HomeMy WebLinkAboutHR1987-0105 - Original - Driver Salesmen and Warehouse's Union, Local #117 - 1987-1989 Labor Agreement - 01/01/1987 AUG 8 1989
C���F KENT
CLERK
CITY OF KENT
and
DRIVER SALESMEN AND WAREHOUSEMEN'S UNION
LOCAL #117
1987 - 1989 LABOR AGREEMENT
INDEX
Page No.
PREAMBLE 1
ARTICLE 1 RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT 1
Section 1 .1 Union Recognition - Membership - Exclusions 1
Section 1 .2 Exclusion of Temporary Employees 1
ARTICLE 2 UNION MEMBERSHIP AND DUES DEDUCTION
Section 2. 1 Mandatory Options - Union Membership 2
Section 2.2 Dues Deduction
Section 2.3 List of Employees Furnished by Union 2
Section 2.4 Union Refund to Employer 2
ARTICLE 3 HOURS OF WORK 3
Section 3. 1 Normal Workweek/OVERTIME 3
Section 3.2 Overtime Provision for Call Back Time 3
Section 3.3 Regular Starting/Quitting Time 3
ARTICLE 4 UNION ACTIVITIES 3
Section 4.1 Business Representative of the Union 3
Section 4.2 Employee Upholding Union Principles/
Performing Duties 4
ARTICLE 5 LABOR - MANAGEMENT COt°MITTEE 4
ARTICLE 6 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 4
Section 6.1 Grievance or Dispute over Provisions of
Agreement 4/5
Section 6.2 Disciplinary Action by the Employer 5
ARTICLE 7 WORK STOPPAGES AND EMPLOYER PROTECTION 5
Section 7.1 Work Stoppages - Defined 5
Section 7.2 Cease Work Stoppage Order 6
Section 7.3 Disciplinary Measures by Employer 6
ARTICLE 8 BULLETIN BOARDS 6
ARTICLE 9 SAFETY AND SANITATION 6
Section 9. 1 Compliance with Safety Codes 6
Section 9.2 Unsafe Work Conditions 6
ARTICLE 10 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 6
ARTICLE 11 PAY PERIOD 7
ARTICLE 12 WAGES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM RATES OF PAY 7
Section 12. 1 Salary Plan - Adoption 7
Section 12.2 Minimum Rates of Pay 7
Section 12.3 Longevity 7
ARTICLE 13 HOLIDAYS 8
Section 13. 1 Observed Dates 8
Section 13.2 Overtime Worked on Holidays 8
ARTICLE 14 HEALTH CARE AND LIFE INSURANCE 8
Section 14.1 Medical/Dental Coverage 8
Section 14.2 City Contributions - Medical/Dental Coverage 8/9
Section 14.3 Life Insurance Coverage 9
ARTICLE 15 PENSION 9
ARTICLE 16 WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM 9
ARTICLE 17 SICK LEAVE 9
Section 17.1 Accrual Rate 9
Section 17.2 Physician's Statement - 3 Days 9
ARTICLE 18 JURY DUTY 9
ARTICLE 19 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 10
ARTICLE 20 VACATIONS 10
Section 20.1 Accrual Rate 10
Section 20.2 Proration - Bonus Days 10
Section 20.3 Scheduling 10
Section 20.4 Maximum Accumulation 10
Section 20.5 Holidays During Vacation 10
ARTICLE 21 SAVINGS CLAUSE 11
ARTICLE 22 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 11
ARTICLE 23 STANDARD DRESS AND TOOLS (MECHANICS) 11
ARTICLE 24 SEVERANCE PAY 11
ARTICLE 25 NOTICE 11
ARTICLE 26 TERM OF AGREEMENT 12
APPENDIX "A" 13
APPENDIX "B" 13
1984 - 1986 Wage Agreement
APPENDIX "C"
Ten-month Maintenance Employee 14
APPENDIX "D"
Mandatory Standby Duty 15
APPENDIX "E"
Bargaining Unit Classification Schedule 16
APPENDIX "F"
Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule 1987 17
PREAMBLE
This Agreement is between the City of Kent (hereinafter called the City),
and the Driver Salesmen and Warehousemen's Union Local #117 (hereinafter
called the Union) for the purpose of setting forth a mutual understanding of
the parties as to conditions of employment for those employees for whom the
City recognizes the Union as the collective bargaining representative.
