266650 WHITE - CITV CLERK COUI1Cl1 ������
PINK - FINANCE . G I TY OF SA I NT PAITL
CANqRY -DEPARTMENT
BLUE - MAVOR File NO.
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Ordinance N 0. ����
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An administrative ordinance approving the terms and
conditions of the 1975 Memorandum of Agreements between
the City of Saint Paul, Independent School District No. 625,
and the Local Unions listed below.
WHEREAS, the Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12. 09
of the Saint Paul City Charter and the Public Employment Labor Relations
Act of 1971, as amended, recognizes that for the purpose of ineeting and
negotiating the terms and conditions of employment, the following described
Locals are the exculsive representatives for City employees falling within
the units as certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services under the corres-
ponding described case numbers:
Bricklayers Local 1 - Case No. 73-PR-537-A June 4, 1973
Cement Masons Local 560 - Case No. 73-PR-525-A May 22, 1973
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WHEREAS, the City through designated representatives and exclusive
representatives have met in good faith, negotiated conditions and terms of
employment for the year through April 30, 1976, for such personnel as are
set forth in the agreement between the City and the exclusive representativ�es,
now, therefore,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. That the agreements created as of the effective date of thig
ordinance between the City of Saint Paul, Independent School District No. 625,
and the above-described representatives, 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
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COU(VCILMEN
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
Christensen P e r s onnel Office
Hozza In Favor
Levine
Roedler Against By T D G e so Dir. of Personnel
Sylvester
Tedesco
President Hunt
Form pprov d by ity ttorney
Adopted by Council: Date i ��.
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Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY
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Approved by Mayor: Date Approved ay ssi o Cou
By BY
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WHITE - CITV CLERK l
PINK - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PALTL Council ��5�5
CANARY - DEPARTMENT �y
, BLVE ^-MAVOR File NO.
' � � ` Ordin�cnce Ordinance N0.'„)`��
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
Section 2. That the wage schedules indicated in the agreements
with the above-described representatives shall take force and effect
retroactively to the dates set forth in each of the individua.l contracts
and in accordance with the expressed intent of the agreement of this
Council contained in Council File Number 264748.
Section 3. That any other ordinance, rule or regulation in force
when said agreements take effect, i.nconsistent with any provisions of
the terms or conditions of said agreement, is hereby repealed,
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty
days after its passage, approval, and publication.
Approved:
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Ch rman
Civil Service Commission
COUNCILMEIV
Yeas Nays � Requested by Department of:
Christensen
�C HUnt In Favor
Levine �
Sy"�`1 ester Against By
Tedesco
President � Hozza �E8 � � t976 Form A prove by Cit ttorney �
Adopted by C . Date
Certif' Pas e ouncil retary, BY
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Approv by Mayor: EB 3 �976 Approved by Ma S n
By BY
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t�o ndt detach this memorandum #rQm th� QM p�; ��„� 7.�
or�inance so that this information will be
, �:.�r��"�t� to the Ci�t�y Council �.,-•
� EXPI.�ANA'x'ION Ok' ADMIN��TR.�iT�Y� 4RD�R�,
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�ESQL'tJT�ONS .t�ND �RI7ZNANGE�a �V��
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� T4: THpMAS J, KEI.,LEX, C�TY ADMT�TISTR,PiT4.R
FR; Personael Office
ItE: �Irdinanee f'or su'b�ission to City Counail
ACTION RE�2UES?ED: :
I rec�aaaead your approval and sub�ission of t�iis :Ordinanee to the City Conncil.
FURP4S� A�ND RATIUNAL� FOR TI�S AGT�fJ�T, � '
This Ordinance appreves the 1975 Collective Barga3ning I,abor Agreasenta be�reen
tbe City of St. Pa�l, Induepead�nt Sc2�o1 Distrie� I�c. 625 and the Br3.ckla,yer'e,� .' ;
IInion and Cement Mason's tJnion.
. ?he �age settle�nent in these contracts are based on the union contra.cts Nith the `
priv�ste co�tractor8.
ATTACHM�NTS;
Ordinance and capy for City Clerk and t�o (2) Maintez�a►aee La�or Agreement� �
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• MAINTEIdANCE LABC?R AGREEI�PTT
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THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
TI� INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 625
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OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' AND CII�NT
MEIS�JNS` IlVTERNATIOi1AL ASSOCIATION,
IACAL 560
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' I1�DEX
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CLE . TYTI� . �G"���0 YAGE
Prca�mble iii
y Purpos� � '
�I Recognition ' 2
aII �uployer Rights �
IY Union R.i.ghts
1t � Scope of Agreement 5
yI probationary Perivds �
'{�� PhilosoFhy of Eaployment and Compensa�ion 8
ygll �iours of Work i
TX Ov�rtime 9
� �aL� Bnck � l�
�CI , Work Locatfon - Reside�cy �
XII Wages �
XIIT Fring� Benefits ��+
;{� Selectian of Foreman end General Foreman 15
Xy �tetirement 1�
� �c�lidays �7
XVII Discipainary Proc�dures �$
XVZTI Absez�ces F`ro� �+Iork 19
XZ7� S�niority �
XX Jurisdicti�n �
XXI 5ep�ration �
XXII 'Tools ' 23
�CZ�I Grievance Frocedure ��+
XX��' Right of Subcontr�ct 29
7CXY �on-Discriaination �
� ��verabiZity . 3�
?CRVII �Ieiver ' 3�
XXYIIZ �City t�Sileege Plan 33
XX1X Mileage I.D.S. r��5 3�+
�QOC Burati�an and Pledge 35
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• Appendia B
App�ndix C '
,Rppendix D
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P R E A M B L E
This AGREEMEIGT is entered into on 30th day of December; 1975, between
the City of Saint Paul and the Independent School District No. 625, herein-
after referred to as the EMPLOyER and the Oper�.tive Plasterers' and Cement
Masons' Internatiottal Association of the United States and Caneda, Local 560,
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hereinafter referred to as the UNION.
The EMPLOyER and the UNION concur that this AGREEMEIVT has as its ob-
�ective the pramotion of the responsibilities of the City of Saint Paul for
the benefit of the general public through ePfective labor-management cooperatian.
The IIdPIAYER and the UNION both realize that this goal depends not only
on the words in the AGREF�dENT 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 gene�al
public.
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l.l The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree thet the purpose for entering into
this AGREE2�I�T is to: �•
1.11 � Achieve orderly and pet+ceflxl relations, thereby
' establishing a system of uninterrupted operations
� and the hi�hest level of employee performance that -
is consistent with the safety and xell-being of all
concerned; �
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1.12 Set forth rates of pay, hours cf work, and other
conditions of employment as have been egreed upon
� by the Et�IAYER and the iTNION; �
1.13 Establish procedures to orderly and peaceflzlly resolve
� disputes as to the application or interpretation of
- this AGFtEE2��.fi'T without loss of manpower productivity.
1.2 The EMPIA`�R and the i7NI0N agree that this AGREII�PtT serves es e
supplement to legislation that creates and directs the ENiPLOYER. If
dny part of this AGREEMENT 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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AR�ICLE II - RECOGNITION s�n��
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2.1 The IIKPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative
for collective bargaining purposes for all personnel having a,n
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-525-A dated May 22, 1973. �:
2.2 The classes of positions recognized as bein� exclusively represented
by the UNION are as listed in Appendix A. .
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3.1 The II�SPIAYER retains the right to operate and manage all manpower,
facilities, and equipment; to establish flanctions and progrfuns;
� to set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of
technology; to establish and modify the organi�ational structure;
to select, direct, end dete�ine the number of persannel: and to
perform any inherent managerial fl�nction not specifically limited
' by thi s AGREF.t-�NT. . � .
3•2 A�Y "t�� or cond�tion of employment" not established by this
AGFrEE2��IT shall remain with the EMYIAyER to eliminate, modify, or
establish following written notification to the TTNION.
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4.1 The EMPIAYER shall deduct from the wages of employees who authorize
such e deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly
tlNION dues. Such monies deducted shall be remitted as directed by
the UNION.
4.11 The EMPLOYER shall not deduct dues from the wages
of employees �covered by this AGREE2�I'�T Por any ather
� labor organization. '� .
�.12 The UIv'ION shall inde�nify and save harmless the
EMPIAYER from any and all claims or charges made .
