Federal Programs. Employees under federal employment programs in bargaining unit positions such as under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (C.E.T.A.) are included within the bargaining units and are considered "employees" within the meaning of this Agreement. As such, said employees are entitled to the same benefits and incur the same obligations as regular employees as may be provided by any such federal law. All C.E.T.A. personnel who subsequently become, or have already become permanent employees of the City of Lowell, shall have their service with C.E.T.A. counted for vacation and sick leave accumulation purposes.
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