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277694 WHITE - CITY CLERK µµµ�� - PINK � - FINANCE �� ANARY - DEPARTMENT G I T Y O F S A I N T ��u L COURCII BLUE - MAYOR File N . � y uncil Resolution . Presented By • Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Administrative Re solution approving the terms and conditions of the 1981-1982-1983 Agreement between the City of St. Paul and the Tri-Council Bargaining Unit composed of Operating Engineers Local 49, Teamsters Local 120, and Laborers Local 132. 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 Tri-Council Bargaining Unit composed of Operating Engineers Local 49, Teamsters Local 120, and Laborers Loc�.l 132, as exclusive rep�esentatives for the classes of positions within the Ciiry of St. Paul certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services under Case No. 73-PR-427-A, for the purpose of ineeting and negotiating the terms and coni- ditions of employment for all full-time personnel in the classes of positions as set forth in the Agreement between the City of St. Paul and the exclusiv� representatives hereinabove referenced; and WHEREAS, the City through designated representatives, and the exclusive repre sentative s have met in good faith and have negotiated the terms and can- ditions 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. Palul and the exclusive representatives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Agreement cited above, dated as of the effective� date of this Resolution, between the City of St. Paul and the Tri-Council Bargaining Unit composed of Operating Engineers Local 49, Teamsters Lo�al 120, and Laborers Local 132, on file in the office of the City Clerk, is her$by (continued� COUIVCILMEN Yeas Nays Requestgd by Department of: Hunt �evine In Favor Maddox McMahon snowaite� - '� __ Against BY -- Tedesco Wilson Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date — CertifiE:d Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by ;Nayor. Date _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council , By� _ _ — gy _ WHITE � CITY CLERK F� � PIKK � - FINANCE � /�Q-j� _CANARY - DEPARTMENT COURCII � ,, � �BLUE - MAYOR G I T Y O F S A I N T PA IT L File N O. � ^ � � Council Resolution Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date -2- authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. Approved: V, ir Civil S r ice Commission COU[VC[LMEN Requestgd by Department of: Yeas Hunt Nays � pERSONNEL OFFICE Levine In Favor Medde�e � . McMahon '� B showa�ter - __ Against Y Tedesco ' Wilson NOV � 7 �� Form roved it y Adopted by Council: Date — Certified P• s e Counci , cre r BY Appr by Ylavor. NOV � � �981 pr d by Mayor f iss'dtf to Council B i�UB��st�� N 0 V 211981 , , , . _ _ _ i� _ - _ _ _ VlHITc - CITY CLERK (��yyy^ PiNK ' FINANCE . . . ,�d' _ - /g` � CANARY - DEPARTMEN7 �� 4 �•�7 !�F �� T ��g• i�1.�LT L COUI1C11 Fv,�M f� Ev�� EILUE - MAYOR � �-' � �� 1 l � File �N O. - �- CI CL ��Z� ��5�� - Presented By _ Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Administrative Resolution approving the terms and conditions of the .1981-1982-1983 Agreement between the City of St. Paul and the Tri-Council Bargaining Unit composed of Operating Engineers Local 49, Teamsters Local 120, and Laborers � Local 132. 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 Tri-Council Bargaining Unit composed of Operating Engineers Local 49, Teamsters Local 120, and Laborers Local 132, as exclusive repr.esentatives for the classes of positions within the City of St. Paul certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services under Case No. 73-PR-42?-A, for the purpose of ineeting and negotiating the terms and con- ditions of employment for all full-time personnel in the classes of positions as set forth in the Agreement between the City of St. Paul and the exclusive representatives hereinabove referenced; and WHER.EAS, the City through designated representatives, and the exclusive representatives have met in good faith and have negotiated the terms and con- ditions of employment for the pexiod May 1, 1981, through April 30, 1984, for such personnel as are set forth in the Agreernent between the City of St. Paul and the exclusive representatives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, �that the Agreement cited above, dated as of the effec�tive date of this Resolution, between the City of St. Paul and the Tri-�ouncil Bargaining Unit composed of Operating Engineers Local 49, Teamsters Local 120, and Laborers Local 132, on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby (continued� COUNCiLMEN Yeas Nays Requestgd by Department of: Hunt Levine �n Favot Maddox McMahon Showaiter __ Agairlst sY — Tedesco Wilson Form Approved by City Attorney Adupted by Council: Date — --- Certilie�d YasSed by Counc:il Secretary BY B'� ---- --- • Appraved by 3lavor: Date _ _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council 81�' --- --- _ _ gy 1IV!-IITE - CITY CLERiC . . ' . .�. . . � . . ' . . PINK - FINANCE � � • � � � �OLL(iC1I � � � CANARY - DEPARTMENT �) I 'I`Y �F S�I �7� �.,L1�T L F1Ie �N O. � BLUE - MAYOR � . . . ' . C��n�ci� .�es��t�o� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By_ Date - -2- authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. Approved: C�.airman Civil Service Commission - COUI�CILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Hu�t Nays pERSONNEL OFFICE �e��e In Favor Maddox McMahon B Showalter __ A gai n s t Y Tedesco Wilson . Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date — Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY B; —_ , Approved by 11avor. Date _ _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY - - — BY Do not detach this memoranaum �ru�� •�►� � �r1 �-f'c �� #,. .�� l�{.� resolution so that this informatian will be � availa�fe to the City Council. � � �� EXPLANATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES ^ Date: October 1, 1981 --,,---r-.------. ;� . � � _ ' . _ ,_� TO: MAYOR GEORGE I,ATIMER ocT 1�1981 FR: Personnel 0£f ice ., - �� RE: Resolution for submission to City Council ACTION REQUESTED We recoimnend your approval and �ubmission of this Resolution to the City Council, PURPOSE ANp RATIONALE FOR THIS ACTION This Resolution approves the 1981.1982-1983 Agreement between the City and the T i- Council. This new Agreement contains changes i.n the following Articles. 1. Article 7.6 - Discipli.ne Procedures. Language requiring the employee to notify the � employer at least one-half hour before starting time in the event the employe.� is unable to work. " 2. Article 8. 5 - Hours; Premium Pay. Language allowing the employer to decide hether overtime should be paid in cash or compensatory time. ' Article 8.7 - Language requiring the employee to take th� work break in close p oxi.mity �' of the work area. 3, Arxicle__9-:-�surance. Language establishing caps on the Employer contribution towa�pd ,.__ the i�as�tr�.t�ce costs. 4. Article 11. 3 D - Seniority. La.ngua�e establishing City-Wide Seniority for the c ass of Truck Drivers. This was in effect for the past Lwo years based on a Memorand of Unde r standing. Article 11. 5. Language allowing the employer to make a temporary appointme to Water Service Worker-Control Desk without reference to seniority. 5. Article 15 - Severance Pay. Deleted Article 15.2 eliminating mandatory retire ent at �ge 65. 6. Article 18 - Residence. Deleted this Article in its entirety. Appendix A & B - Wages: The new wage rates negotiated are based on the negotiate increases the three involved Unions negotiated with the AGC. The lst ear increas : The Laborers wage rate increased $1. 27 per hour. The Truck Driver rate increased 1.4� per hour. T}ae Heavy Equip, Operator increased �. 