� against the F�pIAYER as a result of the implem��tatfon
of this ARTICLE. . � � �
� 4.2 The UI?ION may designate or.e (1) employee from the bargaining unit to
8ct as a Steward and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such
designetion. Such employee shall have the rights and responsibilities as
designr�ted in Article 23 (GRIEVA2�CE PROCIDURE). -
�+•3 Upon notification to a designated E2✓.�'LpyER supervisor, the Business
Maneger of the UI�ION, or his designated representative shall be '
• pex�►itted to enter the facilities of the EMPLOYER where ea�loyees
. , covered by this AGREEI�NT are �orking.
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ARTICLE Y - SCQ:�' OF TI� AGREEMENT �U66
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5.1 This AGRE�.�NP establishes the "terms end conditions of employment"
defined by M.S. 179.63, Subd. 18 for all employees exclusively
represented by the UrTION. This AGREEh��T shall supercede such
. '�terms and conditions af employment" established by Civil Service
Rule, Council Ordi;,ance, and Council ResoZution.
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ARTICLE VI - PROBATIOIiARY FERIODS 0
6.1 All personnelp originally hired or rehired following separation, in '
e regular employment status shall serve a six (6) month`s probationary
period during which time the employee's fitness and ability to perfor.n
the cl�ss oP positions' duties and responsibilities shall be evaluated,
fi.11 At eny time during the probati�onary period en .
employee may be terminated et the discretion of the
EN4'IAYER without appeal to the provisions of � .
Article 23 (GRIEVAIvCE PROCEDURE). .
fi.l2 An emplayee terminated during the probationary period .
shall receive a written notice oP the reason(s) for
such termination, a copy of xhich shall be sent to the
UNION. ' .
6.2 All personnel promoted to a higher cless of positions shall serve a
six (6) months' promotionsl probationary period during� which time
the employee's fitness and ability to perform tY:e class of positions'
duties and responsibilities shaL1 be evaluated. �
6.21 � At any time during the promotional probationary period
en employee may be demoted to the employee's
. previously held class oP positions at the discretion of
, the EMPLOYER without eppeal to the provisions of
Article 23 (GRIEYANCE PROG�DURE).
6.22 An employee demoted during the promotion8l � .
. probntionary period shall be returned to the
. • employee's previously held cla�ss of positions and
. • shall reccive a vrritten notice of the reasons for
demotion, e cop�• of �rhich shall be sent to the UNION. �
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ARTI�LE VII - PfiIIASOPHY OF EMPIAYMEPtT AND C(�'ENSATION '
7,1 The EMP'LOYER end the UNION are in flill agreement that the
pY►ilosop!►y of employment and compensation shall be a "cash"
bourly wage and "industry� fringe benefit system.
� �7�2 The EMpLOYER shell coarpensate employees for all hours worked
at the basic hourly wage rate and h�urly fringe benefit rate as
found in Articles 12 (WAGES) and 13 (FRINGE BE='lEFITS)• ,
7.3 No ot�er compensation or fringe b enefit shall be accumulated
• or earned by en employee except as specifically provided for .
in this AGRE���i'T; except those employees who have individually
optioned to be "grandfathered" as provided by 12.2.
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�. - ARTICLE t'III - HOURS OF WORK �
8.1 The normal work day shall be ei�ht (8) consecutive hours per day,��L'Sc
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excludin� a thfrty (30) minute unpaid lunch period�, between 7:00
a.m. and 5:3o p.�a. � �
8.2 The normal work week shall be five (5) consecutive normal work
days Monday through Friday.
8.3 If, during the term of this AGREEr�NT, it is necessary in the
EDfl'LOYER'S jud�ent to establish second and third shifts or a
work week of other th�n rionday through k�iday, the Ur1I0N agrees
to enter into negotiations i�nediately to establish the conditions
of such shif`ts and�or work weeks.
$.4 , This section shall not be const�ued as, and is not a guarantee of,
any hours of work per normal wor?� day or per nornal work week.
8.5 All employees shall be at the location designated by their supervisor,
ready for work, at the establislie�i starting time ar.d shall remain
at an assigned k•ork location until the end of the established work �
da� unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.
8.6 All employees are sub�ect to call-back by the k3+�iPLOYER as provided
by Article 10 (CALL BACK).
8.7 bnployees 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 day.
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9.1 All overtime compenseted for by the �IAYER must receive prio,��6'6'So
eutborization from a designated Er4'IAYER supervisor. No overtime , • -
� �a�ork claim frill. be honorcd for payment or credit unless approved in
advence, An overtime cla9m will not be honored, even though sho�n
on the time card, unless the required advance approval has been
obtained, ,
9.2 The overtime rate of one and one-half (12� the basic hourly rate •
sha21 be paid for work perfonned under the follosring cire+�.mstances:
9.21 Time �aorked in excess of eight (8� hours in any one
normal work day and �
9.22 Time worked on a sixth (6th) day following a norm�l
�rork week,
9•3 The overtime rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate shall be
paid for krork perfor�ed under �he following circ•anstances:
9•31 . Time worked on a holiday as defined in Article 16 �
(HOLIDAYS); •
9•32 Time wor!ced on a seventh (7�:�) day following a
� normal �rork week; and • �
9•33 Time worked in excess of twelve (12� consecutive Y�ours
in a twenty-four (2�:) hour period, provided, that ell
� "emergency" work required by "Acts of God" sr.all be
•. �eompensated at the rate of one and one-half (12�,
9.�+ For the purposes of calculating overtime coir.pensatian overtime hours
Work.ed she21 not be "pyramided", compounded, or peid twice for the
se�me hours uorked. '
9•5 Overtime hours s,orked es provided by this ARTICI.E shall be paid in
cash. '
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10.1 The EMf'IAYER retains the right to ce12 back employees before an � �
employee has started a no�mal work day or normal �ork �eek and
' after an employee has completed a nonnal work day or normal work
f►eek.
10.2 IIuployees called back shall receive a minimum of four (4� hours .
pay at the basic hourly rate. ~ .
10.3 The hours worked bssed on a cell-beck shall be compensated in �
accordance wiLh Article 9 (OVERTIME), when applicable, and subject
to the minimum established by 10.2 above.
10,4 �iaployees called back four (4) hours or less prior to their nornial
wurk day shall complete the normal Work day and be cempensated
only for the overtime hours worked in accordance with Article 9 �
(OYERTIME). �
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�:RTICZ.E XI - WORK IACATI(3I� , FcESIDE,V��' ,26'6'��O
I1.I E�ployees shell repart to work Zacation as assi�ed t�� a desi�n�ted
E2�F,OYER sugerv-isor. Durir.g the noz�al work day errplayees mr�.y b�
assigt:ed to other work locati�ns at the discretion of the E+`�'LCy's'�t.
1Z.2 F�ployees e�signed to wc�rk locations du�ir.� thn nonaal �ork day,
other than their original ass�g::ment, and who are req�sired �o fsrnish
their o�,*x� trsnspnrtation shali be co�rgensated for mileage.
1I.3 k�2 empioyees appointed 3PtE: �anuary 1, i976, w�uld b� reouired to
reside in tne City of Saint Psul within one yea,r of trzeir appaintarer.t,
and the:eafter woL1.3 be recuired to remain within the City ii�its as
lor:g as �ney were explayed b,y �'r�e City of Sain� Paui.
�1.4 �'�is resi3enc;�• requirement shall apply to �.u1rl�ssY:iea emnlayees au
weli as classified espl•ayees.
i1.5 Applican�s For posiLio:.s in t`r:L Ci�3T oQ Saint F�aul �ri'1 r.ot be rpc:tzired
to �e residents of the City of Saint Faul.
11.b �rsp2oyees �ailing to �eet the x�sidency require�e:�t K�11 be sub,;ect
to terminatior. ar.� a ri�Ar:n� pr�cess sha13 t�e es eablished to detez�nir.e
whether the revidency rPnuire�.�nt was m�t.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES "���65
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12.1 The basic hourly wage rates as established by Appendix C shall be
pa�id for all hours worked by an employee.
12.2 Employees who are covered by the f�inge benePits listed belaw shall
continue to be covered by such benefits. They shall be sub�ect to
all other provisions of the AGRE�E�T, but shall not have hourly
Pringe benefit contributians and�or deductions made on their behalf
aa provided for by Article 13 (FRSNGE BEL�TEFITS).
12.21 Insurance benefits as established by City of St. Paul
Resolutions.
12.22 Sick Leave as established by Ordinance No. 3250, Section 35,
Subdivision E.
12.23 Vacation as established by Ordinance No. 6446, Section 1,
Subdivision F.
12.24 Nine (9) legal holidays as established by Ordinance No: 6�46,
Section 1, Subdivision G.
