RES 2010-92 - 14780RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 92
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CERTAIN
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL No. 1986
WHEREAS, Firefighters Local No. 1986, as bargaining representative of the Firefighters of the
City of Fridley, has presented the City of Fridley various requests relating to their employment
contract with the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has presented various requests to the Union and to the
employees relating to the Firefighters' employment contract with the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Union and the City have met and negotiated regarding the
requests of the Union and the City; and
WHEREAS, agreement has now been reached between the representatives of the two parties on
the proposed changes in the existing contract between the City and the Union;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves said
Agreement and that the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the
attached Agreement (Exhibit A) relating to the wages and working conditions of Firefighters
Local No. 1986 of the City of Fridley for the contract years of 2010 and 2011.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
13TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2010.
AVOY
SCOTT J. 17UND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN — ITY CLERK
Resolution No. 2010 -92 Attachment A Page 2
LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 1986
2010 -2011
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FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO 1986 CONTRACT FOR 2010 -2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT ....................................... ...............................
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2.
RECOGNITION ............................................................ ..............................4
3.
DEFINITIONS .............................................................. ..............................4
4.
EMPLOYER SECURITY ............................................. ...............................
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EMPLOYER AUTHORITY ......................................... ...............................
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UNION SECURITY ..................................................... ...............................
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EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ... ...............................
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8.
SAVINGS CLAUSE ..................................................... ...............................
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SENIORITY ..................................................................... .............................10
10.
DISCIPLINE .................................................................. .............................10
11.
WORK SCHEDULES .................................................. ...............................
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ANNUAL LEAVE ....................................................... ...............................
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13.
SHORT -TERM DISABILITY ...................................... ...............................
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OVERTIME ................................................................... .............................13
15.
EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ................... ...............................
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HOLIDAYS ................................................................... .............................14
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PROBATIONARY PERIODS ...................................... ...............................
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BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ............................................. ...............................
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JURY PAY ................................................................... ...............................
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UNIFORM ALLOWANCE .......................................... ...............................
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INSURANCE ................................................................. .............................16
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RATES OF PAY .......................................................... ...............................
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ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE PAY ............................... ...............................
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WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION ...................... ...............................
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SEVERANCE PAY ...................................................... ...............................
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WAIVER ...................................................................... ...............................
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DURATION ................................................................... .............................19
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LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 1986
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF FRIDLEY, hereinafter called the
EMPLOYER, and the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO.
1986, hereinafter called the UNION.
It is the intent and purpose of the AGREEMENT to:
1.1 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this AGREEMENT'S
interpretation and/or application; and
1.2 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions of employment
for the duration of this AGREEMENT; and
1.3 Establish hours, wages, and other conditions of employment.
ARTICLE 2. RECOGNITION
2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative, under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 179A.03, Subdivision 8, for all personnel in the following
job classifications:
Firefighter
Firefighter /Inspector
Captain
2.2 In the event the Employer and the Union are unable to agree as to the inclusion or
exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of
Mediation Services for determination.
ARTICLE 3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 Union
The International Association of Firefighters Local No. 1986.
3.2 Union Member
A member of the International Association of Firefighters Local No. 1986.
3.3 Employ
A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit.
3.4 Department
The City of Fridley Fire Department
3.5 Employ
The City of Fridley.
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3.6 Chief
The Chief of the Fire Department for the City of Fridley.
3.7 Union Officer
Officer elected or appointed by the International Association of Firefighters Local No.
1986.
3.8 Overtime
Work performed at the express authorization of the EMPLOYER in excess of the number
of hours in a work period specified by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
3.9 Scheduled Shift
A consecutive work period including two rest breaks and one or more meal breaks.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Agreement is entered into between the City of
Fridley (hereinafter, "City ") and International Association of Firefighters Local No. 1986
(hereinafter, "Union "). This MOU represents the mutual understanding of the parties regarding
the Employee Education Programs Financial Policy and the Annual Leave Sell -Back option.
WHEREAS, the City and the Union are parties to a 2010 -2011 collective bargaining agreement,
(hereinafter "CBA "); and,
WHEREAS, Article 12.3 of the CBA states: "... Once a year, at a time designated by the
EMPLOYER, an EMPLOYEE who has completed five (5) years of service with the City of
Fridley will have the opportunity to exchange up to five (5) days of accumulated annual leave for
cash... " and,
WHEREAS, Article 15.2 of the CBA states: "Financial assistance to exceed the amount of two
thousand nine hundred twenty -five dollars ($2,925.00) per EMPLOYEE per year will be
extended to cover the cost of tuition... " and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Employees will not be able to sell back any annual leave in 2010 or 2011. This
agreement will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2011.
