277692 WHITE - / CITY CLERK �����
PIl1FMt - FINANCE COUIICII
CANARY - DEPARTMENT G I T Y O F S A I N T ��U L
BLUE .� - MAYOR
File N .
� ouncil Resolution
Presented By �
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An administrative Resolution approving the terms
and conditions of the 1981-1982-1983 Maintenance
Labor Agreement between the City of St. Paul and
the United Slate and Tile and Composition Roofers
Damp and Waterproof Workers Association, Local
96.
WHEREAS, the Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12. 09
of the St. Paul City Charter and the Public Employees Labor Relations Act
of 1971, as amended, recognizes the United Slate and Tile and Composition
Roofers, Damp and Waterproof Workers Association, Local 96, as exclusive
representative for those classes of positions within the City of St. Paul cer-
tified by the Bureau of Mediation services under Case No. 73-PR-511-A for
the purpose of ineeting and negotiating the terms and conditions of employme�nt
for all full-time personnel in the classes of positions as set forth in the
Agreement between the City and the exclusive representative hereinabove
referenced; and
WHEREAS, the City through designated representatives, and the exclu�ive
representative have met in good faith and have negotiated the terms and condlitions
of employment for the period May 1, 1981, through April 30, 1984, for such
personnel as are set forth in the Agreement between the City of St. Paul and;the
exclusive representatives; and
WHEREAS, a ].981-1982-1983 Agreement has been reached which includes
a wage adjustment retroactive to May 22, 1981; now, therefore, be it
-1 -
COU[VC[LMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Hunt
Levine In Favor
Maddox
McMahon B
snowaiter - __ Against Y —
Tedesco
Wilson
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date —
Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY
BS' --
Appre�ved by 1�lavor. Date � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By _ — BY - I
WHITE, �- CITY CLERK ����J
PIf�K - FINANCE N
CANAR� - DEPARTMENT G I TY O F SA I N T �A U L COUIICII
BL,UE - MAYOR �
r
File N .
Council Resolution
Presented By I'
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
RESOLVED, that the Maintenance Labor Agreement, cited above,
dated as of the effective date of this Resolution, between the City of St.
Paul and the United Slate and Tile and Composition Roofers, Damp and
Waterproof Workers Association, Local 96, on file in the office of the
City Clerk, is hereby approved, and the authorized administrative �
officials of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute said
Agreement on behalf of the City.
Approved:
�
hairm ,
Civil Se vice Commission
-2-
COUNCILMEN
Requested by Department of:
Yeas Hunt Nays � pERSONNEL OFFICE
Levine In Favo[
Msdde+e � ,
McMahon
Showalter - __ AgainSt BY �
Tedesco
Wilson
�OV � 7 �981 Form pproved y Ci rney
Adopted by Council: Date — �
�
Certified a: • ou cil . et BY
By ��.��--�
� NOV 1 8 19� App d by Mayor for m' si to Council
APP by ;Nayor:
sy — B
PUBLISHED NOV 2 1 19$� �':�-�
i
_
_. . _
WHITE - CITY CLERK � � F�'� (�
PINK - FINANCE � T T � /�411�
CANARY - DEPARTMENT () I '�� Q�' �L� Jl �T 1 I�A LI I. F le ci1 N O. b �
BLUE - MAYOR
CITY CLERK �Q��cZ` �eSOGZ��Z�Y�
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An administrative Resolution approving the terms
and conditions of the 1981-1982-1983 Maintenance
Labor Agreement between the City of St. Paul and .
the United Slate and Tile and Composition Roofers
Damp and Waterproof Workers Association, Local
. 96.
WHEREAS, the Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12. 09
of the St. Paul City Charter and the Public Employee s Labor Relations Act
of 1971, as amended, recognizes the United Slate and Tile and Coxnposition
Roofers, Damp and Waterproof Workers Association, Local 9b, as exclusive
representative for those classes of positions within the City of St. Paul cer-
tified by the Bureau of Mediation_services under Case No. ?3-PR-511-A for
the purpose of ineeting and negotiating the terms and conditions of employment
for a.11 full-time personnel in the classes of positior�s as set forth in the
Agreement between the City and the exclusive representative hereinabove
referenced; and
WHEREAS, the City through designated representatives, and the exclusive
representative have met in good faith and have negotiated the terms and conditions
of employment for the period May 1, 1981, through April 30, 1984, for such
personnel as are set forth in the Agreement between the City of St. Paul a.nd fhe
exclusive representatives; and
WHEREAS, a 1981-1982-1983 Agreement has been reached which includes
a wage adjustment retroactive to May 22, 1981 ; now, therefore, be it
_1_
COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
Hunt
Levine [n Favor
Maddox
McMahon
Showalter _ AgBinSt BY —
Tedesco
Wilson
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date —
Certifif:d Yassed by Council Secretary BY
B,
Approved by ;Llavor. Date _. Approved by Mayor for $ubmission to Council �
r.�.. Av
WHITE - CITY CLERK . � �� � .
PINX - FINANCE � I + iT ��
CANARY - DEPARTMENT (� I T Y O F S A I N T l,�l l.1 I� F le cil N O. �
BLUE - MAYOR � � �
Cou�cil Resol�tio� -
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
RESOLVED, that the Maintenance Labor Agreement, cited above,
dated as of the effective date of this Resolution, between the City of St.
Paul and the United Slate and Tile and Composition Roofers, Damp a.nd �
Waterproof Workers Association, Local 96, on file in the office of the
, City Clerk, is hereby approved, and the authorized administrative "
officials of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute said
Agreement on behalf of the City.
APProved:
Chairman,
Civil Service Commission
_2_
COUI�IC[LMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
t�unt PERSONNEL OFFIC E
Levine [n Favor
Maddox
McMahon B
Showaiter � AgalIISt Y
Tedesco
Wilson -
Form Approved by City Attomey
Adopted by Council: Date
CertifiE:d Passed by Council Secretary BY
sy� � �
Approved by V1avor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
Bl' -- By �
� �'��,�'�
r.
