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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article 1 – Preamble 

Article 2 – Recognition and Unit 

Section 2.1 – Recognition 1
Section 2.2 – Unit Description 1
Section 2.3 – Probationary Employees 2
Section 2.4 – Printing and Distribution of Agreement 2

Article 3 – Non-Discrimination 

Section 3.1 – Union Activity 2
Section 3.2 – No Discrimination 2

Article 4 – Management Functions 

Section 4.1 – Exclusive Rights 2
Section 4.2 – Conditional Rights 3

Article 5 – Maintenance of Membership and Dues Deduction 

Section 5.1 – Modified Agency Shop 3
Section 5.2 – Payroll Deduction Authorization 3
Section 5.3 – Union to Indemnify County 3

Article 6 – Grievance Procedure 

Section 6.1 – Definition of Grievance 4
Section 6.2 – Grievance Procedure 4
Section 6.3 – Time Limitations 5
Section 6.4 – Written Presentation 6
Section 6.5 – Grievance Meetings 6
Section 6.6 – Individual Rights to Grievances 6
Section 6.7 – Waiver 6

Article 7 – Union Stewards 

Section 7.1 – Union Stewards 6
Section 7.2 – Union to Notify County 6

Article 8 – No Strikes or Lockouts 

Section 8.1 – No Strikes 6
Section 8.2 – Lockouts 7

Article 9 – Employment Rights 

Section 9.1 – Definition 7
Section 9.2 – Termination of Seniority 7
Section 9.3 – Seniority Roster 7
Section 9.4 – Layoffs 7
Section 9.5 –Furloughs 8

Article 10 – Vacancies, Promotions, ALS Training and Certification, and Expenses Associated with Training and Certifications 

Section 10.1 – Filling of Vacancies 8
Section 10.2 – Transfers 8
Section 10.3 – Transfer Restrictions 9
Section 10.4 – ALS Training and Certifications 9
Section 10.5 – Training and Certifications Expenses 11

Article 11 – Hours of Work 

Section 11.1 – Hours of Work 11
Section 11.2 – Shift Schedule Deviation 12
Section 11.3 – Shift Exchange 12

Article 12 – Wages and Premiums 

Section 12.1 – Purpose of Article 12
Section 12.2 – Pay Schedule 12
Section 12.3 – Merit Pay Advancements 13
Section 12.4 – Overtime Pay 14
Section 12.5 – Call-In Pay 14
Section 12.6 – Acting Out of Classification Pay 14
Section 12.7 – Shift Differential Pay 15
Section 12.8 – Pyramiding of Wages 15
Section 12.9 – On-Call Pay 15
Section 12.10 – General Fund Review 16

Article 13 – Leaves 

Section 13.1 – Annual Leave 16
Section 13.2 – Disability Leave 16
Section 13.3 – Jury Leave 17
Section 13.4 – Court Leave 17
Section 13.5 – Civic Leave 18
Section 13.6 – Military Leave 18
Section 13.7 – Bereavement Leave 18
Section 13.8 – Maternity/Paternity Leave 18
Section 13.9 – Leave Sharing Program 18
Section 13.10 – Leave Forms 19
Section 13.11 – Family Leave 19
Section 13.12 – Miscellaneous Leave 19

Article 14 – Union Business 

Section 14.1 – Administration of Agreement 19
Section 14.2 – Negotiations 20
Section 14.3 – Union Lapel Insignia 20
Section 14.4 – Union Office 20
Section 14.5 – Union Business 20

Article 15 – Union Visitation and Bulletin Boards 

Section 15.1 – Union Visitation 20
Section 15.2 – Bulletin Boards 20

Article 16 – Rules and Regulations 

Section 16.1 – Discipline 21
Section 16.2 – Availability of Regulations 21
Section 16.3 – Personnel Rules and Regulations 22
Section 16.4 – Personnel Files 22
Section 16.5 – Education Assistance 23
Section 16.6 – Committee Representation 23

Article 17 – Safety 

Section 17.1 – Safe Working Conditions 23
Section 17.2 – Safety Committee 23
Section 17.3 – Staffing Information and Notice 23
Section 17.4 – Wellness Committee 24
Section 17.5 – Smoking Prohibition 24

Article 18 – Uniforms and Allowances 

Section 18.1 – Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Devices 24
Section 18.2 – Uniforms and Safety Equipment 24
Section 18.3 – Clothing Allowance 24
Section 18.4 – Personal Hygiene 25
Section 18.5 – Service Weapons Allowance 25
Section 18.6 – Field Training Allowance 25
Section 18.7 – Detail Allowance 25
Section 18.8 – Physical Fitness Allowance 25
Section 18.9 – Special Training Allowance 25
Section 18.10 – Certification Allowance 26

Article 19 – Insurance 

Section 19.1 – Operator's Insurance 26
Section 19.2 – Health Insurance 26
Section 19.3 – Life Insurance 26
Section 19.4 – Funeral Expenses 27

Article 20 – Pension Plan 

Section 20.1 – Pension Plan 27
Section 20.2 – Pension Information 27
Section 20.3 – Deferred Retirement Option Program 27
Section 20.4 – Pension Study Committee 27

Article 21 – Appendices and Amendments 

Section 21.1 – Identification of Appendices and Amendments 28
Section 21.2 – Merger 28

Article 22 – Duration of Agreement 

Section 22.1 – Effective Period 28
Section 22.2 – Amendments 28
Section 22.3 – Savings Clause 28
Section 22.4 – Ratification 28

Article 23 – Entire Agreement 

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