CBA Flashcards

(39 cards)

1
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What are the officer positions listed for the IAFF Firefighters?

A
  • Business Agent
  • First Vice-President
  • Second Vice-President
  • Secretary-Treasurer

These positions are part of the leadership structure within the IAFF.

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Who may appoint a designee if none of the designated alternates are available?

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The Union President

The appointment must be communicated in writing to the Fire Chief and Director of Employee Services.

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What must the Employer provide within thirty (30) days after ratification of the Agreement?

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An electronic copy of the Agreement at each work location

This ensures all employees have access to the terms of the Agreement.

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Upon receiving a written authorization, what will the Employer deduct from an employee’s pay?

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The amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments

This provision allows for twenty-six (26) deductions per year.

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How long does the Employer have to remit the deducted amount to the Union?

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Within fifteen (15) days

Timely remittance is crucial for the Union’s financial management.

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What is the maximum charge the Employer can assess per deduction?

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Eight (8) cents

This charge applies for each payroll period where dues or uniform assessments are collected.

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What happens if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received?

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The remittance will be deemed correct

This provision protects the Employer from claims of incorrect remittance after the specified period.

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Fill in the blank: No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee’s net earnings for that payroll period _______.

A

are zero

This protects employees from deductions when they have no earnings.

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Amount of time the Employer has to provide electronic copy of agreement after ratification?

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30 days

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How many days does the employer have two remit deductions?

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 Within 15 days

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The union will certify changes in the union membership dues rate by notifying the employer in writing at least how many days in advance of the effective date of such change?

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In writing at least 30 days in advance

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The employers remittance will be deemed correct if the union does not notify the employer within how long after a remittance is received?

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Within two calendar weeks

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An employee may revoke his or her authorization for dues deduction by?

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Giving the union and the employer notice in writing 30 days in advance

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Employer allocates a bank of how many hrs to be shared for official union business? How many hrs can be carried over?

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  • 9,000hrs per fiscal year
  • 500hrs to the next fiscal year
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An employee called back for OT shall be paid a minimum of how many hrs at what rate?

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Min. 2 1/2hrs at 1-1/2x

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16
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Late relief?
Late call?

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  • Min. 1hr at OT rate
  • OT rate for time worked unless it exceeds 30mins -> Min. 2hrs at OT rate
17
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Paramedic incentive?
Paramedic assigned to rescue?

A
  • $600/month
  • Additional $150/month (total $750)
18
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EMT incentive?
EMT assigned to rescue?

A
  • $250/month
  • Add $50/month (total $300)
19
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Employees required to use a private vehicle submit requests for reimbursement how often?

The employer will reimburse within what time frame?

A
  • Quarterly
  • Within 30 days after submission of the request
20
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Transfer pay payments?

A

Within 30 days

21
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Accrued leave payment (employee death) goes to?

A

A. Wife/Husband

B. Child/children over 18

C. Guardian of child/children under 18

D. Fathers/mother

E. Designated administrator of deceased employees estate

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Employer provides contributions to the unions health plan at the rate of?

A

• FY25 - $605
• FY26 - $605
• FY27 - $665

24
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What is the mandatory requirement for employee participation in safety programs?

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Participation in such program shall be mandatory

This emphasizes the importance of safety measures in reducing job-related accidents.

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What benefits does the **Employer** provide to an employee who sustains a temporary disability due to an accident at work?
* Supplemental payment equal to the difference between net take-home pay and Workers' Compensation for up to 20 working days * Continuation of supplemental pay at the discretion of the Director of Fire Rescue/Fire Chief ## Footnote The supplemental payment is capped to ensure the employee does not receive more than their net after-tax take-home pay.
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True or false: The **Director of Fire Rescue/Fire Chief** has discretion over the continuation of supplemental payments.
TRUE ## Footnote The Director's discretion is not subject to contest or arbitration.
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The **criteria** for extending supplemental payments are developed by whom?
The Director of Fire Rescue/Fire Chief ## Footnote The criteria for extension are at the sole discretion of the Director.
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Fill in the blank: The City will make a supplemental payment for up to the first ______ working days of temporary disability.
twenty (20) ## Footnote This payment is based on certification by the Employer's Workers' Compensation physician.
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What happens to **supplemental payments** when an employee is denied an extension by the Director?
They shall be discontinued ## Footnote This is one of the events that triggers the discontinuation of supplemental payments.
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How long can an employee receive **supplemental payments** before they are discontinued?
Twenty-four (24) weeks ## Footnote This is the maximum duration for receiving supplemental payments.
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What determines if an employee can return to **full duty** or a **limited duty assignment**?
Medical determination by the Employer's Workers' Compensation physician ## Footnote This physician assesses the employee's ability to return to work.
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What happens after the **discontinuation of supplemental pay**?
Compensation according to Workers' Compensation Laws, pension, or leave benefits ## Footnote The employee's compensation will follow applicable laws and benefits after supplemental pay ends.
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Can the Employer extend the **twenty-four (24) week period** for supplemental payments?
Yes, not to exceed twenty (20) days for each extension ## Footnote The Employer has discretion to provide defined extensions.
35
What is the schedule for an employee injured in the line of duty during **limited duty status**?
Five (5) day, forty (40) hour schedule effective 8:00 am on the first Saturday following the injury ## Footnote The employee reports to the JFRD Health and Safety Officer during this period.
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True or false: A disagreement between the employee's personal physician and the Employer's Workers' Compensation physician is subject to arbitration.
FALSE ## Footnote The resolution of such disagreements is final and binding, not subject to arbitration.
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Holidays (13)
• New Year’s Day • MLK Day (3rd Mon. Jan.) • President’s Day (3rd Mon. Feb.) • Memorial Day (Last Mon. May) • Juneteenth (June 19th) • Independence Day (July 4th) • Labor Day (1st Mon. Sept) • Patriot Day (Sept. 11th) • Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11th) • Thanksgiving (4th Thurs. Nov.) • Friday after Thanksgiving • Christmas Eve • Christmas Day •
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Accrued holiday conversion factor • 56hr -> 40hr • 40hr -> 56hr
• .667 (8/12) • 1.5 (12/8)
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Accrual rate conversion factor • 56hr -> 40hr • 40hr -> 56hr
• .71429 (40/56) • 1.4 (56/40)