271496 WHITE - CiTV CLERK ����`y�'{� .
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CANARV - DEPARTMENT G I TY OF SA I NT PAIT L File NO•
BLUE - MAVOR �
° � ouncil Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An administrative Resolution approving the terms and
conditions of 1 g78 Maintenance Labor Agreements between
the City of St. Paul, Independent School District No. 625,
and the Twin Cities Glaziers and Glass Workers Local 1324.
WHEREA5, 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 Twin Cities Glaziers and Glass Workers
Local 1324, as exclusive representative for those classes of positions within
the City of St. Paul certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services under Case
No. 73-PR-510-A for the purpose of ineeting and negotiating the terms and
conditions of employment for all full-time personnel in the classes of positions
as set forth in the Agreements between the City, Independent School District No.
625, and the exclusive representatives hereinabove referenced; and
WHEREAS, the City, through designated representatives, and the exclusive
representatives have met in good faith and negotiated the terms and conditions of
employment for the period June 1, 1978, through May 31, 1979, for such personnel
as are set forth in the Agreement between the City of St. Paul, Independent School
District No. 625, and the exclusive representatives; and
WHEREAS, a 1978 Agreement has been reached which includes a wage adjust-
ment retroactive to June 1, 1977; now, therefore, be it
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COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Butler In Favor
Hozza
Hunt
Levine _ __ Against BY —
Maddox
Showalter
Tedesco Form prov d by y ttorne
Adopted by Council: Date '
Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY �
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6lpproved by Mavor: Date _ Appro d by Mayor for Submi i to Council
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BY - – — BY '
WFIITE - CiTV CLERK / �����
PINK - FINANCE COUIICll f
CANARV - DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO.
BLUE - MAVOR �
' ' Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
RESOLVED, that the Maintenance Labor Agreements, cited above,
dated as of the eff ective date of this Resolution, between the City of 5t.
Paul, Independent School District No. 625, and the Twin Cities Glaziers
and Glass Workers Local 1324, on file in the office of the City Clerk, are
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:
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Civil Service Commission
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COU[VC[LMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Butler PERSONNEL OFFICE
Hozza [n Favor
Hunt ��
L.evine _ __ Against BY
Maddox
Showalter
Tedesco �J�. L�;� �
Adopted b � ncil: Date Form Approved by City Attorney
Ce ied P•: - by Council S cretary BY
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l�1 by ;Navor: �u�' 2� �— Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By — By
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Thi� Resalt��xoa approvee 1978 Agreenaen.ts b�etween the City of St. Panl, ISl7 #�ix5 ,
and the G�.aziers Local 1324. , _ �
This Agraemeat calls for a 67� an hour i.ncrease i� wages an+d"13�'ia friages�for ,
a tota�. gackage hourly increase of 80�. .
Th�.premium pa�r for working 20 feet or more above gravad ie increased frt�a
4�� to (iQ� per hour.
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R��olutiou, Maintenance Labor Agreeranents a�d copy fo� Ci�y Clerk.
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MAINTENAI3CE LABOR AGREEMENT
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THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 625
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TWIN CITY GLAZIERS AND GLASS WORKERS
LOCAL No. 1324
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ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
Preamble iii
I Purpose 1
II Reeognition 2
III Employer Rights 3
IV Union Rights 4
V Scope of the Agreement 5
VI Probationary Periods 6
VII Philasophy of Employment and Compensation 7
VIII Hours of Work $
IX Overtime 9
X Call Back 10
XI Work Locatian, Residency 11
XII Wages 12
XIII Fringe Benefits 14
XIV Selection ofForeman and General Foreman 15
XV Retirement 16
RVI Holidays 17
XVII Disciplinary Procedures 18
XVIII Absences From Work 19
XIX Seniority 20
XX Jurisdiction 21
XXI Separation 22
XXII Tools 23
XXIII Grievance Procedure 24
XXIV Right of Subcontract 29
XXV Non-Discrimina.tion 30
XXVI Severability 31
XXVII Waiver 32
XXVIII Mileage-Independent School District ��625 33
XXIX Duration and Pledge 34
Appendix A AL
Appendix B B1
Appendix C C1
Appendix D D1
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P REAMBT. E
This AGREEMENT is entered into on this 20th day of June , 1978,
between the Independent School District No. 625 hereinafter refexred to as
the EMPLOYER and the Twin City Glaziers and Glass Wor.kers Local 1324
hereina.fter referred to as the UNION.
The EMPLOYER and the UNION concur that this AGREEMENT has as i.ts
objective the promotion of the responsibilities of the City of Saint Paul
for the benefit of the general public through effective labor management
cooperation.
The EMPLOYER and the UNION both realize that th3.s goal depends not
only on the words in the AGREEMENT but rather primarily on attitudes between
people at all levels of responsibility. Constructive attitudes of the
EMPLOYER, the UNION and the individual employees will best serve the needs
of the general public.
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ART�CLE I - PURPOSE
�' l�l Tre E�LOYER and the U:VION agree that the purpose far entering into
this AGREEMENT is to:
l.11 Achieve orderly and peaceful relations, thereby
establishing a system of uninterrupted operations
and the highest level of employee parformance that
is consistent with the safety and well-being of
all concerned;
1012 Set forth rates of pay, hours of work, and other
conditians of employment as have been agreed upon
by 'the EMPLOYER and the UNION;
1.13 Establish procedures to orderly and peacefully
resolve disputes as to the application or inter-
pretation. of this AGREEMENT without loss of
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l02 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree that this AGREEMENT serves as a
supplement to legislation that creates and diracts the EMPLOXER. If
any part of this AGREEMENT is in conflict with such legislation, the
latter sha11 prevail. The parties, on written notice, agree to
negotiate that part in conflict so that it conforms to the statute
as provided by Article 26 (SEVERABILITY) .
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E1.�TICLE II - RECOG.3ITIOV
� 2.I The E��'LOYER recognizes the UNIO�i as the exclusive representative
for collective bargaining purposas for all personnel having an
employmeat status of regular, probationary, grovisiona?, temporary,
and emergency employed in the cZasses of positions d2fined in 2.2
as certif ied by the Bureau of Mediation Services in accordance with
Case No. 73-PR-510-A dated May 11, 1973.
2e2 The classes of positiores recognized as being exclusively represented
by the UNION are as listed in Appendix A.
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ARTICLE III - EMPLOYER RIGHTS
� 301 The EMPLOYER retains the right to operate and nanage all manpower,
� facilities, and eqnipmen't; to establish functions and prograns;
to set and amend budgets; to determine the utiZization of
technology; to establish and modify the �rganizational structure;
to select, direct, and determine the number of personnel; and ta
perform any inherent mana�erial function not specifically limited
by this AGREEMEI3T.
3,2 Any "term or condition of employment" not established by this
AGREEMENT shal.l remaia with the EMPLOYER to eli.minate, modify, or
establish following written noti�ication to the WiION.
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' ' ARTICLE I�' - UtiION RIGHTS
�' 401 . The E.*LpLOYER shall deduct f�-om the wages of employe�s wha authorize
such a ded;:ction in writing an amount nece5sary to cover �onthly
WiION du2s. Such nonies deducted shall ba remitted as directed by
tha iNION v
4011 The �SPLOYER shall not deduct dues from the wages
of ernployees covered by this AGREEMENT for any other
labor organizationo
4.12 The U�iI0�3 sha11 indemnify and save harmless the
�LOYER from any and all claims or charges made
agai�st the EMcLOYER as a resuit of the im�lementation
of this �RTICLE.
4.2 The '[TDTION nay designate one (1) employee from the bargaining unit to
� act as a Steward and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such
designation. Such enployee shall have the rights and responsibilities
as designated in Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) . .
4.3 Upon notification to a designated EIYLpLOYER supervisor, tt!e Business
Manager of the UNYON, or his designated representative shall be
permitted to enter the facilities of the E.*�LOYER where employees
covered by this AGREEMENT are working.
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ARTICLE V - SCOPE OF THE AGREErIE:1T
�� 50l This AGREEI`�NT esCablished the "ter�s and conditions of employment"
defined by M,Se I79e63, Subd. 18 for all employees exclusively
represented by the IJNIO:T. This AGREEr�NT shall. supercede such
"terms and conditions of employmenC" established by Civil Service
Rule, Council Ordinance, and Council P.esolution.
