HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2012-094 2012-2013 Collective Bargaining Agreement / IAFF Battalion Chiefs Unit (469) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -94
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement
between the City of Yakima and the International Association of Firefighters
(IAFF) Local 469 Battalion Chiefs Unit for wages, hours, and working
conditions for 2012 -2013, and authorizing the City Manager to execute
amendments to the collective bargaining agreement to clarify contract
language, maintain compliance with the law, and make other minor
adjustments
WHEREAS, pursuant to Washington State law, the City and the International
Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 469 have been engaged in negotiations for the
collective bargaining agreement for Battalion Chiefs for 2012 -2013; and
WHEREAS, the bargaining unit has voted on and approved the attached proposed
collective bargaining agreement for 2012 -2013; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City of
Yakima to agree to the terms and conditions of the attached collective bargaining agreement
for 2012 -1013, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1 The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and directed to execute
the attached and incorporated collective bargaining agreement between the City of
Yakima and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 469 Battalion
Chiefs unit for wages, hours, and working conditions for 2012 -2013.
2. The City Manager of the City of Yakima is also hereby authorized to and, without a
further resolution, may execute amendments to the collective bargaining agreement
which may be necessary or appropriate to clarify its terms and conditions, maintain
compliance with the law, and /or make other minor adjustments, provided that such
amendments shall be subject to prior approval by the City Attorney as to form.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2 day of July, 2012.
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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
By and Between
The City of Yakima
And
International Association of Firefighters Local #469
Yakima Battalion Chiefs
Effective:
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 — UNION RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT 3
ARTICLE 2 — WAGES 3
ARTICLE 3 — HEALTH CARE INSURANCE 4
ARTICLE 4 — LIFE INSURANCE 5
ARTICLE 5 — MEDICAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN (MERP) 5
ARTICLE 6 — SPECIAL PAY (Bi- lingual) 5
ARTICLE 7 — WORKWEEK AND SCHEDULE 5
ARTICLE 8 — LONGEVITY PAY 6
ARTICLE 9 — DEFERRED COMPENSATION 6
ARTICLE 10 — PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS 6
ARTICLE 11 — VACATION LEAVE 6
ARTICLE 12 — HOLIDAY TIME 7
ARTICLE 13 — KELLY TIME 7
ARTICLE 14 — MEDICAL EXAMS 7
ARTICLE 15 — OVERTIME PAY 7
ARTICLE 16 — EMERGENCY CALLBACK 8
ARTICLE 17 — OVERTIME HIRING 8
ARTICLE 18 — VACATION AND SICK LEAVE CASH OUT 8
ARTICLE 19 — UNION BUSINESS LEAVE 9
ARTICLE 20 — NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY 9
ARTICLE 21 — STATE MOBILIZATION 9
ARTICLE 22 — COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM 9
ARTICLE 23 — JOB SECURITY 9
ARTICLE 24 — DISABILITY INSURANCE 10
ARTICLE 25 — DRUG TESTING POLICY 11
ARTICLE 26 — DISCIPLINE POLICY 12
ARTICLE 27 — TERM OF AGREEMENT 12
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January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA)
By and Between
THE CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
And
LOCAL 469,
INTERNTIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS,
AFL -CIO
GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 1— UNION RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT
This CBA acknowledges and confirms the agreement by and between the City of Yakima
and the Battalion Chiefs of Yakima Firefighters Local #469 regarding compensation and
specific employment matters for the Battalion Chiefs.
The parties agree to the following points having been addressed and clarified regarding
issues, which may or may not be addressed in the Management Compensation Plan or
supplement said Plan.
Except as provided for herein, the Battalion Chiefs shall be a part of but not limited to the
Management Compensation Plan adopted in Ordinance No. 94 -83 effective April 16,
1995.
ARTICLE 2 — WAGES
Effective 1/1/2012: base wage salary increase of 2%
Effective 7/1/2012: base wage salary increase of 2%
Effective 1/1/2013: base wage salary increase of 1%
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January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013
ARTICLE 3 — HEALTH CARE INSURANCE
The City shall maintain current Health Insurance Premiums as outlined in Management
Compensation Plan.
