Chapter 4117. The City shall notify the Union within fourteen (14) calendar days of the establishment of any such classification and the parties shall meet for the purpose of determining whether the position shall be included in the bargaining unit. If the parties are unable to agree whether the position is to be included in the bargaining unit, the Union may petition the State Employment Relations Board to seek its inclusion. If any new positions become a part of the bargaining unit, the parties shall meet to negotiate wage rates for these positions. The procedures of Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code shall apply to these negotiations.
Chapter 4117. If the Board or Administration decides to create a new position or classification that involves bargaining unit work, the Association shall be notified. If the Association requests a meeting within ten (10) days of the date on which the notice was sent, then, within two
Chapter 4117. The Employer further agrees that work rules, policies and procedures shall be interpreted and applied uniformly under similar circumstances within the group or groups of employees to whom such are directed.
Section 5.3. The Employer shall not establish any work rules, policies, or procedures that materially affect the wages or benefits of bargaining unit employees unless the Union mutually agrees to such change. Prior to implementing a new or changed work rule or policy that materially affects the wages, hours or terms or conditions of employment of bargaining unit employees, the Employer will notify the Union at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of the effective date. If the Union requests to bargain over such a change within that notice period, the Employer and the Union will negotiate in good faith. If the Union does not request to bargain, or if the Employer and the Union bargain to impasse, the Employer may implement any proposed change that does not materially affect the wages or benefits of bargaining unit employees, but the Union may exercise its negotiating rights regarding such matter in the normal course of bargaining as provided in the Duration Article of this Agreement, for any applicable succeeding contract period. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, if the change is not a mandatory topic of bargaining under RC Chapter 4117, or in any case if the change is necessary due to exigent circumstances or a state or federal directive or regulation, the Employer is not required to give the seven (7) day notice or to bargain over the implementation of the change; however, the Employer may elect to do so, if time permits, without waiving the Employer’s rights.
Section 5.4. Employees will be made aware of any additions or amendments to the work rules, policies, and procedures and may be required to acknowledge receipt of same in writing. Employees will be provided information regarding such additions or amendments by providing employees access to a copy of such documents through electronic means, by posting notice of the change on the department bulletin board, or by providing employees a copy of the change.
Section 5.5. The notification requirements provided above shall not limit the right of the Employer to implement a work rule, policy or procedure prior to the conclusion of the notification period when earlier implementation is necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Fire Department or to comply with the law or state re...
Chapter 4117. The Union shall indemnify and hold harmless the Board from all costs, losses, expenses and damages in the event of any controversy, legal or otherwise, which may arise out of the application of this provision.
Chapter 4117. The Union has sole exclusive bargaining rights under this agreement with respect to those mandatory subjects of bargaining as defined under O.R.