2. Financial assistance will not exceed the amount of one - thousand four - hundred sixty -
two dollars and fifty cents ($1,462.50) for the calendar year of 2010 and for 2011.
After Dec., 31, 2011, this MOU will expire and sunset, the contract language will
then be in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
and Agreement to be executed this day of
FOR IAFF
LOCAL #1986
FOR THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY
Kim Herrmann Date Scott J. Lund Date
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Renee Hamdorf Date William W. Burns Date
Deborah K. Dahl Date
John D. Berg Date
3.10 Rest Breaks
Two twenty (20) minute periods during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the
employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.11 Meal Break
A one (1) hour period during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the employee
remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.12 Strike
Concerted action in failing to report for duty, the willful absence from one's position, the
stoppage of work, slow -down, or abstinence in whole or in part from the full, faithful and
proper performance of the duties of employment for the purposes of inducing,
influencing or coercing a change in the conditions or compensation or the rights,
privileges of obligations of employment.
3.13 Base Rate of Pay
The Employee's hourly rate of pay exclusive of longevity or any other special allowance.
3.14 Compensatory Time
Time off during the employee's regularly scheduled work scheduled equal in time to 1.5
times overtime worked.
3.15 Severance Pay
Payment made to an employee upon honorable separation of employment.
3.16 Salary
A fixed payment at regular intervals for services as set forth and agreed to in this
contract.
3.17 Compensation
Salary reduced by those amounts as required by law and/or authorized by the
employee.
3.18 Agreement
Labor agreement between the City of Fridley and International Association of
Firefighters Local No. 1986
3.19 Assistant Chief
The Assistant Chief of the Fire Department for the City of Fridley.
3.20 City Manager
The City Manager for the City of Fridley
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3.21 Call Back
An event where an Employee not working a regularly scheduled shift is called back to
work.
ARTICLE 4. EMPLOYER SECURITY
4.1 The UNION agrees that during the life of this AGREEMENT it will not cause, encourage,
participate in or support any strike, slow -down or other interruption of or interferences with
the normal functions of the EMPLOYER.
ARTICLE 5. EMPLOYER AUTHORITY
5.1 The EMPLOYER retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all
personnel, facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs; to set and
amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and modify the
organizational structure; to select, direct, and determine the number of personnel; to
establish work schedules, and to perform any inherent managerial function not
specifically limited by this AGREEMENT.
5.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by this
AGREEMENT shall remain solely within the discretion of the EMPLOYER to modify,
establish or eliminate.
ARTICLE 6. UNION SECURITY
6.1 The EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of EMPLOYEES who authorize such a
deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues. Such monies
shall be remitted as directed by the UNION.
6.2 The UNION may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a steward and
an alternate and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such choice and changes in
the position of steward and/or alternate.
6.3 The EMPLOYER shall make space available on the EMPLOYEE bulletin board for
posting UNION notice(s) and announcement(s).
6.4 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all
claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the EMPLOYER as a result
of any action taken or not taken by the EMPLOYER under the provisions of this Article.
ARTICLE 7. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
7.1 Definition of a Grievance
A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application
of the specific terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
7.2 Union Representatives
The EMPLOYER will recognize REPRESENTATIVES designated by the UNION as the
grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities
established by this Article. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the
names of such UNION REPRESENTATIVES and of their successors when so
designated as provided by Section 6.2 of the AGREEMENT.
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7.3 Processing of a Grievance
It is recognized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the processing of
grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the
EMPLOYEES and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only
when consistent with such EMPLOYEE duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved
EMPLOYEE and a UNION REPRESENTATIVE shall be allowed a reasonable amount
of time without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to the
EMPLOYER during normal working hours provided that the EMPLOYEE and the
UNION REPRESENTATIVE have notified and received the approval of the designated
supervisor who has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be
detrimental to the work programs of the EMPLOYER.
7.4 Procedure
Step 1.
