HomeMy WebLinkAboutIAFF LOCAL 437, MOU (2019.10.15) Memorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding is agreed to pursuant to the Labor Management Article of
the Collective Bargaining Agreement (C.B.A.)between the City of Bremerton("City") and the
International Association of Fire Fighters Local#437 ("Union").
The purpose of this agreement is to establish contract language for the shift work schedule for
2020. Pursuant to section 201(k) of FSLA,the City of Bremerton and the Union have established
a twenty-seven(27) day work period for shift personnel, which is equivalent to 204 hours. The
normal work hours for shift personnel shall be an average of 49.39 hours per week for an average
yearly total of 2568 hours.
Article 6.3 As of January 1 2020,the Fire Chief shall assign shift personnel to one of three shifts:
A, B or C. Shift assignments shall work as follows;
• One (1) shift on duty followed by three (3) shifts off duty
• Two (2) shifts on duty followed by three (3) shifts off duty
• This pattern shall repeat itself throughout the calendar year. Every eighth (8th) scheduled
shift shall be off-duty Kelly day.
• Shift hours begin at 0800 and end at 0800 hours each day
This agreement is for a one year trial period. Either party reserves the right to revert back to the
prior schedule. Should either party desire to revert back to the prior schedule, they must provide
thirty(30) calendar days' notice of their intent to do so.
All other provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply in all respects.
Greg Wheeler, Mayor Rob Ashmore, President IAFF Local #437
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Charlotte Nelson, Human Resources Manager Chris Rotter, V.P IAFF Local #437
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