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ARTICLE VI - PR03ATIONARY PERIODS ������
� 6.1 All personael, origir.ally hire� or rehired following separation, in
a regular e�ployment status shall serve a six (6) month's probationary
period during which tine the e�ployee's fitness and ability to gerform
the class oi positions' duties and responsibilities shal.l be evaluated.
6.11 At ar_y time during the probationary period an enployee
may be termiaated at the discretion of the EMFLOYER
without appeal ta the provisions of Article 23
(GRIEV��iCE PROCEDURE).
6>12 An employee terninated during the probationary period
sha11 receive a written no�ice of the reason(s} for
such termination, a .copy of which shall be sent to
the tNION.
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(6) months' promotional probationary period during which time the employee's
fitness and ability to perfora the class of positions' duties and respansi-
bilities shall be evaluated.
6.21. At any time du:ing the promotional probationary period �
an employea nay be demoted to the employee's previously
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held class of positions at the discretion of the
EI��LOYER without appeal to the provisions of Article 23
�GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE).
6.22 An empl.oyee deaoted during the promotionaZ probationary
period shall be returned to the employee's previously
held class of positions and shall receive a written
notice of the reasons for demotion, a copy of which
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~ ARTICLE VII - PHILOS�PHY OF EMPLOYMENT AND CO.g.'EI3SATION
�' 7.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION are in full agreenent that the philosophy
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of employment and compensation shall be a "cash" hourly wage and
"industry" fringe benefit system.
7.2 The EMPLOYER shall conpensate employees for all hours worked at the
basic hourly wage rate and hourly fringe benefit rate as faund in
Articl.es 12 (WAGES) and 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS).
7.3 Na other cocapensation or fringe benefit shall be accumulated or .
earnad by an employee except as sgecifically provided for in this
AGREEMENT; except those employees who have individually optioned
to be "grandfathzred" as provided by 12.2.
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�>' 8>1 The normal work day shall be ei�ht (8) consecutive hours per day,
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excluding a thirtp (30) ninute unpaid lunch period, between 7t00 a.m.
and 5:30 p>n.
S.2 The normal work wee'� shall. be f ive (5) consecutive norr�al work days
Monday through Friday.
8.3 If, during the term of this AGR�EMEI3T, it is necessary in the EMPLOYER'S
judgment to establish second and third shifts or a work week of other
than Monday through Friday, the iTi1I0N agrees to enter into negotiations
immediately to establish the conditions of such shifts and/or work weeks.
� 8e4 This sectivn shall not be con�trued as, and is not a guarantee of, any
� hours of work per normal work day or per normal work wee'�c.
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'� g.5 �,11 employees shall be at the location designated by their supervisor,
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- ready for work, at the established starting time and shall remain at an
assigned work location until the end of the established work day unless
otherwise �irected by their supervisor.
8.6 All emplaye�s are subject to call-back by thz F.�iPLOYER as provided by
Article 10 (CALL BACK) .
807 Employees reportino for work at the established starting time and for
whoa no work is available shall receive pay for two (2) hours, at the
basic hourly rate, unless notification has been given not to report for
work prior to Ieavino home, or during the pxevious work dayo
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ARTICLE IX - OVERTIME
9.1 T�me on the payroll in excess or the normal hours set farth above
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shall be "overitme work" and shall be done only by order of the
head of the department. An employee shall be recompensed for work
done in excess of the normal Yeours by being granted compensatory
time on a time-and-on�-half basis or by being paid on a time-and-
one-half basis for such overtimz work. The basis on which such
overtime s;�all be paid shall be determined solely by the EMPLOYER.
9.2 Ti►e rate of one and one-half (1!) the basic hourly rate shall be the
overti.see rate for work perfoztaed under the following circumstances:
9.21 Time worked in excess of eight (8) hours in
any one normal work day and; .
9e22 Time worked on a sixth (6th) day following a
normal work week.
� R.3 The rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate shall be the overtime
_ rate for work performed under the following circu�stances: _ __ _
9.31 Time worked on a holi.day as defi.ned in
Article 16 - (HOLIDAXS) ;
9032 Time worked on a seventh (7th) day follot,*ing
a normai work week; and
9033 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 compansa�ed at the rate of one and one-half (1�).
904 For the purpose of calculating overtime compensation overtime hours
worked shall nat be "pyramided", compounded, or paid twice for the
same hours workedo
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� ARTICLE X - CALL BACI:
�- 10.1 The E�`�LOYER retair.s the right to call back e:uployees befors an
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after an employee has conplete� a normaZ work day or norcaal work
W28�it.
10.2 Employees called back shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours
pay at the basic hourly rate�
10.3 The hours worked based on a call-back sha11 be compensated in
accordance with Article 9 (OVERTI.�) , when applicable, and subject
to the mini�eum established by 10>2 above.
10.4 Employees cal].ed back four (4} hours or less prior to their nornal
work day shall complste the normal work day and be compensated only
for the ov�rtime hours worked in accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME).
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ARTiCLE XI - WO�.K LOCATIO�, RESIDENCY
` llol Employees shall rep�rt to work Iocation as assigned by a designated
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EriPLOYER supervisor� During the normal work day employees r.iay be
assigned to otheT work locations at th� discretion of the EMPLOYER.
11.2 Emplayees assigned to work locations dur�ng the normal work day,
other than their original assij*_iment, and who are required to furnish
their own transportation shall be com�ensated for miZeage.
ll03 All naw enployeas ap�ointed after January 1, 1976, would be required
to reside in the City of Saint Paul within one year of their origiaal
appointrser.t, and there3fter would be required to remain within the
City liraits as lcag as they were employed by the City .of Saint Paul.
11.4 This residency requirement shall apply to unclassified employees as
well as classified employeeso
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11.5 Applica�ts for positions in the City of Saint Paul will not be required__ __ _.
to be residnnts of the City of Saint Paule
11.6 Employees failing to meet the �esidency r�quirem�nt will be subject
to termination aud a hearing p�ocess sha�l be established to determinz
wheth�er the residency requirement was meto.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES
� 12.1 The basic hourly w�ge rates as established by Appendix C sY!all be
paid for all h�urs wor�ed by an enployee.
12.2 Employees who are covered by the fringe benefits listed below shall
continua to be covered by such benefits. They shal.l be subject to
all other provisions of the AG��.?KE�iT, but shall not have hourly
fringe benefit coatributions and/or deductions made on their behalf
as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BEI3EFITS) .
12021 Ir_surance benefits as establishad by City of Saint Paul
P.esolutionsv
12.22 Sick L�ave as established by Ordinance No. 3250, Section
35, S�bdit:ision Ea
12.23 Vacation as established by Ordinance Noo b446, Section 1,
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12.24 Nine (9) legal holidays as established by Ordinance No. _ __ ___
6446, Sec=ion l, Subdividion Io
12.25 Severence benefits as established by Ordi.nance I�o. 11490
with a naximum payment of $4,OOOe .
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES (continued)
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1203 Reoular employees not covered by the fringe benefits listed in Article
12.2 shall be considered, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, partici-
pating employees and shall be con�ensated in accordance, with Article 12.1
(WAGES) and have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on
their behalf as provided for by Article 13 (FR�NGE BENEFITS) .
12.4 Provisional, temporary, and emergency employees shall be considered,
for the purposes of this AGREEME'NT, participating employees and shall
� be compeasated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and have fringe
benefit contributions and/or deductions made in their behalf as provided
for by Article 13 (FRINGE B�VEFITS).
12.5 Al1 regular employees emgloyed after February 15, 1974, shall be
considered, for the purpose of this AGREEMENT, participating employees
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have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductioas made on their behalf _ __
as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.6 A premium pay of sixty cents (60�) per hour sha11 be paid for all
swing stage work, such as any work performed from a boatswain's chair
or a swing scaffold, twenty (�0) feet or more above the ground. All
standard safety laws shall be complied with.
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ARTICLE XIII - FRINGE BE?�tEFITS
.;�" 13.1 The E?�'LOYER shall make contrib�stions on behalf of and/or ma�e
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deductions from the wages of e�ployees covered by this AGREEMEI3T
in accordance with Aapendix D for all hours wo�ked.