Medical, Vision and Dental Care Coverage:
(a) Covered bargaining unit employees, retirees and their dependents shall
participate in the "City of Yakima Employees' Health & Welfare Benefit
Plans ". Eligibility rules, types and or levels of benefits, payment of
premiums through a cafeteria plan, co- payment, coinsurance and
deductibility requirements and all other terms and conditions for the
provision of these health benefits shall be governed by the "City of
Yakima Employees' Welfare Benefit Program ".
Health and Dental Care Premium Contributions:
(a) Dental Care Premium Contributions. The City shall pay the premium for
employee and dependent dental care coverage.
(b) Employee contributions under this Article will be accomplished through
normal payroll deductions.
Retiree Coverage: The City of Yakima Employees' Health and Welfare Benefit Plan
shall provide retirees and dependents of retirees the right to remain in the group plan,
except in the case cited below.
(a) Retirees may elect to remain in the group medical plan until they reach
age 65, upon payment of the required premium.
(b) Spouses of retirees may remain in the group medical plan until they reach
age 65 or in the case of spouses of deceased retirees, until they reach age
65 or remarry, whichever occurs first.
(c) Other dependents of retirees may remain in the group health care plan as
long as they remain eligible under the provisions of the plan or when
coverage for the retiree and spouse, or, the spouse of deceased retiree
terminates, at which time such dependent insurance coverage would cease
regardless of the age of the dependents.
(d) Retirees, or spouses of deceased retirees, shall pay the premium and other
shared dependent coverage costs (including dependents if enrolled), which
shall be based on the same formula as active employees and dependents
within the bargaining unit. Premiums shall be paid by deduction from
retirement checks paid to retired employees or their beneficiary.
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January 1. 2012 to December 31. 2013
ARTICLE 4 — LIFE INSURANCE
Effective July 1, 2012, the City will provide, without cost to the employee, $100,000 in
face amount of life insurance.
ARTICLE 5 — MEDICAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN (MERP)
The City will allow members of this bargaining unit, who are eligible, to continue to
make contributions into and participate in the Washington Sate Council of Fire Fighters
Employee Benefit Trust (the "Trust Agreement ") and the Premium Reimbursement Plan
of the Washington Sate Council of Fire Fighters Employee Benefit Trust (the "plan ") at
their own expense.
All employees who have participated in the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
(MERP) for not less than one month prior to being promoted into this bargaining unit
may continue to be plan participants. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) codes require all
eligible employees participate and there is no individual election to continue
contributions. Excess sick leave conversion rights are to the Medical Savings
Account/Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (MSA/VEBA) Plan for
management employees.
The Union and the Employees agree to hold the Employer harmless and indemnify the
Employer from any and all liability, claims, demands, law suits, and /or losses, damage or
injury to persons or property, of whatsoever kind, arising from and in any way related to
the implementation and administration of the Trust Fund. The Union and Employees
shall be one hundred percent (100 %) liable for any and all liabilities that arise out of the
Trust Fund. The Union and Employees shall be liable for any and all tax penalties, as
well as any other liabilities arising out of the implementation and administration of the
Trust Fund.
ARTICLE 6 — SPECIAL PAY
Bi- lingual Pay: A Spanish bilingual oral skills premium pay is established at $75.00 per
month subject to the employee achieving a passing score on the bilingual skills
examination conducted under the Fire Civil Services Rules and Regulations and
administered by the Civil Service Chief Examiner. The Fire Chief may waive this testing
requirement if the employee can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, through
documentation or otherwise (i.e. court interpreter certification from the State of
Washington) that the employee has sufficient bilingual skills in the Spanish language to
benefit the Department.
ARTICLE 7 — WORKWEEK AND SCHEDULE
The workweek for "Shift" Battalion Chiefs shall be 50.46 hours.
24 -hour shift employees shall be assigned to the "48 -96" shift.
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ARTICLE 8 — LONGEVITY PAY
Longevity shall reflect the current Longevity pay scale as outlined in the Management
Compensation Plan, City of Yakima Municipal Code, Chapter 2.24, Longevity Plan
2.24.010(B).