12.25 Severence benefits as established by Ordinance No. 11490.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES - continued
12.3 Regular employees not covered by the flringe benefits listed in Article
12.2 shall be considered, for the purposes of this AGREII++iE'NT, participating
employees and shall be campensated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES)
and ha.ve fringe benefit contributi.ons 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 AGRE�IT, participating emplayees and shall be com-
pensated 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�ENEFITS).
12.5 All regular employees employed after February 15, 1974, shall be considered,
for the purpose of this AGREEMEI9T, 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 BF�TEFITS). •
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ABT�CI,E 7CIII - �'RINGE BEI�IEFITS ��� .
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13.1 The EMPLOYER shall mske contributions on behalf of end�or �
me�ke deductions from the wages of employees covered by this
AGRF�b�NT in accordance xith Appendix D for all hours worked,
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ARTICLE XIV - SELECTION OF FORF�AN AND GENERAL FOREMAN ��
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14.1 The selection of personnel for the class of position Foreman
shall remain solely with the EMPIAYER.
1�+.2 The class of position Foreman shall be filled by employees of
the bargaining unit on a "temporary assignment".
14.3 All "temporary assignments" shall be made on}.y at the diz�action
of a designated EMPIAYER supervisor.
14.4 Such "temporary assignments" shall be made only in cases where �
the class of positions is vacant for more than one (1) normal
work day.
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ARTICLE XV - RETIF�SENT _ ._ � .
lo ees shall retire from employment with �he EMpLO� 2s�'['S
15•1 All emp Y U o
no later than the last calendar day of the month in xhich �+n
. employee becomes sixty-five (65) YeBrs old.
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ARTICLE XVI - AOLIDAYS .
16.1 The following nine (9) days shall be designated as holidays:
. Her► Year's Day, January 1 ��^
president's Day, Third Monday in February a��O
. M�morisl Day, lest Monday in May
Independence Day� July �+ ' �
I,t�bor Day, first Monday in September
Columbus Day, second 2�anday in October �
Yeteran's Day, November 11
• • Thenksgiving IIay, fourth Thursday in Ploveznber
Christmas Day, December 25
1(>,2 When New Year's Day, Independence Day or Christmas Day falls on a
_ Sunday, the following Mr�nday shall be considered the designated
holiday. When any of these three (3� holidays falls on a Saturday,
the preceding �'iday shall be considered the designated holiday.
16.3 The nine (9) holidays shall be considered aon-work days.
1(.1� If, in the 3udgment of the EN�IAYER, Fersonnel are necessary for
operating or emergency reasons, e,mployees may be scheduled or '
� "called back" in accordance with Article- 10 (CALL BACK).
- 16.5 �ployees �rorking on s designated holidey shall be compensated at
the rate of tWO (2) times the basic hourly rate for all hours
tirorked.
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ARTICLE XVII - DISCZPLINA.RY PROCEDUFtES � �
17.1 The EMPLOYER shall have the right to impose disciplinary actions on
. employees for �ust csuse. � ��vVSo
17.2 Disciplinary actions by the EMPL07�R shall include only the
. following actions: �
17.21 Oral reprimand . � �
17.22 Written reprimend
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17.23 Suspension
17:24 Demotion
" 17.25 Discharge �
17.3 F�nployees who are suspended, demoted, or discharged shall have the
right to request that such actions be reviewed by the Civil Service
Coammission or a designated Board of Reviex. The Civil Service
Commission, or a designated Board of Review� shall be the sole and
exclusive mear.s of reti�iewing a suspension, demotion, or discharge.
No eppeal of a suspension, demotion, or discharge shall be considered
a �grievance" for the purpose of processing through the provi'sions
of Article 23 (GRIEVAI�'CE PROCIDURE). •
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ARTICLE XYIII - ABSENCES FROM WORK .
18.1 F�nployees who are unable to report for their nozmel xork day have
tbe responsibility to 1iotify their supervisor of such absence as
soon as possible, but in no event later than the beginning of such
, x�rk day. �
18.2 Failure to make such notification may be grounds for discipline
. as provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLIIV�Y PROCEDURES). �„
18.3 Failure to report for work rrithout notification for three (3)
consecutive normal work days may be considered a "quit" by the
EMPI,OYER on the part of the employee.
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' 19.1 � Seniority, for the purposes of this AGREgiEP"T, shell be defined as
folloxs; �
19.11 "Mastez• Scniority" - �he length of continuous regular
• end pro�ntionary service with the E:�IAYER from the
lest date of employment in any and all class titles
cavered by this AG��NT. • ,
19,12 "Class Seniority" - the length of continuous regular
and probAtionary service with the �SPIAYER from the �
date an employee was first appointed to e class title
. covered by thi s AGR�r�NT. �
19.2 Seniority shall no`. accumu�ate during an unpaid leave 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 in�ury; is
grented to allow an employee to accep� an aFpointment to the
unclassified service of the Et�'c'LOYER or to an electEd or appointed
flill-ti�:e positior. �rith the [TNION. . �
14,3 Seniority shall terminate when an emplo;�ee retires, resigns, or is .
discharged.
19.� In the event it is detezznined by the �IPIAYER taat it is necessar,y to
reduce the work force employees wi.11 te leid off by class ti.le within
' eech Department based on inverse length of "Class Seniority." bnployees
lafd off shall hAVe the right to reinstatement in any loWer-paid class
title, provided, eisployee has greater "biaster Seniority" than the employee
being replaced.
19.5 The selection of vacation periods shnl2 be made by cless title besed on
length of "Class Seniority", sub�ect to the epproval of the Et�LOXER.
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21.1 �ployees heving n p�obationary or regular ev,ployment status shall
be considered separated from enployment based on the following
• e�ctions:
� 21.11 Resi�nation, F�ployees resigning from employment
shell give Written notice fourteen (14) calei�dar �
days prior to the effective date of the resignation.
21.12 Retire�:ent. As provided in Article 15. . � .
?1.13 DischarFe. As provided in Article 17, �
21.1�+ Pailure to Re�o*'� for I?utv. As provided in Article 18.
21.2 �ngloyees having an emergen^y, temporary, or provisional employme:�t
atatus may be terminated at the discretion of the F��IAYER before the
completion of a normal work day.
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'ARTI CLE )IXII - TOOL4 ._ ' .
22.1 All employees shall personelly provide themselves with thc tools
• of the trade as listed in Appendiz B.�
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23,1 The EMF'LOYER shall recogniZe Ste�wsrds selected in accordance rrlth UIVION
rules and reguletions as the grievance representative o:' the bargaining
unit, The LTNI021 shall notif�r the F�'LOYER in Frriting of the names of
the Stewards end of their successors When so named.
•23.2 It is recognized and accepted by the E�iPIAYER and the UNION that the
pz�ocessing of grievances as hereinafter protiTided is limited by the �ob
duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall tnerefore be
ncco�tplished during workin� hours on�y when consistent with such
. employee duties and responsibilities. The Steward involved and a .
grievi:�g ewployee shall su�ier no loss in pay when 8 grievence is pro-
cessed during •.rorking hours, provided, the Ster��ard and the employee have
. notified and received the approval of their supervisor to be absent to
proeess a grievance and that such absence would not be detrimental to
the work progrsms of the EMP7AYER.
23•3 The procedure established by this ARTICIE shsll be the sole and exclusive
procedure, except for the agpeal of disciplinary action as provided by .
� � 17.3, for the processing of grievances, rrhich are defined as an alleged
violatioa of the terms and conditions of this AGREEI+�NT.
23.4 � Grievances shall be resolved in conformsnce with the following procedure:
S. tep 1, Upon the occurence of an alle�ed violation oP this
AGREEh�hT, the employee involved shall attempt to '
resolve the matter on an informal basis xith the
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, � , employee's supervi sor. IP tr�� ma�tter is not resolved
t,o the employee' s satisfaction by the informal discussion
` it may be reduced to Writing and referred to Step 2 by�
the U1�ION. The written grievance shall set forth the
nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based,
the alle�ed section(s) of the AGREEMENT violated , and •
� the relief requested. Any alleged violation of the
� AGREEMEI�'T not reduced to writin� by the UI�TION �i.thin '
seven (7) calendar days of the first occurrence af the
� event giving rise to the grievance or within the use oP
• reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the �
first occurrence of the event giving :ise to the .
grievance, shell be considered waived..