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ARTICLE XIV - SELECTION OF FOREMAI3 AND GENERAL FOREMAIV
,�r;� 14.1 The selection of personnel for the class of position of Foreman
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shall renain solely with the El•fPLOYER.
14.2 The class of posi�ion of Forenan shall be filled by employees
of the bargaining unit oa a "temporary assignm.ent”.
14.3 All "temporary assignmen.ts" shall be made only at the dixection of a
designated EMPLOYER supervisor.
Z4.4 Such "temporary assignments" shall be made only in cases where the
class of positions is vacant tor more than oae (1) normal work daye
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ARTICLE XV - �TIP.�`�Ic.NT
� 15.1 All employees shall retire from employment with the EMPLOYER no
later than the last calendar day of the month in which an employee
becomes sixty-five (65) years old.
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ARTICLE XVI - HOLIDAYS
�" 16.I The following nir_e (9) days shall be designated as holidays:
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New Year's Day, January 1
President's Day, Third Monday in Februa�y
Memorial Day, last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Mouday in September
Columbus Day, secpnd Monday in October
Veteran's Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
16.2 When New Year's Day, Independence Day or CYeristmas Day falls on a
Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the designated holiday.
When any of these three (3) holidays falls on a Saturday, the precediag
Friday sha21 be considered the designated holidayo .
16.3 The nine (9) holidays shall be considered non-work days.
16.4 If, in the judgcaent of the EMPLOYER, personnel are necessary for
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operating or emergency reasons, employees ma.y be scheduled or
� "called back" in accordance with Artfcle 10 (CALL BACK).
16.5 Employess working on a designated holiday shall be compensated at the
ra*_e of two (2) times the basic hourly rate for al.l hours worked.
16.6 In the case of Board of Education employ�es, if Presidents' Day,
Columbus Day, or Veterans' Day fall on a day when schoal is in session,
Lhe employees shall work that day at straight time and another day shall
be designated as the holiday. This designated holiday shall be a day
on which school is not in session and shall be determined by agreeiuent
between the enployee and his supervisor.
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ARTICLE XVII - DISCIPLIN�RY PROCEDU�.S
�� 17.1 The EMPLOYER shall have tne right to impose disciplinary actions on
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employees for just cause.
17.2 Disciplinary actions by ttee E1�LOYER shall include only the fallowing
actions:
17.21 Oral repriaand.
17.22 Written reprimand.
17.23 Suspenszon. ,
17.24 Demotion.
17.25 Discharge.
. 17.3 Employees who are suspended, deao�ed, or discharged shall have the
right to request that such actions be revi.ewed by the Civil Service
Co�aission or a designated Board of Review. The Civil Service Commission,
� or a desionated Board of Review, shall be the sole and exclusive means
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for the purpose of processing through the provisions of Article 23
(GRIEVANCE �ROCEAURE).
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ARTICLE XVIII - ABSENCES FROM WORK
18.1 Enployees who are unable to report for their normal work day have
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the responsibility to notify their supervisor of such absence as
soon as possible, but in no event later than the beginning of such
work day.
18.2 Failure� to make such notification may be ground for discipline as
provi�ed in Article 17 (DISCIPLINA.RY PROCE�UP.ES) .
18.3 Failure to report for work without notification for three (3)
consecutive normal work days may be considered a "quit" by the
�LOYER on the part of the employee.
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ARTICLE XIX - SENIORITY
�_ 19.1 Seniority, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, shall be defined as
follows:
19.1I "Master Seniority" - T'ne length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the EMPLOYER from the
last date of employment in any and all class titles
covered by this AGREEMENT.
19.12 "Class Seniority" - The length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the EMPLOYE� from the
date an empl:oyee was first appointed to a class title
covered by this AGREEMENT.
19.2 Seniority shall not accumulate during an unpaid Zeave of absence,
except when such a leave is granted for a period of less than thirty
�' (30) calendar days; is granted because of illness or injury; is
granted to allow an em�loyee to accept an appointment to the
unclassified service of the EMPLOYER or to an elected or appointed
full-time position with the UNIOV,
19.3 Seniority shall termivate wh�n an employee retires, resigns, or is
discharged.
19.4 In the event it is determined by the EMPLOYER that it is necessary to
reduce the work force employe�s will ba laid off by class title withia
each Department based on inverse length of "Class Seniority". Ersployees
laid off shall have the right to reinstatement in any Iower-paid class
title, provided, employee has greater "Master Seniority" than the
employee being replaced. '
� 19.5 The selection of vacation periods shall be r,�ade by class title based on
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length of "Class Seniority", subject to the approval of the Ei"�'LOYER,
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ARTICLE XX - JURISDICTIO�i
�' 20.1 Disputes concerning work jurisdiction between and among uni.ons is
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~ recognized as an appropriate subject to determination by the various
unions representing employees of the ENLpLOYERo
20.2 The �*�LOYER agrees to be guided in the assignment of work jurisdiction
by any mutual agreements between tha unions involved.
20.3 In the event of a dispute concerning the performance or assignznent of
work, the unions involved and the EMPLOYER sh�ll meet as soon as mutually
possible to resolve the dispute. Nothing in the foregoing shall restrict
the ri;ht of the EMPLOYER to accomplish the work as originally assigned
pending resolution of the dispute or to restrict the EMPLOYER'S basic
right to assign work.
20.4 any employee refusing to perform work assigned by the EMPLOYER and as
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clarified by Sections 2002 and 20.3 above shall be subject to disciplinary
action as provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
20.5 There shall be no work stoppage, slow down, or any disruption of work
resulting from a work assignment. �
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ARTICLE XXI - SEPARA.TION
� 21.1 Employees havino a probationary or regular employmant status sha11
.be considered separated from employment based on the following
actious:
21.i1 Resignation. Employees resigning from employment
shall give written notice fourteen (14) calendar
days prior to the eff ective date of the resignation.
2I.12 Retirement. As providad in Article i5.
21.13 Discharge. As provided in Article 17.
21.14 Fai2ure to Report for Duty. As provided in Artiele 180
21.2 Employees having an emergency, temporary, or provisional employmant
statua may be terminated at the discret�on of the EMPLOYER before the
completion of a normal work day.
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ARTICLE XXII - TOOLS
� 22.1 A11 employees sha11 personally provide themselves with the tools
of the trada as listed in Appendix Bo
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ARTICLE 7i:{IIZ - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (�����
�� 23.1 The E.'�IPLOYER shall recogaize Stewards selected in accordance with UDtIQN
rules and regulations as the grievance representative of the bargaining
unit. The WiION shall notify the E1�IPLOYER in writing of the names of
the Stewards and of their successors when so namedo
23.2 It is recogn.ized and accepted by the El`�LOYER and the UI3ION that the
processiag of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job
duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be
accomplished during working hours only when consistent with such employee
duties and responsibilities. The Steward involved and a grieving employee
shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during working
hours, provided, the Steward and the employee have notified and received
the approval of their supervisor to be absent to pracess a grievance and
that such absence would not be detrimental to the work programs of the
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EMPLOYERo
23.3 The procedure established by tnis ARTICLE shall be the sole and exclusive
procedure, except for the appeal of disciplinary action as provided. by
17.3, for the processing of grievancas, which�are defi.ned as an a17.eged
violation of the terms and conditions of this AGREE��NT.
23.4 Grievances shall be resolved in conforciance with the follo•�aing procedure:
Step 1. Upon the occurence of an alleged violation of this
AGREEMENT, the employee involved shall attempt to
resolve the rzatter on an informal basis with the
employez's. supervisora If the matter is not resolved
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
� to the employee's satisfaction by the i.nfonnal 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 allegzd violation of the
AGREEMENT not reduced to writing by the WION within
seven (7) calendar days of the first occurrence of the
event giving rise to the grievance or within the use of
reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the
first occurrertce of the event givi.ng rise to the grievance,
shall be considered waived.