1981 - 1953
MAINTENANCE LABOIZ AGREEMENT
- betwezn -
THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
- and
UNITED SLATE AND TILE AND COMPOSITION ROO�ERS,
DAAfl' AND WATERPROOF WORKERS
ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 96
� INDEX
A�?^'T_CLE TITLE PAGE
Preamble iii
I Purpose � 1
fI Recognition 2
EII Employer Rights 3
IV Union Rights 4
� Scope of ehe Agreement 5
VI Probationary Periods 6
�IT Philosophy of Employment and Compensation 7
� �TII Hours of Work 8
I�' Overtime 9
% Call Back 10
1�I Work Location 11
�TI Wages 12
%ITI Fringe Benef its I4
XIV Selection of Foreman and GeneraZ For�a,n 15
XV Halidays 16
XVI Disciplinary Procedures 17
XVII Absences Frvm Work 18
XVIII Seniority 19
RIX Jurisdiction 20
XX Separa�ion 21
XXI Tools 22
XXII Grievance �rocedu.Q 23
xXITI Right of Subcontract - 27
%IV Non Discrimination 28
XR�T Ser��erability 29
XXVI Waiver 30
XXVII Milea.ge 31
XXVIII Duration and Pledge 32
Apgendix A A1
A�pendix B B1
Appendix C C1
Appendi�c D D1
- ii -
� PREAMBLE
This AGREEMEN'C is entered into between the City of Sain*_ Pau:l, herein-
after referred to as the r�, iPLOYER, and the United S1ate and Tile and
Composition Roofers, Damp and kTaterproof Workers Association, Roofers L�ocal
96, hereinafter referrec:. to as the UNION.
The IIKPLOYER and the UNION concur that this AGREEMENT ha.s as its
objective the pramotion of the responsibilities of the City for the banef it
of the general public through effective labor-management cooperation.
The II�LOYER and the UNION both rea.li.ze that this goal depends not
only on the words in the AGREEMENT, but rather p�i.marily on attitu�es between
pec�ple at all levels of responsibility. _Constructive attitudes of the Et�LOXER,
the UNION, and ttia i.ndividual employees will best serve the needs of the
general public.
- iii -
. � �
�� � 1 �
. , ,, _,_
ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
1.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree that tfie purpose for entering into
this AGRF�IENT is to:
l.11 Achieve orderly and peaceful relations, thereby establishing
a system of uninterrupted oper�tions and the highest level
of employee performance that is consistent with the saf ety
and well-being of al?, concerned;
I.12 Set forth rates of pay, hours of work, and other conditions
of employment as have been agreed upon by the II�'LOYER and
the UNION;
I.Y3 Establish procedures to orderly and peacefully resolve
disputes as to the application or interpretation of this
AGREII�IENT tirithout loss of manpower productivity.
I.I2 The II�IPLOYER and the UNION agree that this AGREEMENT serves as a supple-
meat to legislation that ci,:ates and directs the E�IPLOYER. If any part
of this AG�',.EF�h1ENT is in conflict with such legislation, the latter shall
preva�l. The parties, on written notice, agree to negotiate that part
in. conflict so that it conforms to the statute as provided by Article 25
(SEVERABILITY).
- 1 -
• ARTICLE II - RECOGNITION
2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative for
collective bargaining purposes for all personnel having an employment
status of regular, pr�bationary, provisiona'. , temporary, and emergency
employed in the classes of positions def ined in 2.2 as certified by
the Bureau of Mediation Services in accordance with Case �o. 73-PR-511-A
dated May 11, 1973.
2.2 The classes of position recognized as being exclusively repre�ented
by the UNION are as listed in Appendix A.
- 2 -
� ARTICLE III - EMPLOYER RIGHTS
3.1 The EMPLOYER zetains the right to operate and �.-iage all manpower, '
facilities, �nd equipment; to est-blish functions and programs; to
set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology;
�o establish and modify the organizational structure; to select,
�irec� and determi.ne the number of personnel; and to perform any
�nherent ma.nagerial function not specif ically limited by this
. A�REEMENT.
3.2 Any "term or condition of employtaent" not established by this
AGGBEIlKENT shaZT remain with the F�IPLOYER to eliminate, modify, or
establish follosa�ing written notification to the UNION.
_ 3 _
N/ //n /.
` / %�
� � � ���,
� ARTICLE iV - UNION RIGHTS
4.1 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 deducted shall be remitted as dire�cted bX
the UNIflN. �
4.11 The �IPLOYER s.:all not deduct dues from the wa�es of
employees covered by this AGREEMENT for any other
labor organization.
4.12 The UNION sha11 indemnify and save harmless the
EMPLOYER from any and all claims or cha.rges made
against the EMPLOYER as a result of the j.mplementation
of this ARTICLE.
4.2 The UNION may designate one (1) employee from the bargaining unit to
a�t as a Steward and shall inform the E�S�'LOYER in writing of such
designation. Such employee shall have the rights and responsibilities
as designate,: in Article 22 (GRIEVANCE PROCE�URE) .
4.3 Upon notif ication to a designated IIK��iAYER supervisor, the Business
Manager of the UN�ON, or his designated representative shall be per-
mitted to cnter the facilities of the E�IPLOYER where empZoyees covered
by this AGREEME*�T are working.
_ 4 _
I
� ARTICZE V - SCOPE OF THE AGRE�IENT
5.1 This AGREEMENT establishes the "terms and conditions of employment"
defined by M.S. 179.63, Subdivision 18 for a11 employees exclusively
represented by the UNION. This AGREEMENT shall supersede such
"��erms and conditions of employment" established by Civil Service
Hule, Council Ordinance, and Council Resolution.
