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Home My WebLink AboutIAFF LOCAL 437, 1974 r'''( /f7'1 AGREEMENT By and Between CITY Of BREMERTON and FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL UN ION NO. 437 PREAMB LE This Agreement is between the International Association of Fire Fighters Union Local No. 437, hereinafter referred to as the "Union", and the City of Bremerton, herein- after referred to as the IIEmployerll. The purpose of the Union and the Employer in entering into this Agreement is to set forth their entire agreement with regard to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. ARTICLE I - RECOGNITION & UNION SECURITY Section 1, The Employer recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for the purpose of negotiations concerning wage, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for all bargaining unit employees described as: all Bermerton uniformed Fire Department employees excluding the Fire Chief and the Assistant Fire Chief. Section 2. The Employer agrees to deduct, once a month, Union dues and initiation fees t:miformly required of membership, 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 during the term of this Agreement. . ARTICLE II - NONDISCRIMINATION 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 employee because of race, creed, color, national origin or age. - 2 - ARTICLE III - t~EGOTlATION PROCEDURES Before adopting any salary schedule or making any amendment to the same and in comparing its estimate of budgetary requirementsf the Employer agrees to consider the Union's recom- mendations and to discuss the same with the appropriate representatives of the Union. The parties agree that negotiations wi II be conducted in accordance with the provisions of RCW Chapter 41.56. ARTICLE IV - RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES All current policies and practices concerning computation and payment of pay, allowances and benefits or the application of contract provisions enumerated herein shall continue in force and effect during the life of this .A.greement. Should the Employer wish to make any change with respect to such practices during the I ife of this Agreement, he shall first notify the Union of the desired change and afford the Union an opportunity to meet and discuss such change. ARTICLE V - WAGES Wages for members of the bargaining unit are set forth in the attached schedule designated -as Appendix "A". ARTICLE VI - HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME Section 1. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1813, employ'ees covered by this Agreement shall work such shifts as may be assigned from time to time by the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety or his designee and shall be subject to call in any emergency while off duty. Section 2. In order to maintain the min imum on-duty strength os required by the Fire Deportment regulations, overtime shall be paid when required for that purpose at a rate of one and ~>ne-half (1 1/2) times the regular hourly wage. The regular hourly wage shall be computed in accordance with the existing practice of the Employer. Section 3. If on employee is called back to duty or held over after the expiration of his normal duty shift in order to maintain minimum on-duty strength, he shall be guaranteed at least two (2) hours duty at the overtime rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times his regular houri y wage. Section 4. The rotation for overtime shall be maintained from the seniority list kept by the Fire Deportment office. This record shall show the date of call and response for each person called as to whether it was refused, on duty, no answer, sickness or vacation. If on employee refuses overtime, he will automatically be passed by until a complete cycle of the seniority list has been made. -3- ARTIC.LE VII - VACATION Section 1. As provided by Ordinance No. 1813 (as amended), annual vacations with pay shall be earned by eligible employees at the rates beleNv' stated: Vears of Continuous Employment Days Accrued/Y ear (8-hour shift personnel) Days Accrued/Vear (Personnel working 24-hour days) 1 st - 5th year 6th year 7th year 8th year 9th year 10th year 11th year 12th year 13th year 14th year 15th year 16th year 17th year and after 13 working days 15 working days 16 working days 17 working days 18 working days 19 working days 20 working days 21 working days 22 working days 23 working days 24 working days 25 working days 26 working days 18 calendar days 21 calendar days 222/5 calendar days 23 4/5 co lendar days 25 1/5 co I endar days 26 3/5 co I endar days 28 calendar days 292/5 calendar days 30 4/5 co I endar days 32 1/5 calendar days 33 3/5 calendar days 35 calendar days 36 co len.dar days Section 2. Accrual of vacation shall commence from the date of original employment, but vocation leave shall not be available for use until after six (6) months of continuous service. If any employee resigns and/or is discharged before completion of the six (6) month period, any accrued vacation shall be forfeited. Section 3. Annual vacation leave shall be authorized by the Chief of the Fire Department or his designee at such time as will least interfere with the functions of the Fire Department but with due considerati on and regard to department seni