Common use of Shift Exchange Clause in Contracts

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1, 1992, members of the bargaining unit, except probationary employees in training, shall have the right to request a run/shift exchange by means of a form provided by the County, which both parties to the exchange must complete and sign. The completed form must be presented to the Superintendent or designee for approval. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) hours in advance. In the case of a documentable emergency, approval may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at the discretion of the Superintendent. Section 2: The maximum number of exchanges allowable for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections and shall assume the same responsibilities as on-duty personnel. Repayment of a run/shift exchange is the responsibility of the employee. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchanges. Section 5: A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the exchange. Each employee will be credited as if they had worked their normal schedule. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described in this Article shall be subject to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchange, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members in mind. Back to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Labor Contract

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Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1, 1992, members of the bargaining unit, except probationary employees in training, A. Employees shall have the right to request a run/full or partial shift exchanges, including early reliefs (3 hours or less) with employees of equal rank. Upon prior written approval of the Airport Fire Chief or designee, an employee may exchange by means of a form provided by shifts with an employee who is qualified for the County, which both parties to the exchange must complete next higher or lower rank except that there will be no exchanges between officers and sign. The completed form must be presented to the Superintendent or designee for approval. non-officers. B. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) hours in advancewriting in advance of the exchange. In For early reliefs, written approval must be granted by the case of a documentable emergency, approval shift commander prior to the employee leaving the shift. Exchange requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The written request requirement may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at waived by the discretion of the SuperintendentAirport Fire Chief or designee. Section 2: C. The maximum number of exchanges full and partial shift exchanges, including early reliefs, allowable for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/be unlimited. D. In any partial shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a or early relief, the applicant must remain on duty until his/her replacement arrives, and the replacement must report ready for duty. The replacement must remain on duty until the employee scheduled vacationfor the shift returns and is ready for duty, or is relieved by the oncoming shift. Employees are encouraged to minimize the number, as well as the length of time of partial shift exchanges, and early reliefs. Section 3: E. Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange or partial shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections protection and shall assume the same responsibilities as on-duty personnel. Repayment of a run/shift exchange is the responsibility of the employeeemployee being replaced. Section 4: X. A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. OtherwiseAny bargaining unit member who agrees to exchange time but does not report for the agreed shift due to illness shall be required to submit a medical certificate upon return to the next duty shift and shall have annual leave deducted from his/her annual leave bank. Further, payroll computations will not in the event that the department is at minimum xxxxxxx and the employee's failure to report results in the department incurring an overtime liability, the employee's annual leave bank shall be affected by run/shift exchangesdeducted at one and one-half hours for each hour absent. Failure to submit a medical certificate as described in this section may subject the employee to disciplinary action. Section 5: G. A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the a shift exchange. Each employee Repayment of a shift exchange is the responsibility of the employee. Other than as specifically provided in this Article, payroll computation will not be credited as if they had worked their normal scheduleaffected by exchanges of time. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described H. Exchanges of time may not be taken in this Article shall be subject order to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. engage in outside employment. I. Any member of the bargaining unit member who agrees to run/shift exchangeexchange time, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall have annual leave deducted from his/her annual leave bank. Further, in the event that the department is at minimum xxxxxxx and the employee's failure to report results in the department incurring an overtime liability, the employee's annual leave bank shall be deducted at one and one-half hours for each hour absent. J. Any bargaining unit employee who agrees to an exchange and fails to report, or violates the provisions of this article, may be subject to disciplinary action and the loss of the right to exchange time for a period of one year. The reason for failing to report, or a violation of the Article, and any related documentation provided by the employee shall be reviewed by management prior to making a decision on whether to issue disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged urged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, County as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members teammates in mind. X. If an employee who has agreed to exchange time fails to report to work on the agreed shift, and the employee does not have sufficient annual leave in his/her personal annual leave bank to cover the deductions described in this article, the balance needed to reimburse the County shall be deducted from the Union's annual leave time pool. Back In such case, the first 36 hours accrued by the employee will be reimbursed to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit the time pool and the employee shall not be eligible to use annual leave until the 36 hours are reimbursed. By signing a request to exchange time, the employee authorizes the County to deduct hours from his/her annual leave bank in the event it is necessary to reimburse the Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46's time pool as described above.