46 per hour. 2nd year to third year The second and third year wage increases will be the AG�� increases minus the ost of City Fringe Benefits. The AGC Total Package increases are shown as fol:lows: (contiaued) � � Page 2 � �� ' �' ' ` EXPLANATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER.S, ''°`� RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES 1982 1g83 •. _ Labor 1. 60 1. 65 Truck Driver 1. 55 1. 55 Equip.Operator 1. 86 1. 80 Other wage changes include a $1. 15 per hour increase for Tree Trimmer II plus a .40 premium pay for those Tree Trixnmers assigned to NSP work. The Groundsworker rate was increased $1.42 per hour. This decreased the diffe ential between Laborer and Groundsworker from . 50 to . 35 per hour. Tree Trimmer assigned to the Large Tree Spade and the Stump Chipper will rece ve a . 50 per hour premium. The second and third year wage increase for Groundsworker will be the same as e cents:- per hour as the Laborer's rate. The second and third year wage increase for Tree Trimmer wi11 be negotiated at later date. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Laborers: 193 employees averaging 1899 hours per year. 1 st year 465,463 2nd year 586,411 3rd year 604, 737 Truck Driver; 127 employees averaging 1427 hours per year. 1 st year 268, 219 2nd year 280, 905 3rd year 280, 905 Heavy Equip.Operator: 31 employees averaging 1534 hours per year. 1 st year 19,428 2nd year 88,450 3rd year 85, 597 Grou.ndsworker: 81 employees averaging 1953 hours per year. 1 st year 224, 634 2nd year 253, 108 3rd year 261, 018 Tree Trimmers: 24 employees averaging 2030 hours per year. 1 st year 56, 028 2nd year ? 3rd year ? The total costs are: 1 st year 1, 083. 772 2nd year 1,208, 874 3rd year 1,232, 257 ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Agreement, and copy for City Clerk. �v , ��; . y��,��, ..��, . � 1981 - 1982 - 1983 � COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREIIKFNT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL AND THE TRI-COUNCIL LOCAL 120 - LOCAL 49 - AND LOCAL 132 . f ..• .' � � I N D E X ARTIC�.E TITLE PAGE Principles 1 I Recognition 2 II Maintenance of Standards 4 III Union Rights 'S IV Payroll Deductions 6 V Management Rights 7 VI Safety 8 VII Discipline 9 VIII Hours - Premium Pay 10 IX Insurance 12 X Employee Rights-Grievance Procedure 14 XI Seniority 18 XiI Vacations 20 XIII Holidays 21 XIV Jury Duty 22 XV Severance Pay 23 XVI Wages 24 XVII S� fings Ciause 25 XVIII Jurisdiction 26 XIX Sick Leave 27 XX Maternity Leave 28 XXI Legal Services 29 XXII Strikes, Lockouts, Work Interference 30 XXIII Terms of Agreement 3i APPendix A A1 Appendix B Bl Appendix C C1 - ii - , 1 ; , � : � PRINCIPLES This AGREEMENT is entered into to facilitate the adjustment of grzevances and disputes between the IIKPLOYER and II�IPLOYEES to provide, insofar as possible, for the continuous employment of labor and to establ:ish necessary procedures for the amicable adjust�nent of all disputes which may arise ' between the EMPLOYIIt a�nd the tTNION. The ErIPLOYER and the UNION encourage the highest possible degree of practical, friendly, cooperative relationships between. theiY respective representatives at all levels. The officials of the II�iPLOYER and the tINION realize that this goal depends primarily on cooperative_ attitudes between people in their respective organizations and at aIl levels of responsibiiity, and that proper attitudes must be based on full understanding of and regard for the respective rights and responsibilities of both the II�I,OYER and the EMPLOYEES. There shall be no discrimination against aay. II�'LOYEE by reason of race, color, creed, sex, of UNION membership. The �LOYER and the UNION affirm their join.t opposition to any discriminatory practices in connection with employment, promotion, or training, remembering that the public interest remains in full utilization of Employees skill and ability without regard to consideration of race, color, creed, national origin, age or sex. -� 1 - . . �.,�,,"��, � - ARTICLE I - RECOGNITION �-�1�s i1 _. :' 1.1 The F1�i�pLOYER recognize� the Uiv'i0N as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining agency for al1 Employees that have been certified by the State of Minnesota, Case P�o. 73-PR-427-A, as follows: All employees of the City of Saint Paul in the classifications of Air Compressor Operator, Asphalt Eatcherma.n, Asphalt Plant Engineer, Asphalt Raker, Asphalt Shoveler, Backfiller Operator, 8ituminous Curb Machine Operator, Bituminous Sgreader Operator, Bridge Crew Leader, Bridge Laborer, Building Labarer, Ditch Digger, Forestry Crew Leader, Garden Laborer, Gardener, Groundsworker, Heavy Equipment Operator, H.eavy Equipment Operator--.4sphalt Plant, Hoisting Eng�neer, Jackhammer Operator, Jet Sewer Cleaner Operator, Kettle Fireman, Labor Crew Leader, Miner, Miner--Water Department, Mixer Engineer, Iwit�rtar riixer,. Motor Equipment Operator, riotor Equipment Operator--Water Department, Motor Patral pperator, Paving Breakex (Hydra Hammer Operator) , Plasterer's Tender, Playground �ustodiaa, Power Clam Operator, Power Shovel Operator, Public Works Laborer, Pulvimixer Operator, Putu�crete Operator, Road Machinery Operator, Roller Engineer (Under 6 tons) , Roller Engineer (6 tons or over), Sanitation Laborer, School Ground Maintenance Foreman, Sewer Crew Leader, Sewer Labarer, Sewer Maintenance Laberer, Sno-Go Operator, Sweeper Operator, Tamper, Tractor Operator I, Tractor Operator II, Tractor Operator Ii (Bactchoe) , Tree Trimmer I, Tree Trimmer II, Truck Driver, Tunnel Laborer, Unskilled Laborer, Vibrator Operator, Water I.aborer, Water Servic.eman I, Water Serviceman II (Connectians�, Water Serviceman II (Mains) , Water Service Worker-Control Desk, and Water-Shed Laborer who work more than 14 hours per w=eek and more than 100 work days per year, excluding Supervisory, Conf idential, temporary, emergency, and employees exclusively represented by other labor or employee organizations. Ttve garties agree that any new classif ications which are an expans3.on of the above bargaining unit or which derive from the cl.assifications set forth in this agreement shall be recognized as a part of this bargaining unit, and the parties shall take all steps required under the Public Employment Relations Act to accomplish said abjective. - 2 - � � � ARTICLE I - RECOGNITION 1.2 Th::: EMPLOYER agrees not to enter into any contractually binding agre�meats with any employee or representative not authorized to act on bahaZf of the UNION. There shall be no individual agreements with any employees that conflict with the terms of this AGREEMENT, and any such agreement or contract shall be null and void. , - 3 - � � , ARTICLE II - MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS 2.1 The parties agree that all conditions of employment relating to wages, hours of work, overtime diff erentials, vac�."_ions and all other general working conditions shall be maintained at not less than the highest minimum standard as set forth in the Civil Service Rules of the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Salary Plan and Rates of Compeasation at the time of the signing of this Agreement, and the conditians of employment shall be improved wherever specific provisions for improvement are made elsewhere in this Agreement. - 4 - � • • ARTICLE III - UNION RIGHTS 3.1 The UNION may designate employees from within the b�r:gaining unit to act as Stewards and shall. inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such designations. Such employees shall have the rights and responsibilities as designated in Article 1Q (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) . There shall be no more than one Steward from each local involved in any one specifa�c grievance. 