- 5 _
� . ������
. ARTICLE VI - PROBATIONARY PERIODS
6.1 All personnel, originally hired or rehired following separation, in a
regular employment status shall serve a six (6) month`s probationary
period during which time the empl.c�yee's fitness and ability to perform
the class of positions' duties and responsibilities shall.be evaluated.
6.11 At any time during the probationary period an emplayee
may be terminated at the discretian of the IIKFLOYER
without appeal to the provisians of Article 22
(GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
6.12 An employee terminated during the probationary period
shall receive a written notice of the reason(s� for
such termination, a copy of which shall be sent to the
UNION.
6.2 All personnel promoted to a higher class of positions sha11 serve a
six (6) months' promotional probationa.ry period during which time the
employee's fiti�ass and abilitq to per€orm the class of positions' vsties
and responsibilities shall be evaluated.
6.21 At any time during the promotiona.l probationary period
an employee may be demoted to the �aployee's previously
held class of positions at the discretion of the �iPLOYER
without appeal to the provisions of Article 22 (GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE) .
6.22 An employee demoted during the promotional probationary
period shall be returned to the. e�nployee's previously
held class of positions and shall receive a written
notice or t�-.� reasons for demotion, a copy of which
shall be sent to the UNIQN.
- b -
� ARTICLE VII - PHILOSOPHY OF II�IPLOYMEti�T AND COMPENSATION
7.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION are in full agreement that the philosophy
of employment and compensation shall be a '"cash" hourly wage at;3
"industry" fringe benefi- system.
7.2 The II�LOYER shall compensate employees for alI hours worked at the
basic hourly wage rate and hourly fringe t�enefit rate as found in
Is�:icles 12 (WAGES) and 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
7.3 No other c�mpei�sation or fringe benefit shall be accumulated or
e�arned by an eznpioyee except as specifically provided for in this
A+G�EEMENT; except those employees who have individualTy optianed
to be "grandfathered" as provided by 12.2.
- 7 -
. I
� ARTICLE VIII - AOTIRS OF WORK
8.1 The normal work day shall be eight (8) consecutive hours per day, ex-
cluding a thirty (30) minute unparyd lunch period, between 7:00 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m.
;
8.2 The normal work week shall be f ive (5) consecutive normal work days
I�ionday through Friday.
8.3 If, during the term of this AGREEMEN�, it is ne�.essary in the. F1KPL0YER�S
judgment to establish second and third shif�Cs or a work week of other
than rionday through Friday, the UNION agrees to enter into negotiations
i�mediatelg to establish the conditions of such shifts and/or work waeks.
8.4 This section shall not be constr:z d as, and is not a guarantee of, any
hours of work per normal work day or per normal work week;
8.5 All employees shall be at the locati�n designated by their supervisor,
ready for work, at the established starting time and shall remain a.t an
assigned work location until the end of the establishe:l work day unless
otherwise directed by their supervisor.
8.6 A11 employees are subjt�t to call-back b� the EMPLOYER as provided by
Article 10 (CALL St1CK) .
8.7 Employees reporting for work at the established starting time and for
whom no work is available shall receive pay for two (2) hours, at the
basic hourly rate, unless notification has bean given not to regort
for work prior to leaving home, or during the previous work day.
- 8 -.
. � � J� ��
� ARTICLE IX - OVERTII�IE
9.1 Overtime. Time on t��e payroll in excess of the normal hours set forth
above shall be "overtime work" and sha1Z be done only by order of the
head of the department. An employee shall be recompensed fo� work done
fn excess of the normal hours by being granted compensatory time on a
�ime-and-one-half basis or by being paid on a ti.me-and--one-half basis
far such overtime work. The basis on which such over�isne shall be paid
� �hall be determined solely by the EMPLOYER.
�.2 The overtime rate of one and one-half (1�) times the basic hourly rate '
s�tall be paid for work performed under the following circumstances:
9.21 Time work.ed in excess of eight ($) hours in any one normal
work day and
9.�2 Time worked on a sixth (6th) day foZlowing a normal work
t�eek.
9.3 The overt3me rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate shall be paid
far work performed under the following circumstances:
9.31 Time wortr�ed on a holiday as defined in Article 15
(IiOLIDAYS) , except as grovided in 15.6.
9.32 Time worke�' on a seventh (7th) day follawing a
nor¢�al work week; and
3.33 Time worked in excess of twelve (12) consecutive
hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period, provided
that all "emergency" work required by "Acts of God"
shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-
half �I��.
9.4 For tha gurposes of calculating overti.me compensation, overtime hours
wQrked :shall not be "pyramided", compour.dsd, or paid twice for the same
hours warked.
_ c� _
ARTICLE X - CAI<L BACK
10.1 The EMPLOYER retains the right to call back empioyees before an
employee has started a normal work day or normal work week and
after an employee has conpleted a normal work day or normal work
Y
week.
10.2 Employees called back shall receive a minimum of four (4) haurs
pay at the basic hourly rate.
1�.3 The hours worked based on a call-back shall be compensated in
accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME) , when applicabie, and subject
to the m�nimum established by 10.2 above.
10.4 Emp3oyees called back four (4) hours or less prior to their norma7.
work day shall complete the normal woix day and be compensated oniy
for the overtime hours workec� in accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME} .
- 10 -
- ARTICLE XI - WORK LOCATION
11.1 Employees shall report to work location as assigned by a designated
EME'LOYER supervisor. During the normal work day employees may be
assigned to other work locations at the discretion of the EMPLOYER.
I1.2 Employees assigned to work locations during the normal work day,
ozher tha.n their originai assig�ent, and who are required to furn3.sh
their own transportation shall be compensated for mileage.
