PROFESSIONAL WEAR. 33.01 The Company will provide an annual credit of $200 for the life of the agreement for the purchase of approved garments through the Company authorized vendor to employees in those classifications which the Company deems appropriate. New hires in those classifications may receive additional uniform garments or a higher initial credit. The color, style, and material blend of employee work clothing will be determined by the Company for both uniform and non-uniform garments.
33.02 Employees will be required to wear uniform and non-uniform garments that are, in the Company’s judgment, properly maintained and presentable. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all work hours. Regular and all appropriate maintenance of an employee’s uniform is the responsibility of the employee.
33.03 A pin, not to exceed 1 ½ inches in diameter designating affiliation with the CWA, may be worn with the uniform. This pin will not cover the Company logo.
33.04 The Company shall have the unilateral right to modify, amend, or cease the uniform program at any time.
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will provide at its discretion either an appropriate number of uniform garments (as determined solely by the Company) or an annual credit for the purchase of approved garments through the Company authorized vendor to employees in those classifications which the Company deems appropriate. New hires in those classifications may receive additional uniform garments or a higher initial credit. The color, style, and material blend of employee work clothing will be determined by the Company for both the uniform and non-uniform garments. The Company shall have the unilateral right to modify, amend, or cease the uniform program at any time. If the company chooses to cease the uniform program they must provide notice 30 days advance notification. Employees will be required to wear a uniform and non-uniform garments that are, in the Company’s judgment, properly maintained and presentable. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all work hours. Regular and all appropriate maintenance of an employee’s uniform is the responsibility of the employee. Local union representatives will be allowed to wear appropriate union branded apparel, provided by the local while conducting union/company grievance meetings. Replacement of uniform garments damaged on the job as opposed to normal wear/tear on the job will be the responsibility of the Company. Employees will be responsible for the full Company cost of replacing uniform garments should they be lost, stolen, or damaged through neglect. A pin, not to exceed 1-1/2 inches in diameter designating affiliation with the CWA and not derogatory of the Company or its personnel, may be worn with the uniform. This pin may be worn only on the uniform shirt or CenturyLink headwear. This pin will not cover the Company logo Article 25 MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS OF WORK Date:3/16/20 Company proposal 21 Change Section 25.08 to read as follows:
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. 1. The Company will provide at its discretion either an appropriate number of uniform garments (as determined solely by the Company) or an annual credit for the purchase of approved garments through the Company authorized vendor to employees in those job titles which the Company deems appropriate. New hires in those job titles may receive additional uniform garments or a higher initial credit. The color, style, and material blend of employee work clothing will be determined by the Company for both uniform and non-uniform garments. Employees will be required to wear uniform and non-uniform garments that are, in the Company’s judgment, properly maintained and presentable. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all work hours. Regular and all appropriate maintenance of an employee’s uniform is the responsibility of the employee. The Company reserves the right to amend, modify or discontinue the Professional Wear Program at its sole discretion. A pin, not to exceed 1 1/2 inches in diameter designating affiliation with the CWA and not derogatory of the Company or its personnel, may be worn with the uniform and will not cover the Company logo.
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. 48.1 The Company will provide at its discretion either an appropriate number of uniform garments (as determined solely by the Company) or an annual credit for the purchase of approved garments through the Company authorized vendor to employees in those job titles which the Company deems appropriate. New hires in those job titles may receive R additional uniform garments or a higher initial credit. The color, style, and material blend of employee work clothing will be determined by the Company for both uniform and non-uniform garments.
48.2 Employees will be required to wear uniform and non-uniform garments that are, in the Company’s judgment, properly maintained and presentable. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all work hours. Regular and all appropriate maintenance of an employee’s uniform is the responsibility of the employee.
48.3 A pin, not to exceed 1-1/2 inches in diameter designating affiliation with the CWA and not derogatory of the Company or its personnel, may be worn with the uniform. This pin may be worn only on the uniform shirt. This pin will not cover the Company logo.
48.4 The Company shall have the unilateral right to modify, amend, or cease the uniform program at any time.
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. Effective January 1, 2007, R the CWA 3176 bargaining associates will be provided up to $275 annually for the purchase of uniform garments and will be permitted to order any garment from the approved uniform package. Any amount beyond the allotment will be the R responsibility of the associate. Should a garment no longer present a professional image due to normal wear/tear associated with the employee’s work, it may be changed out with prior management approval at the Company’s expense. Associates may wear jeans as a substitute for Cintas provided uniform pants at their own expense with the following provisions.
A. Associates who purchase uniform pants at the Company’s expense will not be permitted to substitute blue jeans for a period of one year from the date of uniform pants purchase.
B. Blue jeans substituted for uniform pants must be properly maintained, e.g., they create a reasonable appearance as determined by the Company, i.e., no holes, patches, etc.
C. Employees are expected to use reasonable judgment when determining if business casual or uniform pants should be worn in lieu of blue jeans. The Company retains the right to restrict Business Technicians from wearing blue jeans.
D. Associates who desire to substitute charcoal/light grey denim pants from manufacturers other than Cintas may do so at their own expense.
E. Color, style, and material blend of clothing will be determined by the Company. The Company logo and the employee's first name (or acceptable derivative in the Company's discretion) may be required on the shirts and/or jacket.
F. The Company may, at any reasonable time, R require the return of any part of the uniform. Company uniforms which have been in the care of an employee who is terminating from the Company must be returned on that employee's last working day, or the employee must pay the Company original purchase price for all missing garments. This cost will be deducted from the employee's final paycheck.
