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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIAFF LOCAL 437, 1978 .(~~ ~~ !./ A G R E E MEN T By and Between CITY OF BREMERTON And INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 437 * * * * * January 1, 1978 through December 31, 1978 10/7 /77 '.- ~ , \ ~Y'.. _.l_ ~. Article I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII XIX XX TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE RECOGNITION AND UNION SECURITY NONDISCRIMINATION NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES WAGES HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME VACATIONS SENIORITY LIST CALLBACK PAY HOLIDAYS CLOTHING ALLOWANCE LONGEVITY PAY SHIFT CHANGES GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE EMPLOYEE MEDICAL COVERAGE AND DEPENDENT MEDICAL GROUP INSURANCE GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE TERMINAL AND SICK LEAVE SEPARABILITY TERM OF AGREEMENT Page 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 ,- AGREEMENT By and Between CITY OF BREMERTON and INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 437 ARTICLE I - PREAMBLE This Agreement is between the City of Bremerton, hereinafter referred to the "Employer", and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local Union No. 437, hereinafter referred to as the "Union". The purpose of the Employer and the Union 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 II - RECOGNITION AND 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 Bremerton 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 uniformly 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 III - 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. ARTICLE IV - NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES Before adopting any salary schedule or making any amendment to the same and in comparing its estimate of budgetary requirements, the Employer ,- - 2 - agrees to consider the Union's recommendations and to discuss the same with the appropriate representatives of the Union. The parties agree that negotiations will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of RCW Chapter 41.56. ARTICLE V - 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 Agreement. Should the Employer wish to make any change with respect to such practices during the life 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 VI - WAGES Section 1. Wages for members of the bargaining unit are set forth in the attached schedule designated as Appendix "A". Section 2. Employees assigned as Paramedics shall receive seventy-seven dollars and sixty cents ($77.60) per month in addition to their applicable base rate of pay as listed in Appendix A for the duration of such assignment. ARTICLE VII - HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME Section 1. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1813, employees 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. Effective January 1, 1978, the normal hours of duty for 24-hour shift personnel shall be reduced from the present annual average of fifty-six (56) hours per week, exclusive of emergencies, to an annual average of 52.31 hours per week, exclusive of emergencies, through the addition of one (1) Kelly day each 15th work shift. Section 3. In order to maintain the minimum on-duty strength as required by the Fire Department regulations, overtime shall be paid when required for that purpose at a rate of one and one-half (1~) times the regular hourly wage. The regular hourly wage shall be computed in accordance with the existing practice of the Employer. Section 4. If an employee is called back to duty or held over after the expiration of his normal duty shift in order to maintain on-duty strength, he shall be guaranteed at least two (2) hours' duty at the overtime rate of one and one-half (1~) times his regular hourly wage. - 3 - Section 5. The rotation for overtime shall be maintained from the seniority list kept by the Fire Department 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 an employee refuses overtime. he will automatically be passed by until a complete cycle of the seniority list has been made. ARTICLE VIII - VACATIONS Section 1. As provided by Ordinance No. 1813 (as amended), annual vacations with pay shall be earned by eligible employees at the rates below stated: Years of Continuous Employment Days Accrued/Year (8-hour shift personnel) Days Accrued/Year (Personnel working 24-hour days) 1st-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 22-2/5 calendar days 23-4/5 calendar days 25-1/5 calendar days 26-3/5 calendar days 28 calendar days 29-2/5 calendar days 30-4/5 calendar days 32-1/5 calendar days 33-3/5 calendar days 35 calendar days 36 calendar days Section 2. Accrual of vacation shall commence from the date of original employment. but vacation 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) months' 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 consideration and regard to department seniority. ARTICLE IX - 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 immediately 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 administrative officer of the Fire