ority 0 ARTICLE VIII - SENIORITY LIST The Employer shall establish a seniority list of all bargaining unit personnel, and it shall be brought up to date on January 1 of each year and irr.mediately posted on the bulletin board in all stations. All longevity steps and vacation shall be assigned according to the current seniority list. Any objection to the seniority list as posted shall be reported to the ~dministrative officer of the Fire Department and proper corrections made, if necessary. ..... -4- ARTICLE IX - CALLBACK PAY Emptoyees who are held on shift beyond the time they would normally be relieved and employees who are called out for emergency assignments outside their regular work shift will be paid overtime in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the depart- ment and within budgetary I imitations adopted by the Employer. Lack of overtime pay under such circumstances shall in no woy relieve any bargaining unit employee of his duty to perform any and all services for which he has been employed. ARTICLE X - HOLIDAYS Section 1. Bargaining unit employees assigned to battalions working a twenty-four (24) hour shift shall receive eleven (11) additional calendar days added onto their annual leave in lieu of all holidays. Accumulation and taking of time off in lieu of holidays shall be accomplished in accordance with existing policy. Section 2. Bargaining unit employees working an eight (8) hour day shall receive the holiday off with pay. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, they shall receive the preceding day off. If the holiday falls on Sunday, they sball receive the following day off. Section 3. Holidays shall include New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memoria I Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Col umbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and General Election Day. Employees shall also receive any other legal holiday proclaimed by the Governor and/or the Mayor. ARTICLE XI - CLOTHING ALLOWANCE The Employer shall establish a clothing allowance fund for the department. Each bargaining unit employee shall be granted full expenses for uniforms that are required by department regulations. Uniforms for all personnel will be replaced on an "as needed" basis from the. clothing allowance fund, as determined by the department administrative office. All uniforms so purchased will remain the property of the Employer. ARTICLE XII - LONGEVITY PAY " All bargaining unit personnel shall receive longevity pay in accordance with the current wage and salary ordinance and is set forth on Appendix "A". - 5 - ARTICLE XIII - SHIFT CHANGES Employees sholl 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 shall be made by the immediate superior officer of the employees concerned. ARTICLE XIV - GRIEVANCE COMM ITTEE The purpose of the Grievance Committee shall be to settle all grievances of bargaining unit employees as quickly as possible so as to ensure the efficiency and promote employee morale. The Grievance Committee shall consist of the Chief, Assistant Chief or one other person designated by the Chief when the Assistant Chief is not available, and the Executive Boord of the Union. If a grievance exists and is not settled by the Grievance Committee within thirty (30) days, it shall be submitted to the Mayor for adjustment. If within thirty (30) days no settlement has been reached, the grievance shall be placed on the agenda at the next regular council meeting. Nothing in this Article shall prohibit the Union from seeking further rei ief from the courts. ARTICLE XV - TERMINAL AND SICK LEAVE Section 1. In accordance with Ordinance No. 1813 (as amended) upon retirement the Employer agrees to pay up to twenty (20) days of accrued leave. Any employee separated from employment for just cause shall forfeit such benefits. Section 2. Upon retirement an employee shall be paid thirty-five percent (35%) of up to one hundred and twenty (120) days of accumulated sick leave. ARTICLE XVI - SEPARABILITY If any Article of this Agreement sholl be held invalid by operation of law or by any tribunal of competent iurisdiction, 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. -6- ARTICLE XVII - TERM OF AGREEMENT The terms of this Agreement shall be in effect January 1, 1974, and shall remain in effect through December 31, 1974. rH Signed this V?/' ~ day of February, 1974. CITY OF BREMERTON FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 437 '- --'...... -~! fVJ2 '. ~ "7- ",-/;e;:;t, ~ (k. 1<- Glenn K. Jorstad, a or and Commissioner of Public Safety Robert B. Stewart, Commissioner of Finance and Accounting h~ /? &~~vt-:/ .l.~. Fred S. Schonoman, Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities Attest: ~~ City Clerk'" APPENDIX "A" WAGE RATE PER MOhlTH Lieutenant - Fire Prevention January 1, 1974 Ju I y 1, 1974 $ 795.50 $ 835.25 828.75 870.00 868.75 912.25 909.00 954.50 929.25 975.75 962.50 1 , 01 0 . 50 1,011.75 1,062.25 1,016.75 1,067.25 $1,125.75 $1,182.00 firefighter (starting) Firefighter - 2nd year Firefighter - 3rd year Firefighter - 41'h year Equipment Maintenance Firefighter - Fire Prevention Lieutenant. Botta I ion Chief lONGEVITY SCALE length of Service Rote per Month o - 5 years $ 0.00 5 - 10 years 6.00 10 - 15 years 12.00 15 - 20 years 18.00 20 years and over 24.00