Step 2. Within seven (7) celendar days after receiving the
� . trritten �rievance a designated EbiE'LO`lER supervisor shall
• meet with the UNION Steward and atter�pt to resolve the
grievance. If, ss a result of this meeting, the grievance
remeins unresolved, the EMPIAYEA shall reply in writing to -
the UNION wii.hin three (3} calendar days following this �
meeting. The UIdION may refer the• grievance in writing to
� � Step 3 within seven (7� cslendar days following receipt oP
the II�SPIAYER's wY'itten answer. Any grievance not rcferred
in `rriting by the UNION within seven (7� calendar, days
following receipt of the EMPIAYER'S answrer shall be
� considered waived. • �
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. ��p 3, Within seven (7)
calendar days following receipt of a . � . �
grievance referred from Step 2 e desienated EMPLOYER �
• supervisor shall meet with the UZ`tION Business Manager
� . or his designated representative and attempt to resolve
the grievance. Within seven (7.) calendar days following
this meeting the EI++�IAYER shull reply in writing to •
the UI�TION stating the �iPLOYER'S answer concerning''
the grievance. If, as a result of the Written
, response the grievance remains unresolved, the ITNION
mey refer the grievance to Step 4. AnY 8rie�ance not
referred ta in writing by the tJNION to Step �+ witY�in
- seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the .
g�IAYER'S answer shall be considered waived,
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the U1�TI0:1 maY
• �rithin seven (7) calendar days sfter the response of
the EtdPLOYER in Step 3, by w='itten notice to the ,
. �IpIpyER, request arbitration of the grievance. The
arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by an ' �
� arbitrator to be selectQd by iuutual agreement o�
tY�e Et�LOYER and the UIZION within seven (7) calendar �
• days after notice has been given. If the parties • •
fail to mutually agree upon an arbitrntor within the �
� safd seven (7) day period, either party may request
the Public �rnployment Relation Board to submit a
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penel of five (5) arbitrntors, Both the EMPIA
• end the UI�TION shall have the right to strike txo
� (2� names from the panel. The U?7�ON shall strike .
the first (lst) name; the II�IAYER shall then -
strike one (I) name. The process will be repeated
. end the remaining person shall be the arbitrator.y
• 23•5 The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modif�, nullify,
i�ore, add to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGRE�,'t�NT.
The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specifi.c issue
submitted in writing by'the E.'�iPLOYER and the UPIION and shall _
have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so
submitted. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions
contrary to or inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way
the application of Iaws, rules, or regulations having the force and
effect of law. The arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in
writing within thirty (3) days following close of the hearing or
the submission of briefs by the parties, uhichever be later, unless
, the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be based
solely on the erbitrator's interpretation or application of the
' • express terms of this AGR'EEMENT and to the facts of the grievance
presented. The decision of the arbitrutor shall be final and binding
on the EMPIAYER, the LTNION, and the employees.
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23,6 The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings
shall be borne equally by the EMPIAYER snd the UNION, provided that
' e�ch party shall be responsible for coaspensating its own representative
• and �ritnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record oP the
proceedings, it may cause suc!� a record to be made prov�ding it pays
for the record,
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23.7 The.time limits in each step of this procedure may be extended by
mutusl agreement of the EMPIAYER and the UNZON.
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ARTICI,E XXN - RICHT OF SUBCONTRACT '
2k,1 The EMPI,pYER may, nt any time during the duration of this �
AGRF�NT, contract our work dore by the employ
ees covered ���"o
by this AGI�EZ+�NT. In the event that such contracting would
� result in n reduction of the work force covered by this
pGREEMENr, the EMPLOYER shall give the �OId a ninety (90)
calendar dey notice of the intention to sub-contract.
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24,2 The sub-contracting of worl: done by the employees covered �
by this AGRE��PiT shall in all cases be mede only to employers
taho qualify fn accordance with Ordinance No. 1�013.
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25.1 The terms and conditions of this ACAEEh�NT will be applied to ,�6'�
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employees equally without regard to, or discrimination for or
egeinst, any individual because of race, color, creed, sex, �
� ege, or becnuse of inembership or non-membership in the UNION. '
25.2 Employees wi1Z perform their duties end responsibilities in �
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a noD-discriminatory manner as such duties and responsibilities
involve other employees and the general public. � �
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26.1 Ia the event that any provision(s) of this AGREEMENP is declar�Us6'5
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to be contrary to lax by proper legisletive, sdministrative, or
�udiciel authority from Whose finding, determinstion, or decree
� no appeal is taken, such provision(s� shall be voided. Al1 other
provisions shall cnntinue in ftill force and effect.
26.2 ihe parties e�ree to, upon written notice, enter into ne��tistions
to place the voided provisions of the AGREEMEPtT in complinance
xith the legislative, administrative, or 3udicial determination.
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27.1 The EMPIAYER and the UNION acknowledge that during the meeting �
and negotiQting which resulted in this AGR�:MENT, eech yad the ����
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. right and opportunity to make proposals xith respect to eny
sub3ect concerning the terms end conditions of employment. The ,
agreements end understandings reached by the parties after the
" exercise of this right are flilly and completel;; sct forth in
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this AGREE�fEI�. "
27,2 Therefore, the II�fPIAYER end the tlNION for the duration of this
AG���NT agree that the other pary shall not be obligated to
meet end negotiate over any ter� or conditions of employment
whether specifically covered or not specifically covered by this
- AGREE2�NT. The tT2iI0N and EbiPLOYER may, however, mutually agree
to modify any provision of this AG�-�NT. �
� 2'j,3 Any end all prior ordinances, agreements, resolutions, practices,
policies, and rules or regulations regarding the terms end .
conditions of employment, to the extent they are incon�istent .
with this AGRE"t��NT, are hereby superseded. • "
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ARTICLE XXVZII - CITY 2�ffLF.AGE PIAN 'C`"6'6'S
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28.1 Automobile Reimbursement Authorized: Pursuen� to Chapter 92A of the
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St. Paul Legislative Code, as amended, pertaining to reimbursement of
City officers and employees for the use of their own eutomobiles in
the performance of their duties, the follo�ring provisions are adopted.
�8,2 Method of Co�rutation: To be eligible for such reimbursemen: all
officers and e�ployees mus� receive written authorization from the
Mayor. Reimbursement shall be made in eccordance with one of the
follow:.ng plans:
T,yoe 1. For those officers and employees who are
required to use their o�n auto:,.cbiles occasionelly
for offici�l City busir.ess, rei.:,bur�ement at the
rate of 13 cents for each mile driven.
Type 2• �br those officers and e�^ployees who ere
reauired to use their own auto:�obiles on a reguler
basis en City business, rei^burseaent at the rate
of $2. 50 for each day of wor�, snd in addition
thereto et the rate of 6.5 cents for eacn mile driven,
28.3 Rules and ReRulations: The I�yor shell adopt rules and regulations
governing the procedures for eut�mobile rei�bursener.t, which re�ulations
and rules shall contain the requirement that recipients she12 file daily
reports indicating place of origin and destination and applicable mileage
ratings thereat and indicating total miles driven, and shall file monthlv
affidevits statin� the number of days wor�sed and the number of miles driven,
and ftirther required that they maintein automobile liatility insurance in
amounts not less than $100,000/3Q0,000 for personal injury, and $2�,000
for property damage. These rules and regulations, together �ith any
amendments therEto, shall be maintained on file �rith the City Clerk.
28.4 The provisions af this Article shall not apply to employees of
Independent School District No. 625.
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ARTICI,E XXIX - MILE1lGE • INDEPENDENT SCHOOI► DISTRICT �/625
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29.1 F�nployees of the School District under policy adopted by the �50
Boerd oP Education may.be rcimbursed for the use of their auto-
mobiles for school business, To be eligible for such reimbursement,
. employees must receive authorization from the District Mileage CoaIInittee
utilizing or.e of the following plr�ns: �
� pIAN "A" is reimbursed at the rate of 15� per mile.
Ir. addition, a maxiiuum a�ount which can be paid per
month is estabYisi,ed by an estimute flirnished by� ,
the employee and the employee's sugervisor.
' . Another consideration for establishing the maximum
e�nount can be the experience of another working in
the same or similar position.
Under this plan, it is necessary for the employee to
. keep a record of each trig made.
pLA�t "C" provides for reir�burseraent based on a per
, mont�lu.-np swm" aa:ount. This amow�t is determined
by the e�ployee' s driving e�erience ur.der Plar_ "A"
for a period of 3 to 6 a:onths. Those employees
receivir.g an anto allow-ance Lnder this plan nust
� report mo:thly the ni:.�aber of days the car was avail-
- � able durin� the month. A deduction must be mode
' 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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30.1 This AGREEMEI�T shall become effective ss of the dete of
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signing, e�ccept es specific�lly provided othsrwise in
Articles 12 and 13, and shall remain ira effect through
the 30th de,y nf April, 1974, and continue in effect fro�
year ta year theret�fter unless notice to change or to
terminate is �iven in the mr�nner provided in �"j,2.