An EMPLOYEE claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of this
AGREEMENT shall, within twenty -one (21) calendar days after such alleged violation
has occurred, present such grievance to the ASSISTANT CHIEF or other EMPLOYER
designated representative. The ASSISTANT CHIEF or other EMPLOYER designated
representative will discuss and give an answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10)
calendar days after receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2
shall be placed in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is
based, the provision or provisions of the AGREEMENT allegedly violated, the remedy
requested, and shall be appealed to Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the
ASSISTANT CHIEF or other EMPLOYER - designated representative's final answer in
Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the UNION within ten (10)
calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 2.
If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the UNION and discussed with
the CHIEF or other EMPLOYER - designated Step 2 representative. The CHIEF or other
EMPLOYER - designated representative shall give the UNION the EMPLOYER'S answer
in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A
grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days
following the CHIEF or other EMPLOYER - designated representative's final answer in
Step 2. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the UNION within ten (10)
calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 3.
If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the UNION and discussed with
the CITY MANAGER or other EMPLOYER - designated Step 3 representative. The
CITY MANAGER or other EMPLOYER - designated Step 3 representative shall give the
UNION the EMPLOYER'S answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt
of such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed to Step 4
within ten (10) calendar days following the CITY MANAGER or other EMPLOYER -
designated representative's final answer in Step 3. Any grievance not appealed in writing
to Step 4 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 4.
A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4 by the UNION shall be
submitted to arbitration subject to the provisions of the Public Employment Labor
Relations Act of 1971. The selection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with
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the "Rules Governing and the Arbitration of Grievances" as established by the Bureau of
Mediation Services.
7.5 Arbitrator's Authority
a. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, and to, or subtract
from the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and
decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the
UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so
submitted.
b. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with,
or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules, or regulations having
the force and effect of law. The arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in writing within
thirty (30) days following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties,
whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be
binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the
arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and
to the facts of the grievance presented.
C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be born equally
by the EMPLOYER and the UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for
compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim
record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for
the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings the cost shall be
shared equally.
7.6 Waiver
If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it shall be
considered "waived." If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the specified
time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of
the EMPLOYER'S last answer. If the EMPLOYER does not answer a grievance or an
appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the UNION may elect to treat the
grievance as denied at that step and immediately appeal the grievance to the next step.
The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual written agreement of the
EMPLOYER and the UNION in each step.
7.7 Choice of Remedy
If, as a result of the written EMPLOYER response in Step 3, the grievance remains
unresolved, and if the grievance involves the suspension, demotion, or discharge of an
employee who has completed the required probationary period, the grievance may be
appealed either to Step 4 of Article VII or a procedure such as: Civil Service, Veteran's
Preference, or Fair Employment. If appealed to any procedure other than Step 4 of
Article VII, the grievance is not subject to the arbitration procedure as provided in Step 4
of Article VII. The aggrieved EMPLOYEE shall indicate in writing which procedure is
to be utilized (Step 4 of Article VII or another appeal procedure) and shall sign a
statement to the effect that the choice of any other hearing precludes the aggrieved
EMPLOYEE from making a subsequent appeal through Step 4 of Article VII.
ARTICLE 8. SAVINGS CLAUSE
8.1 The AGREEMENT is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota and
the City of Fridley. In the event any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be held to be
contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment or decree
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no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such provisions shall be voided. All
other provisions of the AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect. The voided
provision may be renegotiated at the written request of either party.
ARTICLE 9. SENORITY
9.1 Seniority shall be determined by the EMPLOYEE'S length of continuous employment
with the Fire Department and posted in an appropriate location. Seniority rosters may be
maintained by the FIRE CHIEF on the basis of time in grade and time within specific
classifications.
9.2 During the probationary period, a newly hired or rehired EMPLOYEE may be discharged
at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER. During the probationary period a promoted or
reassigned EMPLOYEE may be replaced in the EMPLOYEE'S previous position at the
sole discretion of the EMPLOYER.
9.3 A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority. EMPLOYEES
shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An EMPLOYEE on layoff shall
have an opportunity to return to work within two years of the time of that layoff before
any new EMPLOYEE is hired.
9.4 One continuous scheduled annual leave period (not to exceed two weeks) shall be
selected on the basis of seniority until March 1 st of each calendar year. After March 1 st,
scheduled annual leave shall be on a first -come, first - served basis.
9.5 EMPLOYEES will be given preference with regard to transfer, job classification and
assignments when the job — relevant qualifications of EMPLOYEES' are equal based on
seniority.