Setp 2. Withia seven (7) caiendar days after receiving the written
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� grievance a designated EMPLOYER supervisor shall meet with
the UNION Steward and attempt to resolve the grievance. If,
as a result ot this meeting, the grievance remains unresolved,
the EMPLOYER shall reply in writing to the UNION withia three
(3) calendar days followino this meeting. The UNZON may refer
the grievance in writiag to Step 3 within seven (7) calendar
days following receipt of the E,IPLOYER'S written answer. Any
grievance not referred in w!-iting by the UNIOV within seven (7)
calendar days following receipt of the EMPLOYER'S answer shall
be considerea waivedo
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
�`� SteP 3o Within seven (7) calendar days follo•aing receipt of a
grievance referred from Step 2 a designated EMPLOYER
sup�rvisor shall meet with the WiION Business Manager
or his designated representative ar.d attzmpt to resolve
the grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days following
this meeting the Et�LOYER shall reply in writing to the
UNION stating the EMPLOYER'S answer concerning 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 referred to
in writing by the UNION to Step 4 within seven (7)
calendar days following receipt of the EMPLOYER'S
answer shall be considered waived.
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Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the LJIVION may _
within seven (7) calendar days after the response of
the EMPLOYER in Step 3, by written notice to the
EMPLOYER, request arbitration of the grievance. The
arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by an
arbitrator to be selected by mutual agreement of the �
EMPLOYER and the LTiVIOV within seven (7) calendar days
after notice has been givene If the parties fail to
mutually agree upon an arbitrator within the said
seven (7) day period, either party may request the
Public Employment Relation Board to submit a panel
of five (5) arbitratorsa Both the EMPLOYER and the
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVr1�VCE PROCEDURE (continued)
'� UNION shall have the right to strike two (Z)
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names from the panel. The UNI0�1 shall strike
the first (lst) name; the EMPLOYER shall then
strike one (1) name. The process w'ill be
repeated and the remaining person shall be the
arbitrator.
23.5 The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore,
add to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGREEMENT. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue submitted
in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall have no authority
to make a decision on any other i.ssue not so submitCede The arbitrator
shalZ be without powzr to ma.ke decisions contrary to or inconsistent with
�f' or modifying or varyino in any way the application of laws, rules or
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regulations havino the force and effect of law. The arbitrator's
decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days folloraino
close of the hearing or the subnission of briefs by the parties, whichevzr
be later, unless the parties agree to an extensione The decision shall
be based solely oa the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the
express terms of this AGREEMEVT and �o the facts of the grievance
presented. The decision of the arbitrator shaZl be fittal and binding
on the EMPLOYER, the iJNION and the employees.
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVAiVCE PROCEDURE (continued)
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� 23.6 The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedir.os
shall be borne equally by the E�LOYER and the U�IION, provided that
each party shall be responsible for compansating its own representative
and witnesses. If eith�r party cancels an arbitration hearir.g or asks
for a last ninute postpon2mant that leads to the arbitrators makiug a
charge, the cancelino party or the party asking for the postponemeat
shall pay this charge. If either party desires a verbatim record of
the proceedings, it nay cause sucte a record to be made providiag it
pays for the record.
23.7 The time limits in each step of this procedure may be extended by
mutual agreement of the EMPLOYER and the U:VION.
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ARTICLE XXIV - RIGHT OF SIJBCONTRACT
�� 24.1 The EMPLOYER may, at any time during the duration of this AGREEMENT,
contract out work done by the enployees covered by this AGREEMENT.
Tn the event that such contracting would resuZt in a reduction of
the work force covered by this AGREEMENT, the EMPLOYER shall give
the UNION a ninety (90) calendar day notice of the intention to
sub-contract.
24.2 The sub-contracti.ng of work done by the employees covered by this
AGREEMENT shall in a11 cases be made only to employ�rs who qualify
in accordance with Ordinance No. 14013.
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ARTICLE XXV - NON-DISCRIMINATION
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25.1 The terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT wi11 be applied to
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employees equally without regard to, or discrimin,ation for or
against, any individual becaus.e of race, color, creed, sex,
age, or because of inembership or non-membership in the WION.
25.2 Employ�es will perform their duties and responsibilities in a
non-discriaiinatorp manner as such duties and responsibilities
involve other employees and the general publico
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ARTICLE XXVI - SEVEkABILITY
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� 26.1 In the event that any provision(s) of this AGREEr�NT is declared
to be contrary to law by prope?- legislative, administrative, or
�udicial authority from whose finding, determination, or decree
no appeal is taken, such provision(s) shall be voided. All o*_her
provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
26.2 The parties agree to, upon written norice, enter into negoti:ations
to place the voided provisions of the AGREEMENT in compliance
with the legislative, adninistrative, or judiciaZ determination.
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AKTICLE XXVII - WAIVER
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�� 27e1 The �iPLOYER and the LiVION acknowledge that during the meeting
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and negotiating whieh resulted in this AGREEMENT, each had the
right and opportunity to nake proposals with respect to any
subject concerAing the terms and conditions of employmento The
agreements and understandings reached by the parties after the
exercise of this right are fully and. completely set forth in
this AGREEMENT.
27.2 Therefore, the EMPLOYER and the IP.VIoN for the duraCion of this
AGREII�NT aoree that the other party shall not be obligated to
m�et and negotiate over any tercn or conditi�ns of emplQytuent
whether specifically covered or not specifically covered by this
AGREII�NT. The iNION and EMPLOYER may, however, autually agree
�� to modify any provision of this AGREEtiENTo
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27.3 Any and all prior ordinances, aoreements, resolutions, practices, - � � � -
policies, and rules or regulations regarding the terms and
conditions of enploym�nt, to the extent they are inconsistent
with this AG:LEEME�iT, are hereby supersededa '
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ARTICLE XXpZII-MILEAGE - INDEPENDEVT SCHOOL DISTRICT ��625
� 28.1 Employees of the School District under policy adopted by the
Board of Education may be reimbursed for the use of their
automobiles for school business. To be eligible. for such
rei.mbursement, employees must receive authorization from the
District Mileage Co�ittee utilizing one of the following plans:
PLAN "A" is reimbursed at the rate of 15� ger
mile. In addition, a maximum amaunt which can
be paid per month is established by an estimate
furnished by the employee and the employee's
supervisoro
Another considexation for establishing the
maximum amount can be the experience of another
working in the same or similar position.
Under this plan, it is neces5ary for the employee
to keep a record of each trip made.
� PLAN "C" provides for reimbursement based on a per
month "lump sum" amount. This amount is determined
by the employee's driving experience under Plan "A"
for a period of 3 to 6 months. Those employees
receiving an auto allowance under this plan must
report monthly the number of days the car was avail-
able during the month. A deduction must be made
from the lump sum amount for each day the employee
is on vacation. A deduction need not be made for
an occasional day of illness or for holiday.
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ARTI�LE �:�iZX- BUF.ATION AND PLEDGE
� 29,1 This AGR:E�'�iE:vT shail become ef fective as of the date of signing,
except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles Z2 and 13,
an3 shall remain in effect through the 31st day of ::ay, 1979 ,
and continue in effect fron year to year thereafter unless notice
to change or to terminate is given in the manner nrovided in 29.2:: -
29,2 If either party desires to term,inate or modify this AGREEI��iT,
effective as of the date of expiration, the party wishing to taodify
or terninate the AGREEMEN'T shall oive written r.otice to the other
party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar
days prior to the expiration date, provided, that the AGREEMENT
ma.y only be so terminated or modified effectivz as of the expiration
date.
� 29•.3 Iz consideration of Lhe terns and conditions of emplo}rment established
- by this AGREEMENT and the recognition that the GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - - - -- -- -
herein established is the mear.s by thich grievances concerning its
application or interpretation nay be peacefully resolved, the parties
hereby pledge that during the term of the AGREEMENT:
z9w3� The UivION and the employees will not enga;e in,
instigate, or condone any concerted action in
which enployees fail to report for duty, willfully
absent themselves from work, stop work, slow down
their work, or absent thems�lved in whole or part
from th� full, faithful performance of their duties
of employment. _
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ARTICLE XXIX - DURATION AND PLEDGE
29.32 The EMPLOYER will not engage in, instigate, or condone
any lock-out of employees.
29.33 This constitutes a tentative agreement between the parties
which will be recommended by the School Board Negotiator
but is sub�ect to the approval of the School Board, the
Administration of the City and is also sub3ect to
ratification by the UNION.