ARTICLE 1 . - RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT
Section 1 .1 . Union Recognition - Membership - Exclusions
The City hereby recognizes the Union as the sole, exclusive collective
bargaining representative of the full-time employees who work in the depart-
ments listed in Schedule "A" of this Agreement. All temporary, other
part-time employees, supervisors, office clerical , professional and protection
employees engaged in training and instruction for management positions shall
be excluded.
The parties to this agreement recognize that a unit clarification hearing
was conducted in 1982 by the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC)
concerning the issue of representation of Maintenance Supervisors and one
Construction Inspector. The parties agree that bargaining unit representation
will be determined by PERC's decision in this matter.
Section 1 .2. Exclusion of Temporary Employees
The following classes of employees shall be excluded from the provisions in
Article II, Section 3, of this Agreement.
A. Temporary employees shall be defined as: Those employees who are
hired by the City for a definite period of time which is less than
full-time and has a predetermined termination date. Example: Summer
hires, temporary emergency help, and other seasonal employees.
B. Those employees who are employed by the City under a Federal, State,
or other employment program which provides funding for such employ-
ees. Such programs are designed to assist in the alleviation of high
unemployment conditions in the King County area. These programs are
of a nature wherein funding is provided for a definite period of time
and at the end of such time employees either transition into a
"regular" City position, extended by renewed funding or the employee
is laid off. Examples: CETA, WIN, PEP employees.
Employees classified in th-e above categories shall be exempt from mandatory
membership or non-membership in the Union until such time as they are:
1 . Transition into a position identified and budgeted as a "regular"
position.
2. Absorbed into a new position created in the City budget which is not
subsidized by outside funds.
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Once a subsidized employee is absorbed under either condition above, he will
be considered as a new full-time employee and shall be required to exercise
his options for Union membership in accordance with Section 1 of Article II.
The first date of transition to regular employment shall be considered the
hire-in date for determining the Union option period in Article II, Section 1 .
ARTICLE 2. - UNION MEMBERSHIP AND DUES DEDUCTION
Section 2.1 . Mandatory Options - Union Membership
All employees of the City covered by this Agreement who are members of the
Union on or after the effective date of this Agreement shall remain in good
standing of the Union. Failure to comply with this condition shall , upon the
written request of the Union, result in the immediate discharge of the
employee.
New employees hired after the effective date of this Agreement shall within
fifteen (15) working days, meet jointly with the Personnel Director and Shop
Steward. At this meeting, the employee shall determine his intent regarding
union membership, which shall be reduced to writing and sent to the Union by
certified mail .
Neither party shall discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on account of membership in or non-membership in any labor union or
other employee organization.
Section 2.2. Dues Deduction
The City agrees to deduct from the paycheck of each employee who has so
authorized it, the regular monthly dues uniformly required of members of the
Union. The amount deducted shall be transmitted monthly to the Union on
behalf of the employees involved. Authorization by the employee shall be on a
form approved by the parties hereto and may be revoked by the employee upon
request. No portion of the fund collected by the Union under this provision
shall be used for support of political purposes in Kent. The Union agrees to
indemnify and hold the City harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders
and other judgments brought or issued against the City as a result of any
action taken by the City under the provisions of this Article, unless a
dispute arises as a result of an error committed by the City.
Section 2.3. List of Employees Furnished by Union
The Union will furnish to the City before the first day of each month a
list of the employees for whom dues shall be withheld.
Section 2.4. Union Refund to ,Employer
The Union agrees to refund to the City any amounts paid to it in error on
account of the check-off provisions upon presentation of proper evidence
thereof.
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ARTICLE 3. - HOURS OF WORK
Section 3.1 . Normal Workweek/Overtime
The normal workweek shall be five (5) consecutive days of not less than
eight (8) hours per day exclusive of lunch period and all time over eight
hours in any one day shall be overtime and shall be paid at a rate of time and
one-half. In all cases in computing overtime, the nearest one-half hour shall
be used. All work performed on the sixth and seventh consecutive days shall
be paid at the overtime rate of time and one-half.