3.2 There shall be no deduction of pay from Stewards when directly involved in mee�ings with management during working hours for grievance pracedures. 3.3 Designated Union Representatives shall be permitted to visit employees on �ob sites and at department buildings during working time. - 5 - ; . . : �� ` , ARTICLE IV - PAYROLL DEDUCTION 4.1 The EMPLOYER shall, upon request of any employee in the unit, deduct such sum as the UNION may specify for the purpose of initiation f�ees and dues to the UNION, providing the UNION usas its best eff orts to ! assess such deductions in as nearly uniform and standard amounts as is possible. The Fa4PL0YER shall remit monthly such deduction to the appropriate designated UNION. 4.2 In accordance with M.S.A. 179.65, Subd. 2, the ENfPLOYER agrees that ugon notification by the UNION, the F�IPLOYER shall deduct a fair share fee from all certified employees who are not members of the exclusive representative. In no instance shall the required contributian exceed a pro rata share of the specific expenses incurred for sernices rendered by the representative in relationship to negotiations and administration of grievance procedures. 4.3 The UNION will indemnify, defend and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any claims made and against any suits instituted against the F.i+g'LOYER, its officers or employees, by reason of negligence of the UNION in requesting or receiving deductions under this Artiele. The II�LOYER will indemnify, defend and hold the UNION ha.rmless against any clai.ms made and against any suits instituted against the UNION, its officers or employees by xeason of negligence on the part of the IIKPLOYER in making or forwarding deductions under this Articl.e. - 6 - � � � ARTICLE V - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 5.1 The UNION recognizes the right of the IIrIPLOYER to operate and mana.ge its affairs in all respects in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of appropriate authorities. The rights and authority whicYr. the EMPLOYER has not officially abridged, delegated,, or modified by th3.5 Agreement are retained by the F�NIPLOYER. 5.2 A public employer is not required to meet and negatiate on matters of inherent managerial policy, which include but are not limited to, such area.s of discretion of policy as the functions and programs of the employer, its overall budget, utilization of technology, and organizational structure and selection and directioa and number of personnel. - 7 - . � ' : �� •� ' ARTICLE VI - SAFETY 6.1 Accid�nt and injury free operations sha11 be the goal of all �LOYERS and ENIPLOYEES. To this end the EMPLOYER and IIKPLOYEE will, to the best of their ability abide by, and live up to the requirements of the several State and Federal Construction Safety Codes and Regulations. 6.2 To this end the II�LOYER sha1.1 from time to time issue rules or notices �o his EMPLOYEES regarding on the �ob safety requirements. Anq II�LOYEE violating such rules or notices shall be subject to discipliaary action. 1�o IIKPLOYEE may be discharged for refusing to work under unsafe conditions. 6.3 Such saf ety equipment as required by gover�aental regulation, shall be provided without cost to the ENIPLOYEE. At the EMPLOYER'S option, the EMPLOYEES may be required to sign for �safety equipment and shall be o�sligated. to return same upon di�scharge, layoff, quit or other texmination iit comparabie conditiQn as when issued, provid'ing reasonable wear and tear. Z'he II�II'LOYER shall have the right to withhold the cost of such safet� equipment if not returned. 6,4 Tlie II�LOYER agres�s ta pay $I0.00 toward the cost of each pair of safety shoes purcY�ased by an .EMPLOYEE that is a member of this unit. 'T`he F3�IPLOYER shall contribute fox the cost of two pair of shoes per year aad shall not be responsible for any addit�.onal cost for anq adiditiona2 shoes .thereafter. This reimbursement of $10.00 per pair af , shoes sha71 be made only after investigation and approval by the immed�ate supervisor af that employee. This $10.00 per pair of shoes contributioh ta b,e made by the F.MPLOYER shall applq to thase �nployees whs� must wear p�otective shoes or boots for their employment. - $ - . : , ��; . �_; ;, �„ �!: � ARTICLE VII - DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES 7.1 The EMPLOYER will discipline II�IPLOYEES for just cause only. Discipline will be in the form of: a) Oral reprimand; b) Written reprimand; c) Suspensian; d) Reduction; e) Discharge. 7.2 Suspensians, reduct:'_ons and discharges will be in written form. 7.3 A notice in writing of suspensions, reductions and discharges shall be sent ta the F�IPLOYEE and the UNION within seventy-twa (72) hours after such actiau is taken. 7.4 Discharges will be preceded by a five (5) day preliminary suspension without pay. During said period, the EMPLOYEE and/or UNION may request, and sYiall be entitled to a meeting with the EMPLOYER representative who initiated the suspension with intent to discharge. During said five (5) day period, the EMPLOYER may affirm the suspension and discharge in �ccordance with Ciuil Service Rules or may modify, or withdraw same. 7.5 Grievance relating to this Article sha11 be processed in accordance with existin� Civil Service proceduzes, except that oral and written reprimands shall be taken up in the grievance procedure under Article X. 7.6 II�LOYEES who are unable to report for their normal work day have the responsibility to notify their supervisor of such absence as soon as possible, but in cio.�event latar than one half hour before the beginning of such work day. 7.7 Failure to make such notification may'be grounds for discipline. - 9 - ' .� ' ARTICLE VIII - HOURS, PREMIITNI PAY 8.1 Hours of Employment-- The normal wark day and the normal work week shall be 8 hours excluding � hour for lunch in any twenty-four hour period and 40 hours in any seven-day period. (For employ�es on a shift basis, this shall be construed to mea.n an average af forty hours a week.) The norma.l work week shall consist of f ive consecutive normal work days. $.2 Except in cases of emergencies, the IIKPLOYER shall notify the affected Union of an intention to change a shift at Ieast 24 hours prior to the beginning of the new shift. 8.3 F,MPLOYEES shail report to work location as assigned by a designated IIKPLO�ER supervisor. During the normal work day II�IPLOYEES may be � assigned to other work locations at the discretion of the EMPLOYER. 8.4 Ca11-in-Pay-- When an �LOYEE is called to work he shall receive two hours' pay if not put to work. If ha is called to work and commences ' work, he shall be guaranteed four s�raight time hours� gay. These pravisions, however, shall not be effectiue when work is unable to proceed because of adverse weather conditions. 8.5 Otrertime. Time on the payroll in excess of the norma.l hours set forth �bove shall be "overtime work" and shall be done on�y by order of the. head of the department. An E1�LOYEE sha1l be recompensed for work done in excess of the normal hours by being granted compensatory time on a time and one-half basis or by being paid on a time and one-half basis for such overtime work. The basis on which such overtime shall be paid shall be determined solely by the IIKPLOYER. The overtime rate of one aad one-half sh<.11 be c.�-aputed on the basis of 1/80th of the bi-weekly rate. - 10 - � � � � ��?,�. ♦ . . -. � . . �Ci�u� ri k''` ' • ARTICLE VIII - HOURS, PREMIUM PAY (continued) 8.6 A premium pay of f ifty-cents (50C) per hour shall be paid for all swing stage work, such as work performed from a boatswain's chair or a swing scaffold or hazardous worY. that requires the use of a safety belt fifty (50) feet or more above the ground. All standard safety laws shall be eom�Iied with. . 