What is the intent of the Dues Deduction section?
To provide for payroll deductions of CAHP members from their warrants as permitted by law.
The deductions are to be transmitted to CAHP for members who have signed an approved authorization card.
How long does the written authorization for CAHP dues deductions remain in effect?
During the life of this Agreement, unless the employee withdraws within thirty calendar days prior to expiration.
Withdrawal must be communicated through a signed letter to CAHP.
Who sets the amount of dues deducted from CAHP members’ pay warrants?
CAHP sets the amount, which can be changed by the State upon written request from CAHP.
What does CAHP agree to regarding claims made against the State?
To indemnify, defend, and hold the State harmless against any claims or suits arising from its check off for CAHP dues.
What happens to dues deductions when an employee is promoted into excluded classes?
The dues deduction provisions continue unless the employee elects to withdraw.
What information must the State provide to CAHP upon request?
Names, addresses, and identification numbers of all employees covered by the Agreement, where permitted by law.
What rights does CAHP have regarding representation?
To represent its members before the State regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
What is required before Area/Section Commanders can change shift scheduling practices?
They must meet and confer with the CAHP Area Representative to discuss the impact of the requested changes.
What is the maximum number of Area Representatives allowed per work location?
One Area Representative and one Alternate Area Representative.
What must CAHP Representatives do to access a work location?
State the purpose and request approval from the Area Commander or their designee in advance.
How much release time is a CAHP Representative allowed to assist an employee with a grievance?
Up to four hours at each level of the grievance/complaint procedure.
What is the release time allowed for preparing for arbitration?
Up to eight hours for the grievant or a CAHP Representative.
What is the CAHP’s policy on release time for Adverse Action interrogations?
Release time is allowed to assist the employee, with shift adjustments if necessary.
What is the CAHP Release Time provision for Unit 5 members?
The CAHP may request to withdraw up to eight hours from the leave bank of each Unit 5 member who is also a CAHP member.
What is Full Release Time in relation to CAHP Representatives?
A reimbursable paid leave of absence for CAHP Representatives, granted at the discretion of the Commissioner.
What happens when an employee on reimbursable paid leave files a Workers’ Compensation claim?
The CAHP agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State from liability and legal costs.
What does the CAHP receive annually on July 1st?
The State shall contribute 4,000 hours per year to the CAHP Release Time Bank.
What is required for CAHP Representatives to use state telephones?
Use must not result in toll charges or interfere with facility operations.
What is the purpose of the Discrimination Complaint Tracking System (DCTS)?
To track discrimination complaints while maintaining confidentiality and notifying CAHP of any demands for information.
What management rights does the State retain?
Rights include determining mission, maintaining efficiency, setting service standards, and making reasonable rules consistent with the Agreement.
What is prohibited under the No-Strike clause?
Any work slowdown, work stoppage, strike, or interference with state functions.
What must the CAHP do in case of a violation of the No-Strike clause?
Notify all officers, stewards, and staff of their obligation to maintain compliance.
Job action. What is the obligation of CAHP regarding compliance notifications?
CAHP agrees to notify all officers, stewards, and staff of their obligation to maintain compliance with this section and encourage employees violating this section to return to work.
Job action. What actions can the State take against employees who violate compliance?
The State may discharge, suspend, demote, or otherwise discipline any employee who violates this section.