Common use of Formal Recognition Clause in Contracts

Formal Recognition. 1. The City recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative for employees in the Fire Fighter Unit. 2. The Fire Fighter Unit consists of all employees in the following classes: Fire Recruit Fire Fighter I Fire Fighter II Fire Fighter III Fire Engineer Fire Captain Fire Battalion Chief Fire Prevention Inspector I Fire Prevention Inspector II Fire Prevention Supervisor Assistant Fire Marshal Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic I Paramedic II Fire Helicopter Pilot Air Operations Chief Fire Captain (Emergency Management Coordinator Option) The parties agree to eliminate the position of Medical Operations Coordinator pursuant to Article 26 of the MOU. 3. The City will agree not to meet and confer with organizations other than Local 145 on matters falling within the scope of representation including but not limited to hours, wages, working conditions, and hiring and promotional policies. 4. In the event that the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department assumes the contract for paramedic services, all paramedic classifications shall be placed in the Local 145 bargaining unit. 5. Fire Fighters who were hired as “limited” employees and are performing at a satisfactory level shall be moved into “permanent” positions as they become available. 6. Effective July 1, 2009, no future hires into the Fire Prevention Bureau will be civilians.