9.6 Employees shall lose their seniority for the following reasons:
a. Discharge, if not reversed;
b. Resignation;
C. Unexcused failure to return to work after expiration of a vacation or
formal leave of absence. Events beyond the control of the EMPLOYEE,
which prevent the EMPLOYEE from returning to work will not cause
loss of seniority;
d. Retirement.
ARTICLE 10. DISCIPLINE
10.1 The EMPLOYER will discipline EMPLOYEES for just cause and disciplinary action
may be in one or more of the following forms:
a. oral reprimand,
b. written reprimand,
C. suspension,
d. demotion, or
e. discharge.
10.2 Suspensions, demotions and discharges will be in written form.
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10.3 Written reprimands, notices of suspension, and notices of discharge which are to become
part of an EMPLOYEE'S personnel file shall be read and acknowledged by signature of
the EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEES will receive a copy of such reprimands and/or notices.
10.4 EMPLOYEES may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonable times
under the direct supervision of the EMPLOYER.
ARTICLE 11. WORK SCHEDULES
11.1 The normal work schedule for EMPLOYEES recognized as Firefighter and Captain in
Article 2 shall consist of a fifty -six (56) -hour work week and includes hours worked on
assigned shifts, holidays, and authorized leave time.
11.2 The normal work schedule for EMPLOYEES recognized as Firefighter /Inspector in
Article 2 shall consist of a forty (40) hour work week and includes hours worked on
assigned shifts, holidays and authorized leave time.
11.3 The CHIEF or EMPLOYER - designated representative is responsible for scheduling and
assigning the weekly work schedule.
11.4 The authority to schedule rests with the EMPLOYER.
11.5 Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be a guarantee of a
minimum or maximum number of hours the EMPLOYER may assign EMPLOYEES.
11.6 It is recognized by the parties that service to the public may require the establishment of
regular shifts for some EMPLOYEES on a daily, weekly, seasonal, or annual basis, other
than the regularly scheduled hours. The EMPLOYER will give advance notice to the
EMPLOYEES affected by the establishment of workdays different than the normal
EMPLOYEE'S workday.
11.7 It is also recognized by the parties that service to the public may require the
establishment of regular workweeks that schedule work on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
EMPLOYEES who are regularly scheduled to be on duty Saturday and/or Sunday will be
granted two consecutive days off in lieu of Saturday and/or Sunday.
11.8 An EMPLOYEE temporarily assigned from a 56 -hour work week to a forty (40) hour
work week schedule (for the duration of up to one (1) three (3) -week shift cycle) shall be
paid at the same bi- weekly rate and shall accrue annual leave at the same bi- weekly rate,
just as if they were working a 56 -hour work week.
ARTICLE 12. ANNUAL LEAVE
12.1 Each EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to annual leave away from employment with pay.
Annual leave pay shall be computed at the regular rate of pay to which such an employee
is entitled. Each EMPLOYEE who works a normal 56 -hour work week schedule shall
accumulate and use annual leave based on eleven and two - tenths (11.2) hour days.
12.2 Beginning 1/1/2008, each EMPLOYEE who works a normal 40 -hour work week
schedule shall accumulate and use annual leave based on an eight (8) hour day.
12.3 A beginning EMPLOYEE shall accrue annual leave at the rate of eighteen (18) days per
year for the first seven (7) years (84 successive months).
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An EMPLOYEE who has worked seven (7) years (84 successive months) shall accrue
annual leave at the rate of twenty -four (24) days per year, beginning with the eighty -fifth
(85'5 month of successive employment. An EMPLOYEE who has worked fifteen (15)
years (180 consecutive months) shall accrue annual leave at the rate of twenty -six (26)
days per year, beginning with the one hundred eighty -first (18 Is') month of consecutive
employment.
12.3 The maximum total accumulation of annual leave at the end of any given year
shall be thirty (30) -days.
Once a year, at a time designated by the EMPLOYER, an EMPLOYEE who has
completed five (5) years of service with the City of Fridley will have the opportunity to
exchange up to five (5) days of accumulated annual leave for cash in the EMPLOYER'S
Annual Leave Sell -back option.
12.4 Upon separation from employment with the City of Fridley, an EMPLOYEE will be paid
one (1) day's salary for each day of accrued annual leave remaining in the
EMPLOYEE'S balance.