Years of Service Percent of Base Pay
5 2.5
10 4.0
15 5.5
20 7.0
24 10.0
ARTICLE 9 — DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The City shall maintain current deferred compensation as outlined in Management
Compensation Plan.
Said deferred compensation is separate pay and is not part of the base monthly salary
schedule codified in Yakima Municipal Code Pay and Compensation Ordinance,
subsection 2.20.110. This provision is subject to the City's deferred compensation rules
and regulations adopted by the City Council and IRS regulations, and the computation of
retirement contributions and pension benefits shall be governed by applicable state law.
ARTICLE 10 — PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS
In order to test for the position of Battalion Chief, candidates will have a minimum of
five (5) years suppression experience as Company Officer in the Yakima Fire
Department. The candidate will have also successfully completed the Battalion Chief
Task Book issued by the Yakima Fire Department.
ARTICLE 11— VACATION LEAVE
Effective January 1, 2013, Battalion Chiefs assigned to Operations will be awarded
vacation time in the following manner.
Service in Years Accrual Hrs /Mo. Accrual Hrs /Yr. Maximum Accrued
0 -5 14 168 348
5 -10 16 192 396
10 -15 18 216 444
15 -20 20 240 492
20+ 22 264 540
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ARTICLE 12 — HOLIDAY TIME
At the first of each year, Battalion Chiefs will receive a credit of 120 hours to their
holiday leave account. New employees hired after that date will receive holiday credits
at the rate of 10 hours per month for all months remaining in the calendar year. New
employees must be scheduled to work for more than one -half (1/2) of the month's shifts
in order to receive holiday credit for the month in which they were hired.
Employees transferring from days to shifts will receive holiday credits at the rate of ten
(10) holiday hours per month for the calendar months remaining in the year. Employees
transferring from shifts to days will have ten (10) hours per month for each calendar
month remaining in the year deducted from their 120 hours of holiday credits which shall
not be reduced to less than zero credits. The employee's schedule which encompasses
more than one -half (1/2) of a month shall determine whether or not credits are added or
reduced for that month.
Holiday time must be used in the calendar year in which it was credited and may not
carry -over into successive calendar years. Unused holiday time will be paid at 100% of
the base wage as of December 31 of each year up to a maximum of ninety -six (96) hours
• per employee.
An employee who uses up their 120 hours of holidays and leaves the Department before
December 31 shall have 10 hours removed from their earned leave account for each
month remaining in the year that the employee has not worked at least one (1) shift.
ARTICLE 13 — KELLY TIME
Battalion Chiefs working the 48/96 schedule shall receive twelve (12) 24 hour shifts per
year as Kelly Days pro -rated over the course of the year.
ARTICLE 14 — MEDICAL EXAMS
Complete medical physical exams will be provided at the City's expense at the age of 40
and every two years thereafter. After the age of 50 annual medical exams will be
provided at the City's expense on the recommendation of a physician otherwise they will
be provided every two years. The City shall send notification at least 60 days prior to
his/her birthday that examination is due. The employee shall sign a letter stating whether
he /she wishes to have the examination.
ARTICLE 15 — OVERTIME PAY
Battalion Chief overtime pay shall be paid at a rate of one and one half times (11/2) the
straight -time hourly rate for each hour that is worked outside the normal weekly work
schedule to provide coverage of the Shift Commander position in the absence of the
regularly scheduled shift Battalion Chief.
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January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013
ARTICLE 16 — EMERGENCY CALLBACK
Pay for emergency call back shall be computed at the rate of 1 times the normal rate
based on a 40 hour workweek. State Mobilization time will be computed at the rate of 1
1 /2 times the normal rate based on a 50.46 hour workweek.
ARTICLE 17 — OVERTIME HIRING
In the event of a vacancy created by the shift Battalion Chief due to the use of Kelly days,
vacation time, holiday time, union leave, administrative leave or sick/disability leave and
Department manpower meets the minimum levels to fill all required positions, a qualified
Captain from that shift will be allowed to fill the position. The roster will be set by 2100
hours of the shift before the affected shift. If no qualified Captains are available on the
shift, the Battalion Chiefs will be offered the overtime. If the Battalion Chiefs decline
and Department manpower does not meet the minimum levels to fill all required
positions and there is a qualified Captain available on that shift, then that Captain will be
assigned Acting Battalion Chief and an off duty Captain will be hired to backfill.