AGREED to this 20thday of June , 1978, and attested to as the full
and complete understanding of the parties for the period of time herein
specified by the signature of the following representative for the EMPLOYER
and the UNION.
WITNESSES:
ZNDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ��625 TWIN CITY GLAZIERS AND GLASS WORKERS,
LOCAL 1324
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School Board Negotiator Busi�ss Manager
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Superintendent, ,Independent
School District No. 625
Civil Service Commission
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APPENDIX A
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� The classes of positions recognized by the EMPLOYER as being
exclusively repres�nted by the UNI0:3 are as follows:_
Glazier
Apgrentice
and oth�r classes of positions that r�ay be established by the EifE'LOYER
where the duties and responsibilities assigned comes within the
jurisdiction of the Ui3I0�i.
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APPENDIX B �r����(�
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APPE.NDIX C
The basic hourly wage rate for provisional, regular and probationary
employees appointed to the following classes of positions and not receiving
the Fringe Benefits listed in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective
June 1,I978
Glazier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.91
The basic hourly wage rate for temporary and emergeacy employees
agpointed to the following classes of positions shall be:
Effective
June 1,1978
Glazier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $IQ.85
Apprentice
0 - 6 months. . . . . . . . . . . 60% of Glazier rate
7 - 12 months. . . . . . . . . . . 65% of Glazier rate
13 - 18 months. . . . . . . . . . . 70% of Glazier rate
- 19 - 24 rsonths. . . . . . . . . . . 75% of Glazier rate _ ___
25 - 30 months. . . . . . . . . . . 80% of Glazier rate
31 - 36 months. . . . . . . . . . . 90% of Glazisr rate
The basic hourly wage rate for regular employees, appointed to the
following classes of positions, who are receiving the Fringe Benafits Iisted
in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective
June }.,1978
Glazier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.60
A preraium pay of sixty cents (60�) per hour shall be paid for all s�aing
stage work, such as any work perfor��2d from a boatswain's chair or a swing
scaffold, twenty (20) feet or r.iore above the ground. All standard safety laws
shall be complied with.
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Effective June 1, 1978, the EMPLOYER shall:
(1) contribute $ .45 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 a UNION designa.ted Haalth and ZrTelfare Fund.
(2) deduct $ .35 per hour for all hours worked from the earnings of
participating employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and
12.5 of this AGREIIKENT, and forward to a Vacatioa Fund.
(3) contribute $ .O1 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 a Journeyma.n and Ap.prenticeship Training Fund.
(4) In addition to the above, in the case of Temporary and Emergency
employees, the EMPLOYER shall contribute $ .50 per hour for all
hours worked to a Pension Fund.
Al1 contributions ma@e in accordance with this Appendix shall be forwarded to
depositories as directed by the UNION.
The EMPLOYER shall establish Worl�a.n's Compensation and Unemployment
Compensation programs as required by Minnesota Statutes.
Participating employees as defiued in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 covered
by this AGREE�tiiE�TT, shall not be eligible for, governed by, or accumulate vacation,
sick leave, holiday, funeral leave, jury duty, or insurance fringe benefits that
are or may be estab2ished by Personael Rules, Council Ordinance or Council
Resolutions.
The EMPLOYER'S fringe benefit obli�ation to participating employees as defined
in Articles ].2.3, 12.4 and 12.5 is Iimited to the contributions andfor deducations
established by this AGItEEMENT. The actual level of benef its provided to employees
shall be the responsibility of the Trustees of the various funds to which the
E��IPLOXER has forwarded contributions and/or deductions.
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1978
MAINTENANCE LABOR AGREEMENT
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THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
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TWIN CITY GLAZIERS AND GLASS WORK�RS
LOCAL N0. 1324
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ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
Preamble iii
I Purpose I
II Recognition '2
III Employer Rights 3
IV Union Rights 4
V Scope of the Agreement 5
VI Probationary Periods 6
VII Philosophy of Employment and Compensation 7
VIII Hours of Work � $
IX Overtime 9
X Call Back 10
.XI Work Location, Residency 11
XII Wages 12
XIII Fringe Benefits 14
XIV Selection of Foreman and General Foreman 15
XV Retirement 16
XVI Holidays 17
XVII Disciplinary Procedures 1�
XVIIT Absences From Work 19
XIX Seniority 20
XX Jurisdiction 21
XXI Separation 22
XXII Tools 23
XXIII Grievance Procedure 2� �
XXIV Right of Subcontract �4
XXV Non-Discrimination ��
XXVI Severability 31
XXVII Waiver 32
XVIII City Mileage Plan � 33
XXIX Duration and Pledge 34
Appendix A A1
Appendix B B1
Appendix C C1
Appendix D D1
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P R E A M B L E
This AGREEMENT is entered into on this 20thday of June . , 1978,
between the City of Saint Paul hereinafter referred to as the EMPLOYER and
the �ain City Claziers and Glass Workers Local 1324 hereinafter referred to
as the UNION.
The EMPLOYER and the UNION concur that this AGREEMENT has as its
ob�ective the promotion of the zesponsibilities of the City af Saint Paul
for the benefit of the general public through effective labor-management
cooperation.
The EMPLOYER and the UNION both realize tha.t this goal depends not
only on the words in the AGREIIKENT but rather primarily on attitudes between
people at all levels of responsibility. Constructive attitudes of the City,
the UNION, and the individual employees will best serve the needs of the
general public.
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' ART�CLE I - PURPOSE
� 1,1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree that the purpose for entering into
this AGREEMENT is to:
1.11 Achieve orderly and peaceful relations, thereby
establishing a system of uninterrupted operations
and the highest level of employee performance that
is consistent with the safety and well-being of
all concerned;
1012 Set forth rates of pay, hours of work, and other
conditions of employment as have been agreed upon
by the EMPLOYER and the UNION;
1.13 Establish procedures to orderly and peacefully
resolve disputes as to the application or inter-
pretation of this AGREEMENT without loss of
� manpower productivitq.
1.2 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree that this AGREEMENT serves as a - � - �
supplement to legislation that creates and directs the EMPLOYER. If
any part of this AGREEMEIVT is in conflict with such legislation, the
latter shall prevail. The parties, on written notice, agree to
negotiate that part in conflict so that it conforms to the statute
as provided by Article 26 (SEVERABILITY).
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� 2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusivE representative
for collective bargaining purposes for all personnel having an
employment status of regular, probationary, provisional, temporary,
and emergency employed in the classes of positions defined in 2.2
as certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services in accordance with
Case No. 73-PR-S1U�A dated May 11, 1973.
2e2 The classes of positions recognized as being exclusively represented
by the UNION are as listed in Appendi.x A.
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ARTICLE III - EMPLOYER RIGHTS
30l The EMPLOYER retains the right to operate and manage all manpower,
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facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs;
to set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of
technology; to establish and modify the organizational structure;
to select, direct, and determine the number of personnel; and to
perform any inhere�t managerial function not specif ically limited
by this AGREEMENT.
302 Any "term or condition of employment" not established by this
AGREEMENT shall remain with the EMPLOYER to eliminate, modify, or
establish following written notification to the UNION.
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ARTICLE IV - UNION RIGHTS
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401 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 directed by
the UNION.
4.11 The �LOYER shall not deduct dues from the wages
of employees covered by this AGREEMENT for any other
labor organization.
4.12 The UNION shall iademnify and save harmless the
EMPLOYER from any and all claims or charges made
against the EMPLOYER as a result of the implementation
of this ARTICLE.
4.2 The UNION may designate one (1) employee from the bargaining unit to
act as a Steward and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such
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designation. Such employee shall have the rights and responsibilities
as designated in Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE).
4.3 Upon notif ication to a designated EMPLOYER supervisor, the Business
Manager of the UNION, or his designated representative shall be
permitted to enter the facilities of the EMPLOYER where employees
covered by this AGREEMENT are working.
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ARTICLE V - SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT
� Sol This AGREEMENT established the "terms and conditions of employment"
defined by MeSe 179e63, Subd. 18 for all employees exclusively
rep�esented by the UNION. This AGREEMENT shall supercede such
"terms and conditions of employment" established by Civil Service
Rule, Council Ordinance, and Council Re�o.lution.