ARTICLE 13. SHORT TERM DISABILITY
13.1 Each EMPLOYEE who has successfully completed the EMPLOYEE'S probationary
period shall be eligible for the short- term disability benefit. Such an EMPLOYEE shall
be entitled to full pay commencing on the twenty -first (2 Is') consecutive working day on
which the EMPLOYEE is absent due to a physician - certified illness or injury off the job,
and continuing until the EMPLOYEE returns to work able to carry out the full duties and
responsibilities of the EMPLOYEE'S position or through the one hundred and tenth
(110''') working day of absence, whichever occurs first. Such an EMPLOYEE shall also
be entitled to full pay commencing on the eleventh (11') consecutive working day on
which the EMPLOYEE is absent due to a physician - certified illness or injury on the job
and continuing until the EMPLOYEE returns to work able to carry out the duties and
responsibilities of the EMPLOYEE'S position or through the one hundredth (100'5
working day of absence, whichever occurs first. The amount of any compensation for the
short-term disability benefit shall be reduced by any payment received by the disabled
EMPLOYEE from workers' compensation insurance, Public Employees Retirement
Association disability insurance, or Social Security disability insurance. Payment of
short-term disability benefit by the City to an employee shall not exceed ninety (90)
working days for any single illness or injury, regardless of the number of spacing of
episodes. The annual leave balance of any EMPLOYEE receiving short-term disability
benefit shall not be reduced, nor shall such EMPLOYEE accrue annual leave during that
period.
13.2 Before any short term disability payments are made by the EMPLOYER to an
EMPLOYEE, the EMPLOYER may request and is entitled to receive a certificate signed
by a competent physician or other medical attendant certifying to the fact that the entire
absence was, in fact, due to the illness or injury and not otherwise. The EMPLOYER
also reserves the right to have an examination made at any time of any EMPLOYEE
claiming payment under the short-term disability benefit. Such examination may be
made on behalf of the EMPLOYER by any competent person designated by the
EMPLOYER when the EMPLOYER deems the same to be reasonably necessary in order
to verify the illness or injury claimed.
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13.3 If an EMPLOYEE'S off -duty illness or injury exceeds one hundred (100) working days,
the EMPLOYEE may draw from the EMPLOYEE'S remaining annual leave in addition
to those benefits to which the EMPLOYEE receives in accordance with the workers'
compensation provisions.
13.4 If an EMPLOYEE'S on duty related illness or injury exceeds one hundred (100) working
days, the EMPLOYEE may draw from the EMPLOYEE'S remaining annual leave in
addition to those benefits to which the EMPLOYEE receives in accordance with the
workers' compensation provisions.
13.5 When an EMPLOYEE exceeds the one hundred ten (110) working days (off duty)
disability or one hundred (100) working days (on duty) disability and commences to draw
on annual leave, the EMPLOYEE shall again accrue benefits in accordance with accepted
EMPLOYER policy.
ARTICLE 14. OVERTIME
14.1 EMPLOYEES will receive compensation at the OVERTIME rate of one and one -half (1
'' /2) times their normal rate for all OVERTIME as prescribed by the Fair Labor Standards
Act.
Shift trades by EMPLOYEES do not qualify an EMPLOYEE for OVERTIME under this
Article.
14.2 In the event an employee not working a regularly scheduled shift is called back to work,
the employee shall be paid a minimum of one (1) hour at the overtime rate. And time
worked in excess of one (1) hour will be calculated in fifteen (15) minute increments. To
calculate the time worked on call back, time shall be considered to have started at the
time of the alarm or call. In the event there is a delayed response to work by the
employee of fifteen (15) or more minutes, time shall be considered to have started when
the employee arrives at work.
14.3 The EMPLOYER agrees to offer COMPENSATORY TIME off in lieu of OVERTIME
as defined in Article 14.1 and in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act
Requirements. COMPENSATORY TIME shall not be accumulated in excess of seventy -
two (72) hours, and must be used within the calendar year in which it was accumulated as
determined by the EMPLOYER.
14.4 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable.
14.5 Overtime refused by EMPLOYEES will for record purposes under Article 14.4 be
considered as unpaid overtime worked.
14.6 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation, overtime hours worked shall not
be pyramided, compounded or paid twice for the same hours worked.
14.7 EMPLOYEES have an obligation to work overtime if requested, by the EMPLOYER
unless circumstances prevent the EMPLOYEE from doing so.