— 11 �
,..v.�.__�_.. .. _.. __ _ _..�.____...._,_._.....�. �____. .___.....---.. _.,_ _
_..u�..„.��_.�..�_�,—�,...�..._n,.._.�_�.�_._._...T.�._..,..,..,.�,.....�.,.......�.._. _.
ARTICLE XII - WAGES
12.1 The basic hourly wage rates as established by Appendix C sha11 be paid
for all hours worked by an employee.
12.2 Employees who are covered by the fringe benef its Iisted below shall continue
to be covered by such benef its. They shall be subject to aIl other provisions
of the AGREEMENT, but shall not have hourly fringe bene€it contributions
and/or deductions made on their beha.lf as grovided for bq Arti.cle 13
(FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.21 Insurance benef its as established by City of Saint Paul
Resolutions.
12.22 Sick Leave as established by Resolution No. 3250, Section 20.
12.23 Vacation as established by the Saint Pau1 Salary Plan and
Rates of Compensation, Section I, Suhdivision H.
12.24 Nine (9) legal holidays as established by t�_� Saint Paul
Salary Plan and. Rates of Compensation, Section �C, Subdivision L
12.25 Severance benef its as established by Ordinance No. I1490
with a maximum payment of $4,000.
12.2h The EMPLOYER will for the period of this AGREF�ia1T provide for
employees working under the titles as Iisted in Append� A who
retire after the time of execution of this �iGREEMENT or who
have retired since September 1, I974, and until such employees
reach sixty-five (65) years of age such Iif e, hospital and
medical insurance beaefits as are provided by the F�fPLOYER
- iz -
� ������
' ARTICLE XII - WAGES (continued)
12.27 In order to be eligible for the benefits under the provision
of 12..26 the employee must:
12.27.1 Be receiving benef its from a public employee
retiree act at the time of retirement.
12.27.2 Have severed his relationship with the City of
Saint Paul under one of the early retiree plans.
}.2.27.3 Inform the Personnel Office of the City of Saint
Paul in writing within 60 days of employee's
� early retirement date that he or she wishes to be
eligible for early retiree insurance benefits.
12.3 Re�ular employees not covered by the fringe benefits listed in Article
12;.2 shall be cansidered, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, participating
�nployees and shall be compensated in accordance with ArticlA 12.1 (WAGES)
- �d have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on their behal€
�s grovided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENr:r'ITS) .
12.4 Provis3onal, temporary and emargency employees shall be considered, for the
purgos� of this AGREEhiENT, participating employees and sha1.1 be comgensated
f.n accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and have fringe benefit contributions
end/or deductions made in their behalf as provided fo:- by Article 13 FRII�GE
�ENEFITSI.
12.5 Al1 regular employees employed af ter February 15, 1974, shali be considexed
for the purpase of this AGREEMENT, participating employees and shall be
Comp.ens,ated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and have fringe bene�it
contributions andjor deductions made on their behalf as provided for by
�irticle 13 (FRII�TGE BENEFITS) .
- I3 --
� � � � � � 9�--
� ARTICLE XIII - FRINGE BENEFITS
13.1 The EMPLOYER shall �ake contributions on behalf of and/or make
deductio:�s from the wages of employees covered by this AGRE�i��
in accordance with Appendix D for ail hours worked.
- 14 -
ARTICLE XIV - SELECTION OF FORII�N AND GENERAL FORE�ifAN
14.1 The selection of personnel for the class of position of Fore�an
shall remain solely with the E^�PLOYER.
14.2 The class of position of Foreman shall be f illed by employees of the
bargainiag unit on a "temporarq assigr,ment".
14.3 All "temporary assigimnents" shall be made only at the direction ot a
ct�esignated EMPLOYER supervisor.
1k.4 S.uch "temporary assig�ents" shall be made only in cases where the
�3ass of positions is vacant for more t�an one (1) normal work day.
- 25 -
� ARTICLE XV - HOLIDAYS
15.1 The following nine (9) days shall be designated as holidays:
New Year's Day, January 1
Presidents' Day, Third Monday in February
Memorial Day, last Monday in. May
Independence Day, July 4 -
Labor Day, first Monday in Septernber ,
Columbus Day, second rEonday in October
Veterans' Day, November ll
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
15.2 When New Year's Day, independence Day, or Christmas Day falls on a
Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the designated holidaq.
When any of these three (3) holidays falls on a Saturday, the greceding
Friday shall be considered the designa.ted holiday.
15.3 The nine (9) holidays shall be considered non work days.
i5.4 Zf, in the judgment of �he EMPLOYER, personnel are necessary for
operating or e�ergency reasons, employees may be scheduled or "called
back" in accordance with Article X (CALL BACK) .
15.5 Employees warking on a designated holiday shall be compensated at the
rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate for all hours worked.
- lb -
� 7 �� ��-
� ARTICLE XVI - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
16.1 The EMPLOYER sY�ai7 have the right to impose disciplinary actions on
employees for just cause.
16.2 Disciplinary actions by the EMPLOYER shall include only the following
�ctions:
},6.21 Oral repriaand
�6.22 Writt�r, reprimand
16.23 Suspe�n�ion
16.24 De�otion
1b.25 Discharge
T6.3 Emploqees who are suspended, demoted, or discharged shall have the right
to request that such actions be reviewed by the Civil Service Commission
ar a designated Board of Review. The Civil Service Commission, or a
designated Board of Review, shall be the sole and exclusive means of
re�iewing a suspens3.on, de�motion, or discharge. No appeal of a suspen�ion,
dea�arion, or discharge shall be considered a "grievance" for the purpose
of grocessing through the provisio�s of Article 22 (GRIEVANCE PROCIDURES) .
- 17 -
ARTICLE YVII - ABSENCES FROM jdORK
17.1 Empioyees who are unable to report for their normal work day have
the resgansibility to notify their supervisor of such absence as
saon as possible, but in no event later than the beginning of such
work day.