In the event the City decides to change the employee's normal work
schedule, the City agrees to provide a seven (7) calendar day notice prior to
the effective date of such change, except for emergency situations which make
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Section 3.2. Compensatory Time
Overtime shall be paid at the rate of time and one half as outlined in
Section 3.1 . However, compensatory time may be requested by members of the
bargaining unit in lieu of cash. Such compensatory time, if approved by the
City, shall be earned at the rate of time and one half. The amount of
compensatory allowed to be accrued by bargaining unit members may vary by
department/division and job classification and shall be determined by the City.
Accrued compensatory time off may be requested by members of the bargaining
unit by submitting a request to their supervisor. The City will attempt to
allow the use of such leave as requested, however, the City retains the right
to deny or postpone employee requested leave if and when work schedules or
service delivery would in the City's determination be negatively impacted.
Section 3.3. Overtime Provision for Call Back Time
Employees called back to work shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours pay
at the overtime rate for the work for which they are called back. This
provision applies only when such call back results in hours worked which are
not annexed consecutively to one end or the other of the working day.
Section 3.4. Regular Starting/Quitting Time
TSubject to the provisions in Section above) .
All employees shall have a regular starting and a regular quitting time,
and any work performed at the direction of the City, before the regular
starting or after the regular- quitting time shall be considered overtime.
ARTICLE 4. - UNION ACTIVITIES
Section 4.1 . Business Representatives of the Union
The Business Representative of the Union shall be allowed access to all
facilities of the City wherein the employees covered under this contract may
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be working for the purpose of conducting necessary Union business and
investigating grievances, provided such representative does not interfere with
the normal work processes.
Section 4.2. Employee Upholding Union Principles/Performing Duties
The City agrees that the employees covered by this contract shall not be
discharged or discriminated against for upholding Union principles or for
performing duties authorized by the Union, as long as their activities do not
interfere with normal work processes of the City. Provided, however, it shall
not be a violation of this Agreement or cause for discharge or discipline for
any employee to refuse to cross a legal , primary picket line sanctioned by
Joint Council of Teamsters No. 28 or the International Brotherhood of Team-
sters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America, so long as an
employee's refusal to cross such a recognized picket line shall not interfere
with the delivery of City services. Whenever possible, in the event of a
picket line established at a place of business during a labor dispute, the
City will make every effort to utilize non-Union personnel to cross picket
lines so as not to interfere with the delivery of City services.
ARTICLE 5. - LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The City and the Union agree continuing cooperation between labor and
management is important, and further, from time to time suggestions and com-
plaints of a general nature affecting the Union and the City need considera-
tion. To accomplish this end, the City and the Union agree that duly
authorized representatives of the Union shall function as one-half of a
Labor-Management Committee, the other half being certain representatives of
the City named for that purpose. Said Committee shall meet periodically for
the purpose of discussing and facilitating the resolution of all problems
which may arise between the parties other than those for which another proce-
dure is provided by law or by other provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 6. - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 6.1 . Grievance or Dispute over Provisions of Agreement
A procedure is hereby established as a means to resolve grievances .
Grievance shall be defined as a claim or dispute by an employee or group of
employees with respect to a violation of the express provisions of this Agree-
ment. Grievances shall be resolved in the following manner. Failure to
follow the time frames set forth below shall constitute waiver of the
grievance.
Step 1 . Any grievance shall be reduced to writing and submitted to the
Department Head or his designee by the employee and/or the Union within ten
(10) working days of the occurrence of the alleged incident giving rise to
such grievance. The written grievance shall include a statement of the
issue, the section(s) of the agreement allegedly violated, facts of the
case and remedy sought. Every effort shall be made to resolve all
grievances at this level . If resolved the basis for resolution shall be
reduced to writing and signed by the employee.
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Step 2. Grievances not settled within five (5) working days following
Step 1 , shall then be presented by the employee and/or the Union directly
to the Personnel Director. The Personnel Director shall submit a decision,
in writing, on the grievance within ten ( 10) working days from the date the
grievance was first presented to him. Copies of the decision shall be
provided to the employee or employees requesting the grievance decision.
If resolved the basis for resolution shall be reduced to writing and signed
by the employee.