30.2 If either pnrty desires to tera�!ina�e or modif'y this
AC�REF�II�TT, eYfective as of the �iste ot' e�iration, the
party wishing to modify or terminate the AGR�T shell
��vP written notice to the ather party, not mc�re than
ninety (90) or less than sixty (E�3) calendsr days prior to
the ex�iration date, g+rovided, that the AG�1VT �aay only
be so terminateci or modified effective es of the eatpir�tion
date.
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establ.ished by this AG�N�.'1�'I' end the recogrsition th�t the
CRIEVANCE P�O�Bq7RE herei� established i.s the means 3sy which
grievences concernin� its appl9.cation ar interpretetion ma�y
be pesceflx�l�� resolved. the paxti.es hereby gaZ�d�e th�t during
the t.err�n of th� A�FtE�1�T:
30.31 Th� �ON and the e�ploy�es �will not eng�g�
in, insti�ste, or cQn�ion� any c�ncerted a�.tion
in which P_BTp1U�ga.'fi fail. to r.epc�xt for duty,
�aill�ally �bsent �k�r�s,s�lves frc�m work, stc*� work,
slow down ttaei.r �rark, or absen� themselves in
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� in whole or part f�am the flill, faithflal
performance of their duties of employment. �6s65Q
30.32 The �SPLOYER will not engage in, instigate,
or condone any lock-out of employees.
3�•33 This constitutes a tentative agreement between the
parties which will be recommended by the City Negotiator,
but is sub�ect to the approval of the Administration of the
City, the City Council and Independent School District No. "
625 and is also subject to ratification by the Associatian.
AGREED to this 30 day of Dec. , 1975 , and attested to as the flill and
complete understanding of the parties for the period of time herein specified
by the signature of the following representa.tive for the II�SPIAYER and the UNION:
WITNESSES:
OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' AND CII�IENT
MASONS' INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
CITY OF INT PAUL LOCAL 560
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City otia Busines Aianager
BY: BY: •
BY: �:
Civil Service Co;mnission
BY: BY:
Mayor
BY:
City Attorney
BY:
Independent School
District No. 625
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APPENDIX A
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The classes of positions recognized by the EMPLOYER as being
exclusively represented by the UNION are as follaws:
Cement Finisher
Apprentice
and other classes of positions that may be established by i�he ,
F.MPIAYER where the duties and responsibilities assigned cames within
the �urisdiction of the �`:ION. � ,
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The basic hourly wage rate for provisional, regular and probationary
employees anpointed to the following classes of positions and not receiving
Fringe Benefits listed in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective Effective
J�Y 7� 1975 Oct. 15,1g75
Cement Finisher . . . . . . 8.?3 $.92
Apprentice
The basic hourly wage rate for temporary and emergency employees
appointed to the following classes of positions shall be:
Effective Effective
July 7� 1975 Oct. 15,1975
Cement Finisher . . . . . . 9.08 9.28
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 Effective
J�y 7� 1975 Oct. 15,1�75
Cement Finisher . . . . . . 8.23 8.�+0
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APPENDIX D so
Effective July 7, 1975, the EMPLOYER shall:
(1) contribute $ .40 per hour for all hours worked by participating
employees as defi.ned in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 of this
AGREEMENT to a Health and Welfare �znd.
(2� contribute $ .40 per hour for all hours worked by participati.n�
employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 of t'�is
AGREEMENT to the Pension F1znd.
All contributions made in accordance with this Appendix shall be forward.ed
to depositories as directed by the UNION.
The II�'LOYER shall establish Wor�nan's Compensation and Unempl.oyment
Compensation programs as required by Minnesota Statutes.
The EMPLOYER'S frin�e benefit obligation to participating emgloyees as
defined in lirticles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 is linited to the contributions and�er
deductions established by this AGREEMENT. The actual level of benefits provide�
to employees shall be the responsibility of the Trustees of t'r:e various fund�
to which the EMPLOYER has forwarded contributions and,�or deductions.
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� MAINTENANCE IABOR AGREEMENT
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THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL,
THE INDEPEidDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 625,
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BRICKLAYF�iS, MASONS, MARBLE-MASONS,
CII�NT BLOCKLA�RS AND TUCI�OINTERS
IpCAL UNION N0. 1
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Preambl� iii
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�y Union Ri�hts 5
y Scope of Agree�ent
yx Pro'�ati.on�:;� Periods �'
VII Philosaphy cf �pla;�ent �t�d Comk�.°�s�t�un 8
y�y�i Hours c�f T�'or?: �
� Qvertiee �
� �a2I Back ��
� . �Tork �catic�t , Resid�rscy �3
. �xI �Tages �`
,��I �rir.�e Benefits Z�
X�� Selection a: �c�renan and s�nera�. ror�mt+n �-�
� fie�ire�ent a�'
x',�T �iolia$ys �`
�C'JZI I!�:;cipliner�r :�rac�clures 3$
�.V�IZ ��
v �bsen,es F•ro� �±ark
;� Seniority `�
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:,yT S��a r�t�on �`
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�CITZ G�aev�nce �-�cedur� ��
n,v,�� Fa��t .,f Subccr�t:�ct c�
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:�'r°T Se-:erauili�y . ?�
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Ap���.�ix .n
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This AGREEMENT is entered i.nto on this 30 day of December,1975,
between the City of Saint Paul and the Independent School District No. 625,
hereinafter referred to as the II�LOYER and the Bricklayers and Stone Masons
Union No. 1 hereinafter referred to as the U1vI0N.
The El�LOYER and the UNION concur that this AGREEM�NT has as its
objective the pron�otion of the responsibilities of the City of Saint Paul
for the benefit of the general public through effective labor-management
cooperation.
The II�IAYER and the U1�tI0N both realize that this goal depends not
only on the words in the AGREE'[�NT but rather primarily on attitudes between
people at all levels of responsibility. Constructive uttitudes of the City,
the UIdION, and the individual employees will best serve the needs of the
general public.
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1.1 The EP'iPIA7�R and the URION agree that the purpose for entering into
this AG�MENP is to: �
l.11 � Achieve orderly and peacef�,il relations, thereby
establishing a system of uninterrupted operations
and the hi�hest level of employee performence that
is consistent with the safety and well-being of all •
concerned; � ,
1.12 Set forth rates of pay, hours cf Work, and other
� conditions of employment as have been egreed upon
by the EI�IAYER and the UIVION;
1.13 Establish procedures to orderly and peeceflilly resolve
disputes as to the application or interpretation of
this AGREEI��Ir'T without loss of manpower productivity.
1.2 The E't�LO�R and the tTNION agree that this AG��I�PP serves as a
supplement to legislation that creates and directs the EMPLOYER. If
any part of this AGREEMENT is in conflict with such legislation, the ,
latter shall prevail. The parties, on written notice, agree to negotiate
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that part in conflict so thet it conforms to the statute as pmvided
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, tenporary,
and emergency employed in the classes oP positions defined in 2.2
as certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services in accordance
with Case �No. 73�PR-537-A dated June 4, 1973. �
2�2 The classes oP positions recogniLed as being exclusively represented
by the t1NI0N are as listed in Appendix A. �
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ARTICLE III F�P�
3�1 The II�pLOYER retains the right to operate and manage all manpower,
facilities, and equipment; to establish f�.inctions and programs;
to set and emend budgets; to determine the utilization oP
- technology; to establish and modif�r the organi�ational structure;
to select, direct, end determine the number of personnel: and to
per�'orm •eny inherent .managerial function not specifically limited
' by thi s AG�fENT. .
3.2 pny "term or condition of employment" not established by this
AGFrEQ�NT shall remain with the EMFIAYER to elininate, modi�r, or
establish following written notification to the t1NI0N.
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4,1 The II�'LOYER shall deduct from the wages of employees xho authorize
such a deduction in writing en amount necessary to cover monthly
� IINION dues. Such monies deducted shall be remitted as directed by
tbe iJNION.
��1], The EMPIAYER shall not deduct dues from the wages
oP �emgl.ayees covered by this AGREEMEI�T for any other
labor organization.
�+.12 The UIJION shall indemnif�t and save harmless the
II�IAYER from any and all claims or charges made
� against the E2�'LOYER as a result of the implem�ntation
of this ARTICLE.
