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APPROVED
AUG - 5 1980
A G R E E MEN T
By and Between
CITY OF BREMERTON
And
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS,
LOCAL UNION NO. 437
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January 1, 1981 through December 31. 1981
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAHBLE
RECOGNITION AND UNION SECURITY
NONDISCRIHINATION
NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
WAGES
HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTrnE
VACATIONS
SENIORITY LIST
HOLIDAYS
CLOTHING AND UNIFORM CLEANING ALLOWANCE
LONGEVITY PAY
SHIFT CHANGES
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
EHPLOYEE t1EDICAL COVERAGE AND
DEPENDENT }ffiDICAL GROUP INSURANCE
GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE
TERMINAL AND SICK LEAVE
SEPARABILITY
ENTIRE AGREEHENT
TERM OF AGREEMENT
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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 as 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 unlawfully 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, age or sex.
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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
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, it 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 "All.
Section 2. Employees assigned as Paramedics shall receive one-half of
the difference between the monthly base rate of pay for a Fire Fighter -
4th year and Lieutenant for the duration of such assignment in addition
to their applicable monthly base rate of pay as listed in Appendix "A".
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. The normal hours of duty for 24-hour shift personnel shall
be 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 (1-1/2) times the regular
hourly wage. The regular-straight-time hourly wage shall be computed as
follows:
monthly salary* X 12
52 X 52.31 hours
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straight-time
hourly wage
*monthly salary means the applicable monthly rate in Appendix "A"
including longevity pay, paramedic pay, equipment-maintenance pay and
fire prevention pay as applicable.
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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,
or who makes court or other subpoenaed appearances on behalf of the
Employer while off duty, such employee shall be guaranteed at least two
(2) hours' duty at the overtime rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times
his regular hourly wage.
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
stated below:
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
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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.
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 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 XI - CLOTHING AND UNIFORM CLEANING ALLOWANCE
Section 1. 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 adminis-
trative office. All uniforms so purchased will remain the property of
the Employer.
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Section 2. Uniformed sworn personnel shall receive a uniform cleaning
allowance of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year. Such allowance
shall be payable in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) during
the month of January and one hundred dollars ($100.00) during the month
of July.
ARTICLE XII - 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 XIII - 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 XIV - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1. For the purpose of this Agreement the term "grievance" is
defined as an incorrect interpretation or application of the terms of
this Agreement. The following procedure shall apply to the resolution
of all grievances which are not otherwise resolved:
Any complaint alleging violation of Civil Service Rules will be submitted
to the Civil Service Commission for resolution. Complaints alleging
violations of Article III - Nondiscrimination shall be processed pursuant
to the Affirmative Action Complaint Procedure outlined in City of
Bremerton Ordinance No. 3447.
Step 1. The grievance shall be reduced to written form by the
aggrieved employee stating the section of the Agreement violated
and explaining the grievance in detail. The employee shall present
the written grievance to the Fire Department Chief or his designee
within seven (7) shift days after the occurrence of the action giving
rise to the grievance. The Chief or his designee shall convene a
meeting with the Union within five (5) shift days after the receipt
of the written grievance for the purpose of resolving the matter.
The Chief or his designee shall transmit a copy of his decision
to the Union within ten (10) working days after the grievance is
first submitted to him.
Step 2. Should the grievance remain unresolved after the Step 1
meetingt the Union shall transmit the grievance in writing to the
Mayor within five (5) working days after. the Step 1 decision of
management is announced. The Mayor shall consider the grievance
and may convene a meeting with the Union in a further effort to
resolve the matter. The Mayor shall transmit a copy of his
decision to the Union within ten (10) working days after the
grievance is first submitted to him.
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Step 3. Should the grievance remain unresolved after the Mayor's
decision in Step 2, the Union may request binding arbitration of
the matter by written request to the City which shall be filed with
the Mayor within five (5) working days after the receipt of such
decision. Upon receipt by the City of a written request for arbitration
the City and the Union shall attempt to agree upon an arbitrator.
In the event no agreement has been reached on the selection of an
arbitrator within ten (10) working days from the receipt of the
request for arbitration the Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service shall be requested to submit a list of seven (7) qualified
arbitrators from which list the arbitrator shall be selected by
the parties alternately striking one name from the list until only
one name shall remain. A hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator
as soon thereafter as is practicable. The decision of the arbitrator
shall be rendered within thirty (30) calendar days after the close
of the hearing and such decision shall be final and binding upon
all parties. Any decision rendered shall be within the scope of
this Agreement and shall not add to or subtract from any of the
terms of this Agreement. In all matters submitted to arbitration
each party to the arbitration shall bear the entire cost of its own
witnesses and representatives. The cost of the arbitrator and all
other mutually incurred expenses of the arbitration shall be borne
equally by the parties.
Section 2. Time limits referred to in this Article must be strictly
adhered to, but may be waived by mutual agreement in writing. It is
the intent of the parties that all procedures set forth herein shall be
complied with as expeditiously as practicable.
ARTICLE XV - 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. (See attached Letter of Understanding.)
ARTICLE XVI - GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE
Section 1.
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. (See attached Letter of Understanding.)