Step 3. In the event the decision reached by the Personnel. Director is
unsatisfactory to the parties presenting the grievance, the grievance
may--within ten (10) working days--be submitted to arbitration. The Union
and the City shall mutually select an arbiter under American Arbitration
Association procedures.
A. The Arbiter shall render his decision based on interpretation and
applications of the provisions of this Agreement. The decision shall
be in writing and copies sent to the City and the Union.
B. The decision of the Arbiter shall be final and binding upon all
parties to the grievance provided the decision does not involve action
by the City which is beyond his jurisdiction.
C. Neither the Arbiter nor any persons involved in the grievance
procedure shall have the power to negotiate new agreements or to
change any of the present provisions of this Agreement.
D. All expenses incurred in the arbitration process shall be borne as
follows:
1 . Expenses incurred by the Union shall be borne by the Union.
2. Expenses incurred by the City shall be borne by the City.
3. Expenses or fees of the Arbiter shall be borne equally by the
Union and the City.
Section 6.2. Disciplinary Action by the Employer
It is understood that no disciplinary action by the City shall be
considered cause for a grievance unless it is specifically alleged that such
action represents an incorrect application of the terms of this Agreement. In
no event shall this Agreement alter or interfere with disciplinary procedures
heretofore followed by the City or provided for by City Charter, Ordinance, or
law including the procedure for appeals thereof. This clause shall not,
however, prevent the Union from affording to its members such representation
in any other proceedings as it may see fit.
ARTICLE 7. - WORK STOPPAGES AND EMPLOYER PROTECTION
Section 7.1 . Work Stoppages - Defined
The City and the Union agree that the public interest requires efficient
and uninterrupted performance of all City services and to this end pledge
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their best efforts to avoid or eliminate any conduct contrary to this
objective. Specifically, the Union shall not cause or condone any work
stoppage, including any strike, slowdown, refusal to perform any customarily
assigned duties, sick leave absence which is not bonafide, or other
interference with City functions by employees under this Agreement and should
same occur, the union agrees to take appropriate steps to end such
interference. Any concerted action by any employee in any bargaining unit
shall be deemed a work stoppage if any of the above activities have occurred.
Section 7.2. Back to Work Order
Upon notification in writing by the City to the Union that any of its
members are engaged in a work stoppage, the Union shall immediately in
writing, order such members to immediately cease engaging in such work
stoppage and provide the City with a copy of such order.
Section 7.3. Disciplinary Measures by Employer
Any employee who commits any act prohibited in this Article will be subject
to the following penalties.
A. Discharge
B. Other disciplinary action as may be applicable to such employee.
ARTICLE 8. - BULLETIN BOARDS
The City shall permit the reasonable use of bulletin boards by the Union
for the posting of notices of a non-controversial nature relating to Union
business.
ARTICLE 9. - SAFETY AND SANITATION
Section 9. 1 . Compliance with Safety Codes
All work shall be done in a competent and workmanlike manner, and in
accordance with the State of Washington Code and any Federal codes relating to
this subject.
Section 9.2. Unsafe Work Conditions
It shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement whereby any
employee shall refuse to work with unsafe equipment, or where adequate
safeguards are not provided, or when the facilities and services are not being
maintained in a reasonable sanitary condition.
ARTICLE 10. - MANAGEMENT RIGHT S
Subject only to the limitation expressly stated in this Agreement, the
Union recognizes that the City retains the exclusive rights to manage its
business including, but not limited to the right to determine the methods and
means by which its operations are to be carried on, to direct the work force
and to conduct its operations in a safe and effective manner.
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ARTICLE 11 . - PAY PERIOD
Whenever practicable, the City shall pay all regular employees on the fifth
and twentieth of each month. Any employee who is laid off or terminated shall
receive all wages due him within 24 hours of the termination of this
employment excluding weekends.
ARTICLE 12. - WAGES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM RATES OF PAY
Section 12. 1 . Salary Plan - Adoption
It is agreed that the classifications and minimum rates of pay shall be as
set forth in the annual budget, and in accordance with the provisions of this
Labor Agreement. Salaries by classification shall be in accordance with
Schedule "B" of this Agreement.
