Union Contract Flashcards
1
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when must a new employee join the union?
A
within 30 days
2
Q
how much time off will union reps be given to attend seminars, conventions and confrences?
A
144 hours
3
Q
how many union meeting can be held at the station?
A
12
4
Q
if the union meeting is lasting more than 2 hours it must start after what time?
A
19:00
5
Q
how many members on the negation team shall be granted time off to attend negotiations?
A
2
6
Q
what are the wage increases for 18, 19 and 20?
A
4, 4.5, and 4.5%
7
Q
what is the officer level pay differential %?
A
12.5 for LT, 12.5 above that for Capt
8
Q
what is the deputy fire marshal pay differential?
A
12.5%
9
Q
what % is paramedic premium?
A
12%
10
Q
non shift medics other than the ems division reveive what pay differential %?
A
2.5%
11
Q
2.5% specialty pay applies to what people?
A
haz mat tech, tech rescue tech, scba repair tech, chain saw tech, gurney tech, telestaff coordinator, and staffing person.
12
Q
how many scba techs will the district maintain? and how long must you remain a tech
A
9 tech and remain a tech for 5 years unless promoted
13
Q
how many tractor drawn drivers will the district maintain and how long must you remain one?
A
21 tiller drivers and must remain one until dec 31 2020.
14
Q
how many chainsaw techs are there?
A
1
15
Q
how many gurney techs are there?
A
3
16
Q
how many telestaff coordinators are there?
A
2
17
Q
how many staffing persons are there?
A
3
18
Q
describe the longevity pay schedule?
A
2% after 5, 4% after 10, 6% after 15, 8% after 20, 11% after 25 and 13% after 30.
19
Q
what is the driver pay % for medic, engine, ladder drivers?
A
5%
20
Q
how much is the dfm commission premium and what is the minimum # of commissioned dfms?
A
2.5% and minimum is 1 if no one wants It it goes to least senior
21
Q
describe productive hours:
A
m-f 07:00-5:30, sat and sun 07:00-12:00 unless special p and e events.
22
Q
what 6 days will be considered 24 holiday schedule days?
A
new years, memorial, independence, labor, thanksgiving, Christmas.
23
Q
24 hours shift employees work what type of schedule?
A
3 days every 9 days also called modified Detroit and its a 56 hour work week.
24
Q
employees cant work more than how many hours straight and then are required to take off how much time?
A
72 hours straight and then must take 12 hours off
25
how many Kelly days are granted?
13.5
26
how long is the average work week?
49.79
27
how long is the flsa cycle?
27 days
28
in lieu of additional Kelly days how many holiday hours have been given?
72
29
what is a normal day shift schedule?
m-f 8-5 including a 1 hour lunch and 3 hours per week to work out.
30
when can you be forced to change from a shift to day schedule?
temp retraining when returning from injury after being off 90+ days, dispatch, or due to poor performance.
31
can we strike?
no
32
will the district reimburse cost of added education?
yes, they will pay books and tuition at the current credit rate for UW under grad program after completion of the course with a passing grade
33
do employees accrue vacations during probation?
yes
34
how many vacation shifts are accrued during the first year of employment?
5
35
how many vacation shifts are accrued during the 2nd -5th year of employement?
7
36
how many vacation shifs are accrued during 6-10 years of employment?
9
37
how many vacation shifts are accrued during 10-15 years of employment?
11
38
how many vacation shifts are accrued during 15-20 years of employment?
13
39
how many vacation shifts are accrued during 20-25 yeas of employment?
14
40
how many vacation shifts are accrued during 20 plus years of employment?
15
41
how do day shift vacation increases happen?
80-120-160-180-200-265-280
42
what is the maximum vacation a person can bank?
on dec 31st a member shall not exceed 2 years worth of accrual. excess will be forfeited unless agreed upon.
43
how are vacation hours selected?
on a seniority basis
44
what is the max comp time you may have in your bank?
48 hours
45
when will comp time accrued up to nov 30th be paid out?
it will be cashed out annually dec 31st.
46
how much comp time can day shift employees bank?
48 hours
47
when can you use "emergency leave"
when the presence of the employee is suddenly needed and unexpected and demands immediate action by the employee
48
what bank does emergency leave come from?
vacation, holiday or comp.
49
when must you report back on emergency leave?
within 2 hours or call the BC with an update on the situation.