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1Department of Social and Health Services and Department of Children, 1992, members Youth and Families- 24/7 Facilities A. Requests for shift exchanges will be submitted seven (7) calendar days in advance of the bargaining unitexchange, except probationary employees in training, shall have the right to request a run/when practical. B. The requested shift exchange is voluntary, and is agreed to in writing by means of a form provided both employees, and approved in writing by the County, which both parties supervisor(s) for exchanges of no more than one (1) workweek. C. Requests for consecutive shift exchanges in excess of one (1) workweek will be submitted to the exchange must complete and sign. The completed form must be presented to the Superintendent appropriate appointing authority or designee for approval. Requests If such a request is denied, the employee will be provided the reason(s) in writing for the denial. D. Requested shift exchanges will be considered on a case-by-case basis. E. Shift exchanges must occur within the same pay period. Shift exchanges will not result in the payment of overtime. Each employee will be made seventy-two (72) hours in advance. In considered to have worked their regular schedule. F. For shift exchanges that occur on an employee’s designated holiday, the case employee who is regularly scheduled to work on that holiday will receive the holiday compensation, regardless of who physically worked on that day. G. An employee will not receive shift premium pay under Article 10.13, Shift Premium for Registered Nurses and Related Classes, solely as a result of a documentable emergency, approval may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at the discretion of the Superintendent. Section 2: The maximum number of exchanges allowable for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections and shall assume the same responsibilities as on-duty personnel. Repayment of a run/shift exchange is the responsibility of the employee. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchanges. Section 5: A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the exchange. Each employee will be credited as if they had considered to have worked their normal scheduleregular scheduled work shift for purposes of shift premium pay. Section 6: An employee H. The failure of an employee, who abuses the procedures described in this Article shall be subject to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchangehas exchanged shifts, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shiftupon shift without appropriate cause may be a basis for disciplinary action or suspension of the ability to exchange shifts in the future. I. Registered Nurse 2s and Registered Nurse 3s may exchange shifts with employees in their same job classification within the same facility, shall as long as the employees qualify to work in positions for which the employees are requesting shift exchange. J. The shift exchange system will not be used to circumvent the bid system by significantly altering an employee’s workweek or supervisory chain of command. K. Denials of shift exchanges are not subject to disciplinary action. Members the grievance procedure under Article 36 of the parties’ collective bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members in mind. Back to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46agreement.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 125.1 A request to exchange shifts form shall be filled out, 1992signed, members and turned in to the Fire Chief or his/her designee at least one shift in advance of the bargaining unit, except probationary employees in training, shall have the right to request a run/requested shift exchange by means of a form provided date by the Countyemployees agreeing to exchange shifts. Except for unforeseen circumstances, which both parties to the request shall include the date the employee requesting the shift exchange must complete and sign. The completed form must be presented to will pay the Superintendent or designee for approvalemployee working the shift exchange back. Requests for shift exchange may be denied by the Fire Chief or his/her designee, if the shift exchange will interfere with the operation and/or activities of the Fire Department. 25.2 Shift exchange will be in writing and signed by both parties participating in the exchange on department approved forms. Tracking of exchanged time shall be the responsibility of bargaining unit members. All exchanged time, duty assignments and job tasks shall be the sole responsibility of the rescheduled employee. All shift exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) hours completed within 12 months. 25.3 Shift exchanges may be granted as long as there is no cost or additional expense to the City and does not interfere with the operation and or activities of the Fire Department, to include, but not limited to maintaining the type and level of service as determined by the City. 25.4 Lieutenants may only exchange with another Lieutenant or Firefighter on the current Lieutenant Promotional List or members who have completed the requirements in advance15.5. In the case of a documentable emergencyevent the promotional list is exhausted, approval may as there are no members on the list, employees exchanging shifts must be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at able to fulfill all the discretion duties of the Superintendentposition/employee with which they are exchanging shifts. Section 2: 25.5 The maximum number of exchanges allowable for any bargaining unit member shall agreeing to work the shift will be responsible and held accountable for the duty time. If the agreeing unit member does not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for work an employee initiating the request. Run/approved shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange shall be entitled trade due to the same benefitsillness, privileges, and protections and shall assume the same responsibilities as on-duty personnel. Repayment of a run/shift exchange is the responsibility of the employee. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her sick leave bank and will be charged. The agreeing member is not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned eligible to the runuse vacation on a shift that he/shift. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchangesshe has agreed to work. Section 5: A run/25.6 All shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the exchange. Each employee exchanges will be credited as if they had worked their normal schedulefor time only. No other compensation is allowed. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described in this Article shall be subject to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchange, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members in mind. Back to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1, 1992, members of the bargaining unit, except probationary employees in training, Employees covered by this agreement shall have the right ability to request engage in shift exchanges. Employees may exchange shifts with advance notice to the Fire Chief or their designee. Shift exchange requests may be denied only for cause in writing. The parties agree that shift exchanges are to have no financial impact on the City. No employee party to a run/shift exchange by means shall be entitled to overtime. When employees engage in a shift exchange, the City shall incur no obligation other than paying the employee(s) who actually worked the amount of a form provided compensation to be received by the Countyexchanging employee had he worked that shift. Once a member accepts a shift exchange, which both parties that member accepts all the responsibilities as a member working a regularly scheduled shift and will be charged sick time for that shift if they call in sick. If a member fails to the exchange must complete and signreport for a mutual exchange, they will be subject to discipline. The completed form must be presented to the Superintendent or designee for approval. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) hours in advance. In the case of a documentable emergency, approval may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at the discretion of the Superintendent. Section 2: The maximum number of exchanges allowable for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, benefits and protections privileges as any on-duty personnel and shall assume all responsibilities and duties of the same responsibilities as on-duty personnelposition filled. Repayment of No employee may engage in a run/shift exchange to hold a position for which the employee is not qualified by virtue of their position, unless otherwise approved by the responsibility of the employee. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness Fire Chief or designee. Members shall have the sick ability to repay a shift exchange by using a transfer of annual leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned hours that is equal to the run/shifthours exchanged in lieu of working the hours to repay the exchanging member. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchanges. Section 5: A run/This method of repaying a shift exchange constitutes an even exchange must be agreed upon by both members and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because is subject to sufficient annual leave accruals at the time of the exchange. Each employee will be credited as if they had worked their normal schedule. Section 6: An employee who abuses A method agreed upon by the procedures described in this Article Fire Chief, The Union and Human Resources shall be subject used to facilitate the annual leave transfer. During initial probationary period, the newly hired employee shall not be permitted to conduct shift trades for 12 months unless approved by the Fire Chief or designee. Prior to any separation from employment with the City an employee shall certify whether and how much time is “owed” to any other employee(s) in order for the City to release any funds owed to the loss of employee. In the right event that any time is owed, the employee shall identify the employee(s) affected, and prior to run/shift exchange for their receiving any compensation, the period of one (1City shall confirm that all affected employee(s) yearhave been repaid. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchange, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must Exchanges will not be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members in mind. Back to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46altered unless operationally necessary.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1, 1992, members of the bargaining unit, except probationary employees in training, 23.01 Employees shall have the right to request a run/shift exchange up to three (3) consecutive shifts with other Department personnel of one rank above, equal to, or one rank below their current rank. Exchanges shall be approved under the following conditions: A. Such exchanges shall result in no additional cost to the City, including out-of-position pay. B. Exchanges must have the approval of the Shift Officer, except that officer trades must have the approval of their immediate supervisor. Trades above or below an employee's rank may be approved by means the Shift Officer if the tradee is on the current Civil Service list for that position. Trades above or below an employee's rank with members not on the current Civil Service list must be approved by the Chief. Approval of one side of a form provided by trade guarantees approval of the County, which both parties opposite side. The City shall make every attempt to maintain a current Civil Service list for all positions other than Captain to facilitate trades between qualified persons. C. The employee agreeing to the exchange must complete (the tradee) assumes responsibility for that shift. D. In the event the responsible employee fails to work the exchanged shift, excepting approved sick leave, they shall be required to trade back to the City an amount of work time equivalent to the hours not worked plus an amount of hours equivalent to any overtime and signout-of-position costs incurred as a result of the missed time; provided, however, that should the City avoid an otherwise overtime situation due to the scheduling of the trade back, only the actual hours not worked shall be required. If a trade back with the City occurs within sixty (60) days, it may be scheduled by agreement between the Fire Chief and the employee; otherwise the time owed shall be assigned by the Fire Chief. The completed form must be presented to the Superintendent or designee for approval. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) City shall accept accumulated vacation hours in advancepayment for trade back hours owed if the individual so chooses. In Use of sick leave, however, was not contemplated when the case of a documentable emergency, approval may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at the discretion of the Superintendent. Section 2: The maximum number of exchanges allowable for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections and shall assume the same responsibilities as on-duty personnel. Repayment of a run/shift exchange is the responsibility of the employee. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchanges. Section 5: A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay Article was considered because of the exchange. Each employee will be credited as if they had worked their normal scheduletwo-tiered LEOFF system and the very real potential of loss to the City in contradiction with Article 23.01 A. E. Exchanges in excess of three consecutive shifts require the advance approval of the Fire Chief. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described in this Article F. All shift exchanges shall be subject to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchange, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done made and documented in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work rules and procedures approved by the agreed run/shift, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Members U.S. Department of Labor as far as they may affect hours worked under the bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members in mind. Back to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46FLSA.