Section 12.2. Minimum Rates of Pay
Any employee already receiving a higher rate of pay than the minimum set
forth herein for this classification shall suffer no reduction as a result of
this Agreement, and nothing herein shall preclude the payment of a higher rate
at the discretion of the City.
Section 12.3. Longevity
The following longevity premium pay shall apply:
1 . After 5 consecutive years of service - $20 per month
2. After 10 consecutive years of service - $25 per month
3. After 20 consecutive years of service - $35 per month
The Union and City agree to work together to develop and implement a
performance based merit system to replace the existing longevity plan. During
the period of development, as long as two years if necessary, the City will
continue to provide longevity benefits.
The performance based merit system shall be acceptable to both the Union
and the City prior to implementation. If, by January 1 , 1988, parties cannot
reach agreement on an acceptable merit system, then the existing longevity
plan shall be continued.
It is further agreed that any future adjustments in longevity pay shall be
based on performance criteria established between Management and the Union.
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ARTICLE 13. - HOLIDAYS
Section 13.1 . Observed Dates
The following holidays shall be paid holidays for all employees covered by
this Agreement:
1987 1988 1989
New Year's Day 1/l/87 l/l/88 1/2/89
Martin L. King's Birthday 1/19/87 1/18/88 1/16/89
President's Day 2/16/87 2/15/88 2/20/89
Memorial Day 5/25/87 5/30/88 5/29/89
Independence Day 7/3/87 7/4/88 7/4/89
Labor Day 9/7/87 9/5/88 9/4/89
Veteran's Day 11/26/87 11/11/88 11/11/89
Thanksgiving Day 11/26/87 11/24/88 11/23/89
Day After Thanksgiving 11/27/87 11/25/88 11/24/89
Christmas Day 12/25/87 12/25/88 12/25/89
Floating Holiday In accordance with City Policy
Section 13.2. Overtime Worked on Holidays
Employees performing work on the date that any of the above holidays is
observed shall receive the pay for the holiday plus compensation for the
actual hours worked at the overtime rate. Employees working on such holidays
shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours at the employee's straight time rate.
ARTICLE 14. - HEALTH CARE AND LIFE INSURANCE
Section 14.1 . Medical/Dental Coverage
The City agrees to provide medical/dental coverage in accordance with City
Policy. Coverage will be available for employees and their eligible
dependents. The plan(s) offered are those offered to all nonrepresented
employees. The City shall contribute toward the purchase of such coverage in
accordance with the provisions of Section 14.2 of the Labor Agreement.
Section 14.2. City Contributions - Medical/Dental Coverage
A. ) Full Flexible Medical/Dental Option
City
Contribution Employee Employee/Spouse Employee Children Family
1987 $128.96/mo $226.12/mo $189. 13/mo $238.96/mo
1988 $128.96/mo $226.12/mo $189.13/mo $248.96/mo
1989 $128.96/mo $226.12/mo $189. 13/mo $248.96/mo
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B ) Flexible Medical/Dental Option with HMO Medical
City
Contribution* Employee Employee/Spouse Employee Children Family
1987 $101 .96/mo $212.72/mo $191 .63/mo $238.96/mo
1988 $101 .96/mo $212.72/mo $191 .63/mo $248.96/mo
1989 $101 .96/mo $212.72/mo $191 .63/mo $248.96/mo
NOTE: The City contribution toward the employee cost of HMO medical coverage shall
be increased during the term of this Agreement if HMO cost increases.
However, City contributions shall not exceed that amount set forth in
Section 14.2A for similar coverage during the life of this Agreement.
Section 14.3. Life Insurance Coverage
The City shall provide, on the first day of the month following date of
hire, $10,000 (double indemnity) group life insurance for members of the
bargaining unit.
ARTICLE 15. - PENSION
Pension for employees and contributions to Public Employees ' Retirement
System (PERS) will be governed by Washington State Statute.
ARTICLE 16. - WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Employees injured on-duty and qualified for worker's compensation shall be
entitled to such benefits through the City's self-funded program as determined
by statute. Further if all accumulated sick leave is used by the employee,
the City will continue medical/dental and life insurance contributions on
behalf of the injured employee and dependents, if applicable, in an amount not
to exceed the City's pre-injury contribution level . The period of the City's
contribution shall terminate upon the employee's return to active employment
or four (4) months whichever is sooner.
