HFD CBA

Question 1

Constitution and bylaws can be amended by a combined _____ vote of members in good standing.

Answer 1

2/3 Vote

Question 2

How long SHALL derogatory material be kept in employee’s file?

Answer 2

2 years, but can be extended and additional year up to 5 years.

Question 3

If employee is to be layed off, how many days prior notice does employer have to give?

Answer 3

30 days to employee and Union

Question 4

When computing retention? scores, what activities may an employee be doing and still get credit?

Answer 4

1 educational
2 employment with the legislative
3 loan to other governments
4 research
5 industrial
6 military
7 temporary service in a duty recognized employee organization

Question 5

In the case of a formal grievance the employer SHALL make available any information relevant with in _____ days of request of such information.

Answer 5

7 working days

Question 6

Step 1 of a grievance SHALL be presented to the _____ in writing within ______ days.

Answer 6

Fire Chief or designee
7

20 days

Question 7

Step 1 the decision of the division head will be transmitted to the grieving party within _____ days.

Answer 7

7 days

Question 8

What are the different steps when processing a grievance?

Answer 8

Informally discussed and settled between grieving party and immediate appropriate supervisor.
Step 1 - Fire Chief or designee
Step 2 - Employer
Step 3 - Arbitration

Question 9

When working a 56hr schedule and out on an alarm between 8pm and 6am, how much does an employee get paid?

Answer 9

Basic compensation plus 25% of hourly rate per hour or 13% of hourly rate each 1/2 hr or less

Question 10

How SHALL temporary assignment be allocated?

Answer 10

TA shall be made on rotating basis within Company same platoon.
Same Station
Same division (battalion)
Same station other platoons
other qualified regular employees

Question 11

When working or training with the helicopter, what is the compensation?

Answer 11

25% of minimum step plus reg base pay

Question 12

What kind of hazardous activity duties are compensated with an additional 15% to base salary?

Answer 12

1) Aquatic activities, (Swimming, Scuba, Surfboard, Boat)
2) Rappelling on Land
3) Hazmat activities

Question 13

When relieving on Rescue for 24hrs, what is the hazardous assignment differential?

Answer 13

8.126%

Question 14

What are the monthly dues for the Local?

Answer 14

1.25% of 2nd salary step of firefighters and captain tax

Question 15

The Employer or its representative shall permit its Employees to
attend such meetings held during working hours and such meeting shall be limited to
not more than (___) hours. The Union shall give written notice to the Employer or its
representative at least (___) calendar days prior to the date of the meetings. Such
meetings shall be allowed at dates, times and places which do not interfere with the normal operations of the respective Fire Departments.

Answer 15

The Employer or its representative shall permit its Employees to
attend such meetings held during working hours and such meeting shall be limited to
not more than two (2) hours. The Union shall give written notice to the Employer or its
representative at least five (5) calendar days prior to the date of the meetings. Such
meetings shall be allowed at dates, times and places which do not interfere with the
normal operations of the respective Fire Departments.