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ARTICLE VI - PROBATIONARY PERIODS
� 6.1 All personnel, originally hired or rehired following separation, in
a regular employment sCatus shall serve a six (6) month's probationary
period during which time the employee'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 employee
may be termiaated at the discretion of the EMPLOYER
without appeal to the provisions of Article 23
(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 shall serve a six
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(6) months' promotional probationar.y period during which time the employee's
fitness and ability to perform the class of positions' duties and responsi-
bilities shall be evaluated.
6.21 At any time during the promotional probationary period
an employee may be demoted to the employee's previously
held class of positions at the discretion of the
F,NII'LOYER without appeal to the provisions of Article 23
(GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE).
6.22 An employee demoted during the promotional probationary
period shall be returned to the employee's previously
held class of positions and sha11 receive a written
notice of the reasons for demotion, a copy of which
�V shall be sent to the UNION.
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• ARTICLE VII - PHILOSOPHY OF EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATIOI3
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7.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION are in full agreement that the philosophy
of employment and compensation shall be a "cash" hourly wage and
"industry" fringe benefit system.
7.2 The EMPLOYER shall compensate employees for all hours worked at the
basic hourly wage rate and hourly fringe benefit rate as found in
Articles 12 (WAGES) and 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS).
7.3 No other compensation or fringe benef it shall be accumulated or
earned by an employee except as specifically provided for in this
AGREEMENT; exeept those employees who have individually optioned
to be "grandfathered" as provided by 12.2.
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ARTICLE VIII - HOURS OF WORK
8e1 The normal work day shall be eight (8) consecutive hours per day,
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excluding a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period, between 7:00 a.m.
and 5:30 p�m.
8.2 The normal work week shall be five (S) consecutive normal work days
Monday through Friday.
8.3 If, during the term of this AGREEMENT, it is necessary in the EMPLOYER'S
judgment to establish second and third shifts or a work week of other
than Monday through Friday, the UNION agrees to enter into negotiations
immediately to establish the conditions of such shifts and/or work weeks.
804 This section shall not be construed 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 location designated by their supervisor,
ready for work, at the established starting time and shall remain at an
assigned work location until the end of the established work day unless
otherwise directed by their supervisor.
8.6 All employees are subject to call-back by the EMPLOYER as provided by
Article 10 (CALL BACK) .
8e7 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 been given not to report for
work prior to leaving home, or during the previous work dayo
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ARTICLE IX - OVERTIME
� 9.1 Time on the payroll in exces5 of the normal hours set forth above
shall be "overitme work" and shall be done only by order of the
head of the deparCment. An employee shal7. 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 EMPLOYER.
9.2 The rate of one and one-half (li) the basic hourly rate shall be the
overtime rate for work performed under the following circumstances:
9.21 Time worked in excess of eight (8) hours in
any one normal work day and;
9e22 Time worked on a sixth (6th) day following a
normal work week.
� 9.3 The rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate shall be the overtime
rate for work performed under the following circumstances:
_ 9.31 Time worked on a holiday as defined in
Article 16 - (HOLIDAYS);
9032 Time worked on a seventh (7th) day following
a normal work week; and
9a33 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 (1�).
9e4 For the purpose of calculating overtime compensation overtime hours
worked shall not be "pyramided", compounded, or paid twice for the
same hours worked>
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ARTICLE X - CALL BACK
� 10.1 The EMPLOYER retains the right to call back employees before an
employee has started a normal work day or normal work week and
af ter an employee has completed a normal work day or normal work
week.
10.2 Employees called back shall, receive a minimum of four (4) hours
pay at the basic hourly rateo
10.3 The hours worked based on a call-back shall be compensated in
accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME), when applicabZe, and subject
to the minimum established by 10.2 above.
10.4 Employees called back four (4) hours or less prior to their normal
work day shall complete the normal work day and be compensated only
for the overtime hours worked in accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME) .
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. ARTICLE XI - WORK LOCATION, RESIDENCY
llel Employees shall report to w�rk location as assigned by a designated
EMPLOYER supervisore During the normal work day employees may be
assigned to other work locations at the discretion of the EMPLOYER.
11.2 Employees assigned to work locations during the normal work day,
other than their original assignment, and who are required to furnish
their own transportation shall be compensated for mileage.
ll03 All new employees appointed after January 1, 1976, would be required
to reside in the City of Saint Paul within one year of their original
appointment, and thereafter would be required to remain within the
City limits as long as they were employed by the City of Saint Paul.
11.4 This residency requirement shall apply to unclassified e�ployees as
well as classified employeeso
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11.5 Applicants for positions in the City of Saint Paul will not be required
to be residents of the City of Saint Paule
11.6 Employees failing to meet the residency requirement will be subject
to terminati�n and a hearing process shall be established to determin�
whether the residency requirement was meto
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ARTICLE XIi - WAGES
12.1 The basic hourly wage rates as established by Appendix C shaZl be
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paid for all hours worked by an employee.
12.2 Employees who are covered by the fringe benefits listed below shall
continue to be covered by such benefits. They shall be subject to
all other provisions of the AGREEMENT, but shall not have hourly
fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on their behalf
as provided for by Article 13 (FRZNGE BENEFITS).
12021 Insurance benefits as established by City of Saint Paul
Resolutionse
12.22 Sick Leave as established by Ordinance No. 3250, Section
35, Subdivision Ee
12.23 Vacation as established by Ordinance Noo 6446, Section 1,
Subdivision Ho
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12.24 Nine (9) legal holidays as established by Ordinance No.
6446, Section 1, Subdividion Io
12.25 Severence benefits as established by Ordinance No. 11490
with a maximum payment of $4,OOOe
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' ARTICLE XII - WAGES (continued)
� 12e3 Regular employees not covered by the fringe benefits listed in Article
12.2 shall be considered, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, partici-
pating employees and shall be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1
(WAGES) and have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on
their behalf as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.4 Provisional, temporary, and emergency employees shall be considered,
for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, participating employees and shall
be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and have fringe
benefit contributions and/or deductions made in their behalf as provided
for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS).
12.5 All regular employees employed after February �.5, 1974, shall be
considered, for the purpose of this AGREEMENT, participating employees
� and shall be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and
have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on their behalf
as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS).
12.5 A premium pay of si.xty cents (60�) per hour shall be paid for all
swing stage work, such as any work performed from a boatswain's chair
or a swing scaffold, twenty (20) feet or more above the ground. All
standard safety laws shall be complied with.
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. ARTICLE XIII - FRINGE BENEFITS
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13.1 The EMPLOYER shall make contributions on behalf of and/or make
deductions from the wages of employees covered by this AGREEMENT
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in accordance with Appendix D foz all hours woxked.
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ARTICLE XIV - SELECTION OF FOREMAN AND GENERAL FOREMAN
� 14.1 The selection of personnel for the class of posi�ion of Foreman
shall remain solely with the EMPLOYER.
14.2 The class of position of Foreman shall be filled by employees
of the bargainiag unit on a "temporary assignment".
14.3 All "temporary assi�nments" shall be made only at the direction of a
designated EMPLOYER supervisor.
14.4 Such "temporary assignmenCS" shall be made only in cases where the
class of positions is vacant for more than one (1) normal work dayo
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ARTICLE XV - RETIREMENT
� 15.1 All employees shall retire from employment with the EMPLOYER no
later than the last calendar day of the month in which an employee
becomes sixty-five (65) years old.
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• ARTICLE XVI - HOLIDA`IS
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16.1 The following nine (9) days shall be designated as holidays:
New Yearfs Day, January 1
President's Day, Third Monday in February
Memorial Day, last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Columbus Day, second Monday in October
Veteran's Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
16.2 When New Year's Day, Independence Day or Christmas Day falls on a
Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the designated holiday.
When any of these three (3) holidays falls on a Saturday, the preceding
Friday shall be considered the designated holiday.
16.3 The nine (9) holidays shall be considered non-work days.
16.4 Zf, in the judgment of the EMPLOYER, personnel are necessary for
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operating or emergency reasons, employees may be scheduled or
` "called back" in accordance with Article 10 (CALL BACK) .
