The Employer agrees to allow the Union to use designated bulletin boards for the purpose of posting notices of Union meetings, Union election, Union election returns, Union appointments to office, and Union recreational or social affairs and other items specifically approved by the Employer.
The Employer agrees to allow the bargaining unit to conduct regularly scheduled monthly meetings and other special meetings (with prior notification) at a Fire Division facility. On-duty members where the meeting is being held shall be permitted to attend while remaining available for emergency responses. Recognizing the need for maintaining adequate fire and EMS staffing in all districts, on-duty members stationed away from the meeting location may participate by phone, but may not attend without the written consent of the City Manager or his/her designee.
The Employer agrees to allow the Union a fifteen (15) minute presentation that will be included in all new employee orientations. The purpose of the presentation will be to help the new employees understand the rights afforded them as members of the Union and to introduce the Union officials representing them. A Union official will deliver the Union portion of the orientation or in the event the Union requests, the Employer will present the same in an audio visual format.