ARTICLE 17. - SICK LEAVE
Section 17.1 . Accrual Rate
Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one day for each calendar month of
service accumulative to a maximum of 120 days.
Section 17.2 Physician's Statement - 3 Days
Employees who are absent more than three (3) consecutive days and request
sick leave pay may be required to submit to their supervisor upon returning to
work a statement from a physician stating the reason for the absence.
ARTICLE 18. - JURY DUTY
Refer to City Policy (Court Appearances) . City to pay difference between
jury pay and full salary.
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ARTICLE 19. - BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Employees shall be eligible for bereavement leave in accordance with City
Policy (Death in Family/Funeral Leave) .
ARTICLE 20. - VACATIONS
Section 20.1 . Accrual Rate
All employees will accrue vacation time at the rate of eight (8) hours, or
one working day per month. Any employee who leaves employment or is
involuntarily terminated before the probationary period which is the first six
(6) months of employment, will not have accrued any annual leave.
Upon completion of five (5) years of service, a bonus of 24 hours of leave
will be granted. Said 24 hours bonus will continue through the ninth year of
employment. A bonus of forty (40) hours will be granted on completion of the
tenth through the twelfth year. A bonus of forty-eight (48) hours will be
granted on completion of the thirteenth through the sixteenth year. -A bonus
of fifty-six (56) hours will be granted on completion of the seventeenth
through the nineteenth year. A bonus of sixty-four (64) hours will be granted
on completion of the twentieth (20) year and all additional years of
employment.
Section 20.2. Proration - Bonus Days
Any employee of the City who is discharged or laid off after one year's
service shall receive a pro-rata portion of a normal vacation payment in the
proportion that his length of service since his last vacation eligibility
date, bears to one full year. For the purpose of this paragraph, minor
fractions of a month worked shall be ignored, and major fractions of a month
worked shall be counted as a full month.
Section 20.3. Scheduling
Vacations will be scheduled by the City. Whenever possible, vacations
will be scheduled for the convenience of the employees involved.
Section 20.4. Maximum Accumulation
Vacation benefits shall not be cumulative from year to year. It is the
intent each eligible employee receive and take a regular vacation period
annually. Employees who require extended vacation (more than their current
year's allowance) may request approval to accrue more than one year's
vacation. Under no circumstances shall any employee be allowed to accumulate
more than the equivalent vacation that the employee would earn in two years.
Approval for extended accrual must be in writing from the employee's
department head and the Personnel Director.
- Section 20.5. Holidays During Vacation
When one of the , holidays specified in Article IV occurs during an
employee's vacation period, he shall receive an additional day's pay as
compensation for such day over and above his vacation pay.
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ARTICLE 21 . - SAVINGS CLAUSE
If any Article of this Agreement or any Addendums thereto should be held
invalid by operation of law or by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or
if compliance with or enforcement of any article should be restrained by such
tribunal , the remainder of this Agreement and Addendums shall not be affected
thereby and the parties shall enter into immediate collective bargaining
negotiations for the purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory
replacement of such Article.
ARTICLE 22. - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The Agreement expressed herein in writing constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties and no oral statement shall add to or supersede any of its
provisions.
ARTICLE 23. - STANDARD DRESS AND TOOLS (MECHANICS)
All regular employees covered by this Agreement will be furnished -one (1 )
shirt, one (1 ) pair of pants per day, and other clothing in accordance with
past practice. The laundering of these uniforms will be a standard schedule
and paid for by the City. The City and Union agree to work together toward
reducing the cost of providing and maintaining employee uniforms.
In addition, the City agrees to provide at its cost, the minimum safety
equipment required under WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act).
Maximum safety shoe allowance: 1987 $70.00, plus tax, per pair
1988 $75.00, plus tax, per pair
1989 $80.00, plus tax, per pair
The City agrees to purchase insurance to cover theft of employee owned
tools from City premises and required for employment. City obligation shall
be limited to loss due to burglary. Employee shall comply with all terms and
conditions of the insurance carrier. Deductible shall be paid by the City.