G. Replacement of uniform garments damaged through normal wear on the job will be the responsibility of the Company. Employees will be responsible for the full Company cost of replacing uniform garments should they be lost, stolen, or damaged through neglect.
H. Employees will be required to wear uniforms that are, in the Company's judgment, properly maintained and presentable. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all work hours.
I. Belts are not provided in this program. The personal belt of an employee must be an...
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. 1. The Company will provide at its discretion either an appropriate number of uniform garments (as determined solely by the Company) or an annual credit for the purchase of approved garments through the Company authorized vendor to employees in those job titles which the Company deems appropriate. New hires in those jo b titles may receive additional uniform garments or a higher initial credit. The color, style, and material blend of employee work clothing will be determined by the Company for both uniform and non-uniform garments. Employees will be required to wear uniform and non-uniform garments that are, in the Company's judgment, properly maintained and presentable. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all work hours. Regular and all appropriate maintenance of an employee's uniform is the responsibility of the employee. The Company reserves the right to amend, modify or discontinue the Professional Wear Program at its sole discretion. A pin, not to exceed 1 1/2 inches in diameter designating affiliation with the CWA and not derogatory of the Company or its personnel, may be worn with the uniform and will not cover the Company logo.
2. The Company will reimburse employees who are required to wear safety-toe footwear up to a maximum of $250.00 effective November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2016. Employees may receive reimbursement by submitting an approved expense report along with a receipt of purchase Safety Footwear - Effective November 1, 2016, employees with exposure to foot hazards as determined by the Company's Task Based Hazard Assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Equipment must regularly wear safety footwear (safety shoes/boots) that meet the current national standards recognized by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and internal CenturyLink requirements found in Safety & Health Practice on Personal Protective Equipment. The Company, in its sole discretion, and in accordance with OSHA standards, will identify employees who will be required to wear safety footwear. Employees identified as needing safety footwear will be required to wear safety footwear at all times when performing their work assignments. Those employees will have the choice of wearing steel toe or composite toe safety footwear as long as it meets the current national standard. The requirement to wear safety footwear will cease when employees leave the position through transfer, promotion, retirement, separation, voluntary ...
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. The Company will provide at its discretion either an appropriate number of uniform garments (as determined solely by the Company) or an annual credit for the purchase of approved garments through the Company authorized vendor to employees in those classifications which the Company deems appropriate. New hires in those classifications may receive additional uniform garments or a higher initial credit. The color, style, and material blend of employee work clothing will be determined by the Company for both uniform and non-uniform garments. Employees will be required to wear uniform and non-uniform garments that are, in the Company's judgment, properly maintained and presentable. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all work hours. Regular and all appropriate maintenance of an employee's uniform is the responsibility of the employee. A pin, not to exceed 1 inches in diameter designating affiliation with the CWA and not derogatory of the Company or personnel, may be worn with the uniform and will not cover the Company logo. The Company shall have the unilateral right to modify, amend, or cease the uniform program at any time.
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company will provide at its discretion either an appropriate number of uniform garments (as determined solely by the Company) or an annual credit for the purchase of approved garments through the Company authorized vendor to employees in those c lassifications job titles which the Company deems appropriate. New hires in those c lassifications job titles may receive additional uniform garments or a higher initial credit. The color, style, and material blend of employee work clothing will be determined by the Company for both uniform and non-uniform garments. The Company shall have the unilateral right to modify, amend, or cease the uniform program at any time.
26.01 The Company will determine when technological change requires additional knowledge and or skill on the part of the employee in the same work location and same classification. job title. When this occurs, a sufficient number of employees, as determined by the Company, in that location and classification job title will be given, based upon qualifications and seniority, the practicable opportunity to acquire the additional knowledge and skill.
PROFESSIONAL WEAR. 1. The Company will pay 100% of the cost. Uniforms will be provided to those classifications which the Company deems appropriate. Color, style and items of clothing will be determined by the Company. Sneakers are not considered acceptable footwear.
2. Replacement of uniform garments damaged through normal wear on the job will be the responsibility of the Company. Budgetary guidelines for replacement R articles will be established by the Company. Employees will be responsible for the full Company cost of replacing uniform garments should they be lost, stolen or damaged through neglect.
3. Employees will be required to wear uniforms that are, in the Company’s judgement, properly maintained and presentable. Specifically, the uniform must be clean and free from wrinkles, stains or noticeable tears. Daily maintenance of the uniform will be the responsibility of the employee. The wearing of uniforms will be mandatory during all working hours.
4. Newly hired employees will be initially furnished with an allotment of garments determined by the Company.
5. A pin, not to exceed 1 1/2 inches in diameter designating affiliation with the CWA and not derogatory of the Company or its personnel, may be worn with the uniform. The pin may be worn only on the uniform shirt and will not cover the Company logo.
6. The Company reserves the right to amend, modify or discontinue the Professional Wear Program at its sole discretion.
7. The Company will determine which job classifications will be required to wear safety-toe footwear determined by exposure and need based on PPE analysis. Footwear that is eligible for reimbursement must meet the minimum requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z41.1 standard concerning safety-toe footwear. The ANSI Z41.1 standard divides footwear into three classes based on its ability to meet the minimum requirements for both compression and impact. Safety-toe footwear required for Company use must meet the minimum requirements of Class 75. A Class 75 is capable of supporting a static load of 2,500 pounds with impact strength of 75 foot pounds. Employees required to wear safety-toe footwear may receive a $100.00 reimbursement during each year of the R contract. Employees may receive reimbursement by submitting an approved expense report along with a receipt of purchase.