4,2 The UI'ION may designate or.e (1) employee from the bargaining unit to
ect es�a Steward and shall inform the Et�LOYER in writing of such
designation. Such employee shall have the rights and responsibilities as
des;�ated in Article 23 (GRIEVAItCE PROCEDURE)•
4,3 Upon notification to a desi�neted EMPIAYER supervisor, the Business
Manager of the UNION, or his designated representative shall be
� permitted to enter the facilities oP the EA+�IAYER where en�+loyees
covered by this AGREEMENT are working.
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A�ICLE Y SCOPE
5,1 This AGREEt�Nr establishes the "tenns and conditions of employment"
defined by M.S. 179.63, Subd. 18 for all employees exclusive�y
represented by the tJNTON. This AGREEMENT shsll supercede such
"terms and conditions of employment" established by Civil Service
Rule, Council Ordi�►ance, and Council Resolution. �
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AR�ICLE VI - PItOBATIONARY PERIODS � .
6.1 All personnel, originally hired or rehired following separetion, in '
a regular employment ststus shall serve a six (6) month's probationary
' period during which time the employee's fitness and ability to perfor.n
the class oP positions' duties and responsibilities shall be evaluated.
fi.11 At any time during the probati�onary period an . �
employee may be termi.nated at the discretion of the
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Article 23 (GRIEVAI�CE PROCEDURE). -
6,1.2 An employee terminated during the probationary period
sball receive a written notice of the reason(s) for
such termination', a copy of which shall be sent to the
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. 6.2 All personnel promoted to e higher class of positions shall serve a
. six (6) months' prcmotional probationary period during which time
the employee's fitness and ebility to perform tY:e class of positions'
duties and responsibilities shall be evaluated. .
(.21 At any time during the promotional probationary period �
en employee may be demoted to the employee's
, previously held class of positions at the discretion of
the EN�LOYER without appeal to the provisions oP
Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROC.'IDtTFtE).
6,22 An employee demoted during the promotional . •
probetionary period shsll be returned to the
. employee's previously held class of positions aad
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demotion, e cop� of Which shall be sent to the UHIOF.
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?.l The Et�T,pYER and the UNION are in ftill agreement that the � �
philosop�►y of employmen* and compensation shall be a "cash"
. hourly wage and "industry" fringe benefit system.
7�2 �'he EMpI,pYER shall compensate employees for all hours worked
et the basic hourly wage rate and hourly fringe benefit rate as
found in krtic2es �32 �(WAGES) .and 13 (FRINGE BE:�EEFIT3)• ,. .
7,3 No other campensetion or fringe benefit shall be accumulated .
or eerned by an employee except as specifically provided for .
in this AGI�Et�'iZT3 except those employees who have individually
optioned to be "grandfathered" as provided by 12.2.
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8.1 The normal work day shall be eight (8) consecutive hours per day,�
excluding a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period, between 7:00
a.m. and 5:3o p.m.
8.2 The normal work week shall be five (5) consecutive normal work
� days Monday through F�iday.
� $.3 If, during the term of this AGREEMENT, it is necessary in the
EMPIAYER'S �udBment to establish second and third shifts or a
work week of other than I�ionday through Friday, the UPdION agrees
to enter into negotiations i�ediately to establish the conditions
of such shifts and�or work weeks.
8.4 . This section shall not be consti�ued as, and is not a guarantee oP,
any hours of �rork 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 establishe� starting time ard shall remain
at an assigned work location until the end of the established work
da�� unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.
8.6 All employees are sub�ect to call-back by the II�IPI,OYER as provided
by Article 10 (CALL B�ACK). _
$.7 IInployees 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 day.
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, , 9,'1� All overtime compensated for by the �IPIAYER must receive prior
authorization from a designated EMPIAYER supervisor. No overtime
raork claim �rill. be honored for payment or credit unless approved in
edvance. An overtime claim will not be honored, even though s1wWn
on the time card, unless the required advance epproval has been
� obtained.
9,2 The overtime rate of one and one-half (12) the basic hourly rate
shall be paid for work perfor�aed under the following circ�umstances:
9,21 Time worked in excess of eight (8) hours in any one
. normal work day and
9.22 Time worked on a sixth (6th� day following a normal
�rork week,
9•3 The overtime rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate shall be
paid for work performed under �be following circumstances:
9•31 Time worked on a holiday as defined in Article 16
. (xozrnaYS); �
9•32 Time wnrked on a seventh (7th) day following a
normal rrork �eek; and
9•33 Time worked in excess of twelve (12) consecutive hours
in a twenty-four (2�t� hour period, provided, that all
� "emergency" work required by "Acts of God" shall be
. comperisated at the rate of one and one-half (12).
' 9,4 Fbr the purposes of calculating overtime compensation overtime hours
�torked shall not be "pyramided", compounded, or paid twice Por the
; same hours �►orked.
; 9,5 Overtime hours worked es provided by this ARTIGZE shell be paid in
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10.1 The F.MPIA7tER retains the right to call back employees before an e
employee has started a no�al �a�ork day or normal work Week and
e�fter an employee has completed a normal work day or normal work
Week. �
10.2 F�aployees called back shall receive a minimum of four (�+) hours
pay at the basic hourly rate. �'
10.3 The hours worked based on a call-back shall be compensated in
accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME), when applicable, end sub3ect .
to the minimum established by 10.2 above.
10.4 Employees called back four (�+) hours or less prior to their normal
wurk day shall complete the no�al work day and be ccmpensated
only Yor the �vertime hours worked in accordance with Article 9
(OYERTIME).
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11.1 �pZo�ec� shQiz rcpor� ta wark ;.acr��io� as assi�:ed by a c�::irr.4te�
r�F'.�':��R su�er�.�s�M. Du:ia:a tihe narsa? work duy Erplayces �:�y b�
assf�:Ed tn other �,re:'r: lncatf^:is et �he 41s�ret�cr, af the F'^�:LuY"�:.
�2.� �ii�Q;jE'°:i BaSi�if:� �'i.Q �'.^I:.�'�: 1.4C�3'�`.�C1�:S �L:�iI:._^. v�:�' T,OTSQI. `i0:}L �2Ayf
oL'.:er th:r. ;?:eir or3�in�:. �s���::�^ent, end �«^o a:e :^�*cisired vo �srnish .
L'c,�ir s��:i trar.sp�r�gticr. akzell be cc�e�.sated �'ar �iler�ae.
?�.� ��1 ec�t.ic.ye�s �Fpcint�� ai�cr „�ru�r;; i, i�76� kGLIGZ �E renui:��.� ±.J
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES ,
12.1 The basic hourly wage ratea as established by Appendix C shall be
paid for all hours worked by an employee.
_ 12.2 baployees Who are covered by the fringe benefits listed belo�r shall
continue to be covered by such benefits. '�hey shall be sub�ect to
all other provisions of the AGREII�NT, but shall not have hourly
flringe benefit contributions and�or deductions ma.de on their behalf
as provided for 'by Article 13 (FRIRGE BENEFITS).
12.21 Insurance benefits as established by City of St. Paul
Resolutions.
� 12.22 Sick Leave as esteblished by Ordinance No. 3250, Section 35,
Subdivision E.
12.23 Vacation as established by Ordinance No. 6446, Section 1,
Subdivision F.
12.24 Nine (9) legal holidays as established by Ordinance No. 6�+�+6,
Section 1, Subdivision G.
12.25 Severence benefits as established by Ordinance No. 11490.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES - continued
12.3 Regular employees not covered by the f�inge benefits listed in Article
12.2 shall be considered, for the purposes oF this AGREEN�NT, participating
employees and shall be campensated 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 AGREE�IIIVT, participating employees and shall be cam-
pensated in accordence with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and have fringe benefit
contributions and�or deductions made in their beha.lf as provided for by
Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS).
12.5 All regular employees employed after February 15, 1974, shall be considered,
for the purpose of this AGREII�NT, 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 BIIVE�'ITS). '
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13,1 The ENg'L07CER shsll make contributions on behalf of and�or
make deductions from the wages of employees covered by this
AGREEMENT in accordance �aith Appendix D for all hours worked.
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lk.l The selection of personnel for the class of position of
Foreman shall remain solely with the E1�IAYER.
14.2 The class of position of Foreman shall be filled by employees
oP the bargaining unit on a "temporary assignment".
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of a designated EMF'IAYER supervisor.
1�+.4 Such "temporAry assignments" shall be made only in cases where
the class of positions is vacant for more th�n one (1) normal
work day.