8.7 The work .break shall not exceed fif teen (15) minutes from the time the employee stops working until he resumes work, and shalZ be taken in close proximity of the employee's work station. _ 11 - : , , � � � lQ� Ca r � ARTICLE IX - II�'SURANCE 9.1 The EMPLOYER will continue for the period of this Agreement to provide for EMPLOYEES such health and lif e insurance benefits as are provided by II�iPLOYER at the time of exeeution of this Agreement. 9.2 The �LOYER will for the period of this Agreement provide for II�LOYEES who retire af ter the time of execution af this Agreement and until " such ENII'LOYEES reach sixty-five (65) years of age such health insurance benef its and life insurance benef its as are provided by the II�2PLOYER fax such EMPLOYEES. 9.3 In order to be eligible for the benefits under this early retiree provision, the �nployee must: 9.31 Be receiving benef its from a public employee retiremenC act at the time of retirement. 9.32 Aave severed his relationship wi.th the City of Saint Paul under one of the early retiree plans. 9.33 Inform the Personnel Offi.ce of the City of Saint Paul in writing within 60 days of employee's early retireffient date that he or she wishes to be eligible for early retiree insurance benefits. 9.�i Eff ective October 1, 1981, the EMPLOYER agrees to contribute the cost of Hospitalization and Medical Coverage or $42.58 per month, whichever aatount is less, for each employee who is eligible for such coverage. In addition, for each eligible employee who selects Dependent's Coverage, the II+ZPLOYER will contribute one-half (�) of t�e cost of such Dependent's Coverage or $40.79 per manth,-whichever amount is� less. These contributions shall be paid to the F�IPLOXER'S Gresup Hea.lth and Welfare P2an. Any increas�s in these costs shall be paid by the IIKPLOYEE. - 12 - � ' ARTICLE IX - INSURANCE (continued) 9.5 The �IPLOYER agrees to contribute the cost for $5,000 of Life Insurance Coverage for each EMPLOYEE who is eligible for such coverage or $2.47 per month, whichever amount is less. This contribution shall be paid to the City's Group Health and Welfare Plan. Any increase in this cost �hall be paid by the EMPLOYEE, � 9.6 Any employee having ten or more years of service with the IIKPLOYER who isecomes ill or injured so as to be unable to continue working and has exhausted all his sick leave and vacation shall be eligible for City paid health and welfare benefits for a maximum of three years. 9.7 Notwithstanding the benefits granted in this article, th� cost to the II:PLOYER for the insurance coverages in 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6 above sha11 be included in the computation of fringe benefit cost deductions indicated in Appendix A. - 13 - � ,' � ARTICLE X - II�IPLOYEE RIGHTS - GKIr ti`ANCE PROCEDURE 10.1 The EMPLOYER shall recognize stewards selected in accordance with UNION rules and regulations as the grievance representative of the bargaining unit. The UNION shall notify the II�LOYER in ��rriting of the names of the stewards and of their successors when so named. 10.2 It is recognized and accepted by the EMPLOYER and the UNION thai the proeessing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the EMPLOYEES and shall therefore be accomplished during warking hours anly when consistent with such IIKPLOXEE duties and responsibilities. The steward involved and a grieving F�'IPLOYEE shall suffer ao loss in gay when a grievance is processed during workin� hours, provided the steward and tha EMPLOYEE ha.ve notif�.ed and received the approval of their supervisor to be absent to process� � grievance and that such absence would not be detrimental to the work programs of the EMPLOYER. 10.3 The procedur� established by this Article shall be the sole and exclus3ve procedure, except for the appeal of disciplinary action as provided by Article VII for the processing of grievances, which are defined as an alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this AGREEriENT. 10.4 Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedwre: Step 1. Upon the occurrence of an alleged violation of this Agreement, the EMPLOYEE involved shall attempt to resolve the matter ox� an informal basis with the II�lPLOYEE'S supervisor. If the matter is not resolved to the EMPLOYE:E'S satisfaction by the - 14 - ; . , ARTICLE X - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCIDURE (continued) informal discussion it may be reduced to writing and referred to Step 2 by the UNION. The written grievance shall set forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the alleged section(s) of the Agreement violated, and the relief requested. Any alleged violation of the AGREEMENT not reduced to writing by the UNION within seven (7) calendar days of the f irst occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievar�ce of within the use of reasonable diligance should have had knowledge of the f irst occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance, shall be considered waived. Step 2. Within seven (7) calendar days after receiving the written grievance a designated EMPLOYER supervisor shall meet with the UNION Steward and attempt to resolve the grievance. If, as a result of this meeting, the grievance remains unresa�lved, the EMPLOYER shall reply in writiag tQ the UNION within three (3) calendar days following this meeting. TYte UNION may ref er the grievance in writing to Steg 3 within seven (7) calendar da.ys following receipt of the F�MPLOYER'S written answer. Any grievance aot ref erred in writing by the UNION within seven (.7� calendar days followi.ng receipt of the EA�'LOYER'S answer sha.11 be considered waived. Step 3. Within seven (7� calf�ldax days following receipt of a grievance �eferred from Step 2 a designated F�'L4YER Supervisor shall meefi wi.th the UNION Business Manager ar his designated representative and attempt to resolve the grievance. Within � seven (7) calendar days following this meetiag the EMPLOYER - 15 - .`. } ARTICLE X - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (cont.inued) shall reply in writing to the UNION stating the II�LOYER'S answer cancerning the grievance. If, as a result of the written response the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION may refer the�grievance to Step 4. Any grievance not ref erred to in writing by the UNION to Step 4 within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the EIKPLOYER'S answer shall be considered waived. Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION may within seven (7) calendar days after �he response of the Il�'LOYER in Step 3, by written notice to the EMPLOYER, request arbitration of the grievance. The arbitration proceedings shall be co�ducted by an arbitrator to be selected by mutual agreement of the II�IPLOYER and. the UNION within seven (7) day period, either party may request the Public Employment Relation Board to submit a panel of five (5) arbitrators. Both the Eh9.'LOYER and the UNION shall have the right to strike two (2) names from the panel. The UNION shall strike the first (lst) name; � the II"1PLOYER shall then strike one (1) name. The process will be repeated and the remaining gerson shall be the arbitrator. I0.5 The Arbitrator sha.11 have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, a�d to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue submitted in writing �y the II�PLOYER and the UNION and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. The arbitrator sha1Z be . - i6 - ' � , ARTICLE X - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued) . ��, j without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the applications of laws, rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, which�ver be later, unless the parties agree to an extension.. The decision sha1.1 be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the EMPLOYER, the UNION, and the II�LOYEES. 