50
how many shifts off do you get for bereavement leave?
2 unless given more by the fire chief
51
how many days off do day employees get for bereavement leave?
4 unless given more by the fire chief
52
what is considered immediate family in regards to bereavement leave?
spouse, child, parent, step parent, brother, sister, grandchild, grandparent of the employee or employees wife.
53
what holidays will CPFR business offices be closed on?
new years, mlk, presidents, memorial, independence, labor, veterans, thanksgiving, Friday after thanksgiving and Christmas.
54
are day shift employees required to use leave during department recognized holidays if it falls on a normal work day?
yes
55
how many hours of holiday are day shift employees granted?
112
56
how many hours of holiday are shift employees granted?
216
57
day shift employees can cash out how many hours of holiday leave?
56
58
when must 24 hour guys choose how much holiday leave they watt to use for the next year?
nov 1
59
when is holiday cash cashed out?
last pay day in nov.
60
do holiday hours roll over?
no
61
how many medics can be off per shift?
there is no number other than they need to keep the number of medics needed to staff all medic positions plus 2.
62
leave must be requested 72 hours in advance to be approved even if it causes OT. T/F?
true
63
when do health care negotiations start for the union and dist?
may 2019
64
when will the terms and conditions for the new health care go into effect?
jan 1, 2020
65
how many hours of sick leave are accrued per month?
24
66
what is the max # of sick leave hours you can accrue?
2000
67
how many sick leave hours do day shift employees accrue?
17 month
68
max # of sick leave hours for day shift employees?
1560
69
what happens if an employee is on duty related disability for longer than 6 months?
they get moved from 24 hour employee to 8 hour employee.
70
what happens to leave accrual (vac, sick, holiday) if an employee is on duty related disability for longer than 6 months?
it goes to 50% until you come back to light or full duty.
71
sick leave can be used for the following reasons:
sick employee
health condition of child under 18 (must return if other parent gets home)
drs appts that cannot be schedule off duty
72
can you use sick leave to care for kids if your wife is sick?
no
73
regarding sick leave what act does the district follow?
FMLA act of 1993 and state laws
74
how long prior to shift start must you notify the sick line?
1 hour
75
after how many hours may the chief or department require certification of condition regarding sick leave?
72
76
when will the department cash you out of sick leave?
retirement through leoff 2 or at least 20 years with department
77
the dist buys back sick leave at what %?
25%
78
sick leave buy back is paid when?
end of nov pay check
79
sick leave shall not accrue during leave of absence without pay or layoffs. T/F?
true
80
how many hours of sick leave does an employee get on date of hire?
144
81
how many hours of sick leave does an employee get on date of hire? day shift
96
82
does an employee accrue sick leave the first 6 months of employment?
no
83
how will sick leave be deducted if used on a shift trade?
at double the rate
84
if an individual files a grievance what step does it start at?
step 1
85
if the union files a grievance what step does it start at?
step 2 as long as the grievance is filed within 20 days of finding out.
86
what happens if a grievance is not responded to by the district?
it will advance to the next step
87
a grievance shall be submitted in writing and shall contain the following
statement of the grievance and facts
the dates of alleged violation
a statement regards what part of the contact is violated
the manner in which the contact is allegedly violated
the specific remedy sought
signature of the aggrieved employee
88
the grievance timeline can be altered how?
When mutually agreed upon by both parties
89
in step 1 how many days does the employee have to file a grievance?
in step 1 they have 20 days to present the grievance to immediate supervisor however they cant file a grievance dating back 90 days. they dist has 20 days to respond to the grievance
90
in step two how many days after the dist response can the grievant file to advance to step 2?
20
91
in step two the fire chief will schedule a meeting with who?
union, grievant and fire chief or designee
92
if a grievance isn't resolved in step 2 then in step 3 they can appeal to the commissioners after how long?
20 days
93
in step 3 how long does the board have to respond?
20 days
94
if step 3 hasn't resolved the issue the union can advise the board of arbitration after how many days?
20 days
95
then union and district will meet and agree on an arbitrator within how many days?
20
96
does an arbitrator have the ability to change the contract?
no
97
an arbitrator findings will be submitted within how many days?
30 days
98
who pays for the arbitrator?
the involved parties split the cost equally.