ARTICLE 18 — VACATION AND SICK LEAVE CASH OUT
Except as provided above regarding holiday accrual, and only for the purpose of cash
outs of earned leave time (vacation) and /or sick leave time, at the time of retirement or
termination of service to the Department, Battalion Chiefs shall receive compensation at
an hourly rate based on their applicable monthly salary divided by 173.33 hours. Total
cash out shall comply with limits set froth in the City of Yakima Management
Compensation Plan, except for the following:
18.1— Sick Leave Cash -out
Upon retirement, the employee's accrued sick leave up through a maximum of one
hundred twenty -five days (one thousand hours) will be submitted to the employee's
Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) account at the rate of one hundred
percent of the employee's current base pay to a maximum of thirty -eight thousand five
hundred ($38,500.00).
18.2 — Sick Leave Exchange
In accordance with YMC 2.40.030 E. 2. c. (except at a rate of three (3) days to one (1)
instead of four (4) days to one (1)), employees who have more than ninety days (seven
hundred twenty hours) of sick leave may exchange such sick leave for bonus (additional)
leave days at the rate of three (3) days of sick leave to one (1) leave day, not to exceed a
total of five added leave days annually, utilization of which would be subject to the
scheduling and approval by the department head.
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18.3 — Vacation Leave Cash -Out
Any vacation accumulated over the stated limits shall be paid at one hundred percent
(100 %) of base wage as of December 31 of each year; provided, however, at least
seventy -five percent (75 %) of the annual accrual rate for vacation must have been used
during the year in order to qualify for the payment; provided, however, if the Employer
cancels an employee's scheduled vacation and this canceling results in vacation
accumulation over the stated limits as of December 31 of any particular year then the
Employer will pay for said vacation at the normal hourly rate. Payment for any vacation
accumulated over the stated limits is subject to the Employers' inability to reschedule the
vacation time off. Neither party shall unreasonably withhold approval of rescheduling of
vacation previously canceled.
ARTICLE 19 — UNION BUSINESS LEAVE
Members of the Battalion Chief bargaining unit shall be granted up to a total of seventy -
two (72) hours of leave time to attend to Union business such as negotiations, labor
seminars, and conventions in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances of the
State of Washington.
ARTICLE 20 — NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY
The City agrees to allow Battalion Chiefs to attend classes at the National Fire Academy
for the Executive Fire Officer program and /or other classes that may be valuable in
performing the duties of Battalion Chief /Incident Commander. The Fire Chief may limit
participation due to unforeseen circumstances adversely affecting shift manning.
ARTICLE 21— STATE MOBILIZATION
The City agrees to allow Battalion Chiefs to participate in mobilizations as part of state or
national Incident Management teams that may be needed to assist in state or national
emergencies. The Fire Chief may limit participation due to unforeseen circumstances
affecting the Department.
ARTICLE 22 — COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
The Battalion Chiefs shall be included in the Fire Department communications program.
The Fire Department and the Battalion Chiefs agree to create the best communications
system possible within the City's economic resources available for Command Staff.
ARTICLE 23 — JOB SECURITY
In the event any permanently appointed person employed in a classification above entry
level is laid off, that person shall have the right to voluntarily reduce in rank to the next
lower classification previously held within the department regardless of whether a
vacancy exists within that classification. Any person, other than persons serving
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temporary appointments in higher classifications, choosing voluntary reduction in rank
under this section shall be regarded as the most senior person in that classification to
which they are reduced for the purpose of any further layoffs. Temporary appointees
electing voluntary reduction in rank shall assume the seniority in the previously held
classification. The least senior permanently appointed person within any classification
shall be laid off in the event all the positions with the classification are filled and a
voluntary reduction in rank from a higher classification occurs. Likewise, if a person is
laid off as a result of a voluntary reduction in rank they may voluntarily reduce in rank to
the next lower classification previously held.