10.6 The f ees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and procee�ings shall be borne equally by the IIKPLOYER and the UNION, provided tha.t each party sha11 be responsible for compensating its own representativ�s aad witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of th� proceedings, it may ca�se such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. I0.7 The time .limits in ea.ch step af this procedure may be extendec3 by mutua]. agre�ment of the II�LOYER and the UNION. 10.8 It is understood by the UNION and the EEMPLOYER that a grievance may be c�etermined by either the grievance pracedure of this contract or by th� pronisions of the Civil Service Rules of the City of Saint Paul. If a�► issue is determined by this grievance procedure it shall not again be submitted for arbitration under the Civil Service Rules. If an issue is determiaed by the provisions of the Civil Service Rules it sha11 not again be subaritted for arbitration under thi� grievance procedure. - 17 — � � ARTICLE XI - SENIORIT`i 11.1 Seniority, for the purpose of this Agreement, shall be defined as follows: A. "City Seniority" - The length of �ontinuous, regular and probationa.ry service with the EMPLOYER from the last cate of employment in any and a11 class titles. B. "Class Seniority" - The length of continuous, regular and . probation,ary service with the EMPLOYER from the date aa employee was f irst certif ied and appointed to a class title covered by thie Agreement, it being further understood that class seniority is conf ined to the current class assig�ent held by an employee. �:1.2 Seniority shall terminate when an IIKPLOYEE retires, resigns, or is discharged. 3.1.3 Ei. In the event it is determined by the FMPLOYER that it is necessary to reduce the work force, employees will be laid off by class title withi.n each division based on inyerse length of "Class Seniority". Recall from layoff shall be inverse order of layoff, except that recall rights shall. expire af tez two years af Iayaff. B. In cases where there are pramotional series, such as Unskilled Laborer, Crew Leader, etc. , when the number of emgloyees in these higher titles is to be reduced, emgloyees who have held Iower titles which are in this bargaining uai.t will be offered reductians to the higizest of these titles to which class seniority would kesp them from being laid off, before layoffs are male by any class title in any departmeat. - 1$ _ - ' ARTICLE XI - SENIORITY (continued) C. It is further understood that a laid off employee shall have the right to placement in any iower-paid class title in this bargaining unit, provided said employee has been previous.ly certified and appointed in said lower-paid class title. In such cases, the employee shall f irst be placed on a reinstatement register and shall have "Class Seniority" based on the date originally certified and appointed to said class. Employees may also apply for positions in a lower class but may, nevertheless, return to original class as p�ovided in paragraph (A) above. D. The provisioas of Appendix C shall apply to the classification of Truck Driver. I1.4 To the extent possible, vacation periods sha11 be assigi:ed on the basis of "Class Seniority", within each class, by division. It is, however, understood that Vacation assignments shall be sub�ect to the ability of the II�iPLOYER to maintain operations. 1i.5 Promotions shall be handled in accordance wiLh current Civil Service &ules and practices. However, the Water. Utility may promote and assign e member of a rotating emergency or night crew holding the secondary tit�e of Water Service Worker-Control Desk to a temporarq Water Service Worker-Control Desk vacancy on his assigned crew without reference to his seniority in that title. Regular perma.nent promotions will continue tQ be ma.de in order of seniarity in title. - 19 - . - , ARTICLE XII - VACATIONS 12.1 In each calendar yPar, each full-time EMPLOYEE shall be granted vacatian according to the following schedule: Years of Service Vacation Granted Less than 5 years 10 days Af ter 5 years thru 15 years IS days Af ter 15 years . thru 25 years 21 days After 25 years 22 days EI�LOYEES who work less than full-time shall be granted vacation on a pro rata basis. For EMPLOYEES appointed prior to January 1, 1967, years of service will be def ined to mea.n the number of years since the date of appointment. Fflr II�F'LOYEES appointed on or after January 1, 1967, years of service shall be determ.ined by the actual number of hours worked. I2.2 The head of the Department may permit an E�IPI.OY�E ta carry over into the following year up to ten days' vacation. 12.3 The above provisions of vacation shall be subject to the Saint Paul Salary Plan. and Rates of Compensation, Section I, Sub. H. I2.4 If an II�PLOYEE has an accumulation of sick lea.ve �redits in e�cess of one hundred and eighty days, he may convert any part of such excess of vaca.tion at the rate of one-half day's vacation for each day of sick leave credit. I2.5 The ma�cimum number of days' vacation allowed by the conversion of sick leave credits shall be no more than five days in any one year so that the maximvm vacation time which may be taken in any ane year shall be thirty-seven days including the regular vacatian gera.od. - 20 - � � ARTICLE XIII - HOLIDAYS 13.1 Holidays recognized and observed. The following days shall be recog- ` nized and observed as paid holidays: New Years Day Colur.ibus Day Presidents� Day Veterans' Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Labor Day �ao floating holidays Eligible EMPLOYEES shall receive pay for each of the holidays listed . above, on which they perform no work. WhenevQr any of the holidays listed above shall fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be abserved as the holiday. Whenever any of the holidays listed above shall fall on Sunday, the succeeding Monday shall be observed as the holiday. 13,2 The floating holidays set forth in Section 13.1 above may be taken at any time during the contract year, sub�ect to the approval of the Department Aead of any Employee. 13.3 Eligiblitq 8equirem�-zts. In order to be eligible for a hoiiday with gay, an IIKFLOYEE'S name must appea.r on the payroll on an.y six working days of the nine working days preceding the holiday; or an �SPLOYEE'S �� must appear on the payroll the last working day before the holiday and oa three other working days of the nine working days preceding the �oliday. In neither case shall the holiday be counted as a working day for the purposes of this section. It is further understood that neither temporary, emergency nor other employees not heretofore eligible shall ; rece3ve holiday pay. - 21 - ' ' ` ARTICLE YIV - JURY DUTY �'�� 14.1 Any employee who is required during his regular working hours to appear in court as a juror or witness except as a witness in his own behalf against the EMPLOYER, shall be paid his regular pay while he is so engaged, provided however, that any f ees that the EMPLOYEE may receive from the court for such service shall be paid to the CITY and be deposited with the City Finance Director. Any EMPLOYEE who is scheduled to work a shift, other than the normal daytime shif t, shall be rescheduled to work the normal daytime shift during such time as he is required to a}3gear in court as a juror or witness. - 22 - " ARTICLE XV - SEVERANCE PAY 15.1 EMPLOYEES shall be eligible for severance pay in accordance with the Severance Pay Ordinance No. 11490. The amount of Severance Pay allowed shall be that amount permitted by State Statutes sub�ect to the provision that the inaximum amount allowed shall be $4,000. - 23 - ' ," � ARTICL� XVI - WAGES 16.1 The basic hourly wage rates. as established by Appendix A shall be paid for all hours worked by provisional, regular and probationary employees. 