ARTICLE 24. - SEVERANCE PAY
Full time employees shall , in the event of a reduction in force, be paid
at the time of their separation a sum equal to two (2) weeks pay from which no
deductions shall be made except as required by State and Federal Law.
Provided, however, that no employee accepting any other employment with the
City shall be entitled to such pay.
ARTICLE 25. - NOTICE
Any notice provided for by this agreement shall be given in person by U.S.
mail , postage prepaid, to the address of the party set forth below. A
postmarked date is sufficient to satisfy notice requirements of this agreement.
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ARTICLE 26. - TERM OF AGREEMENT
Unless otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be in full force
and effect from January 1 , 1987 and shall remain in effect through
December 31 , 1989.
SIGNED THIS DAY OF �'�' , 1987, at Kent, Washington.
CITY OF KENT y DRIVER SALESMEN AND WAREHOUSEMEN'S
UNION LOCAL #117
BY BY %L4t , l,G/
Dan Kell6 er, A. G. Weinmeister,
Mayor Secretary-Treasurer
BY 0a)t, ,
Ai e so,
Approved as to Business Representative
BY
Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney
CITY OF KENT TEAMSTERS LOCAL 117
220 4th Avenue South 553 Johns Street
Kent, Washington 98032 Seattle, Washington 98109
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APPENDIX "A"
Equipment Rental Department
Park Department
Street Department
Utilities Department
APPENDIX "B"
The salary schedule for positions in the bargaining unit shall be as
follows:
A. Effective January 1 , 1987, base salaries shall be increased in the
amount of 2.75 percent across the board.
B. Effective January 1, 1988, base salaries shall be increased in the
amount of 2.75 percent across the board.
C. Effective January 1 , 1989, base salaries shall be increased in the
amount of 80 percent of the change in the CPI-W, Seattle, July 1987 -
July 1988 with a minimum of 2.25 percent to a maximum of 5.25 percent.
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APPENDIX "C"
"TEN-MONTH MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE"
Salaries - Regular: Employees in this classification shall receive compen-
sation whether on an active or inactive status during their employment with
the City. For purposes of computing such compensation, the annual base wage
shall be paid in 24 equal installments on the City's regular pay dates.
Salaries - Overtime: Overtime, based upon base wage for classification, shall
e provided for employees who are required to work in excess of 8 hours per
day or 40 hours in any week. Overtime compensation shall be paid in the form
of cash or compensatory time off in accordance with this Agreement.
Jury Duty/Bereavement Leave: While on active status, the employee shall be
allowed time off with pay in accordance with the City's policy for jury duty
and bereavement leave.
Personal Leave Days: Employees in this classification shall be provided Paid
Personal Leave Days in lieu of Holiday leave and Sick leave. The paid Leave
Days or portions thereof may be used, with departmental approval , to maintain
pay during periods of illness and observed holidays. A Personal Leave Account
of employees will be credited with 15 days during the first pay period of the
work year (ten-month active period) ; provided, that under no circumstances
will the account be allowed to accrue more that 30 days. _ Personal Leave Days
which are not used may be accrued from year to year. Such accrual shall be
limited to 30 days with subsequent crediting of annual allocations contingent
upon current leave balances. Except in the case of illness, an employee shall
not be allowed use of more that two Personal Leave Days per month during the
first five month of employment.
Annual Leave: Annual Leave benefits are not provided to employees filling
positions within the ten-month classification. By the nature of the employ-
ment classification, employees are provided two months off with compensation
each year, thereby providing a reasonable break in employment for purposes of
rest and regeneration. Otherwise, employees have the opportunity to exercise
the benefits associated with Personal Leave Days which, when exercised,
provide time off with compensation during active status.
Existing Labor Agreement: All provisions of this Agreement, except those
specifically addressed in this Memorandum of Understanding, shall apply to
members of the bargaining unit occupying ten-month positions. For purposes of
clarification, "ten-month employees" are those who are regularly assigned to a
work schedule consisting of ten months of active status and two months of
inactive status during a twelve month period.
