Change in FTE. Each November, up to two (2) employees per department, by seniority, may permanently drop a shift (reduction of .1 FTE) from their permanent schedule provided that the department has employees with a flex FTE (posted or non-posted) to pick up that shift. The drop in FTE in the schedule will be reflected by the end of the following January. An employee may drop a shift (reduction of .1 FTE) once every three (3) years.
Change in FTE. It is the Employer's intent to have the unit's FTEs be consistent with the number of hours normally worked by nurses on a regular continuing basis for a period of at least six (6) months. At a nurse's request, hours that are routinely worked above assigned FTE hours for a period of six (6) months, are not covering an absence, and are needed for ongoing schedule coverage, will be converted into permanent FTE hours and posted per Article 8.8 Job Posting. This would include hours worked by per diems, agency/traveler, FTE nurses working extra shifts, and/or overtime shifts. Conversely, when a nurse on a unit wishes to decrease her/his FTE, the Employer will make a good faith effort to accommodate the request. In the event a request under this provision is denied, the Employer will, upon written request by the nurse, provide a written explanation for the denial. A change in FTE will have no impact on a nurse's ability to bid on a position as long as such bid is consistent with the requirement that a nurse remain in a unit /department for not less than six (6) months.
Change in FTE. A change in FTE occurs when the number of employees at a 19 site remains the same, but the number of work hours of an individual employee is increased or 20 decreased. The employer may increase/decrease FTE(s) within the bargaining unit pursuant to the 21 following procedures:
Change in FTE. Per Diem Status. If an employee works for more than 120 days with increased hours the employee or the Union shall have the right to request in writing a review of the employee’s assigned FTE status. The review will be limited to hours regularly scheduled. Hours in relief for vacation, sick leave, to fill in after an employee leaves their position until a new regular employee can be hired or leave of absence of another employee will be excluded from consideration. The request shall be submitted to Human Resources. If the review process results in a determination that an increased FTE status within the unit is warranted, a position shall be posted.
Change in FTE. A change in FTE will have no impact on an employee’s ability to bid on a position as long as such bid is consistent with the requirement that an employee remain in a unit/department for not less than six (6) months. When an employee on a unit or department wishes to decrease her/his FTE, the Employer will make a good faith effort to accommodate the request. In the event a request under this provision is denied, the Employer will, upon written request by the employee, provide a written explanation for the denial.
