICLE XIV DlTfY cur OF RANK , ARTICLE XV CLCITHI~ ALlD'iAK:E ARTICLE XVI LOKibVITY PAY Longevity pay shall be in accordance with the current wage ordinance. ARTICLE XVII DFAlH IN FAMILY - AR'l'ICLE XVIII SHIFT CHANGES Employees shall be given permission to exchange shifts when the change does not interfere with the carrying out of the duties and responsibilities of the employee in his particular position - such a determination to be made by the immediate superior officer of the employees concerned. ARTICLE XIX VACANCIES AND PROMOTIONS ARTICLE XX GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE The purpose of the grievance committee shall be to settle all grievances o~ the Fire Department as quickly as possible, so as to insure efficiency and promote employee morale. The grievance committee shall consist of the Chief) the Assistant Chief, or one other person designated by the Chief when the Assistant Chief is not available, and the executive board of the Union. If a grievance exists and is not settled by the grievance committee within 30 days, it shall then be submitted to the Mayor for adjustment. If within 30 days no settlement has been reached, the grievance shall be placed on the agenda of the next regular council meeting. Nothing in this article shall prohibit the Union from seeking further relief from the courts. ARTICLE XXI SEPARABILITY If any article of this agreement shall be held invalid by operation of law or by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction or if compliance or enforcement of any article should be restrained by such tribunal pending a final determination as to its validity, the remainder of this agreement shall not be held invalid and will remain in full force and effect. - (1- ARTICLE XXI I TERM OF AGI\Efl>1E.\ T The terns of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect on _____ ______ 1969, and shall remain in full force' ~lnd effect through December 31, 1969, duriI~ ~~ich time no additional provisions may be negotiated to become effec- tive prior to January 1, 1970. Either party may serve \.;ritten notice upon the other party sixty (60) days prior to adoption of the preliminary budget of their desire to renew or amend this Agreement and negotiations shall start no later than thirty (30) days prior to adoption of the preliminary budget. ... . APPENlJIX A FlREFlGfITER F I REF 1 {;rITER FIREFIGHTER FlREFIGl-ITER (Starting) 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year $59S.00 620.00 650.00 680.00 EQun~T MfCE. FlREFIGI-ITER . Fire Prevention b~15. 00 720.00 L I ElTI'ENANT LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT - Fire Prevention - Administration 730.00 735.00 739. 00 795.00 815.00 875.00 980.00 CAJYfAIN BAITALION CHIEF ASS I Sf ANT CHIEF CHIEF APPENDIX B Members assigned to battalions - 24 hours on duty - 48 hours off-duty. Members working days - 8 hours per day - five days per week, exclusive of holidays. APPENDIX C Members assigned to battalions Members working days 1 to 5 years of service 18 calendar days 13 working days 6 " " " 21 calendar days 15 II " 7 " " " 22 2/5 " " 16 II " 8 " " " 23 4/5 " " 17 " " 9 " " " 25 1/5 " " 18 " " 10 11 " " 26 3/5 " " 19 " " 11 " " " 28 " " 20 " " 12 " " " 29 2/5 " " 21 " " 13 " " " 30 4/5 " " 22 II II 14 " " " 32 1/5 " " 23 " " 15 " " " 33 3/5 " " 24 " " 16 " " " 35 " " 25 " " 17 " " II 36 II " Max. 26 " II Max .