17.2 Failure to ma.ke such notification may be grounds for discipli.ne as
provided in Arti.cle 16 (DISCZPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
17.3 Failure to report for work without notification for three (3)
consecutive normal work days may be considered a "quit" by the
E�'LOYER on the part of the empluyee.
- 18 -
ARTICLE XVIII - 5ENIORITY
18.1 Seniority, for tt�� purposes of this AGREEMENT, shall be defir.ed as
follows:
18.11 "MastF.: Seniority" - tize length of continuous. regular
and probationary service with the EMPLf. �ER from the
last date of employment in any and ali class titles
covered by this AGREEMENT.
18.12 "Class Seniority" - the Iength of continuous regular
and probationary service with the EMPLOYER from the
. date an em�loyee was f irst appointed to a class tit?e
covered by this AGREEMENT.
I8.2 Se�iarity sha13 not accumulate during an unpaid leave of absence, except
whe� such a leave is granted for a period of less than thirty (30)
calendar days; is granted because of il.lness or injury; is granted to
allow an employee to accept an appoir�nent to the unclassif ied service
of the.IIKPLOYER or to an elected or appointed full-time position with
the UNION.
I8.3 Senic�rity shall tarmina.te when an emgloyee retires, resigns, or is
discharged.
1$.�i In the event it is determined by the IIKPLOYER that it is necessary to
reduce tfie work .force em^loyees will be laid off by class title within
each department based on inverse length uf "Class Seniority". Employees
laid of:� sha7.1 have the right to reinstatement in any lower-paid class
title, provided, employee has greater "Master Seniority" than the emplaiyee
being replaced.
18.5 The selection of vaction periods shali be made by class title based on
length of "Class Seniority", subject to the approval of the EMPLOYER.
- 19 -
�� �1 `� � ��%
' ARTICLE XIX - JURISDICTION
19.1 Disputes concerning work jurisdiction between and among unions is
recognized as an appropriate subject for determination by the various
union representing employees of the IIyIPLOYER.
r
19.2 The EMPLOYER agrees to be guided in the assignment of work jurisdictian
by any nutual agreements b.etween the union involved.
19.3 In the event of a dispute concerning the performance or assig�nent af
work, the unions invol�ad. and the E�iPLOYER sha11 meet as soon as mutuallX
possible to resolve the dispute. Nothing in the foregaing shall restrict
the right of the II+IPLOYER to accomplish the work as originally assig�ed
pending resolution of the dispute or to restrict the F�IPLOYIIt'S basic
right to assign wnrk.
19.4 Any employee refusing to perform work assigned by the EMPLOYER and as
clarified by Sections 19.2 and 19.3 above shall be subject to disciplinary
action as provided an Article 16 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
19.5 There shall be no work stoppage, slow down, ar any disruption of work
resulting f�-vm a work assigriment.
- 20 -
� w ����
- ARTICLE XX - SEPARATION
20.1 Employees having a probationary or regular employr.ment status shall
be considered separated from employment based on the following
actions:
2O.li Resi nag tion. Employees resigning from emplayment
shall give written notice fourteen (14) calendar
days prior to the effective date of the resignation.
. 2�.12 Discharge. A, provided in Articie lE.
2#�.13 Failure to Regort for Dut�. As p�ovided in Article 17.
20.2 Employees having an emergency, temporary, or provisi �:sal employment
�tatus may be termina.ted at the discretion of the EMPLflYER before the
completion of a normal work day.
- 21 - �
ARTICL� X�I - TOOLS
21.1 All employees shall perso��lly provide themselves with the tools of
the trade as liste3 in Appendix B.
- Z2 -
� ARTICLE �II - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
22.1 The II�IPLOYER shall recognize stewards selected in accordance with UI�?�0��
rules and regu?..ati�ns as the grievance representative of the barga�ning
unit. The UN?UN shall notify the EMPLOYER in writir.g of the names of
the stewara� and of their successors �ohen so named.. �
22.2 It is reco�r.ized and accepted by the EMPLOYER and the UNION that the
� processing of grievances as hereinaf ter provi�.e_d_ is limited by the job
duties and responsibili'-tes of the employees and shall therefore be
aecomplished during working hours only when consistent with such emplo�ez
duties and responsibiZities. The steward i.nvalved and a �;rieviug e�sployee
shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during workia.g
hours pra•-ided, the steward and the employee have notified and rece�ved
the approval af thei° s�;.��rvisor t,^ ae absent to process a grie��ance and
t�.at such absence would not be detrimental to the work programs of the
the EMPLOYER.
22.3 The procedure established by this ARTICLE shall be the sole and exclusive
procedure, ea�cepL for the appeal af disciplinary action as provided by
16.3, for the pracessing of grievances, which are defined as an alleged
violation of thE terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
22.4 Grievances shall be resoived in. coa..*��ar.ce with the followin� procedure:
Step 1. Upon the occurrence of an alleged violation of
this AGREEME�TT, the employee involved shall attempt to
resolve ths matter �n an informal basis with the employee's
suparvisor. If th� matter is not resolved to th� employee's
satisfact-�on by the i.nformal discussion it may be Xeduced
- 23 -•
, � ������
ARTICLE �II - GRIEVAL�i;E PROCEDURE (continued)
to writing and referred to Step 2 by the UNION. The written
grievance shall set £orth the nature of the grievance, the
facts on whi�h it is based, the alleged section(s) of the
AGREEMENT vi.c�lated, and the relief requested. Any alleged
violation of the AGREEMENT not reduced to writing by the
UNION witnin seven (7) calendar daqs of the first occ••rrence
of the event giving rise to the gri� �ance or within the use
c�f reasonable diligence should have had knowZedge of the
�irst occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance,
Sha.11 be considered waived..
Step 2. Within seven (7) calendar aays after receiving the
written grievance a designated II�fPLOYER superv�:.sor :��all
meet with t',- Union Steward and atte:,�pt to resc�Zve the grievance.