1,6.5 Employees working on a designated holiday shall be compensated at the
rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate for all hours worked.
16.6 In ttce case of Board of Education employees, if Presidents' Day,
Columbus Day, or Veterans' Day fall on a day when school is in session,
the employees shall work that day at straight time and another day shal.l
be designated as the holiday. This designated holiday shall be a day
on which school is not in session and shall be detersnined by agreement
between the employee and his supervisor.
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• ARTICLE XVII - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
� I7.1 The EMPLOYER shall have the right to impose disciplinary actions on
employees for �ust cause.
17.2 Disciplinary actions by the EMPLOYER shall include only the following
actions:
17.21 Oral reprimand.
17.22 Written reprimand.
17.23 Suspension.
17.24 Demotion.
17.25 Discharge.
17.3 Employees who are suspended, demoted, or discharged shall have the
right to request that such actions be reviewed by the Civil Service
Commission or a designated Board of Review. The Civil Service Commission,
� or a designated Board of Review, shall be the sole and exclusive means
of reviewing a suspension, demotion, or dischargeo No appeal of a
suspension, demotion, or discharge shall be considered a "grievance"
for the purpose of processing through the provisions of Article 23
(GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE).
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ARTICLE XVIII - ABSENCES FROM WORK
� 18.1 Employees who are unable to report for their normal work day have
the responsibility to notify their supervisor o€ such absence as
soon as possible, but in no event later than the beginning of such
work day.
18.2 Failure to make such notification may be ground for discipline as
provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES).
18.3 Failure to report for work without notification for three (3)
consecutive normal work days may be considered a "quit" by the
EMPLOYER on the part of the employee.
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ARTICLE XIX - SENIORITY
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19.1 Seniority, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, shall be defined as
follows:
19.11 "Master Seniority" - The length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the EMPLOYER from the
last date of employment in any and a1�1 class titles
covered by this AGREEMENT.
� 19.12 "Class Seniority" - The length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the EMPLOYER from the
date an employee was first appointed to a class title
covered by this AGREEMENT.
19.2 Seniority shall not accumulate during an unpaid leave of absence,
except when such a leave is granted for a period of less than thirty
� (3U) caleadar days; is granted because of illness or injury; is
granted to allow an employee to accept an appointment Co the
unclassified service of the EMPLOYER or to an elected or appointed
full-time position with the UNION,
19.3 Seniority shall terminate when an employee ret�ires, resigns, or is
discharged.
19.4 In the event it is determined by the EMPLOYER that it is necessary to
reduce the work force employees will be laid off by class title within
each Department based on inverse length of "Class Seniority". Employees
laid off shall have the right to reinstatement in any lower-paid class
title, provided, employee has greater "Ma.ster Seniority" than the
employee being replaced. �
� 19.5 The selectior� of vacation periods shall be made by class title based an
length of "Class Seniority", subject to the approval of the EMPLOYERo
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' ARTICLE XX - JURISDICTION
� 20.1 Disputes concerning work jurisdiction between and among unions is
recognized as an appropriate subject to determination by the various
unions representing employees of the EMPLOYERo
20.2 The EMPLOYER agrees to be guided in the assignment of work jurisdiction
by any mutual agreements between the unions involved.
20.3 In the event of a dispute concerning the performance or assignment of
work, the unions involved and the EMPLOYER shall meet as soon as mutually
possible to resolve the dispute. Nothing in the foregoing shall restrict
the right of Che EMPLOYER to accomplish the work as originally assigned
pending resolution of the dispute or to restrict the EMPLOYER'S basic
right to assign work.
20.4 Any emploqee refusing to perform work assigned by the EMPLOY�R and as
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clarified by Sections 2002 and 20.3 above shall be subject to disciplinary
action as provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
20.5 There shall be no work stoppage, slow down, or any disruption of work
resulting from a work assignment.
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ARTICLE XXI - SEPARATION
� 21.1 Employees having a probationary or regular employment status shall
be considered separated from employment based on the following
actions:
21.11 Resignation. Employees resigning from employment
shall give written not3ce fourteen (14) calendar
days prior to the effective date of the resignatian.
21.12 Retirement. As provided in Article 15.
21.13 Discharge. As provided in Article 17.
21.14 Failure to Report for Duty. As provided in Article 180
21.2 Employees having an emergency, temporary, or provisional employmsnt
atatus may be terminated at the discretion of the EMPLOYER before the
completion of a normal work day.
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� ARTICLE XXII - TOOLS (�����
� 22.1 All employees shall personally provfde ther�selves with the tools
of the trade as listed in Appendix Ba
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• ARTIC?..E XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
� 23.1 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 EMPLOYER in writing of the names of
the Stewards and of their successors whes so naa�edo
23.2 It is recogni.zed and accepted by the EMPLOYER and the UNION that the
processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is liamited by the job
duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be
accomplished during working hours only when consistent with such employee
duties and responsibilities. The Steward involved and a grieving employee
shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is processed during working
hours, provided, the Steward and the employee have notified and received
the approval of their supervisor to be ab�ent to process a grievance and
that such absence would not be detrimental to rhe work programs of the
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EMPLOYER.
23.3 The procedure established by this ARTICLE shall be the so1.e and exclusive
procedure, except for the appeal of disciplinary action as provided by
17.3, for the processing of grievances, which are defined as an alleged
violation of the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
23.4 Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
Step 1. Upon the occurence of an alleged violatian of this
AGREEMENT, the employee involved sYtall attempt to
resolve the matter on an informa.l basis with the
employee's supervisor. If the matter is not resolved
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� ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
� to the employee's satisfaction by the informal discussian
it may be reduced to writing and referred to Step 2 by
the UNION. The written grievance sha�l set forth th�
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 first occurrence of the
event giving rise to the grievance or within the use of
reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the
first occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance,
shall be considered waived.
SetP 2. Within seven (7) calendar days after receiving the written
� grievan�e 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 unresolved,
the EMPLOYER shall reply in writing to the UNION within three
(3) calendar days following this meeting. The UNION may refer
the grievance in writing to Step 3 within seven (7) calendar
days following receipt of the EMPLOYER'S written answer. Any
grievance not referred in writing by the UNION within seven (7)
calendar days following receipt of the EMPLOYER'S answer shall
be considered waived.
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
� SteP 3o Within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of a
grievance referred from Step 2 a designated EMPLOYER
supervisor shall meet with the UNION Business Manager
or his designated rep�esentative and attempt to resolve
the grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days following
this meeting the EMPLOYER shall reply in writing to the
UNION stating the EMPLOYER'S answer concerning 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 referred to
in writing by the UNION to Step 4 within seven (7)
calendar days following receipt of the EMPLOYER'S
answer shall be considered waived.
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Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION may
within seven (7) calendar days after the response of
the EMPLOYER in Step 3, by written notice to the
EMPLOYER, request arbitration of the grievance. The
arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by an
arbitrator to be selected by mutual agreement of the
EMPLOYER and the UNION within seven (7) calendar days
f after notice has been givene If the parties fail to
mutually agree upon an arbitrator within the said
seven (7) day period, either party may request the
Public Employment Relation Board to submit a panel
of five (5) arbitratorse Both the EMPLOYER and the
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� ARTICLE XXIII - GRIFVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
� UNION shall have the right to strike two (2)
names from the panel. The UNION shall strike
the first (lst) name; the EMPLOYER shall then
strike one (1) name. The process will be
repeated and the remaining person shall be the
arbitrator.
23.5 The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore,
add to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGRE�MENT. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue submitted
in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall have no authority
to make a decision on any other issue not so submittedo The arbitrator
shall be without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent with
or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules or
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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, whichever
be later, unless the parties agree to an extensione The decision shall
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 sha11 be final and binding
on the EMPLOYER, the UNION and the employees.
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' ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
��. 23.b The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings
shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, provided that
each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representative
and witnesses. If either party cancels an arbitration hearing or asks
for a last minute postponement that leads to the arbitrators making a
charge, the canceling party or the party asking for the postponement
shall pay this charge. If either party desires a verbatim record of
the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made providing it
pays for the record.
23.7 The time limits in each step of this procedure may be extended by
mutual agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION.