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16.1 The follorring nine (9) days shall be desi�ated as holidays:
Aex Yesr's Day, Januery 1 �����0
president's Day, Third MondAy in February
. Me�orial Day, last Monday in May �
Independence Day, July 4 � � �.
y�bor Day, first Monday in September
(�2'nmbus Day, second Monday in October �
Veteran's Day, November 11
• Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in Nove�mber �
Christmas Day, December 25
1(.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 :ion-work days.
16.�+ If, in the �udgment of the ENiPIAYER, personnel are necessary for
operating or emergency reasons, employees may be scheduled or -
� "called back" in accordance with Article 10 (CALL BACK).
16.5 F�mployees working on a designated holiday shall be compensated at
the rate of tWO (2) times the basic hourly rate for all hours
tirorked. �
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� ARTICLE XVZI - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDU�S �
17.1 The EMPIAYER shall hnve� the right to impose disciplinary actions on
employees for �ust cause.
17.2 Disciplinary actions by the F�NiPIAYER shall include only the
following actions: . "
17•21 Oral reprimand
17.22 Written reprimand �
17.23 Suspension
17,2� Demotion .
17.25 Discharge �
17.3 �Ployees who are suspended, demoted, or discharged shall have the
right to request that such actions be revieWed by the Civil Service
Commission or a@esignated Board of Review. The Civil Service
Comm�ission, or a designated Board of Review, shall be the sole snd
exclusive mear.s of reviewing a suspension, demotion, or discharge.
No eppeal of a suspension, demotion, or discharge �hall be considered
a "griev�+nce" for the purpose of processing through the provisions .
of Article 23 (GRIEVAIJCE PROCIDURE).
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ART�CLE XVIII ABSENCE
18.1 �aployees who are unable to report for their normal �rork day have
the responsibility to notif�r their supervisar of such absence as
soon as possible, but in no event later than the beginning of such
xork day.
18.2 Failure to make such notification may be grounds for discipline
as provid�ed in A-rtic�e 17 (DZSCIPLI�Y PROCIDURES). ,.
18.3 Failure to report for work without notificetion for three (3�
consecutive normal work days may be considered a "quit" by the
Et�P'I,OYER on the pert of the employee. .
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� 19.1 3eniority, for the purposes of this AG�fiT, shall be defined as
follows: •
19,11 "Msstei• Scniority° - �he length oF continuous regular
and probationary service with the EMPIAYER from the
last date of employment in any and all class titles
covered by this AGREEI��NP.
19.12 "Class Seniority" - the length of continuous regular
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date an employee was first appointed to a class title
covered by this AGREEMENl'. �
19.2 Seniority shall no': eccumulate during an unpaid leave 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 in�ury; is
grented to allow an employee to accept an aFpointment to the
unclassified service of the Et�IAYER or to an elected or appointed
fl�ll-time position with the iTNION. �
19,3 Seniority shall terminate when an �mployee retires, resigns, or is
discharged. •
19,k In the event it is determined by the Ei�+�IAYER that it is necessar,y 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 eny lower-paid class
title, provided, employee has greater "Master Seniority" than the employee
being replaced. .
19.5 The selection of vacation periods shall be made by class title besed oa
' ' length of "Clnss Seniority", sub�ect to the approval of the ENlPLOYER.
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Qp,l Disputes concerning work jurisdiction between and among unions is
recognized as an appropriete sub�ect for determination by the various
. unions representing employees of the EMPIAYER. .
2p,2 The ENJpI,pYER agrees to be guided in the assignme:lt of �rork jurisdiction .
by any mutual agreements between the unions involved. '
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Qp,3 In the event of a dispute concerning the performance or assignment oY
work, the unions involved and the E1�iPL0YER shall meet as soon as mutually
possible to resolve the dispute. Nothing in the foregoing shall restrict
the right of the EMPIAYER to accomplish the work as origir.ally assigned
pending resolution of the dispute or to restrict the ENII'IAI�R's basic
right to assign work.
2p,4 Any employee reflising to perform work assigned by the Et�LOYER and as
clarified by Sections 20.2 and 20.3 above shall be sub3ect to disciplinary
action as pmvided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCF�URES).
Qp,S There shall be no work stop�page, s1oW doxn, or any disruption of work .
resulting from a Work assignment. �
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�.l �nployees heving e p:robationary or reguler ewployment status shall
be considered separated from ea:ployment based on the following
actions:
� , 21.]1 Resignation. �rployees resigning from employment
shall give written notice fourteen (14� calei�dar
dsys prior to the effective date of the resignstion.
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21.12 Retirement. As provided in Article 15. . �
?�,,13 17isc_harg_e. As provided in Article 1�.
21.1� Failure to Revort for Duty. As pro`rided in Article 18. �
21,2 �ployees havi.ag an emergen^y, temporary, or provisional employment
status may be terminated at the discretion of the II�IAYER before the
completion of a normal work day.
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of the trade es listed in Appendia 8.�
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23,1 The EI�LOYER shell recognize Stewards selected in accordance rrith tJNION
rules and reguletions as the grievance representative o.° the bergaining
vnit, The iJNION shall notify the Et�LOYER in Kriting of the nemes of
the Stewards and of their successors When so named.
23,2 It is recog:zized and accepted by the II�'IAYER and the UN'tON that the •
pmcessing of grievances as hereinafter prolrided is limited by the �ob
duties `and responsibilities of the -Emplayees and shall tr�refore be
eccomplished during workin� hours on�}r when consistent with such
. employee duties and responsibilities. The Steward involved and a
grievi-�g enployee shall su�fer no loss in pay when a grievance is pro-
cessed during •�rorking hours, provided, the Steward and the employee have
notified and recei��ed the approval of their supervisor to be absent to
process a grievance and tY�at such absence would not be detrimental to
the work progrsms of the EMPLOYER.
�3•3 The procedure established by this ARTICIE shall be the sole 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 AG£{EEMENT. '
23.4 Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
gt�, Upon the occurence of an alle�ed violation of this
pGREEMEh'T, the employee involved shall attempt to �
resolve the matter on an informal basis Wi.th the �
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' ' eniployee's supervisor. IP the matter is not resolved
to the employee's satisfaction by the 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 elleged section(s) of the AGREEMENT violated , and
the relief requested. Any elleged violation of the
AGF�EMEh� not reduced to �►rriting by the UN'ION within
seven (7) calendar days of the first occurrence of the
event giving rise to the grievance or within the use oP
reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the
first 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 EI�LOYER supervisor shall
meet with the UN'ION Steward �nd attempt to resolve the
� grievance. If, as a result of this meeting, the grievance �
remains unresolved, the E2�LOYER shall reply in writing to
the UIQION wii.hin three (3� calendar days follvwing this
meeting. The UNION may refer the grievance in tirriting to
�Step 3 xithin seven (7) calendar days follawing receipt of
the II�IAYER's written snswer. Any grievance not referred
in rrriting by the iTNION within seven (7) calendsr days
following receipt of the EI�LOYER'S ans�,rer shall be
considered xaived.
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$tep 3, Within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of a �
grievance referred from Step 2 e desi�nated EMPLOYER
. supervisor shall meet with the UNION Business Manager
or his designated representative and attempt to resolve
the grievance. Within seven (7) calender days follorring
this meeting the EMPLOYER shAll reply in writing to
the UNZON stating �he E�IAYER'S snswer concernir�
the grievance. If, as a result of the written
• response the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION
may refer the grievance to Step �. Any griarance not
referred to in writing by the UNTOIQ to Step 4 within
seven (7) calendar days following receipt oP the
F.NlpIAYER'S answer shall be considered waived.
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNIO:T maY
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the Et�IAYER in Step 3, by written notice to the
Et�TAYER, request arbitration of the grievance. The
erbitration proceedings shall be conducted by an
arbitrator to be selectAd by mutual agreement oY
the FI�LOYER and the tTNION within seven (7) calendar
days after notice has been given. If the parties
fail to mutually egree upon an arbitrator within the
said seven (7) day period, either party mey request
. the Public bnployment Relation Boerd to submit a
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEYANCE PROCEDURE (CONTINTJ�'D� ,
psnel of five (5) arbitrators. Both the EMP7AYER
• �nd the UNlON shall have the right to strike ttiro
� (2} names from the panel. The U2JION shall strike
the first (lst) name; the �+IPIAYER shall then
strike one (1) name. The process will be repeated .
�and tlse ��infng person shall be the arbitrator,.
23•5 The arbitrator stiall have no right to amend, modi�r, 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 gnd the iJNION and shall
- have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so
submitted. �e arbitrator shell be without power to make decisions
contrary to or inconsistent with or �modifying or varying in any iaay
the application of laws, rules, or regulations having the force and
effect of law. The arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in
xriting within thirty (3) days following close of the hearing or
the submission of briefs by the parties, xhichever be later, unless
_ the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be based
solely on the erbitrator's interpretation or epplication of the
� express terms of this AGI�EMENT and to the facts of the grievance .
presented. The decision of tr.e arbitrator shall be final and binding
on the EI�IAYER, the UNION, and the employees.
