S ection 2. Creation
S ection 2. 2. The Union shall notify the Employer, in writing, of the names of the stewards before they will be recognized by the Employer. The Union shall also notify the Employer, in writing, of the name(s) of the Union representative(s) who has the authority to make binding decisions on behalf of the Union. For the purposes of this article, appropriate Union representative business is defined as:
S ection 2. Teacher: The word, “teacher” shall mean all persons in the appropriate unit employed by the School District in a position for which the person must be licensed, except Superintendent, assistant superintendent, principals, and assistant principals, who devote more than 50% of their time to administrative or supervisory duties, daily substitute teachers who do not replace the same teacher for more than 10 working days and such employment does not come within the exceptions stated in the P.E.L.R.A., and such other employees excluded by law.
S ection 2. Each employee shall be afforded a fifteen (15) minute rest period during the first four (4) hours of the work day and a fifteen (15) minute rest period during the second four (4) hours of the work day. S ECTION 3. Each employee shall be afforded a one (1) hour lunch period on the employee's time, which shall be scheduled as near as possible to the middle of the work day. S ECTION 4. County will attempt to give an employee seven (7) days’ notice of any work to be performed outside of the normal work day or normal work week. If less than 48 hours’ notice is provided, all work performed outside of the normal work day or normal work week and within 48 hours of the employee's receipt of notice shall be compensated at the overtime rate. This section applies to both temporary and permanent schedule changes.
S ection 2. For the purposes of determining the length of service with the County, the accumulation period shall commence with the most recent date of hire for regular part time or regular full time employees. Seniority shall be accumulated separately for regular part time and regular full time employees. S ECTION 3. A layoff is defined as an involuntary separation from County service. A position can be designated for layoff due to lack of work, lack of funds, abolishment of position or for other involuntary reasons not reflecting discredit on the employee. A written notice of layoff stating the reasons for it shall be given at least fifteen
S ection 2. Employee Classification/Notification to Union Each employee shall be assigned a classification, and the Board agrees to furnish the Business Manager and Assistant Business Manager of the Union with a complete list of all employees and his/her classification, and to notify the Business Manager and Assistant Business Manager, in writing, whenever an employee is permanently changed in classification. S ection 3. Abolishment of Job Classifications/Posting No job classification shall be abolished by the Board without discussion between the Union and the Board; Vacancies shall be posted within ninety (90) days.
S ection 2. A PPLICABLE LAWS. The Commission shall fully comply in all activities with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations, grant conditions and contract provisions.
S ection 2. When job openings occur, the Employer will mail and post a notice of such openings on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7) days prior to accepting new applicants. The Employer reserves the right to hire and fill vacancies with the most qualified applicant. In the event two (2) or more applicants are equally qualified, the employee with the most seniority shall be given preference. The Employer's decision is final and shall not be arbitrary. S ection 3. Regular employees of the Employer shall serve a probationary period of thirty (30) days when promoted to a higher classification. If the employee does not successfully complete the thirty-(30) day probationary period, he/she shall return to his/her previous position. A RTICLE 16 - LAYOFF S ection 1. In the event a layoff is necessary, the Employer shall give the employees 90 days written notice, in advance of the effective date or offer 60 days pay, health, dental and term life insurance in lieu of notice. This notice is not required for temporary or seasonal layoffs of less than 30 days. Layoff shall be solely by seniority based on the length of service with the Employer unless an employee with less seniority is substantially more qualified. Layoffs of thirty
S ection 2. Rates of Pay
S ection 2. If an employee is called for jury duty, he shall promptly notify the Employer in order that arrangements may be made for his absence from the Facility. The employee shall present to the Employer the summons and a signed jury card or other satisfactory evidence of the time served on such duty. S ection 3: Pursuant to guidance from the Office of Personnel Management, the Employer will grant an employee a limited amount of excused absence for voting, where the polls are not open at least 3 hours either before or after an employee’s regular work hours.