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APPENDIX "D"
MANDATORY STANDBY DUTY
This is a memorandum of understanding between the City of Kent and the
Driver Salesmen and Warehousemen's Union Local 117 and specifically concerns
mandatory stand-by duty and compensation for such duty. The agreement as
drafted shall remain in force between January 1 , 1987 and December 31 ,
1989. The following agreement with respect to mandatory stand-by duty has
been reached:
During any period of time in which the City requires employees of the
Utilities Division to perform weekend and/or holiday stand-by duty, the City
shall provide compensation for such duty. Weekend duty is defined to
include all hours between the end of the normal work day on Friday and the
beginning of the normal work day on Monday. Holiday duty is defined as the
period of time following the end of the normal work day preceding holiday(s)
specified in the labor agreement and the beginning of the normal workday or
weekend following the holiday.
Utility employees assigned to mandatory stand-by duty will be compensated in
the amount of thirty-five dollars ($35) per day for stand-by duty actually
performed on Saturday, Sunday or Holiday.
Utility employees who perform such duty on weekends and holidays are not
required to carry a bellboy during normal weeknight hours. The City will
allow qualified employees to carry the bellboy during the week and therefore
be on first call for overtime while carrying the bellboy. No compensation
for carrying the bellboy during normal weeknight hours will be provided.
However, such employees will be compensated under the overtime provisions of
the labor agreement.
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APPENDIX "E"
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
Classification Salary Range
Meter Reader I Range T-7
Meter Reader II Range T-20
Customer Service Field Coordinator Range T-25
Building Maintenance Worker Range T-24
Building Maintenance Leadworker Range T-27
Maintenance Worker I Range T-7
Maintenance Worker II Range T-20
Maintenance Worker III Range T-24
Maintenance Worker IV Range T-27
Mechanic Helper Range T-7
Automotive Equipment Mechanic Range T-27
Utility Specialist I Range T-20
Utility Specialist II Range T-24
Utility Leadworker Range T-27
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Range No. A B C D E
T-31 2, 182 2,292 2,412 2,532 2,659
T-32 2,239 2,352 2,468 2,593 2,723
T-33 2,292 2,412 2,532 2,659 2,793
T-34 2,352 2,468 2,593 2,723 2,863
T-35 2,412 2,532 2,659 2,793 2,934
T-36 2,468 2,593 2,723 2,863 3,014
T-37 2,532 2,659 2,793 2,934 3,088
T-38 2,593 2,723 2,863 3,014 3,166
T-39 2,659 2,793 2,934 3,088 3,241
T-40 2,723 2,863 3,014 3,166 3,323
T-41 2,793 2,934 3,088 3,241 3,406
T-42 2,863 3,014 3,166 3,323 3,490
T-43 2,934 3,088 3,241 3,406 3,575
T-44 3,014 3,166 3,323 3,490 3,671
T-45 3,088 3,241 3,406 3,575 3,760
T-48 3,166 3,323 3,490 3,671 3,852
T-47 3,241 3,406 3,575 3,780 3,947
T-48 3,323 3,490 3,671 3,852 4,045
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5
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
This Agreement is made between Local Union No. 117 of the
Driver Sales and Warehouse Union, hereinafter referred to as the
"Union" , and the City of Kent, hereinafter referred to as the
"City" , clarifying certain bargaining unit positions as defined
in the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Union and the
City.
Whereas, the Union and the City have discussed whether or
not certain positions are still performing bargaining unit work;
and
Whereas, the Union and the City agree that the field
services supervisor position is not' performing bargaining unit
work but rather supervisory functions; and
Whereas the Union and the City agree that the control center
technician position primarily performs non-bargaining unit work
and supervisory functions; and
Whereas the Union maintains that the water treatment
position is performed within the existing definition of the
bargaining unit and the City maintains that the work is outside
the scope of the bargaining unit; NOW, THEREFORE,
It is hereby agreed as follows:
1. Effective on June 1, 1988, the following positions will
no longer be included within the bargainining unit as defined by
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Local Union No. 117
and the City of Kent:
(a) field service supervisor
(b) control center supervisor
2 . The Union and City each reserve the right to discuss the
bargaining unit status of the water treatment position at a
future time.
CITY OF KENT LOCAL UNION NO. 117
DAN KELLEHER ARNIE WEINMEISTER
MAYOR SECRETARY-TREASURER
Date: 7Z�C/Pf' Date: ,5 S