All persons except temporary appointees who choose to voluntarily reduce in rank under
the terms of this agreement shall be placed on a reinstatement register for each
classification from which they were reduced.
The orders of reductions in rank shall follow the seniority rules laid out in Civil Service
Rule XX in the General Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission for Fire
Management Employees of the City of Yakima.
ARTICLE 24 — DISABILITY INSURANCE
The City agrees to provide the Battalion Chiefs disability insurance as outline in the
Management benefits program. The City also agrees to allow the Battalion Chiefs to
purchase private disability insurance at their own cost.
The City will allow the union to execute a disability life insurance policy with Standard
Insurance Company that provides both short-term and long -term disability life insurance
for its members. Upon execution of such a policy a covered employee is generally
provided with up to fifty percent (50 %) of his/her base pay in the event that the person
incurs an off -duty injury, illness and /or disability and is unable to work. In order to
qualify for said benefits under the policy for a particular month, the employee can receive
a minimum of fifty percent (50 %) of his/her base pay from the City through the
utilization of accrued sick leave, compensatory time and annual leave in a month and
must be in leave without pay status for the remainder of the month
(a) In the event that an insured employee covered by the Local 469 Standard
Insurance Company Disability Plan applies for and receives benefits from
said plan the City shall permit the employee to receive a minimum of fifty
percent (50 %) of his/her base pay from the City through the utilization of
accrued sick leave, compensatory time and annually leave in a month and
allow them to be in a leave without pay status for up to fifty percent (50 %)
of their scheduled hours for the affected pay period.
(b) Base pay for the purpose of receiving Standard Insurance Company
benefits shall be the base pay per Master Ordinance plus the Deferred
Compensation contribution.
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(c) It shall be the responsibility of the employee to inform the fire department
timekeeper on or before the date in which he or she starts the leave
without pay status. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to inform
the fire department timekeeper on or before the date which he or she ends
the leave without pay status.
(d) If the insured employee's scheduled hours spent for a pay period is
anticipated to be lower than the minimum number of hours required by the
Washington State Department of Retirements (DRS) for receipt of full
service credit for that month, then the employee may use a sufficient
number of hours of his /her accrued leave for that pay period to satisfy the
minimum numbers required by DRS to receive full service credit for that
month.
(e) It shall be the employee's responsibility to reconcile his /her monthly pay
from the City with payments from the disability insurance carrier
(Standard Insurance) to ensure that he /she does not violate and /or breach
any of the terms and conditions of the disability insurance policy,
including but not limited to the 100% payout ceiling. Local 469 recognizes
that the City does not have any liability with or to the disability insurance
carrier or Local 469 whatsoever with regard to insurance disputes between
the carrier and employees represented by Local 469, including by not
limited to the reconciliation of pay and the 100% payout ceiling. Further,
Local 469 agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of
Yakima, it officers, elected officials, employees and agents from any and
all claims, demands, losses, liens, liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, and
other proceedings and all judgments, awards. Costs and expenses
(including attorneys' fees and disbursements) caused by or occurring as a
result of any dispute between an employee represented by Local 469 and
the disability insurance carrier.
(f) Both Local 469 and the City have participated in the drafting of this
language and as such, it is agreed by the parties that the general contract
rule of law that ambiguities in the contact language shall be construed
against the drafter of a contract shall have no application to any legal
proceeding, arbitration and /or action in which this section of the contract
and its terms and conditions are being interpreted and /or enforced.
ARTICLE 25 — DRUG TESTING POLICY
The Battalion Chiefs shall participate in the Department Drug Testing Policy as it applies
to all LEOFF management personnel.
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ARTICLE 26 — DISCIPLINE POLICY
The Disciplinary Policy is incorporated into this Agreement and is attached hereto as
Appendix A. In accordance with relevant PERC decisions and by agreement of the
Parties should a conflict occur between the provisions of collectively bargained Appendix
A and the provisions of Rule XTX - Disciplinary Actions, contained in the General Rules
and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission For Fire Management Employees of
the City of Yakima then such conflict shall be resolved in favor of the provisions in
Appendix A which shall supersede. Where there is no conflict between Appendix A and
Rule XIX the provisions of each shall equally apply to employee discipline.