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Samples: Labor Agreement

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1, 1992, members Shift employees shall be granted shift exchange subject to the guidelines as established below. The shift exchange will not result in any additional overtime or affect the annual leave of the individuals involved. There shall be no cash paybacks or cash for work trade. Shift exchanges will be permitted between all shift employees within the bargaining unit, except probationary units provided there are no staffing hardships created. The following applies: a) A fully completed written request must be turned in 60 hours prior to any exchange; including the payback date of the shift exchange. Shift exchanges requested less than 60 hours are permitted for all shift employees in training, shall within the bargaining units with supervisor approval. b) Must have 48 hour prior approval by both of the right to request a run/employees’ supervisors. c) Both sides of any shift trade must be completed within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the shift exchange by means of initiation. d) Shift exchanges are limited to 1 hour increments with a form provided by 1 hour minimum. e) Double exchanges are permitted for all shift employees within the Countybargaining units with supervisor approval. f) At no time shall an exchange result in overtime for the District. Person calling off for sick is charged sick time. a) If an employee who has agrees to work an exchange calls in sick, which both parties sick time will be charged to that employee. Since employee requesting change got the time off, he is still responsible for paying back the employee who agreed to work but called in sick. b) Since the employee requesting the exchange must complete and sign. The completed form must be presented to did get the Superintendent or designee for approval. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) hours in advance. In time off, the case of a documentable emergency, approval may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at the discretion obligation of the Superintendentexchange of duty has been met for both employees. Section 2: The maximum number c) Failure to work an exchange of exchanges allowable duty will result in revocation of any future Shift Exchange privileges as follows: i. If this occurs once in 6 month period, the employee who failed to work will have their future Shift Exchange privileges revoked for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (56 months. ii. If the employee who failed to work fails to work an exchange again in a one year time frame will have their future Shift Exchange privileges revoked for one year. iii. Any scheduled pay back exchange will be honored. d) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/shift exchange canMember being relieved will not be used in conjunction eligible for Workers’ Compensation or other associated benefits which would ordinarily be connected with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections and shall assume the same responsibilities as an on-duty personnel. Repayment injury, but will continue to receive regular salary while off duty. e) The person working the time will be covered by all applicable benefits in case of a run/injury, but will not receive salary or any other benefits for the fill-in period. f) Fill-in person is obligated to remain on duty for the full time agreed to and approved in the exchange. g) The Chief or his designee retains full discretion to deny any shift exchange is request depending on unique circumstances at the responsibility of time, including the employee. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchanges. Section 5: A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the exchange. Each employee will be credited as if they had worked their normal schedule. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described in this Article shall be subject to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchange, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the CountyDistrict. h) If a person is out on a Workers’ Compensation Leave, as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members in mind. Back all Shift Exchange privileges and/or rights are suspended until such time firefighter is released for and has returned to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46full duty.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1, 1992, members of the bargaining unit, except probationary employees in training, A. Employees shall have the right to request a run/full or partial shift exchanges, including early reliefs (3 hours or less) with employees of equal rank. Upon prior written approval of the Airport Fire Chief or designee, an employee may exchange by means of a form provided by shifts with an employee who is qualified for the County, which both parties to the exchange must complete next higher or lower rank except that there will be no exchanges between officers and sign. The completed form must be presented to the Superintendent or designee for approval. non-officers. B. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) hours in advancewriting in advance of the exchange. In For early reliefs, written approval must be granted by the case of a documentable emergency, approval shift commander prior to the employee leaving the shift. Exchange requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The written request requirement may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at waived by the discretion of the SuperintendentAirport Fire Chief or designee. Section 2: C. The maximum number of exchanges full and partial shift exchanges, including early reliefs, allowable for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/be unlimited. D. In any partial shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a or early relief, the applicant must remain on duty until his/her replacement arrives, and the replacement must report ready for duty. The replacement must remain on duty until the employee scheduled vacationfor the shift returns and is ready for duty, or is relieved by the oncoming shift. Employees are encouraged to minimize the number, as well as the length of time of partial shift exchanges, and early reliefs. Section 3: E. Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange or partial shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections protection and shall assume the same responsibilities as on-duty personnel. Repayment of a run/shift exchange is the responsibility of the employeeemployee being replaced. Section 4: F. A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. OtherwiseAny bargaining unit member who agrees to exchange time but does not report for the agreed shift due to illness shall be required to submit a medical certificate upon return to the next duty shift and shall have annual leave deducted from his/her annual leave bank. Further, payroll computations will not in the event that the department is at minimum xxxxxxx and the employee's failure to report results in the department incurring an overtime liability, the employee's annual leave bank shall be affected by run/shift exchangesdeducted at one and one-half hours for each hour absent. Failure to submit a medical certificate as described in this section may subject the employee to disciplinary action. Section 5: G. A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the a shift exchange. Each employee Repayment of a shift exchange is the responsibility of the employee. Other than as specifically provided in this Article, payroll computation will not be credited as if they had worked their normal scheduleaffected by exchanges of time. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described H. Exchanges of time may not be taken in this Article shall be subject order to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. engage in outside employment. I. Any member of the bargaining unit member who agrees to run/shift exchangeexchange time, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall have annual leave deducted from his/her annual leave bank. Further, in the event that the department is at minimum xxxxxxx and the employee's failure to report results in the department incurring an overtime liability, the employee's annual leave bank shall be deducted at one and one-half hours for each hour absent. J. Any bargaining unit employee who agrees to an exchange and fails to report, or violates the provisions of this article, may be subject to disciplinary action and the loss of the right to exchange time for a period of one year. The reason for failing to report, or a violation of the Article, and any related documentation provided by the employee shall be reviewed by management prior to making a decision on whether to issue disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged urged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, County as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members teammates in mind. K. If an employee who has agreed to exchange time fails to report to work on the agreed shift, and the employee does not have sufficient annual leave in his/her personal annual leave bank to cover the deductions described in this article, the balance needed to reimburse the County shall be deducted from the Union's annual leave time pool. Back In such case, the first 36 hours accrued by the employee will be reimbursed to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit the time pool and the employee shall not be eligible to use annual leave until the 36 hours are reimbursed. By signing a request to exchange time, the employee authorizes the County to deduct hours from his/her annual leave bank in the event it is necessary to reimburse the Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46's time pool as described above.

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Samples: Labor Contract

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1, 1992, members Shift employees shall be granted shift exchange subject to the guidelines as established below. The shift exchange should not result in any additional overtime or affect the annual leave of the individuals involved. There shall be no cash paybacks or cash for work trade. Shift exchanges will be permitted between all shift employees within the bargaining unit, except probationary units provided there are no staffing hardships created. The following applies: a) A fully completed electronic request must be entered into Telestaff 60 hours prior to any exchange; including the payback date of the shift exchange. Shift exchanges requested less than 60 hours are permitted for all shift employees in training, shall have within the right to request a run/bargaining units with supervisor approval. b) Both sides of any shift trade must be completed within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the shift exchange by means of initiation. c) Shift exchanges are limited to 1 hour increments with a form provided by 1 hour minimum. d) Tri-fecta exchanges are permitted for all shift employees within the Countybargaining units with supervisor approval. e) An exchange should not normally result in overtime for the District. Person calling off for sick is charged sick time. a) If an employee who has agrees to work an exchange calls in sick, which both parties sick time will be charged to that employee. Since employee requesting change got the time off, he is still responsible for paying back the employee who agreed to work but called in sick. b) Since the employee requesting the exchange must complete and sign. The completed form must be presented to did get the Superintendent or designee for approval. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-two (72) hours in advance. In time off, the case of a documentable emergency, approval may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at the discretion obligation of the Superintendentexchange of duty has been met for both employees. Section 2: The maximum number c) Failure to work an exchange of exchanges allowable duty for reasons other than calling in sick, FMLA, deployment to disaster, etc. will result in revocation of any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5future Shift Exchange privileges as follows: i. If this occurs once in 6 month period, the employee who failed to work will have their future Shift Exchange privileges revoked for 6 months. ii. If the employee who failed to work fails to work an exchange again in a one year time frame will have their future Shift Exchange privileges revoked for one year. iii. Any scheduled pay back exchange will be honored. d) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/shift exchange canMember being relieved will not be used in conjunction eligible for Workers’ Compensation or other associated benefits which would ordinarily be connected with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections and shall assume the same responsibilities as an on-duty personnel. Repayment injury, but will continue to receive regular salary while off duty. e) The employee working the time will be covered by all applicable benefits in case of a run/injury, but will not receive salary or any other benefits for the fill-in period. f) Fill-in employee is obligated to remain on duty for the full time agreed to and approved in the exchange. g) The Chief or his designee retains full discretion to deny any shift exchange is request depending on unique circumstances at the responsibility of time, including the employee. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchanges. Section 5: A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the exchange. Each employee will be credited as if they had worked their normal schedule. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described in this Article shall be subject to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchange, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the CountyDistrict. h) If an employee is out on a Worker’s Compensation Leave, as well as he/she cannot initiate a shift exchange and if a “payback” is owed, then the practical needs of their bargaining unit members “payback” should be rescheduled or a tri-fecta shift exchange should be considered in mind. Back effort to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46prevent overtime.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shift Exchange. Section 1: Effective January 1As agreed to during negotiations for this first Collective Agreement, 1992the Company agrees to retain the shift exchange privilege presently offered to employees. The purpose of this privilege is to reduce absenteeism by allowing employees to handle unexpected situations or ones that conflict with their work schedule. An employee may ask another employee to work his shift, members on condition that he has received his supervisor's authorization to do so. Except under exceptional circumstances, a request for a shift exchange shall be submitted in writing to the supervisor, who shall approve it at least (48) hours before the shift in question. This approval must bear the signatures of the bargaining unit, except probationary supervisor and both employees in training, shall have involved. These exchanges are only authorized if the employee taking over another employee's shift can perform the duties of the employee he is replacing. The Company reserves the right to request temporarily or permanently withdraw this privilege from an employee who does not respect the established procedures or who abuses this privilege. Written instructions concerning transfers, promotions, demotions, disciplinary action, unpaid leaves of absence vacations shall be put in the employee's personal file. Upon his request, an employee may have access to his personal Company file. He shall consult it in the presence of his Human Resources Representative, within the two (2) weeks following his request. Upon his request, he may also obtain a run/shift exchange by means copy of a form provided his personal file or part of it. Employee personal files shall be kept completely confidential, and only authorized persons may have access to the personal information they contain. In the event that an employee is underpaid, that is, if fifty dollars ($50) or more are missing from his base salary and the Company is responsible for this error, the Company agrees to correct it within the four (4) working days following receipt by the CountyPayroll Department of the written notice informing of this error. Any other error shall be corrected on the employee's subsequent pay cheque. In the event that an employee is overpaid, which both parties a maximum of shall be deducted from his gross salary, by pay period, until all amounts owed are reimbursed. It is the employee's responsibility to inform the exchange must complete and signemployer of any mistake in pay. The completed form must Pay cheques shall be presented to the Superintendent or designee for approval. Requests for exchanges must be made seventy-issued every two (722) hours in advanceweeks. In the case of a documentable emergencyfull-time employees, approval may be granted with less than seventy-two (72) hours notice at the discretion of the Superintendent. Section 2: The maximum number of exchanges allowable for any bargaining unit member shall not exceed five (5) exchanges per calendar year for an employee initiating the request. Run/shift exchange cannot be used in conjunction with a scheduled vacation. Section 3: Any employee on duty by virtue of a run/shift exchange this salary shall be entitled to the same benefits, privileges, and protections and shall assume the same responsibilities as on-duty personnel. Repayment of a run/shift exchange is the responsibility of the employeebased on their annual salary. Section 4: A replacement who leaves work early because of illness shall have the sick leave deducted from his/her bank and not from the bank accrued by the employee originally assigned to the run/shift. Otherwise, payroll computations will not be affected by run/shift exchanges. Section 5: A run/shift exchange constitutes an even exchange and neither party becomes eligible for overtime pay because of the exchange. Each employee will be credited as if they had worked their normal schedule. Section 6: An employee who abuses the procedures described in this Article shall be subject to the loss of the right to run/shift exchange for the period of one (1) year. Any member of the bargaining unit who agrees to run/shift exchange, but reports sick for the agreed exchange must provide doctor's lines to verify the illness. All sick reporting or booking off a run must be done in accordance with existing policies. An employee who fails to provide doctor's lines or otherwise fails to report to work the agreed run/shift, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Members of the bargaining unit are encouraged to police the practice themselves with the operational needs of the County, as well as the practical needs of their bargaining unit members in mind. Back to Table of Contents of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Contract ARTICLE 46

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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