Common use of Wage and Hours Clause in Contracts

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 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 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 - 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. 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 Lieutenant Firefighter filling in for a Battalion ChiefLieutenant) shall be paid step one or one 1 step above their current pay (whichever is greater). 9. Until March 31, 2017, employees who have received their EMT-I certification, as well as employees who have received their AEMT certification, shall be paid in accordance with the “AEMT” step identified on Appendix A. As of April 1, 2017, only employees who have received their AEMT certification shall be paid in accordance with the “AEMT” step identified on Appendix A. As of April 1, 2017, firefighters who had received their EMT-I certification, but who have not yet received their AEMT certification or higher, shall be paid as a “FF EMT” as provided in Appendix A.

Wage and Hours. 1. The wage rates in effect from July 1, 2016, 2021 through July 1, 2017, July 1, 2018, July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020 2025 are as provided in Appendix A. a. Effective July 1, 20162021, 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 4.52%. b. c. Effective July 1, 20172023, all members of this unit will receive a cost of living adjustment of 32%. c. d. Effective July 1, 20182024, all members of this unit will receive a cost of living adjustment of 32%. d. e. Effective July 1, 20192025, 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 32%. 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. The normal Shift Assignment for the Dispatch Supervisor shall be Monday through Friday, 0900 to 1630. If the Dispatch Supervisor position is vacant or eliminated, this shift may be made available to qualified dispatchers. 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 Lieutenant filling in for a Battalion Chief) shall be paid step one or one step above their current pay (whichever is greater).