Common use of Unit Definition Clause in Contracts

Unit Definition. The above unit is as defined in the certification from the Labor Relations Commission, dated December 8, 1976 (Case No. MCR 2380) as amended by CAS-2319, dated September 27, 1979 and CAS-2328, dated December 5, 1979. The Bargaining Unit (Unit "D") shall also as of the following dates, and retroactive thereto, include the following positions: POSITION DATE OF INCLUSION IN UNIT "D" Deputy Commissioner L&B January 1, 1982 Deputy Commissioner Streets January 1, 1982 Deputy Purchasing Agent January 1, 1982 Assistant City Treasurer January 1, 1982 Building Manager July 1, 1984 Administrative Asst. to Board of Assessors February 13, 1985 Asst. Director/Asst. Head Librarian August 5, 1985 Supervisor of Paint Shop July 1, 1987 Superintendent of Parks & Open Space August 30, 1987 Recreation Planning Director August 30, 1987 Supervisor of Sanitary Code Inspectors January 1, 1988 Laboratory Director July 1, 1994 Assistant City Auditor July 1, 1994 1st Assistant Assessor July 1, 1994 Administrative Assistant- Personnel September 1, 1995 Chief Filter Operator July 1, 1993 Senior Bldg. Inspector November 16, 1998 Office Manager-Public Wks. July 1, 1999 Office Manager-Election July 1, 1999 Assessors January 1, 1997 Cemetery Administrator Administrative Assistant-Fire Assistant Collector July 1, 2002 Also excluded, and not included within any bargaining unit defined, are all casual and temporary employees and all other employees of the City of Lowell. There shall be a ninety (90) working day probationary period of Union membership upon hire. 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 in accordance with a letter ruling from the Department of Labor, dated June 12, 1975.