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� ARTICLE XXIV - RIGHT OF SUBCONTRACT
�t 24.1 The EMPLOYER may, at any time during the duration of this AGREEMENT,
contract out work done by the employees covered by this AGREEMENT.
In the event that such contracting would result in a reduction of
the work force covered by this AGREEMENT, the EMPLOYER shall give
the UNION a ninety (90) calendar day notice of the intention to
sub-contract.
24.2 The sub-contracting of work done by the employees covered by this
AGREEMENT shall in all cases be made only to employers who qualify
in accordance with Ordinance No. 14013.
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ARTICLE XXV - NON-DISCRIMINATION
� 25.1 The terms and conditians of this AGREEMENT wi11 be applied to
employees equally without regard to, or discrimination for or
against, any individual because of race, color, creed, sex,
age, or because of inembership or non-�membership in the UNION.
25.2 Employees will perform their duties and responsibilities in a
non-discriminatory manner as such duties and responsibilities
involve other employees and the general publico
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ARTICLE XXVI - SEVERABILITY
� 26.1 In the event that any provision(s) of this AGREEMENT is declaxed
to be contrary to law by proper legislative, administrative, or
�udicial authority from whose finding, determination, or decree
no appeal is taken, such provision(s) shall be voided. All other
provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
26.2 The parties agree to, upon written notice, enter into negotiations
to place the voided provisions of the AGREEMENT in compliance
with the legislative, administrative, or jud.icial determination.
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• �TICLE XXVII - WAIVFR
� 27e1 The EMPLOYER and the UI�ION 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 undarstandings reach�d by the parties after the
exercise of this right are fully and completely set forth in
this AGREEMENT.
27.2 Therefore, the EMPLOYER and the UNION for the duration of this
AGREEMENT agree that the other party shall not be obligated to
meet and negotiate over any term or conditions of employment
whether specif�cally covered or not specifically covered by this
AGREEMENT. The UNION and EMPLOYER may, however, mutually agree
� to modify any provision of this AGREEMENTo
27.3 Any and all prior ordinances, agreements, resolutions, practices,
policies, and rules or regulations regarding the terms and
conditions of employment, to the extent they are inconsistent
with this AGREEMENT, are h�ereby superseded.
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' ARTICLE XXVIII - CITY MILEAGE PLAN
�� 28.1 Automobile Reimbursement Authorized: Pursuant to Chapter 92A of the
St. Paul Legislative Code, as amended, pertaining to reimbursement of
City officers and employees for the use of their own automobiles in
the performance of their duties, the following provisions are adopted.
28.2 Method of Computation: To be eligible for such reimbursement all
officers and employees must receive written authorization from the
Mayor. Reimbursement shall be made in accordance witih one of the
following plans:
Type 1. For those officers and employees who
are required to use their own automobiles
occ.asionally for official City business, reim-
bursement at the rate of 14 cents for each mile
driven.
TyPe 2. For those officers and employees who
are required to use their own automobiles on a
regular basis on City business, rei.mbursement at
� the rate of $2050 for each day of work, and in
addition thereto at the rate of 7.5 cents for each
mile driven.
28.3 Rules and Regulations: The Mayor shall adopt rules and regulations
governing the procedures for automobile reimbursement, which regulations
and rules shall contain the requirement that recipients shall file daily
reports indicating place of origin and destination and applicable mileage
ratings thereat and indicating total miles driven, and shall file monthZy
affidavits stating the number of days worked and the number of miles drivea�,
and further required that they maintain automobile liability insurance in
amounts not less than $100,000/300,000 for personal injury, and $50,000 for
property damageo These rules and regulations, together with any amendments
thereto, shall be maintained on file with the City Clerko
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� ARTICLE XXZX- DURATION AND PLEDGE ��� ���
� 29.1 This AGREEMEI3T shall become effective as of the date of signing,
except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles I2 and 13,
and shall remain in effect through the 31st day of May, 1979,
and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice
to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 29.20
29.2 If either party desires to terminate or modify this AGREEMENT,
effective as of the date of expiration, the party wishing to modify
or terminate the AGREEMENT shall give written notice to the other
party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar
days prior to the expiration date, provided, that the AGREEMENT
may only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration
date.
� 29•3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment established,
by this AGREEMENT and the recognition that the GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE _. ___ _...__ _
herein established is �he means by thich grievances concerning its
application or interpretation may be peacefully resolved, the parties
hereby pledge that during the term of the AGRE�MENT:
z4.31 The UNION and the employees will not engage in,
instigate, or condone any concerted action in
which employees fail to report for duty, willfully
absent themselves from work, stop work, slow down
their work, or absent themselved in whole or part
from the full, faithful performance of their duties
of employment.
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ARTICLE XXIX - DURATION AND PLEDGE
29.32 The EMPLOYER will not engage in, instigate, or
condone any lock-out of employees.
29.33 This constitutes a tentative agreement between the
parties which wi11 be recommended by the City
Negotiator, but is subject to the approval of the
Administration of the City and is also subject
to ratification by the UNION.
AGREED to this 20thday of June , 1978, and attested to as the full and
complete understanding of the parties for the period of time herein specified
by the signature of the following representative for the EMPLOYER and the
UNION.
WITNESSES:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL TWIN CITY GI�EIZIERS AND GLASS
WORKERS LOCAL 1324
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La or elations D t Busin�ss Ma.nag
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Civil Service Commission
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APPENDIX A
� The classes of positions recognized by the �MPLOYER as being
exclusively represented by the UNION are as follows:
Glazier
Apprentice
and other classes of positions that may be established by the EMPLOYER
where the duties and responsibilities assigned comes wi•thin the
jurisdiction of the UNION.
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APPENDIX C
The basic hourly wage rate for provisional, regular and probationary
employees appointed to the following classes of positions and not receiving
the Fringe Benefits listed in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective
�une 1,1978
Glazier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.91
The basic hourly wage rate for temporary and emergency employees
appointed to the following classes of positions shall be:
Effective
June 1,1978
Glazier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.85
Apprentice
0 - 6 months. . . . . . . . . . . 60y of Glazier rate
7 - 12 months. . . . . . . . . . . 65% of Glazier rate
13 - 18 months. . . . . . . . . . . 70Y of Glazier rate
19 - 24 months. . . . . . . . . . . 75% of Glazier rate _ .
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25 - 30 months. . . . . . . . . . . 80X of Glazier rate
31 - 36 months. . . . . . . . . . . 90y of Glazier rate
The basic hourly wage rate for regular employees appointed to the
following classes of positions, who are receiving the Fringe Benefits listed
in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective
June 1,1978
Glazier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.60
A premium pay of sixty cents (60�) per hour shall be paid for all swing
stage work, such as any work performed from a boatswain's chair or a swing
scaffold, twenty (20) feet or more above the ground. Al1 standard safety laws
shall be complied with.
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Effective June 1, 1978, the EMPLOYER shall:
(1) contribute $ .45 per hour for all hours warked by participating
employees as de�ined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 covered by
this AGREEMENT, to a UNION designated Health and Welfare Fund.
(2) deduct $ .35 per hour for all hours worked from the earnings of
participating employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and
12.5 of this AGREEMENT, and forward to a Vacation Fund.
(3) contribute $ .O1 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 a Journeyman and Apprenticeship Training Fund.
(4) In addition to the above, in the case of Temporary and Emergency
employees, the EMPLOYER shall contribute $ .50 per hour for all
hours worked to a Pension Fund.
All contributions ma.de in accordance with this Appendix shall be forwarded to
depositories as directed by the UNION.
The EMPLQYER shall establish Worl�an's Compensation and Unemployment
Compensation programs as required by Minnesota Statutes.
Participating empZoyees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 covered
by this AGREEMENT, shall not be eligible for, governed by, or accumulate vacation,
sick leave, holiday, funeral leave, jury duty, or insurance fringe benefits that
are or may be established by Personnel Rules, Council Ordinance or Council
Resolutions.
The EMPLOYER'S fringe benefit obligation to participating employees as defined
in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 is limited to the contributions and/or deducations
established by this AGREEMENT. The actual leve� of benefits provided to employees
shall be the responsibility of the Trustees of the various funds to which the
EMPLOYER has forwarded contributions and/or deductions.