16.2 The basic hourly wage rates as established by Appendix B shall be paid for all hours worked by temporary or energency employees. - 24 - � .' � ARTICLE XVII - SAVINGS CLAUSE 17.1 This AGREEMENT is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota, and the City of St. Paul. In the event any provision of this AGREEMENT shall hold to be contrary to law by a eourt of competent jurisdiction from whose fina.l judgment or decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such provision shall be voided. AlI. ather pravisions shall continue in full force and effect. - 25 - ' � ARTICLE XVIII - JURISDICTION 18.1 Disputes concerning work �urisdiction between and among unions is recognized as an appropriate subject for determination by the various UNIONS representing EMPLOYEES of the II�IPLOYER. I8.2 In the event of a dispute concerning the performance or assignment of work, the unions involved and the II�IPLOYER shall meet as soon as mutually . possible to resolve the dispute. Nothing in the foregoing shall-restrict the right of the EMPLOYER to accomplish the work as originally assigned pending resolntion of the dispute or to restrict the II�IPLOYER'S basic right to assign work, T8.3 Any employee refusing to perform work assigned by the II�LOYER shall be subject to disciplinary action as provided in Article VII (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) . 18.4 There shall be no work stoppage, slow down, or any disruption of work resulting from a work assigrnaent. 18.5 The sub-contracting of work done by the II�IPLOYEES covered by this AGREEMENT shall in all cases be made only to F.MPLOYERS who qualify in accordance with Ordinance No. 14Q13. - 26 - �� ARTICLE XIX - SICK LEAVE 19.1 Sick leave without pay may be granted in accardance crith the provisions of Section 20H of the Civil Service Ru1es for a period up to but not to exceed three years. - 27 - � -� � . ARTICLE XX - rIATERNITY LEAVE 20.1 Maternity Leave. Maternity is defined as the physical state of pregna.itcy of an II�'LOYEE, commencing eight (8) months before the estimated date of childbirth, as determined by a physician, and ending six (6) months af ter the date of such birth. In the event of an EMPLOYEE'S pregnancy, the EMPLOYEE may apply for leave without pay at any time during the period stated above a.nd the EMPLOYER may approve such leave at its option, and such leave may be no longer than one (1) qear. - 28 - � � � : ��,� ' -� ARTICLE XXI - LEGAL SERVICES 21.1 Except in cases of malf easance in office or willful or wanton neglect of duty, the EMPLOYER shall defend, save harmless and indemnify an EMPLOYEE, and/or his estate, against any cZaim or demand, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission in the performance and scope of the IIKPLOYEE'S duties. - 29 - i , . , ARTICLE XXII - STRIKES, LOCKOUTS, WORK INTERFERENCE 22.1 The UNIONS and the EMPLOYERS agree that there shall be no strikes, work stoppages, slow-downs, sitdown, stay-in, or ather concerted interference with the ErIPLOYER'S business or affairs by any of said UNIONS andfor the members thereof, and there shall be no bannering during the existance of this AGREEMENT wthout �first using all possible means of peaceful settlement of any controversy which may ari.se. - 30 - ARTICLE XXIII - TERMS OF AGREEhiENT 23.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION acknowledge that during the meeting and negotiating which resulted in this AGREEMENT, each had the right and opportunity to make proposals with respect to any subject concerning the terms and conditions of employment. The agreements and understandi�gs reached by the parties after the exercise of this right are fully and completely set forth i.n this AGREEMFNT. Any and all prior agreements, resalutions, practices, policy or rules or regulations regarding the tErms and conditions of employment to the extent they are inconsistent with this AGREEMENT are hereby superseded. In those areas where Civil Service Rules are not inconsistent with this AGREEMENT, the Civil Service Rules shall continue. to be in effect. 23.2 Except as herein provided this AGREEMENT shall be effective as o£ the date it is executed by the parties and shall continue in full force and eff ect thru April 30, 1984, and thereaf ter until modified or amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Either party desiring to amend or tnctdify this AGREEMErIT shall notifq the other in writing so as to comply with the provisions of the Public Employment Labor Relations 9ct of 1971. - 31 - - . a � 7 � y�� - ARTICLE XXIII - TER�tiiS OF AGRE�I�T (continued) 23.3 This constitutes a tentative agreement between the parties which wi11 be recomr,�ended by the City lIegotiator but is snbject to t�e approvaZ of the Adr�inistratioa of the City, the City Council and is also sLbject to ratif ication by the T3PdI0NS. . ' WITNESSES: CITY OF SAINT PA'JL TRI-COUNCIL BY• � • BY: - '�-,�. � `�C . ,,�,- La or itelations e B ,siness Manager, �.eca1 13.2 BY: �Y. � Civil Service Commis5ion BusinQ s Representative, Lacal I32 _ `� �f.': � � � � B"� -- - � �� c?� B iness Represe�.tativ�;% ocal 49 � .� ? �" siness Representati e, Lo a.I. 20 � ` BY: �,� r �� Business Manager, Loca �9 - 32 - � . . . APPENDIX A TY�.e hourly wage rates for provisional, re�ular an� grobationary employees working in the classes listed belo�a are as shown: GROUP a Effective Effective Effective 6-15-8� S-01-82 4-30-83 Asphalt Batcherman $1I.64 + * * Asphalt Ra.ker 1Q.70 * * Asphalt P1ant Engineer 11.64 * * Asphalt Shoveler 10.35 * * Bzidge Crew Leader 10.95 * * Bridge Laborer 10.35 * * Building Laborer I0.40 * * Ditch IIigger 10.50 * * Grounds. Crew Leader 10.42 * * .Tackha�er Operator 10.45 * * Kettle �ireman I0.35 * '� Labor Crew Leader 10.85 * * Miner I0.93 * * Miner tdater Department IQ.93 * * Mortar �Iixer I0.4d �" * Plasterer's Tender 11.59 * * Public Works Laborer 10.25 * * Sanitatian Laborer 1d.25 * * Sewer Crew Leader 11.10 * * Sewer Laborer Z0.50 * * Sewer Maintenance Laborer 10.50 * � Stores Laborer 10.25 * * Tamper 10.55 * * Tunnel Laborer 10.50 * * Unskilled Laborer 10.25 * * Vibrator Operator 10.35 * * Water Laborer 10.25 * * Water Servicenan I 10.40 * * Water Servicaman II (Connections) 10.70 * * Water Serviceman II (Mains) 10.70 * * Water Service 4,'orker-Control Desk 10.75 * * Eff. 6-15-81 Eff. 5-01-82 Eff. 4-30-83 Af ter Af ter Af ter Start 6 mas Start 6 mos Start 6 mos Garden Laborer $9.21 $ 9.57 * * * * Gard:ener 9.46 9.82 * * * * Groundsworker 9.46 9.82 * * * * Watershed Laborer 9.91 10.25 * * * * School Graunds I�?aintenance Foreman 9.78 10.I5 * * � * - A1 - � � , � / �G� � � - ' APPENDIX A (continued) *The May 1, 1982 and April 30, 1983, hourly k*age rates for provisional, regular and probationary employees working in the class of Unskilled Laborer and the May 29, 1982, and May 28, 19$3, hourly wage rates for provisional, regular and � probationary employees working in the class of Plasterer's Tender shall. be the rates as shown below LESS the average cost of si�ck leave usage, holidays, pensions and vacation fo� the calendar years of 1981 and 1982 respectively and less the average cost of health and life insurance for the periods May, 1981 thru ApriLl, 1982 and May, 1982 thru April, 1983, respectively. Said average costs shall be based on all employees worlcj.ng in classes represented by Local 132. Eff ective Effective 5-01-82 4-30-83 Unskilled Laborer $14.60 $16.25 Effective Effective 5-29-82 5-28-83 Plasterer's Tender $16.19 $18.03 The cents per hour adjustment in the hourly rate for Unskilled Laborer which results fram the above calculations shall be applied to the classes listed below on the same dates as the Unskilled Laborer ad3ustments. Asphalt Batcherman � Mortar Mixer Asphalt Raker Public Works Laborer Aisphalt Plant Engineer Sanitation Laborer Asphalt Shoveler SchooZ Grounds Maintenance Foreman BricYge Crew Leader ' Sewer Cre�a Leader Bridge La.borer Sewer Laborer Building Laborer Sewer Maintenance Laborer DiLch Digger . Tamper Graden Laborer Tunnel Laborer Gardener Vibrator Operator Grounds Crew Leader Water Laborer Groundswarker Water Serviceman I Jackhammer Operator Water Serviceman II (Connections) ' Rettls Fireman Water Serviceman II (Mains) Labor Crew Leader Watershed Laborer Miner Water Service Worker-Control Desk Minex-Water Department - A2 - � APPENDIX A (continued) GROUP B Effective Effective Effective Effective 5-11-81 9--41-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Air Compressor Oper. $10.44 $10.54 * * Bituminous Curb Machine Operator $10.44 $10.54 * * Mixer Engineer $10.44 $10.54 * t� Roller Engineer (Under 6 tons) $10.44 $10.54 * * Tractor Oper. I $10.44 $10.54 � * *The May 1, 1982 and April 30, 1983, hourly wage rates for provisional, regu�ar � and probationary employees working in the class of Tractor Operator S shall he the rates as shown below less the average cost of sick leave, holidays, pensions: and vacation for the years 1981 and 1982 resgectively and iess the average cASt of health and life insura�cce for the periods:May, 19$1 thru Apri1, 1982 and May, 1982 thru April, 1983, respectively. Said average costs shall be based on ail employees working in classes represented by Local 49. Eff ective Eff ective 5-01-82 4-30-83 Tractor Operator I $15.01 $16.48 The cents per hour adjustment in the hourly rate for Tractor Operator I which results from the above calcuiations shall be applied to the classes listed below on tha same dates as the Tractor Operator I adjustnents. Air Compressor Operator Bituminous Curb Machine Operator Mixer Engineer Roller Engineer (Under 6 tons) - A3 - � APPENDIX A (continued) - - GROUP C Effective Effective Effective Ef€ective 5-11-81 9-01-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Backfiller Operator $11.73 $11.83 * � Bituminous Spreader Operator 11.73 11.83 * * Heavy Equip. Oper. 11.73 11.83 * * Heavy Equip. Oper.- Asphalt Plant 11.73 11.83 * * � Hoisting Engineer 11.73 11.83 * * Jet Sewer Cleaner Opr. 11.37 11.47 * * Motor Equip. Oper. 11.73 11.83 * * rlotor Equip. Oper.- Water Department 11.73 11.83 * * Motor Patrol Oper. 11.73 11.83 * * Paving Breaker (Hydra Hammer Operator) 11.73 11.83 * * Power CZam Operator 11.73 11.83 * * Power Shovel Operator 11.92 12.02 * � Pulvimixer Qperator 11.73 11.83 * * Pumperete Operator 11.81 11.91 * * Revolving Power Equipment Oper. 11.92 12.02 * * Roller Engineer (6 tons or over� 11.73 11.83 * � Snow�o Operator 11.73 11.83 * * Sweeper Operator. 11.73 11.83 * * Tractor Operator II 11.73 11.83 * * Tractor Operator II (Backh.oeZ 11.73 11.83 * � *The May 1, 1982 and April 30, 1983 hourly wage rates for provisianal, regular and probationa.ry employees working in the class of Heavy Equipment Qperator shall be the rates as shown below less the average cost of sick lea.ve, holidays, pensions and vacation far the calendar years of 1981 and 1982, respectively and less the average cost of health and life insurance for the periods May, 1981 thru Apr31, 1982 and May, 1982 thru April, 1983, respectively. Said average costs shall be based on all employees working in classes represented by Local 49. Effective Effective 5-01-82 4-30-83 Heavy Equipment Operator $16.97 $18.77 The cents per hour ad3ustment in the hourly rate for Heavy Equipment Operato* which results from the above calculation shall be applied to the classes listed below on the saiae dates as the Heavy Equipment Operator adjustments. - A4- . . .. l��,�F'�; .� APPENDIX A (continued) � Backf iller Operator Bituminons Spreader Operator ' Hoisting Engineer Heavy Equipment Operator-Asphalt Plant Motor Equip. Oper.-Water Dept. Motor Equipment Operator Paving Breaker (Hydra Hammer Motor Patrol Operator (Operator) Power Clam Operator Pulvimixer Operator Power Shovel Operator Revolving Power Equip. Oper. Pumperete Operator Snow-Go Operator Roller Engineer (6 tons or over) Tractor Operator II Sweeper Operator . Tractor Operator II (Backhoe) Jet Sewer Cleaner Operator GROUP D Effective Effective Effective Effective - 5-11-81 9-01-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Truck Driver $10.37 $I0.46 * � *The I�iay 1, 1982 and Apri1 30, 1983, hourly wage rates for provisiona.l, regular gnd pra�ationary employees working in the class of Truck Driver shall be the rates as shQwn below less tha average cost of sick leave usage, holidays, pensions and vacaticrn far the calendar years of 1981 and 1982, respectively and less the average e�st of health and life insurance for the periods May, 1981 thru April, 198Z arsd May, 1982 thru April, 1983, respectively. Said average costs shall be based on all eznployeas working in classes represented by Local 12Q. Eff ective Effective 5-01-82 4-30-83 Truck Driver $14.5�� $16.10 GROUP E Eff. 5-1I-81 Eff. 5-01-82 Eff. 4-3Q-83 Af ter Af ter Af ter Start 6 mos Start 6 mos Start 6 mos Tree Tri�er I $ 9.46 $ 9.82 * * * * Tree Trimmer II $ 9.83 $10.25 * * * * Forestrp Crew Ldr. $10.83 - � * * * *The May 1, 1982 and April 30, 1 983, rates for the classes of Tree Trimmer I, Tree Trimmer II and Forestry Crew Leader shaZl be negotiated at a later date. For the purpose of this Appendix A, the term pension sha11 not include Social Security. - A5 - � • APPENDIX A (continued) • . Effective upon the effective date of thi� contract the following premium pay pravisions shall apply: A. Truck Drivers assigned to drive tanc3em trucks shall receive 20� per hour above the base rate of Truck Driver for each hour or any part thereof worked in such an assignment. B. Any employee in this bargaining unit assigned to operate a Chipping �iammer shall receive 20C per hour above their regular base rate . for each hour or any part thereof worked in such an assignment. C. Any employee in this bargaining unit assigned to operate a Chain Saw, except employees working un.der the titles of Tr�se Tri.mmer I ar Tree Trimmer II, shall receive 20� per hour above their regular base rate for each hour or any part thereof worked in such an assignment. D. Any emplqyee in this bargaining unit assigned to perform the duties o€ a Tender for a Bricklayer or Blocklayer shall receive 15� per hour above their regular base rate for each hour or any part thereof worked in such an assigrsment. E. Any Groundsman or Water Shed Laborer assigr.ed to operate a Chipping Machine shall receive 25� per hour above their regular base rate for ea.ch hour or any part thereof worked in such an assignment. F. Any �ployee in this bargain�ng unit required to work eight (8) feet or lower beneath ground shall receive 25� per hour above their regular base rate for each hour or any part thereof warked in such an ass.ignment. This provision shall not apply to employees working under the titles of Ditch Digger, Water Serviceman II (Connections� or Water Servicesan II (Mains) . - A6 - �. . APPENDIX A (continued) G. Any employze in this bargaining unit other than eaaployees holding regular appointments to the class af Jackhammer Operator, assigned to operate a Jackhammer, sha?.l receive 20� per hour above their regular base rate for each hour or any part thereof worked in such an assignment. H. Any employee in this bargaining unit, other than an employee