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Q3,6 The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings
shall be borne equelly by the EMPIA7CER end the t1I+iI0N, provided that
each party sha21 be responsible for compensating its own representative
� • and xitnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the
proceedings, it may cause such e record to be made providing it pays
for the record. .
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Qg,7 The.time limits in each step of this procedure may be eztended bS►
mut�sal agreement of the E2�LOYER and the UrtION.
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2�.� �e �MpI,pYER may, at any tim
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AGREEMENT, contract our work dor.e by the employees covered
� by this AG�Et�NT• In the event that such contracting would
result in a reduction of the work force covered by this
AGHEEMENr, the EMPLOYER shall give the tTNION a ninety (90)
calendar -daY notice of the intention to sub-contract. r
24,Q The sub-contracting of wor� done by the employees covered
by this AGREEh�r�T shall in ell cases be made only to employers
who qualify in accordance with Ordinance No. 1�+013.
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' ' ARTICLE 7IXV - NON-DISCRIl�SIINATIOft
25.'1 The terms end conditions of this ACREEMENT will 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 UPiION.
25,2 Flmployees will perform their duties and responsibilities in
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e non-discriminatory manner as such duties and responsibilities '
involve other employees and the general public. .
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26.1 In the event that any provision(s) of this AG�MENP is declared
to be contrary to la�► by proper legislative, administrative, or
�udiciel authority from whose finding, determination, or decrte
ao appeal is taken, such provision(s) shall be voided. All other .
provisions shall continue in flill force and effect.
26.2 'ihe parties agree to, upon written notice, enter into negotiations
to place the voided provisions of the AGREF.�iENT in complinance
�ri.th the legislative, administrative, or 3udicial determination.
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27,1 The II�LOYER and the UNION acknowledge that during the meeting
and negotiating which resulted in this AGREF�MENT, each yad the
" right end opportunity to make proposals xith respect to any
sub�ect concerning the terms and conditions of employment. The
agreements and understandings reached by the parties after the
exercise of this right are ftiilly snd completel� sct forth in
this AGREEMENT.
27,2 Therefore, the II�LOYER and the UIVION for the duration of this
AG��� agree that the other pary shall not be obligated to
meet and negotiate over any terrc or conditions of employment
�ahether specifically covered or not specifically covered by this
AG��NT. Tl'ie Ur�orr and E:��:,OYER may, however, mutually agree
to modify any provision of this AGREII'-�h'T. .
2'j,3 Any end all prior ordinances, agreements, resolutions, practices,
policies, and rules or regulations regarding the terms and . •
conditions of employment, to the exten� they are inconsistent
xith this AGREr':I�'�NT, are hereby superseded.
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28.1 Automobile Reimbursement Authorized: Pursuent 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
tbe perfonnance of their duties, the following provisions are adopted.
28.2 Method of Comoutation: To be eligible for such reimbursement all
officers and e�ployees must receive written suthorization from the
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Mayor. Reimbursement shall be made in accordance xith one of the
following ptans: .
Type 1. For those officers and employees who are
required to use their own auto:�.obiles occasionaZly
for officiol Citf business, reiiabur�ement at the
� rate of 13 cents for each mile driven.
Ty e 2. Fbr those officers and eir.ployees who are
required to use their own auto:�obiles on a regular
besis en City business, reimbursement at the rate
of �2.50 for each day of worr, 8nd in addition
thereto at the rate of 6.5 cents for each mile driven. �
2$,3 Rules and Re�ul.e�ions: The N�yor shall adopt rules and regulations
governing the procedures for sut�mobile reimbursemer.t, which regulatinns
and rules shall contai.n the requir�ment that recipients shall file daily
reports indicating place of origin and destination and applicable mileage
. ratings thereet and indicating total miles driven, and shall file monthly
affidavits statin� the number of days worked and the number of miles driven,
snd flirther required that they maintain automobile lia�ility insurance in
amounts not less than $100,000/300,400 for personal in�nry, and $50,000
for property damege. These z�ul.es nnd regulations, together With any
amendments therEto, shall be maintained on file rrith the City Clerk.
28,4 The provisions of this Article shall not apply to employees of
Independent School District No. 625•
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30.1 This AG�'�NT shall become effective as of the date oY �
� signing, except as specifically provided othenr►ise in
� prticles 12 and 13, and shall remain in effect through
the 30th day of April, 1976,.: and continue in effect from -
year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to
terminate is given in the manner provided in 28.2. ,.
30.2 If either pnrty desires to terminate or modifZr this
AGREEi��I�, effective as of the date of expiration, the
party frishing to modify or terminate the AGREEMENT shall
give written notice to �he other party, not more than .
ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to
the expiration date, provided, that the AGF��NT aay only
be so terminated or modified effective es of the expiration
date. � � �
3p,3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment
established by this AGREE2+�NT and the recognition that the �
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE herein estsblished is the meens by which
grievances concerning its application or interpretation may
• be peaceflill� resolved, the parties hereby pledge that during
' the term of the AG�EMEI9T: � �
30.31 The LTNION and the employees �rill not engage .
in, instigate, or condone any concerted action
� in which employees fail to reporx for duty�
�ri11f1illy aosent the�mselves from work, stop xork,
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� in whole or �art from the full, faithflil '
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performance of their duties of enplo .,ent. �Q
3p�32 The EI�I,pyER will not enga�e in, instigate,
or condone any lock-out of employees. -
3p�33 This constitute� a tentative a�reement between the
parties which wil7. be recomm�ended by the City Negotiator,
but is subject to the approval of the Administration of the
City, the City Coun��il and Independent ScY:ool District i�o.
625 and is also subject to ratification by the Association.
AGREID to this 30thday of December, 19?5, and attested to as the fltll and
complete understanding of the parties for the period of time herein specified
by the signature of the following representative for the EA'�LO� and the UNIOPT:
WI�SSES:
CITY OF SAIIdT PAUL BRICKI,AYEc'iS, NI�SOI3S, MARBLE-MfLSOTdS,
CEMENT BIACiQ�AYF.RS e3.DID TUCI�OII3TERS
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City Ne iato Business Mar.ager
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Ciril.Service Commission
BY: BY:
Mayor
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City Attorney
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Independen� School
District No. 625
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AYPENDIX A f�'���o
The classes of positions reco�ized by the II�'LOYER as being
exclusively represented by the U1VIOiY are as follows:
Bricklay�er,
Stone Mason,
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Apprentice,
Masonary Inspector; �
and other cl.asses of positions that may be established by the Ei�iPIAYER
where t'�e duties and xesponsibilities assigned comes withi.n the �urisdiction
of the U�VION.
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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 Effective
Julv 7, 1975 Oct. 15, 1975
8.69 8.69
Bricklayer. . . • • • • • • • • ' ' ' '
Stone Mason . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.69 8.69
9.41 9.4�
Masonry Inspector . . . • • • • • • • '
The basic hourly wage for temporary and emergency employees appointed
to the following class of positions shall be:
EfPective Effective
July 7, 1975 Oct. 15, 1975
Bricklayer. . . • • • • • • • • • '
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Stone Mason . . . . . . . . • • • •
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9,g1 9.81
Masonry Inspector . . . . • • • • • • •
Apprentice
The basic hourly wage rate for regular employees appointed to the
following class of positions who are receiving the fringe benefits listed in
prticle 12.2 shall be:
Effective Effective
Julv 7, 1975 Oct. 15, 1975
Bricklayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.51 8.67
Masonry Inspector . . . • • • • • • •
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Effective July 7, 1975, the EMPLOYER shall:
(1) contribute $ .555 ger 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 designated Health and Welfare Ftiind.
(2) contribute $ .33 per hour for all hours worked by participating
employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 covered b:r
this AGREEI�NT, to a Pension F1xnd.
(3) contribute $ .56 per hour from which payroll deduction has been
made for all hours worked by participating emp2oyees as defined
in Articles 12.3, 12.�+ and 12.5 covered by this AGREEMENT, to a
Vacation �nd.
All contributions made in accordance with this Appendix shall be forwarded
to depositories as directed by the UNION.
The EMPLOYER shall establish Worl�nan's Compensation and Unemployment
Compensation programs as required by Minnesota Statutes.
Participating employees 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.
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PRESmFNT (HUNT)