Common use of LONGEVITY PLAN Clause in Contracts

LONGEVITY PLAN. For fiscal year 2000/2001 (October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001), bargaining unit members who have completed the required years of continuous service as of, or on October 1, 2000, will receive a Gross Lump Sum longevity payment, within three (3) pay periods of signing this new Labor Agreement, based on the following years of service: 15 -19 years: $ 750 20-24 years: $ 1,000 25 years and over: $ 1,250 Fire related classifications will no longer be considered as a pay adjustment in addition to straight time base rate of pay, but rather will be considered to be incorporated into straight time base rate of pay. Bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications who currently possess a valid Florida State EMT certification, and who are employed as of the signing of the agreement, must maintain an EMT in order to continue receiving the related compensation. This section shall not apply to Firefighter/PMs hired after the signing of the Agreement. Bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications employed as of the signing of the agreement and who do not, as a minimum, hold a Florida State EMT certification, shall make their intentions known to the County in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the signing of this Agreement of their desire or lack thereof in obtaining EMT certification within the term of this Agreement. Non-EMT bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications must select one of the options (1,2, or 3) listed below and specify that option in the writing to the County: 1. Desire to obtain EMT certification: Bargaining unit employees in Fire related classifications shall receive a one-time gross cash payment equal to five percent (5%) of their straight time base rate of pay less applicable taxes, upon receipt of a Florida State EMT certification. Employees selecting this Option 1 shall be personally responsible for obtaining their EMT certification on their own time and without additional compensation from the County. Article 47 Educational Reimbursement however, shall apply.