ARTICLE 15. EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
15.1 The City will pay certain expenses for certain education courses based on the following
criteria.
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The training course must have relevance to the Employee's present or anticipated career
responsibilities. Attendance shall be at a City- approved institution. The course must be
pre- approved by the Department Manager.
Financial assistance will be extended only to courses offered by an accredited institution.
This includes vocational schools, Minnesota School of Business, etc.
15.2 Employee Education Programs Financial Policy
Financial assistance not to exceed the amount of two thousand nine hundred twenty -five
dollars ($2,925.00) per EMPLOYEE per year will be extended to cover the cost of
tuition, required books or educational materials, and required fees related to the course.
Charges for student union membership, student health coverage and other charges for
which the student receives some item or services other than actual instruction will not be
paid. The City will pay fifty percent (50 %) of the cost of tuition in advance of the
EMPLOYEE'S actual participation in the course upon receipt of written evidence that the
EMPLOYEE has paid the entire tuition for the course. Upon successful completion of
the course an EMPLOYEE will be required to present to his/her Department Manager a
certification of satisfactory work. Satisfactory work is defined as follows:
a. In courses issuing a letter grade, a C or above is required.
b. In courses issuing a numerical grade, seventy percent (70 %) or above is required.
C. In courses not issuing a grade, a certification from the institution that the student
satisfactorily participated in the activities of the courses is required.
15.3 If the employee satisfactorily completes the course, the employee will be reimbursed for
the additional fifty percent (50 %) of the tuition cost incurred as well as for the cost of any
course required books, educational materials, or fees. If the EMPLOYEE fails to
satisfactorily complete the course, the City will not reimburse the EMPLOYEE for these
costs.
15.4 The program will not reimburse the employee for hours spent in class, only for the
tuition.
15.5 Expenses for which the employee is compensated under some other educational or
assistance program, such as the GI bill, will not be covered.
15.6 The City will not pay tuition or other costs for those, courses which are used to make the
employee eligible for additional salary.
ARTICLE 16. HOLIDAYS
16.1 EMPLOYEE'S assigned to a fifty -six (56) hour workweek shall accrue eleven and two -
tenths (11.2) hours at their regular rate of pay for each of the eleven holidays in a
calendar year as designated in Article 16.3.
Beginning 1/1/2008, EMPLOYEES assigned to a forty (40) hour work week shall be paid
eight (8) hours at their regular rate of pay for each of the holidays designated by City
Council for the calendar year.
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16.2. Annual leave hours taken during a pay period shall be reduced by the number of holidays
hours earned during that same pay period, unless the EMPLOYEE requests otherwise in
advance in writing to the payroll division of the Finance Department.
16.3 For 2010, the eleven (11) designated holidays are:
New Year's Day
January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
3rd Monday in January
President's Day
3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day
4th Monday in May
Independence Day
July 4
Labor Day
1St Monday in September
Veterans' Day
November 11
Thanksgiving Day
4th Thursday in November
The Day After Thanksgiving
4th Friday in November
Christmas Day
December 25
One additional holiday, which may vary from year to year, to be designated by the
EMPLOYER prior to the beginning of the calendar year. The additional holiday in 2010
is designated as Dec. 31, 2010.
16.4 For 2011, the eleven (11) designated holidays are:
Day Before Memorial Day
May 29, 2011
Memorial Day
May 30, 2011
Day Before Independence Day
July 3, 2011
Independence Day
July 4, 2011
Day Before Labor Day
Sept. 4, 2011
Labor Day
Sept. 5, 2011
Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 24, 2011
Day After Thanksgiving
Nov. 25, 2011
Christmas Eve
Dec. 24, 2011
Christmas Day
Dec. 25, 2011
New Year's Eve
Dec. 31, 2011
16.5 By October 1St of each year, the EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEES will agree on the
schedule for the 11 designated holidays for the following year.
16.6 EMPLOYEES required to work on any of the designated holidays shall be paid at the
OVERTIME rate (one and one -half times base rate) for all hours worked on the designated
holiday between the hours of midnight and midnight. For any OVERTIME hours worked on
a holiday EMPLOYEES shall be paid two (2) times their base rate of pay.