ARTICLE 27 — TERM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement shall remain in effect from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013. By
mutual consent of the parties to the agreement, any part or the entire agreement may be
opened for cause during the term of the memorandum.
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APPENDIX A
Yakima Fire Department
DISCIPLINARY POLICY
Purpose: To increase professionalism, improve morale, improve
manager /employee relations, foster long -term positive change, and deter future
performance deficiencies.
The City of Yakima Fire Department and Yakima Public Safety Communications Center
hereby adopts the following disciplinary guidelines, relating to the administration a process
of corrective disciplinary actions.
This policy is in addition to any applicable policies, SOPs, and guidelines regarding
disciplinary action applicable to bargaining unit members, including the Fire Civil
Service Rules and Regulations.
Procedure
A. Progressive Discipline
The process of progressive discipline is intended to assist the employee in overcoming
performance problems and to meet job expectations. Progressive discipline is most
successful when it assists an individual in becoming an effective and productive member
of the organization.
Failing that, progressive discipline enables the organization to address misconduct or sub-
standard performance of employees who demonstrate an unwillingness or inability to
improve.
Generally, there are four main types of corrective disciplinary action; oral reprimand,
written reprimand, suspension, and discharge. Demotions, deductions of pay within the
pay range, and other forms of discipline may also be used depending on the
circumstances. The four main types of corrective discipline are defined as follows:
1. Oral Reprimand — Any instance in which an employee is issued an oral reprimand
for an infraction or performance deficiency by any supervisor.
An oral reprimand shall include all of the following:
o A meeting with the employee and his/her immediate supervisor.
o The employee informed that this is an oral reprimand
• Oral reprimands will be memorialized by memo to include the date and time of
the infraction, the department policy, SOP or guideline that has been violated,
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an action plan to correct the behavior and action necessary to avoid further
discipline.
• A memo documenting receipt of the oral discipline shall be signed by the
individual and the immediate supervisor. This memo is to be filed with the
Deputy Chief or Assistant communications Manager and a copy is to be
provided to the employee. Memo is not placed in employee's personnel file.
2. Written Reprimand — Any instance in which an employee is formally issued a
written reprimand document for an infraction or performance deficiency by any
supervisor.
Written reprimand shall include all of the following:
• A meeting with employee, immediate supervisor,
• The employee informed that this is a formal written reprimand.
• Written reprimands will be memorialized by a letter which shall document date
and time of the infraction, the department policy, SOP, or guideline that has been
violated, the previous related discipline, an action plan to correct the behavior
and action necessary to avoid further discipline.
• A copy shall be maintained in employee's personnel file and given to the
employee.
3. Suspension — Any instance in which any employee is released from duty without pay
from city service.
If subsequent to a satisfactory investigation, suspension of an employee is the
contemplated level of discipline the process shall include all of the following:
• Provide the employee with a pre - disciplinary letter that schedules the
"Loudermill" meeting with the employee.
• The pre - disciplinary letter shall inform the employee of the alleged policy, SOP
or guideline violation, including time and date. Also include any previous related
discipline, violations and the anticipated level of discipline
• A discipline letter will be issued informing the employee of the length of the
suspension, containing an action plan designed to correct the behavior. The letter
will also contain action necessary to avoid further discipline and detail the
employee's return to work.
• The original disciplinary letter will be provided to the employee and a copy of
the pre - disciplinary and disciplinary letters will be maintained in the employee's
personnel file.
4. Discharge — Any instance in which an employee is involuntarily terminated from city
service.
If subsequent to a thorough investigation, discharge of an employee is the contemplated level
of discipline the process shall include all of the following:
• Provide the employee with a pre - disciplinary letter that schedules the
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"Loudermill" meeting with the employee.
• The pre - disciplinary letter shall inform the employee of the alleged
policy, SOP or guideline violation, including time and date. Include
previous related discipline and violations and anticipated level of
discipline.
• A discipline letter will be issued that informs the employee of the effective date
of the discharge and appeal process.
• The employee will be given the original disciplinary letter and a written copy of
the pre - disciplinary and disciplinary letters will be maintained in the
employee's personnel file.