who holds a regular appointment in the class of Mortar M�er, assigned to operate a Mortar Mixer, shall receive 15� per hour above their �egular base rate for each hour or arcy part thereof worked in such �n assignment. L. Any Tree Trimmer II in th3.s bargaining unit assigned to operate the large Tree Spade shall receive 50� per hour above their regular base rate or any part thereof worked in such an assignment. J. Any Tree Trimmer II in this bargaining unit assigned to operate the Stump Chipper shall.receive 50� pe� hour above their regular base rate or any pa�t thereof worke�i in such an assignment. K. Any Tree Trimmer II regularly assigned to the crew performing tree trimming duties in assisting Northern States Power Company shall receive 40� per hour above their regular base rate or any part thereof warked in such an assigrnnent. - A7 - � �°"�� , APPENDIX B ' The hourly sates fcr temporary and emergency employees working in the � classes listed belcw are as sho�,an: Effective Effective Effective 6-15-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Asphalt Batcherman $11.20 $12.45 $13.75 Asphalt Raker I1.25 12.50 13.80 Asphalt Plant Enoi�eer 11.20 12.45 13.75 Asphalt Shoveler 11 .25 12.50 13.80 Bridge Crew Leader 11.70 12.95 14.25 Sridge Laborer 11 .20 12.45 13.75 Building Laborer 11.25 12.50 13.80 " Ditch Digger L1.45. 12.70 14.00 . Jackhaummer Operator 11.30 12.55 13.85 Kettle Firenan 11.10 12.35 13.65 Labor Crew Leader 11.70 i2.95 14.25 Miner 11.80 13.05 14.35 Miner-t�ater Depar�ent 11.80 13.05 14.35 Mortar Mixer 11.25 12.50 13.80 Pu.blic Works Laborer 11.10 12,35 13.65 Sanitation Laborer 11.10 12.35 13.65 Sewer Crew Leader 12.05 13.30 14.60 Sewer Laboxer 11.45 12.70 14.00 5ewer Maintenance Laborer 11.45 12,70 14.Qd Stores Laborer 11.10 12.35 13.65 Tamper 11.30 12.55 13.85 Tunnel Laborer 11.45 12.70 14.00 Unskilled Laborer 11.10 12.35 13.65 Vib.rator Operator 11,30 12.55 13.85 Water Laborer 11.10 12.35 13.65 Water Serviceman I 11.20 12,45 13.75 Water Serviceman II (Connections) 11.55 12.80 14.10 F7ater Serviceman II (Tlains) 11.55 12.80 14.10 For Cemporary and emergency employees working in the above titles the following fringe benefit contributions shall be made to the Minnesota Laborers' Fringe Benef it Fund. Effective Effective Effective 6-15-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Health and Welfare $ .65 $ .75 $ .85 Pension ,85 1.10 1.35 Vacation .40* .40* .40* The Fiourly wage rates for temporary and emergency employees working in the class listed below are as shown: Effective Effective Effective 7-01-81 5-29-82 5-28-83 Plasterer's Tender � $12.49 $13.94 $15.43 *This 40� contribution is taxable. _ gl - . � APPEiv�DIX B (continued) For temporary and emergency employees working in the above title the follow- ing Fringe Benefit contributions shall be r�..ade to the Minnesota Laborers' Frirage Benefit Fund. Effective Effective Effective 7-01-8I 5-29-82 5-28-83 Health and Welfare $ .65 $ .75 $ .85 Pension .85 1.1 0 1.35 Vacation .40* .4Q* .40* *yhis 40� contribution is taxable. The hourly rates for temporary and emergency employees working in the classes Iiste� below are as shown: Effective Effective Effective 5-11-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Air Co�pressor Operator $11.97 $13.11 $14.33 Backfiller Operator 13.51 15.07 16.62 Bituminaus Curb Machine Operator II.97 13.1I 14.33 Bituatinous Sprea.der Operator 13.SI 15.Q7 16.62 H.eavy Equip. Opr.-Asphalt Plant 13.51 I5.07 16.62 Hoisting Engineer 13.51 15.07 16.62 Jet Sewer Cleaner Operator 13.15 14.7.1 16.26 Mixer Engineer 11.97 13.11 14.33 Motor Equip�ent Operator 13.51 15.07 16.62 Motor Equi�ment Operator Water Dept. 13.51 15.07 ].6.62 Mota� Patrol Qperator 13.51 15.07 16.62 Paving �reaker (�ydra H.ammer Operator). 13.51 15.Q7 16.62 Power Clam Operator 13.51 15.07 16.62 Power Shovel Operator 13.76 15.35 16.92 Pulvi.mixer Operator 13.51 15.07 16.62 Fumperete Operator 13.61 15.18 16.74 �toller Engineer (Under 6 tons) 11.97 13.11 14.33 Roller Engin�er t6 tons or over)_ 13.51 15.07 16.62 Sno-�o Operatar 13.51 I5.07 16.62 Sweeper Operator I3.51 I5.07 16.62 Tractor OperRtor I 1I.97 13.12 14.33 Tractor Operatar II . 13.51 15.07 16.62 Tractor aperator II <Backhoe) 13.51 15.07 16.62 For temparary and emergency employees working in the above t3.tles the follot,ring fringe benefits sha11 be made to Funds designated by IUOE, Local 49. Effective Effective Effective Effective 5-11-81 9-05-81 5-01-82 4-3�-83 Health and Welfare 95� 95� $1.Q5 $1.20 Peusinn 6�� 70� .80 .90 Apprentice Training 5� 5� .05 .OS - 82 - , APPENDIX B (continued) The hourly wage rates for temporary and emergency employees working in the classes listed below are as shown: Effective Effective Effective 5-11-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Truck Driver $13.00 $14.55 $16.10 Truck Drivers assigned to drive a tandem truck shall receive 20� per hour above the base rate for Truck Driver for each hour worked in such assignment. For the purpose of this Appendix "B" regular employees who are laid off and not working under a� title shall receive the rates of pay shown below when they work on a temporary or emergency basis. No additional fringe benefit contributions shall be made for such hours worked. No City fringe benefits shall be earned or accrued for such hours worked. Effective Effective Effective 9-05-81 5-01-82 4-30-83 Heavy Equipment Operator $14.63 $16.32 $18.05 Truck Driver $12.50 $13.99 $15.48 Unskilled Laborer $12.50 $14.04 $15.63 Regular employees who continue to work under at Ieast one title and who also work on a temporary or emergency basis shall receive the regular rate of pay for such titles and shall continue to ea.rn and accrue City benefits for such hours worked. The hourly wage rates for temporary and emergency employees working in classes listed below shall be the same as the wage rates applicable to provisional, regular and probationary employees working in said classes as shown in Appendix A. Forestry Crew Leader Garden Laborer Gardener Groundsworker Playground Custodian Resident Groundsman School Grounds Maintenance Foreman Tree Trimmer I Tree Trimmer II Water Shed Laborer Water Service Worker-Control Desk - B3 - � • " R �`�''��; :�.� . • �0 ."' . APPEPJDIX C The following are special provisions for Truck Driver seniority: All Truck Drivers hired subsequent to July l, 1970, except the six who were hired with the promotion rights from the April 7, 1975 eligible Zist by Departments others than Public Works, will be laid off at the end of December 1, 1978. Subsequent to December 1, 1978, the Public Works Department shall hire from the layoff list all Truck Drivers who will be needed throughout the City for the remainder of the year. Subsequent to December 1, 1978, all reinstatements and new appoint- ments will be made to the Public Works Department. Department or division promotion rules shall not apply to the classification of Truck Driver. Any Truck Driver taking an examination on a promotiona.l basis for any other title shall be considered a promotional candidate in the department in which he is working on the date of the examination regardless of the fact that such employee appears as Truck Driver on the Psblic Works Department payroll. 1Jo change in assignment shall be made for the purpose of changing the department in cahich the employee qualifies as a prornotional candidate under this article. Employees appointed from the promotion list of the March 3, 1978, Truck Driver examination shall have Truck Driver seniority in the same order as the order in which their names appear on the proriotional el.igible list from which they were appointed. This does not apply � to employees appointed from this list to the Board of Education. - C1 -