If, as a result of this meeting, the grievancs� remains un-
resolved, the F�IPLOYER shall replq in writing tc the tTT3I0N
iaithin three (3) calendar days following this meeting. The
UNION may refer the grievance in writin� to Stap 3 within seven
(7� calendar days foilowing recei�►t of the E�LOYLR'S wrxtten
saswer. Any grievance not ref.erred in writing by the UNION
�ithin seven (71 calendar .days fallQwing receipt of the
EMPLOYER'S answer shall be considered waived.
- 24 -
ARTICLE XXII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
Step �. Within seven (7) caler_dar da;rs follo�ain�; recei�t of a :
grievance ref erred from Step 2 a designa.ted EMPLOYER supervisor
shall meet with the Union Business P�anager or his designated
representative a.nd attempt to resolve the grievance. Withi.n. J
seven (7) calendar days folZowing this meeting the EMPLOYER
shall reply in writing to the UNION stating the F�IPLOYER`S
answer concerning the grievance. If, as a result. of the
written response the grievance remains unreso3.ved, the UNION
may ref er the grievance to Step 4. Any grievance not referred
to in 4rriting by the UNION to Step 4 within seven (7) calendar
days fol.Lowing receipt of the II�TPLOYER'S answer shall be
con�idered waived.
Ste^�4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION may withia
seven �7) calendar days af ter tha response of the F�IPLOYER in
Step 3, by written notica to the EMPLOYER, request arbitration
of the grievance. The arbitration procee�ings sha1�. be con:ducted
by an arbitrator to ba selected by mutuaZ agreement of the II�fPLQYE�
and the UNION within eeven (7) calendar days after notice has bee�
given. If the parties faii to mutual? �F agree upon an arbit ator
within the said seven (7) day period, either party may reqaest
the Public Employment Relation Board to submit a panel of f ive (5)
arbitrators. Both the II�IPLOYER and the UNION shall have the right
to strike two (2� names from the panel, The UNION shall strike
the first (lst) name; the IIKPLOYER shall �hen strike one (I)
name. The process will be repreated and the remaining person
shall be the arbitrator.
- 25 -
ARTICLE XXII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continu�d)
22.5 The arbitrator shall havs no right to anend, modify, nullify, ignore,
add to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGREEMEPdT, The arbitrator
shall consider and decide only the specific issue su�mitted in writing
by the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall have no authority to � .ke a
decis-ion on any other issue not so submitted. The arbitrator shall be
�ithout power to ma.ke dec�sions contra�y to or inconsistent with or
modifying or varying in any way the a�plication of laws, rules, or
r�gulations having �Y�e force and effect of law. The arbitrator's
decision shall be submi�:�ted in writing within t:�irty (30) days following
close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, which-
ev�r be later, unless the parties agree to an extens3.on. The decision
shaSl be based solely on the arbit�ator's interpretation or application
of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and ta the facts of the grievance
pr�sented. Th�. decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding
on the IIKPLOYER, the UNION and the emgloyees.
�2.6 The f ees and exper.�es for the arbitrator's services and proc�edings
shall be borne equa�;.sq by the EMPLOYER and th� UNION, provided that
each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representative
and witnesses. If either party cancels an arbitracion hearing or asks
far a last minute postponement tha.t leads to the arbitrators maki�g a
change, the canceling party or the garty asking for the postponement
shall gay this charge. If either party desires a verbatim record of
�be prviceed�.ngs, it may cause such a record to be made providing it
pays far the record. _
22.7 'T'he time limi�s in each step of this proceduze may be extended by mutual
agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION.
- 26 -
� 116 ��.�
ART'�CLE XXIII- RIGHT OF SUBCONTRACT
23.1 The F.�SPLOYER may, at any time during the duration of this AGREEMENT,
contract out work done by the employees cavered by this AGREEMII�IT.
In the event that such contracting would result in a reduction of the
wor�: force covered by this AGREII�I�1T, the EMPLOYER sha11 give the UNION
a ninety (90) calendar day notice of the intention to subcontra�t.
23.2 The subcontracting of work done by the employees eovered by this
AGREEMENT shall in all cases be made only to eiuployers wh� q�lify
in accordance with Ordinance No> 1401.3.
- 27 -
. � � . . . .;y�F.��Q �'l��
ARTICLF; �XIV- NON-rZSCRIMINATION
24.1 The terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT will be anplied to employees
equally without regard to, or discrimination for or against, any
individual because o� race, color, creed, sex, age, or beeause of
mem6ership or nan--;:;;.�-_c�,bership in the UNION.
24.2 Employees will p�rEor� their duties and responsib3.lities in a non-
" discriminatory ^:anner as such �uties and responsibilities i.nvolve
o�Ci�ex employees and the general public.
- 28 -
ARTICLE XXV - SEVERABILITY
25.1 In the event that any pravision(s) of this AGREEr1E�iT is declared
to be contrary to law by proper legislative, administrative, or
judicial authority from whose f i�ding, determination, or �ecxee
no appeal is taken, such provision(s) shall be voided, Ali other r
provisions shal�? continue in full force and effect.
25.2 The parties agree to, upon written notice, enter into negotiations
to place the voided provisions of the AGREEriIlVT in co�pliance with
the legislative, administrative, or judicial determination.
- 29 -
ARTICLE X.�:`�i - WAIVER
26.1 The EMPLOYER and the INION acknowledge that during the �eeting and
negotiating which resulted in this AGRE�'._,1�iE1vT, each had the right and
opportunity to make proposals with respect to any subject concerning
the terms and conditions of employment. The agreem�nts and under-
standings reached by the parties af ter the exarcise of this right
are fully and completely set forth in this AGREE..-IENT.