99
extended leave of absence from an officer (lt, capt, or bc) lasting more than 30 days must have what happen?
a temporary promotion occur based on the current list or if no list by seniority.
100
will employees be given time off for jury duty?
yes
101
do you return to work if not selected for jury duty?
yes
102
if subpoenaed off duty will the dist pay OT?
yes
103
what 457 accounts are available to employees?
voya, arista, and Washington state
104
how much def comp does the dist contribute without matching?
200 dollars
105
effective jan 1 2018 how much def comp will the dist match?
100 dollars
106
effective jan 1 2020 how much def comp will the dist match?
125 dollars
107
if no one is interested in a promotion or vacancy from within the bargaining unit the dist can?
use the same examination process to select someone from the outside
108
how long is the probationary period after promotion?
12 months and they employee can reduce the employee back to previous rank without recourse of the grievance
109
promotional requirements and exam are defined in policy?
policy 206
110
you can challenge the promotional written test when?
at 18:00 the day of the test for 72 hours
111
you can challenge the promotional assessment center when?
at 18:00 the day of the test for 72 hours
112
you can challenge the promotional chiefs interview when?
at 18:00 the day of the test for 72 hours
113
will scores be provided prior to the 72 hour window?
no
114
who appoints the assistant chiefs?
the fire chief and they can be reassigned back to their previous position at any time.
115
what happens if a probationary officer is off work more than 9 shifts of unscheduled leave during their probation?
the probationary period will be extended to include all time missed beyond the 9 shift of unscheduled leave period.
116
are you required to be an EMT?
yes
117
what is the max time you can be on light duty?
6 months however you can be extended 6 months if the dr provides a positive return to work prognosis within that time period.
118
does light duty affect previously scheduled leave?
no
119
what is the max number of employees that can be bc drivers on light duty
3 and it will be first come first served basis with a max of 180 days.
120
after 180 days of light duty bc driver but still on light duty what will happen?
you will be assigned to day shift light duty.
121
can you request light duty if injured off the job?
yes
122
layoffs will occur in what order?
reverse seniority
123
if laid off longer than 24 months will you loose seniority?
yes
124
after 48 months laid off what will happen?
you will loose rehire rights
125
if the district wants to change rules and regulations they will notify the union and the union will have how many days to respond?
21 days and request bargaining pursuant
126
how long must a medic serve as a medic?
6 years
127
when dropping a medic cert can the department deny the request?
its the departments discretion and can request you keep it for 2 years for firefighters or 6 months for officers
128
if a medic trained by CPFR decides to drop their medic cert before 6 years what happens?
the medic repays the training on a pro rated basis. they will not have to repay wages and benefits
129
how many members are on the paramedic decertification panel?
6- 3 from the admin and 3 union officials. they will decide to reduce them to emt up to termination.
130
how many hours of leave will the dept give medic students and in what increment can they use it?
72 hours of leave used in 6 hr increments with 48 hours advanced notice.
131
how many shifts during 1st qt must medic students work per 27 day cycle?
8
132
how many shifts 2nd and 3rd quarter must medic students work per 27 day cycle?
6
133
will medic students accrue Kelly time?
no
134
can medic students work OT?
no
135
Can medic students work trades?
no but trades can be worked for them
136
how is the medic school selection process scored?
50% panel interview and 50% seniority
137
who is on the medic school selection panel?
1 from ems, 1 from the union and 1 appointed by the fire chief
138
when can you apply for medic school?
if you are FF 1st class by the start of school
139
how many shifts will you be assigned as RD after medic school?
18-36 shifts
140
how much notice is needed if you resign?
14 days
141
if you don't given 14 day notice of resignation what happens?
it is deemed a quit and you forfeit all accrued leave
142
will you be paid for unused accrued time upon separation from employment?
yes, unless discharged for gross misconduct
143
how many hobo lt per shift?
2
144
lateral transfers will be hired at the second class firefighter pay scale?
true
145
how many years must a lateral wait to test?
4 years
146
how many years must a lateral wait to act?
3 years
147
how many peer fitness trainers will the dist maintain?
9
148
how many days will military members be granted for leave of absence with pay?
21 working days per year beginning oct 1 and ending sept 30
149
1 day of military leave consist of how many hours in the dist eyes?
24 hours
150
which policy references the minimum requirements for acting duties and promotional testing?
policy 206