ARTICLE 17. PROBATIONARY PERIODS
17.1 All newly hired or rehired employees will serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.
ARTICLE 18. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
18.1 Bereavement leave will be granted to full -time EMPLOYEES up to a maximum of forty -
eight (48) scheduled hours over a consecutive three (3) day period. Bereavement Leave is
granted in case of deaths occurring in the immediate family. For this purpose,
immediate family is considered to include those individuals (either by blood or by law)
such as: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, parent's
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in -laws, brother's in -law, and sister's in -law.
18.2 The EMPLOYER will allow EMPLOYEES to follow current practices for non -union
employees, which gives EMPLOYEES an option to appeal directly to the CITY
MANAGER for additional time off if extenuating circumstances prevail.
ARTICLE 19. JURY PAY
19.1 It shall be understood and agreed that the City shall pay all regular full -time employees
serving on any jury the difference in salary between jury pay and the employee's regular
salary or pay while in such service.
ARTICLE 20. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
20.1 The EMPLOYER shall provide a uniform clothing allowance for Firefighters in the
amount of $500 for the 2010 calendar year and $500 for the 2011 calendar year.
20.2 Beginning in 2011, the EMPLOYER shall provide the uniform allowance by Jan. 31St for
that calendar year.
ARTICLE 21. INSURANCE
21.1 For the calendar year 2010, for Employees who choose single coverage in the Base Plan,
the Employer will contribute up to $519.59 per month per employee toward the health
insurance premium or an amount equal to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan. For the
calendar year 2011, for Employees who choose single coverage in the Base Plan, the
Employer will contribute up to $539.88 per month per employee toward the health
insurance premium or an amount equal to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan.
21.2 For the calendar year 2010, for Employees who choose dependent coverage in the Base
Plan, the Employer will contribute up to $1,103.33 per month per employee toward the
health insurance premium, or an amount equal to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan. For the
calendar year 2011, for Employees who choose dependent coverage in the Base Plan, the
Employer will contribute up to $1,146.40 per month per employee toward the health
insurance premium, or an amount equal to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan.
21.3 For the calendar year 2010, for Employees who choose the high deductible health plan
and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute $411.15 per
month toward the single health insurance premium and $1,003.33 toward dependent
health insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan. For the
calendar year 2011, for Employees who choose the high deductible health plan and health
reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute $439.88 per month
toward the single health insurance premium and $1,046.40 toward dependent health
insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan.
21.4 For the calendar year 2010, for Employees who choose the high deductible health plan
and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute $100 per
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month toward the VEBA Trust Account, or an equal amount to that provided to non-
union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible
Benefit Plan. For the calendar year 2011, for Employees who choose the high deductible
health plan and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute
$100 per month toward the VEBA Trust Account, or an equal amount to that provided to
non -union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible
Benefit Plan.
21.5 For the calendar year 2010, for Employees who choose the high deductible health plan
and healthcare savings account (HSA), the Employer will contribute $419.59 per month
toward single health insurance premium and $1,003.33 toward the dependent health
insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan. For the
calendar year 2011, for Employees who choose the high deductible health plan and
healthcare savings account (HSA), the Employer will contribute $439.88 per month
toward the single health insurance premium and $1,046.40 toward the dependent health
insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan.
21.6 For the calendar year 2010, for Employees who choose the high deductible health plan
and healthcare savings account (H.S.A.), the Employer will contribute $100 per month
toward the H.S.A. Account, or an equal amount to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan. For the
calendar year 2011, for Employees who choose the high deductible health plan and
healthcare savings account (H.S.A.), the Employer will contribute $100 per month
toward the H.S.A., or an equal amount to that provided to non -union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan.
21.7 For the calendar years of 2010 and 2011, for Employees who choose dental coverage, the
Employer will contribute up to $22 per month toward the dental insurance premium, or
an amount equal to that provided to non -union employees, whichever is greater, in
accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan.
21.8 The Employer will provide group term life insurance with a maximum of $25,000 per
Employee and additional accidental death and disability insurance with a maximum of
$25,000 per Employee (current cost is $4.25 per month), or an amount equal to that
provided to non -union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the
Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan.
21.9 For 2010 and 2011, in accordance with the Employer's Flexible Benefit Plan, Employees
have the option during an open enrollment period or during approved qualified events to
decline health or dental insurance coverage, provided they provide proof of coverage
elsewhere. In lieu of electing health and dental benefits, Employees may elect the option
of having ten (10) additional Benefit Leave Days or a monthly cash benefit of $415.67, or
the amount equal to or greater than the amount provided to non -union employees.