26.2 Therefore, the II�IPLOYER and the UNION for the duration of this •
AGREE��ENT agree that rhe other paYty shalI. not ba obligated t�
�et ar�d negotiate over any term or conditions of employment whether
specifica.11� covered ar not specifically covered by this AGREEMEi�iT.
The UNION and EME'LOYER may, however, mutually agree to modify any
provisi.on of this AGREEMENT.
26.3 t�uy and all prior ordinances, agret:ments, resolutions, practices,
galic�:.=,�s, and. rules or regulations regarding the terms and conditions
of emI".- yment, to the extent they are inconsistent with this A�REEMENT,
are hereby supersec�ed.
- 30 -
ARTICLE XXVII - MILEAGE
27.I Automobile Rei�bursement Autharized: P�rsuant to Chapter 33 of the
Saint Paul Administrative Code, as araended, pertaining to reimbursenenz
of City officers and employees for the use af their own automobiles in
the performance of their duties, the fol3.owing provisions are adopted.,
r
27.2 Method of Camputation: To be eligible for such reimb�wsement, alI
officers and employees must receive written authorization fram the
Department Head. �
Type 1. If an employee is required to use his/her own autamobile
OCCASIOrlALLY during .employment, the employee srall b� reimbursed at
the rate of $3.00 per day for each day the employee's vehicle is
actually used in performing the duties of the employee's posiLion.
In addition, the employee shall be re�bursed 15� per mile for each
mile actually driven.
If such employee is required to drive an automobile during employment and
the department head or designated representative determines that an
employer vehicle is available for the employee's use but the employee
des�.Mes to use his/her own automobile, then the employee shall be reim-
bursed at the rate of 15� pex mile driven and shall not be eligible
for any per diem.
Type 2. If an employee is required to use his/her own automabile
REGULARLY during employment, the employee shall be reimbursed at the
rate of $3.00 per day for each day of work. In addition, th+e emplr;��e
shali be reimburs�d 15�. per mile for each mile actually driven.
If such employe.� is required to drive an automobile during employment
and the depart��nt head or designa�:ed representativa determines that
an employer vehicla is available fnr the employee's use hut the employee
desires to use his/her own automobile, then the employee shall be reim-
bursed at the rate of 15� per mile driven and shall not be eligible �ar
any per diema
27.3 The City will provide parking at the Civic Center Parking Ramp for City
employees on either of the above mentioned types af reimbursement plans
wha are required to have their personal car available for City business.
9uch parking will be provid�� only for the days the employee. is require@
to have his or her own personal car available.
27.4 Rules �.nd Re�ulations_ Tha Mayor shall adopt rules and regulations
governing ttie proced��ces for auto...ob�.1e reimbursement, which regul.atio�s
and rules shal2 conta.�;.r� the requirement that recipients shall file daily
reports indicating miz�s driven and shal? file monthlq affidavits stating
the n�nber of days worked and the number of mil�s driven, and further
require that they maintain automobile liability insurance in amounts of
not less than $100,000/$3d0,000 for personal injury, and $25,000 for
property damage, or liability insurance in amounts not less than $3OQ,OQd
� single limit coveragey with the City of Saint Paul named as an additiona.l
insured. These r�:tes and regulati�ns, together with the amendmeat thereto,
shall be maintained on f ile with the city cler�C.
- 31 -
ARTICLE XXVIII - DURATION ANi3 PLE?JGE
28.1 This AGREEMENT shall become effective as of t�.�:�: date of signing, except
as specifically provided otherwis�: in Artic?_es 12 and 13 and sha11
remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 1984, and continue in
• effect fron year to year thereaf ter unless notice to change or ta
terminate is given in the manner provided in 2$.Z.
� 28.2 if either �arty desires to te�-�iinate or modify this AGREEMENT, effective
a� of the date of expiration, the pax°.:_�r wishing to modify or terminate
the AGREEMENT s��:a11 give written notice to the nther garty, not more
tlian ninety (90) or less than sixty (6G; calenda:� �ays prior to the
expir2tion date, provided that the .AGRBI:itENT ma.y on1.y be so terminated
Qr modifi�ed effective as of the expir.atifln da.te.
28.3 In considerat3.o�. of the terms and conditions of eanployment established
by this AGRE�.,1'KENT and the recognitio�t that the GRiEVANCE PROCEDURE
harein establish�u is the means by whicn griev�nces concernin�; its
agplication or intarpre;.at�.on may be peacefully res; lved, the parties
hereby pledge that during the term of the AGREEM�,'T:
2R.31 The UNION and the employees will r.�t engage in, instigate,
or condone any concerted action in which employees fail ta
report for duty, willfully absent themse�ves fram work,
stop work, slow down their wark, or absent themselves in whole '
ctr in part from the full, faithful performance of their duties
Qf empl.oymenr,
- 32 -
� ARTICLE XXVIII - DURATION AI�TD PLEDGE (continued}
28.32 The EMPLOYER will not engage in, instigate, or condone ,
any lockout of employees.
28.33 This constitutes a tentative agreement bet��een the parties
which will be recommended by the City Negotiator, but is
sub�ect to the approval of the Administration of the City
and is also subject to ratification by the UNION.
AGREED to this 21 day of September, 1981, and attested to as the full
and complete understanding of the parties for the period of time herein speci-
fied by the signature of the following representative for the ErIPLOYER and
the UNION.
WiTNESSES:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL UNITID SLATE AND TILE AND CQMPOSITION
ROOFERS, DAMP AND WATERPROOF WORKERS
ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 96
� 1 �
:,�. . ��� �� -�,
�� � ����
L bor Relations ir , tor Bus�iness Mana.ger
Civil Service Commission
- 33 -
. �����
APPENDIX A
The classes of positions recognized by the EI�IPLOYER as being exclusively
represented by th� UNION are as follows:
Roofer Foreman
Roof er
�PPrentice
�nd other classes of ��<�sitions that may be established by the �?PLOYER where
�.he duties and responsibilities assigned comes within the jurisdiction of the
LTNION.