B. Progressive Disciplinary Process
When a sub - standard performance persists despite informal counseling, coaching or
remedial training, an increase in the level of disciplinary action will be initiated and
directed toward correcting the behavior. Continuing offenses, which alone may justify
nothing more severe than a written reprimand, may be cause for more serious discipline up
to and including discharge should the employee not make the corrections required. The
Progressive Disciplinary process will utilize only the level of discipline and corrective
action necessary to achieve the improved performance and deter future rule violations.
All oral reprimands shall be placed on file in the Deputy Chief or Assistant Communications
Managers office. Oral reprimands are not to be placed into the employee's personnel file
and shall be removed from the Deputy Chief or Communications Supervisors file upon
request of the employee after two years.
Written and suspension documentation shall be placed in the employee's personnel file.
Time begins the day the documents are filed into the employee's personnel file. The
documentation shall be removed upon request of the employee after two years.
Consistent with the Fire Civil Service Rules and Regulations, an employee disciplined
under this policy may file with the Civil Service Commission a written request for a
hearing, within 15 days from the time of receipt of written notice of such discipline,
whereupon, consistent with the Rules, the Commission shall conduct such hearing. Failure
to file such written request within the time specified shall be deemed a waiver of any right
of review.
C. Definitions of levels of infraction:
Minor Infraction — Any violation that does not compromise safety, efficiency, or the
ability to properly respond to or process an emergency call. Violations of this type may rise
to the level of an oral or written reprimand. Multiple violations may rise to the level of
termination.
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Examples but not limited to:
• Tardiness
• Inefficiency or inattention to duties
• Failure to maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships
(depending on the extent, this may be considered a more serious infraction).
More Serious Infraction — Any violation that compromises the integrity of the
department or the city or which the consequences cause only minor disruption of work.
Violations of this type may rise to the level of a reduction in pay, suspension or demotion.
Multiple violations may rise to the level of termination.
Examples but not limited to:
• Careless, negligent or improper use of City property
• Releasing confidential information without proper authority
• Unauthorized absence or improper use of any type of leave
• Public defamation of character or the organization
Intolerable Infraction — Any action that endangers the safety, health, or well -being of
another person. The act is of sufficient magnitude that the consequences cause disruption
of work or gross discredit to the Department or City of Yakima. Violations of this type may
rise to the level of immediate termination.
Examples but not limited to:
• Fighting with the intent to do bodily harm
• Insubordination, open and willfully defying of an order
• Consumption or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs on duty
• Falsification, fraud, or willful omission of information related to the job
• Endangering of coworkers and /or civilians due to reckless behavior
• Pattern of performance deficiencies
D. Probationary Employees
These guidelines are designed to promote corrective discipline and do not apply to
probationary employees.
E. Training
In order to assist supervisors in enforcing this policy and applying discipline uniformly,
labor and management will cooperatively present training to all supervisors.
International Association of Firefighters 16
Battalion Chiefs
January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 1/
For Meeting of: July 2, 2012
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the execution of the 2012 -2013
Collective Bargaining Agreement for IAFF Battalion Chiefs
Unit.
SUBMITTED BY: Michael A. Morales, Interim City Manager
CONTACT Colleen Chapin, x6124
PERSON /TELEPHONE:
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The attached resolution authorizes a two (2) year collective bargaining agreement with the
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 469 Battalion Chiefs unit for 2012-
2013. This contract represents the results of months of negotiations between the parties.
The settlement package is outlined below:
1/1/12
2.0% base wage increase
7/1/12
2.0% base wage increase
Increase City paid Life Insurance to $100,000
1/1/13
1.0% base wage increase
1 day per year increase in vacation accrual
The settlement cost for 2012 is estimated at $10,710 and 2013 is estimated at $3,570.
Resolution X Ordinance Other
(specify)
Contract: Mail to:
Contract Term: Amount: Expiration Date:
Insurance Required? No
Funding
Phone:
Source:
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APPROVED FOR City Manager
SUBMITTAL:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution authorizing the execution of the CBA.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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0 Resolution authorizing execution of 2012 -2013 Battalion Chiefs CBA
❑ Battalion Chiefs contract
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