HomeMy WebLinkAboutIAFF LOCAL 437, MOU (2020.9.1)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 Union and the City both recognize the importance of the Assistant Fire Chief (Operations)
position as it relates to public safety and emergency response. This position directly affects the
deployment of resources and personnel to emergency scenes and manages the daily operations of
the Fire Department.
Assignments to positions outside of the Bargaining Unit
Members of the Bargaining Unit maybe assigned to positions outside of the Bargaining Unit
provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
1) The member agrees to the assignment and is given the opportunity to fully consider the
position.
2) The City agrees to maintain all of the collective bargaining rights of the member for the
duration of the assignment. This includes working back in their Bargaining Unit position
when scheduling allows.
3) The member's union dues and assessments are maintained throughout the assignment.
4) The City agrees to resolve any disputes over interpretation or implementation of this
MOU through the Grievance Procedure specified in the current C.B.A.
5) A member assigned to the duties of the Assistant Chief Position will be compensated at
162% of Top Step Firefighter, at the member's current longevity rate per Appendix A.
6) The member assigned to serve as the Assistant Chief can, at any time, move back to their
current Bargaining Unit position with notice to the Fire Chief. Seven (7) days will be
deemed sufficient notice for this change.
7) The Fire Chief can terminate the assignment at any time with seven (7) days' notice. If
the termination is for cause, it will be effective immediately.
8) The Parties further agree that this Agreement is non -precedent setting due to the unique
nature of the circumstances surrounding this agreement, and shall not be deemed to bind
any patty to take similar action in any subsequent matter.
This Agreement is effective as of September 1, 2020. The terms of this agreement expire at
the end of the Assistant Fire Chief Assignment.
Signed this 7J � day of August 2020.
For the City:
For the Union:
Rob Ashmore, resident