- A1 - '
APPEN�IX C
The basic hourly wage rate far provision3l, regular, and probationary
employees appointed to the following classes of positions ar.d not receiving
tha Fringe Benef its listed in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective Effective Effective
5-22-81 5-01-82 5-01-83
Roofer. . . . . . . . . . $12.64 $14.38 $16.09
Roofer Foreman. . . . . . $13.85 $15.58 $17.29
The basic hourly wage rate for temporary and emergency emplayees appointed
to the following classes of gositions shall be:
Eff ective Eff ective Effective
5-22-�1 5-01-82 5-01-83
Roo£er. . . . . . . . . . $13.i5 � $14.95 $16.73
Roo£er Foreman. . . . . $14.40 $16.20 $17.98
APPrentice
� - 50Q hours . . . . . . . . . 66% cf Roof er rate
501 - 1300 hours. . . . . . . . 70% of Roofer rate
1301 - 2100 hours . . . . . . . 8Q% o� Roofer rate
2101 - 2900 hours . . . . . . . 85% of P.00fer rate
2901 - 370� hours . . « . . . . 90% of Roof ar rate
3701 - 4500 hours . . . . . . . 95! of Roofer rate
The basic hourly wag� rate f�r regular employees appointed to the folloa�-
ing class af positions who ar� receiving the Fringe Bene£its listed in Article
12.2 shaJ1 be:.
Effective Effective Effective
5-22--81 5-01-82 5-01-83
Raofer. . . . . . . . . . $13.�5 * *�
*The 1�Iay 1, 1982, ho�:w�,g wage rates in t3�is contract wi11 be tr� rate as shown
b€low le=a the cost of �ick leave usage for 1981 and less the cost of vacation,
ht►lida.ys and pen:,ions for 1982 and less the cost of h�alth and 1'ife insurance
- �1 -
._ _ ___ _ _ . __. ,.- --- �
� � � 1 � ��.
APPENDIX C (continued)
for the period �tay, 1981 thru April, 1982 incurred by the employer far empl�yees
in this bargaining unit.
Roof er $17.48
;
**The May 1, 1983, hourly wage rates in this cantract will be the rates as s��
below less the cost of sick leave usage for 1982 and less the cost af vacation,
holidays and pensions for 1983 and less the cost of health a�z' life insurance
for the period May, 1982 thru April, 1983, incurred by the e�ployer far
employees in this bargaining unit.
Roof er $19.26
If the Union elects to have the contributions listed i.n Apgendix D increased
or decreased, the Employer may adjust the above appZicable rates for partici-
pating employee� i� such a way that the total cost of the package (wage rate
plus cont�.:Lbutions) r�mains constant.
- C2 -
� ������
r'.
� APPENDIX D
Effsctive May 22, 19$l, the EMPLOYER shall:
(1) contribute $ .98 per hour for a11 hours worked by participating
employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and I2.5 covered by
this AGREEMENT, to a L'NION designa.ted �r'elfare Fund.
(2) contribute $ .50 per hour for all hours worked by partici.pating
employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 covered by
this AGREEMENT, to a Pension Fund
(3) contribute $1.00 per hour from which gayroll deduction has been
made for all hours caorked by participating eniployees as defined
in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 covered by Chis AGREEMENT, ta a
Vacat�ion Fund.
�4) contribute ,$ .05 per hour for all hours worked by participating
employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 covered by
this AGREEMENT, to an Apprenti�.eship Traini�u�d.
�11 contributi�t�� made in accor3ance with this Appendix shall be forwarded
to depositories as directed by the UNION.
The II�IPLOYER shall establish Worlanan's Compensation and Unemployment
Compensation progr�ms as required by Minnesota Statutes.
Participating employees as def ined in Articles 12.3� 12.4 and 12.5 covered
by this AGRE�iENT, shall not be eligible for, governed by, or accumulate
vacation, sick Zea�e, holiday, funeral leave, �ury duty, or insurance fringe
b.enefits that are or may be estab';.shed by Ci�il Service Rules, Council
Ordinance, or Council Resolution.
- Dl -
_ __ �
� S � � • . . � . � .. . � .. ..
�
APPEN�IX D (ccntinued)
The EMPLO`LERtS fringe benefit obligation to participatir.g smployees as
defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 is limited to the contributions
and/or deductions established by this AGREEMINT, The actual level of
benef its provided to employees shall be the responsibilit� of the Trustees
of the various funds to which the F1�SPLOYER has forwarded contributions and/ar .
deductions.
� D2 -
�
�, �, �1 �- �'e �8�- 8�--
Do not detach this memorandum from the c�w
resolution so that this information wiil be �� � ���
availab,e t�������r'�MINISTRATIVE ORDERS,
RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES
Date: October 5, 1981
-�--..� .__,
� ' ��
OCT 151�8
T0: MAYOR GEORGE LATIMER '
,'r;,-�-=-,
FR: Personnel Of f ice ^ � �,' ^ "����'
�-�
RE: Resolution for submission to City Council
ACTION RE�UESTED
We recommend your approval and submission of this Resolution to the City Council.
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR THIS ACT�ON
This Resolution approves the 1981-].982-1983 Agreement between the City of St. Paul
and fihe Roofers Local No. 96. The Agreement is for the period May 1, 1981, through
April 30, 1984, and calls for a $1.85 an hour increase in the total package in May, 1981.
The Agreement also calls for total package increases of $1. 80 i.n May, 1982 a.nd $1. 78
i.n May, 1983.
Other changes include a deletion of the residency requirement and mandatory retirement
article s.
FINANCTAL IMPACT
None. The City currently has no employees working in the classes of Roofer or Ro�fer
Foreman.
ATTACHI�IENTS:
Resolution, Agreement and copy for City C1 erk.