Department and proper corrections made, if necessary. - 4 - ARTICLE X - CALLBACK PAY Employees 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 department and within budgetary limitations adopted by the Employer. Lack of overtime pay under such circumstances shall in no way relieve any bargaining unit employee of his duty to perform any and all services for which he has been employed. ARTICLE XI - 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 a Sunday, they shall receive the following day off. Section 3. Holidays shall be as follows: Holiday Date Observed New Year's Day Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day The day after Thanksgiving Christmas One Floating Holiday January 1 February 12 Third Monday in.February Last Monday in May July 4 First Monday in September November 11 Fourth Thursday in November Fourth Friday in November December 25 Employee's choice with approval of the Chief of the Fire Department or his designee. Employees shall also receive any other legal holiday proclaimed by the Governor and/or the Mayor of the City of Bremerton. ARTICLE XII - 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. ,._' - 5 - ARTICLE XIII - LONGEVITY PAY All bargaining unit personnel shall receive longevity pay in accordance with the current wage and salary ordinance and as set forth in Appendix "A". ARTICLE XIV - 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 shall be made by the immediate superior officer of the employees concerned. ARTICLE XV - GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE 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 Board 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 relief from the courts. \ ARTICLE XVI - EMPLOYEE MEDICAL COVERAGE AND DEPENDENT MEDICAL GROUP INSURANCE Section 1. Medical coverage for employees shall be provided in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington. Section 2. The Employer shall pay the full cost of the monthly premium to provide group medical insurance coverage through the Association of Washington Cities Group Medical Plan for dependents of full-time, active, eligible employees. ARTICLE XVII - GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE Section l. to provide Washington employees. The Employer shall pay the full cost of the monthly premium group dental insurance coverage through the Association of Cities Group Dental Plan for full-time, active, eligible Section 2. The Employer shall pay the full cost of the monthly premium to provide group dental insurance coverage through the Association of Washington Cities Group Dental Plan for dependents of full-time, active, eligible employees. - 6 - ARTICLE XVIII - 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 XIX - 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. ARTICLE XX - TERM OF AGREEHENT The terms of this Agreement shall be in effect January 1, 1978. and shall remain in effect through December 31. 1978. SIGNED this ~ if day of 0(:/+0 b €- ~977. B:x --J X, Glenn K. Jar Commissioner d, Mayor and of Public Safety {2~ INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 437 By ~fJ.<4/flJg...ti Floyd"D. De; tch~. Pres; dent CITY OF BREMERTON By ;~::;-~ ~ Kenneth D. Anthony, V-.P es; dent ~_By Fred S Schoneman, Commissioner of Pu lic Works and Utilities l1.<'uz 'Y -:41M;;T James W. Hunt, Treasurer Attest: BY.~~ - APPENDIX "A" Article VI - Wages WAGE RATE PER MONTH January 1, 1978 Fire Fighter (starting) $1,202.76 Fire Fighter - 2nd year 1,252.80 Fire Fighter - 3rd year 1,313.64 Fire Fighter - 4th year 1,374.48 Equipment - Maintenance 1,399.09 Fire Fighter - Fire Prevention 1,455.12 Lieutenant 1 , 529 . 64 Lieutenant - Fire Prevention 1,61'~.87 Battalion Chief 1,7~2.09 LONGEVITY SCALE Longevity shall be .calculated on the Fire Fighter - 4th year monthly wage rate. Length of Service Rate per Month o - 5 years 0% 5 - 10 years 1% 10 - 15 years 2% 15 - 20 years 3% 20 years and over 4% 'J ~ ~...~ . MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING By and Between CITY OF BREMERTON and INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 437 The parties having entered into labor negotiations for the purposes of concluding a labor agreement for the period January 1, 1978 to December 1, 1978 have agreed to the following conditions relative to implementation of the following article: ' ARTICLE VII - HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME "Section 2. Effective January 1, 1978, the normal hours of duty for 24-hour shift personnel shall be reduced from the present annual average of fifty-six (56) hours per week, exclusive of emergencies, to an annual average of 52.31 hours per week, exclusive of emergencies, through the addition of one (1) Kelly day each 15 th work shif t. .. Implementation requires that not more than two members of the unit be off on vacation at anytime. This requires that not more Lhan two (2) officers (Lieutenant or above) be off on Kelly Day or vacation at anytime. IN WITNESS THEREOF, signed this ~ day of October, 1977. CITY OF BREMER TON INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF'FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 437 BxAO~ y-~ By~A7-fSLJa~L