Common use of Physical Fitness Clause in Contracts

Physical Fitness. The union and city agree to adopt the principles of the IAFF/IAFC Fitness Initiative to develop policy as it relates to physical fitness and wellness. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided at least one hour each shift, during productive weekday work hours, (excluding holidays) where they will perform physical activity (P.T.). Said activity shall be considered mandatory but is secondary to daily duties, special events and emergency responses which may prohibit a workout. The parties agree that improvements shall be made to the current City provided workout facilities. In the spirit of this agreement, a committee shall form for the improvement of the workout equipment and facilities at the fire stations. That committee shall propose budget considerations for purchase of equipment and workout facility improvement. Employee members shall be appointed by the president of the bargaining unit. The City agrees to provide ‘on duty’ workout facilities at no cost to the employee. The City agrees to pay the cost of fitness center, gym, workout, etc. membership fees for off duty use up to $50 (fifty dollars) per employee per month. Payment will be made as a reimbursement upon proof of membership. Proof of membership shall be defined as a receipt or verification of payment, provided to the facility for the previous calendar year. Proof shall be submitted annually, in October for the entire year or any part of the previous year. In the event that there is a question as to whether the facility complies with this article, a committee of 2 City and 2 Union appointees shall meet and determine the applicability. During the term of the contract, the parties agree to work to achieve agreement on the components that would be evaluated during annual required physicals.

Physical Fitness. The union and city agree to adopt the principles of the IAFF/IAFC Fitness Initiative to develop policy as it relates to physical fitness and wellness. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided at least one hour each shift, during productive weekday work hours, (excluding holidays) where they will perform physical activity (P.T.). Said activity shall be considered mandatory but is secondary to daily duties, special events and emergency responses which may prohibit a workout. The parties agree that improvements shall be made to the current City provided workout facilities. In the spirit of this agreement, a committee shall form for the improvement of the workout equipment and facilities at the fire stations. That committee shall propose budget considerations for purchase of equipment and workout facility improvement. Employee members shall be appointed by the president of the bargaining unit. The City employer agrees to provide ‘on duty’ workout facilities at no cost to the employee. The City employer agrees to pay the cost of fitness center, gym, workout, etc. membership fees for off duty use up to $50 (fifty dollars) per employee per month. Payment will be made as a reimbursement upon proof of membership. Proof of membership shall be defined as a receipt or verification of payment, provided to the facility for the previous calendar year. Proof shall be submitted annually, in October for the entire year or any part of the previous year. In the event that there is a question as to whether the facility complies with this article, a committee of 2 City Employer and 2 Union appointees shall meet and determine the applicability. During the term of the contract, the parties agree to work to achieve agreement on the components that would be evaluated during annual required physicals.

Physical Fitness. The union and city agree to adopt the principles of the IAFF/IAFC Fitness Initiative to develop policy as it relates to physical fitness and wellness. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided at least one hour each shift, during productive weekday work hours, (excluding holidays) where they will perform physical activity (P.T.). Said activity shall be considered mandatory but is secondary to daily duties, special events and emergency responses which may prohibit a workout. The parties agree that improvements shall be made to the current City provided workout facilities. In the spirit of this agreement, a committee shall form for the improvement of the workout equipment and facilities at the fire stations. That committee shall propose budget considerations for purchase of equipment and workout facility improvement. Employee members shall be appointed by the president of the bargaining unit. The City agrees to provide ‘on duty’ workout facilities at no cost to the employee. The City agrees to pay the cost of fitness center, gym, workout, etc. membership fees for off duty use up to $50 (fifty dollars) per employee per month. Payment will be made as a reimbursement upon proof of membership. Proof of membership shall be defined as a receipt or verification of payment, provided to the facility for the previous calendar year. Proof shall be submitted annually, in October for the entire year or any part of the previous year. In the event that there is a question as to whether the facility complies with this article, a committee of 2 City and 2 Union appointees shall meet and determine the applicability. During the term of the contract, the parties agree to work to achieve agreement on the components that would be evaluated during annual required physicals.

Physical Fitness. The union and city agree to adopt the principles of the IAFF/IAFC Fitness Initiative to develop policy as it relates to physical fitness and wellness. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided at least one hour each shift, during productive weekday work hours, (excluding holidays) where they will perform physical activity (P.T.). Said activity shall be considered mandatory but is secondary to daily duties, special events and emergency responses which may prohibit a workout. The parties agree that improvements shall be made to the current City provided workout facilities. In the spirit of this agreement, a committee shall form for the improvement of the workout equipment and facilities at the fire stations. That committee shall propose budget considerations for purchase of equipment and workout facility improvement. Employee members shall be appointed by the president of the bargaining unit. The City employer agrees to provide ‘on duty’ workout facilities at no cost to the employee. The City employer agrees to pay the cost of fitness center, gym, workout, etc. membership fees for off duty use up to $50 25 (fifty twenty-five dollars) per employee per month. Payment will be made as a reimbursement upon proof of membership. Proof of membership shall be defined as a receipt or verification of payment, provided to the facility for the previous calendar year. Proof shall be submitted annually, in October for the entire year or any part of the previous year. In the event that there is a question as to whether the facility complies with this article, a committee of 2 City Employer and 2 Union appointees shall meet and determine the applicability. During The Union and the City agree to meet in good faith during the term of the contract, the parties agree this contract to work set up a program through which employees will receive qualified medical physicals to achieve agreement on the components that would be evaluated during annual required physicalsensure they are fit for duty.

Physical Fitness. The union and city City agree to adopt the principles of the IAFF/IAFC Fitness Initiative to develop policy as it relates to physical fitness and wellness. Members of the bargaining unit shall be provided at least one hour each shift, during productive weekday work hours, (excluding holidays) where they will perform physical activity (P.T.). Said activity shall be considered mandatory but is secondary to daily duties, special events and emergency responses which may prohibit a workout. The parties agree that improvements shall be made to the current City provided workout facilities. In the spirit of this agreement, a committee shall form for the improvement of the workout equipment and facilities at the fire stations. That committee shall propose budget considerations for purchase of equipment and workout facility improvement. Employee members shall be appointed by the president of the bargaining unit. The City agrees to provide ‘on duty’ workout facilities at no cost to the employee. The City agrees to pay the cost of fitness center, gym, workout, etc. membership fees for off duty use up to $50 (fifty dollars) per employee per month. Payment will be made as a reimbursement upon proof of membership. Proof of membership shall be defined as a receipt or verification of payment, provided to the facility for the previous calendar year. Proof shall be submitted annually, in October for the entire year or any part of the previous year. In the event that there is a question as to whether the facility complies with this article, a committee of 2 City and 2 Union appointees shall meet and determine the applicability. During the term of the contract, the parties agree to work to achieve agreement on the components that would be evaluated during annual required physicals.