Benefit Leave days are required to be used within in the calendar year and may not be
carried into the following year.
ARTICLE 22. RATES OF PAY
22.1 The following hourly wage rates will become effective Nov. 6, 2010 (Note: amounts may
be rounded to two decimal points.)
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Firefighter (Based on a 56 Hour Work Week)
22.1 Firefighter /Inspector (Based on a 40 -hour work week)
11/6/2010 1/1/2011
Hourly Rate 30.62 30.62
The hourly rate is equivalent to the 3 '/2 year rate multiplied by 2912 hours and divided by
2080 (standard 40 hour work week).
22.2 Captain (Based on a 56 -hour work week)
11/6/2010 1/1/2011
Hourly Rate 22.53 22.53
ARTICLE 23. ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
23.1 Incentive pay will be paid over and above the standard base rate or going rate of
EMPLOYEES hired prior to January 1, 1974 according to the following schedule,
provided employees have demonstrated progress towards improving their proficiency for
their particular job title or job assignment.
After 5 years of service
Hourly Rates
After 10 years of service
$48
11/6/2010
1/1/2011
First six months
17.98
17.98
After six months
18.88
18.88
After 1 '/2 years
19.82
19.82
After 2 '/2 years
20.80
20.80
After 3 '/2 years
21.87
21.87
22.1 Firefighter /Inspector (Based on a 40 -hour work week)
11/6/2010 1/1/2011
Hourly Rate 30.62 30.62
The hourly rate is equivalent to the 3 '/2 year rate multiplied by 2912 hours and divided by
2080 (standard 40 hour work week).
22.2 Captain (Based on a 56 -hour work week)
11/6/2010 1/1/2011
Hourly Rate 22.53 22.53
ARTICLE 23. ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
23.1 Incentive pay will be paid over and above the standard base rate or going rate of
EMPLOYEES hired prior to January 1, 1974 according to the following schedule,
provided employees have demonstrated progress towards improving their proficiency for
their particular job title or job assignment.
After 5 years of service
$24
After 10 years of service
$48
After 15 years of service
$72
ARTICLE 24. WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION
24.1 Employees assigned by the Employer to assume the full responsibilities and authority of
a higher classification for more than one (1), three (3) -week work schedule shall receive
the salary schedule of the higher classification for the duration of the assignment.
ARTICLE 25. SEVERANCE PAY
25.1 For all employees hired prior to January 1, 1978, the severance pay policy shall be as
follows:
Any EMPLOYEE with forty -eight (48) or more consecutive months of employment will
receive severance pay in cash based on one and one -half (1' /2) days for each twelve (12)
consecutive months worked, but not to exceed thirty (30) days of the same.
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ARTICLE 26. WAIVER
26.1 Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, policies, rules and regulations
regarding terms and conditions of employment, to the extent inconsistent with the
provisions of the AGREEMENT, are hereby superseded.
25.2 The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations, which resulted in this
AGREEMENT, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and
proposals with respect to any term or condition of employment not removed by law from
bargaining. All agreements and understandings arrived at by the parties are set forth in
writing in this AGREEMENT for the stipulated duration of the AGREEMENT. The
EMPLOYER and the UNION each voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives the right to meet
and negotiate regarding any and all terms and conditions of employment referred to or
covered in this agreement or with respect to any term or condition of employment not
specifically referred to or covered in this AGREEMENT, even though such terms or
conditions may not have been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or both of
the parties at the time this contract was negotiated or executed.
ARTICLE 27. DURATION
The AGREEMENT shall be effective as of the first day of January, 2010 and shall remain in full
force and effect through the thirty -first day of December,, 2011. In witness whereof, the parties
hereto have executed this AGREEMENT on this day on
(date).
I/We hereby recommend to the City Council approval of this agreement.
SIGNATURES FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:
MAYOR —SCOTT J. LUND
DATE
CITY MANAGER - WILLIAM W. BURNS
DATE
HUMAN_RESOURCES DIRECTOR, DEBORAH_K DAHL
DATE
FIRE CHIEF, JOHN BERG ........ ........ ........ DATE
FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 1986:
KIM M. HERRMANN, UNION PRESIDENT
DATE
RENEE HAMDORF, UNION SECRETARY
DATE
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