Wage and Hours. 1. Effective July 1, 2021, all bargaining unit members shall receive a bonus equivalent to 1.5% of the employee’s annualized wages based on their regular schedule, paid in the first paycheck following July 1, 2021. Wage rates shall be provided in Appendix A. Effective July 1, 2022, all bargaining unit members shall receive a two percent (2%) cost of living wage increase; wage rates shall be provided in Appendix B. Effective July 1, 2023, all members of this unit will receive a two percent (2%) cost of living wage increase; wage rates shall be provided in Appendix C. Effective July 1, 2024, all members of this unit will receive a two percent (2%) cost of living wage increase; wage rates shall be provided in Appendix D. Effective July 1, 2025, all members of this unit will receive a two percent (2%) cost of living wage increase; wage rates shall be provided in Appendix E. Members shall receive a step increase on the anniversary date of their appointment to their current position.
2. The rate of pay equals the weekly rate of pay divided by forty (40) hours per week.
3. Hours of work are established by the immediate Supervisor.
4. Longevity - An employee hired before July 1, 2016 who has served five (5) years of regular appointed duty with the Town will be paid $5.00 per week in addition to their regular salary. For each additional five (5) years thereafter, an additional $5.00 per week above the normal weekly wage will be paid for every five (5) years served. Any unit employee hired on or after July 1, 2016 who has served five (5) years of regular appointed duty with the Town will be paid $2.50 per week in addition to their regular salary. For each additional five (5) years thereafter, an additional $2.50 per week above the normal weekly wage will be paid for every five (5) years served.
5. The Town Administrator shall designate the start rate for new hires or promoted employees within the established salary range for that position; except that promoted employees shall receive compensation that is the greater of: 1) the base compensation rate for the salary range of their new labor grade, or 2) an increase of five percent (5%) over their existing wage rate immediately prior to the promotion.
6. New employees have to work at least thirty-five (35) hours per week to be eligible to join the New Hampshire Retirement System.
7. Temporary personnel (working less than one (1) year) and regular part-time (working less than thirty (30) hours per week) are eligible for...
Wage and Hours. 1. The wage rates in effect July 1, 2016, July 1, 2017, July 1, 2018, July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020 are as provided in Appendix A.
a. Effective July 1, 2016, all members of this unit will receive a cost of living adjustment of 4.5%.
b. Effective July 1, 2017, all members of this unit will receive a cost of living adjustment of 3%.
c. Effective July 1, 2018, all members of this unit will receive a cost of living adjustment of 3%.
d. Effective July 1, 2019, all members of this unit will receive a cost of living adjustment of 3%.
e. Effective July 1, 2020, all members of this unit will receive a cost of living adjustment of 3%.
2. The hourly rate of pay equals the weekly rate of pay, divided by forty-two (42) hours per week for all shift personnel.
3. Hours of duty for shift personnel are based on a forty-two (42) hour workweek-24 hours on, then 72 hours off.
a. Twenty-four hour shifts begin and end at 0745hrs.
b. Employees are to be provided a one (1) hour lunch break. The Unit recognizes that emergencies (as defined by the Officer in Charge) arise at any hour and require immediate attention.
4. The Unit recognizes that night training is at the discretion of the Officer in Charge.
5. An employee promoted shall be paid at the next highest step than their current pay grade.
6. Administrative personnel - Administrative personnel shall work a forty-hour workweek, Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600. The rate of pay will be determined by dividing the annual salary by 2080 (hours worked in a 1 year period). At the discretion of the Fire Chief, administrative personnel may choose to fulfill their weekly hour requirement by working alternative hours.
7. Any employee who is required to accept the responsibilities and carry out the duties of a position or rank (for 12 hours or more) above their current assigned rank and pay grade (for example a Lieutenant filling in for a Battalion Chief) shall be paid step one or one step above their current pay (whichever is greater).
Wage and Hours. 1. The wage rates in effect from July 1, 2021 through July 1, 2025 are as provided in Appendix A.
a. Effective July 1, 2021, all members of this unit will receive a bonus equivalent to one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the employee’s 2020 annualized wages based on their regular schedule.
b. Effective July 1, 2022, all members of this unit will receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 2%. On July 1, 2022, an additional 5% step (Step 7) will be added to the Dispatcher Wage Scale and all Dispatchers who are at Step 6 on June 30, 2022 will be granted an increase to Step 7. All other Dispatchers will progress through the steps on the anniversary of their date of hire.
c. Effective July 1, 2023, all members of this unit will receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 2%.
d. Effective July 1, 2024, all members of this unit will receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 2%.
e. Effective July 1, 2025, all members of this unit will receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 2%.
2. The hourly rate of pay equals the weekly rate of pay, divided by forty-two (42) hours per week for all shift personnel.
3. Hours of duty for line personnel are based on a forty-two (42) hour workweek-24 hours on, then 72 hours off.
a. Twenty-four hour shifts begin and end at 0745hrs.
b. Employees are to be provided a one (1) hour lunch break. The Unit recognizes that emergencies (as defined by the Officer in Charge) arise at any hour and require immediate attention.
4. The Unit recognizes that night training is at the discretion of the Officer in Charge.
5. An employee promoted shall be paid at the next highest step than their current pay grade.
6. Administrative personnel. Administrative personnel shall work a forty-hour workweek, Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600. At the discretion of the Fire Chief, administrative personnel may choose to fulfill their weekly hour requirement by working alternative hours.
7. Personnel of the Fire Prevention and Inspection Bureau, Fire Alarm, and Firefighter/Mechanics will work a normal forty (40) hour workweek 0800-1600 Monday through Friday. At the discretion of the Fire Chief these personnel may choose to fulfill their weekly hour requirement by working alternative hours.
8. Any employee who is required to accept the responsibilities and carry out the duties of a position or rank (for 12 hours or more) above their current assigned rank and pay grade (for example a Firefighter filling in for a Lieutenant) shall be paid step one or 1 step above their current p...
Wage and Hours a. Effective October 1, 2004 job rates shall be established as per Appendix B.
b. Upon ratification of this contract, a 1.5% payment will be made to all bargaining unit employees.
c. Effective October 1, 2004, the rate per hour shall increase 2% across the board as in Appendix.
d. Effective October 1, 2005, the rate per hour shall increase 3% across the board as in Appendix. e Effective October 1, 2006, the rate per hour shall increase 3% across the board as in Appendix.