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ARTICLE XVII - 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 XVIII - 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 XIX - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that each has had the unlimited
right and opportunity to make proposals with respect to any matter
deemed a proper subject for collective bargaining. The results of the
exercise of that right are set forth in this Agreement. Therefore, the
Employer and. the Union each voluntarily and unqualifiedly agree to waive
the right to oblige the other party to bargain with respect to any
subject or matter not specifically covered by the Articles of this
Agreement during the term of this Agreement, except as mutually agreed
upon.
ARTICLE XX - TERM OF AGREEMENT
The te~s of this Agreement shall be in effect January 1, 1981, and
shall remain in effect through December 31, 1981.
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CITY OF BREHERTON
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Glenn K. Jarsta Mayor and
Commissioner of Public Safety
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Robert B. Stewart, Commissioner
of Fina ce and Acco nting
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE
FIGHTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 437
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APPENDIX "A"
WAGE RATE PER MONTH
(Article VI - Wages)
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1980
Effective
January 1, 1980
Fire Fighter (starting)
Fire Fighter - 2nd year
Fire Fighter - 3rd year
Fire Fighter - 4th year
Equipment - Maintenance
Fire Fighter - Fire Prevention
Lieutenant
Lieutenant - Fire Prevention
Battalion Chief
$1,321.83
1,520.57
1,594.41
1,668.25
1,698.13
1,766.13
1,856.57
1,961.24
2,065.89
Note:
Firefighters who have less than four (4) years of service with
the Employer who are assigned to equipment-maintenance or fire
prevention duties shall receive an additional $29.88 or $97.88
per month, respectively, in addition to their regular rate of
pay for the time they actually perform those duties.
LONGEVITY SCALE
Longevity pay, which is a rate of pay based on the length of service
with the Employer, shall be calculated on the individual employee's
monthly base wage rate and shall be paid monthly in addition to base
pay as follows:
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%
1981 WAGES: Effective with the pay period which starts closest to
January 1, 1981, the 1980 rates of pay (with the adjustments outlined
below) shall be increased by 90% of the percentage by which the CPI
increases from November 1979 to November 1980, provided such wage
increase shall not be more than 12% of the revised 1980 wage scales.
(CPI means the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumers Price Index for
the Seattle Area for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, 1967=100.)
Revised 1980
Monthly Base Pay
Classification
Firefighter (starting)
Firefighter - 5th year
Firefighter - Fire Prevention
Lieutenant
Lieutenant - Fire Prevention
Ba ttaHon Chief
$1,436.59
1,680.78
1~792.15
1,900.62
1,990.83
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Mr. David J. Moen, 'President
I.A.F.F. Local Union No. 437
c/o 817 Pacific Avenue
Bremerton, Washington 98310
Dear Mr. Moen:
Date:
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This Le~ter of Understanding is in consideration of the execution of
that certain collective bargaining agreement, hereinafter referred to as
the "Agreement", made and entered into today by your Union and the City
of Bremerton.
The City and the Union agree that effective January 1, 1980,
Firefighter R. D. McKiernan shall be paid at the monthly base salary
of $1,459. 83 and that this ar.lOunt shall increase to $1,520.57
effective M<t>L),-lr 1, 1980 in accordan<:e with Article VI - Wages,
Sec~ion 1.J-6 ~"- 1'11(0:np-r Js l-l:;. -1i[11\
Effective January 1, 1980, the City agr~~o pay the entire
monthly premium costs \"8.1;: lif:lt91l. ~ for group medical coverage
in accordance with Article XV - Employee Medical Coverage and
Dependent Medical Group Insurance.
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Effective January 1, 1980, the Ci ty agr~t\s<ffio pay the entire
monthly premium costs ~jfor group dental coverage
in accordance with Article XVI - Group Dental Insurance.
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2.
Employee only
Employee and spouse
Employee, spouse and one child
Employee, spouse and two or
more children
Employee and one child
Employee and two or more
children
3.
Employee only
Employee and spouse
Employee, spouse and dependents
LEOFF I LEOFF II
Employees Employees
$48.00 $35.00
80.90 67.90
96.20 83.20
108.60 95.60
63.30 50.30
62.70
$12.00
22.60
35.80
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If the above meets with your approval, please signify your acceptance
in the space provided below.
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Date:
Mr. David A. Moen) President
I.A.F.F. Local Union No. 437
c/o 817 Pacific Avenue
Bremerton) Washington 98310
Dear Hr. Moen:
This Letter of Understanding is in consideration of the existing collective
bargaining agreement between your Union and the City of Bremerton which
was fully executed by the parties on January 2) 1980.
1. In respect to Article VII) Section 2, the parties agree that
bargaining unit employees shall be paid an average of 52.31 hours
per week regardless of the number of hours actually worked) provided
that hours of absence from duty not classified as vacation) sick
leave) or Kelly days will be deducted from the weekly total. The
parties also agree that overtime shall be paid to bargaining unit
employees consistent with the City's past practice.
2. In respect to Article VII) Section 3 and Appendix "A", the parties
agree to amend such provisions as outlined in the attached pages.
3. The intent of this Letter of Understanding is to delineate the
City's long-established past practices related to bargaining unit
employees' compensation.
If the above meets with your approval) please signify your acceptance in
the space provided below.
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The Honorable Glenn K. Jarstad
Mayor of Bremerjton
Date: 2.. /2- ~ _f?-C/
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