Common use of Work Force Changes Clause in Contracts

Work Force Changes. Promotions - The term promotion, as used in this provision, means the advancement of the employee to a higher paying position; or reassignment of an employee -- at the Town's discretion -- to a position the Town considers being in the employee's best interest regardless of the rate of pay (upon) medical certification). The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase. (a) Whenever a job opening occurs -- other than a temporary opening as defined below -- in any existing job classification or as a result of the development or establishment of new job classifications, a notice of such openings shall be posted on all bulletin boards for ten (10) working days. (b) During this period, employees who wish to apply for open position or job -- including employees on layoff may do so. The application shall be in writing, and it shall be submitted to the employee’s immediate Supervisor, for his recommendation. At the time of application, a copy shall be presented to the Personnel Manager. (c) Temporary job openings are defined as job vacancies that may periodically develop in any job classification but do not exceed 30 days. Job openings that recur on a regular basis or that remain open more than the 30 days at a time shall not be considered temporary job openings. (d) Temporary job openings may be filled by an employee assignment or reassignment shall be made in terms of a promotion based upon seniority, provided employee qualifies. Temporary assignments shall be considered as training assignments by which an employee may obtain experience that will enable him to qualify for future promotions. No employee shall be assigned to the same temporary job opening more than twice in any calendar year, unless the employee agrees in writing to the assignment. The request must be in writing and submitted to the employee's department supervisor, for his recommendation. It is the intent of this provision to prevent the repeated assignment of employees to job vacancies designated as temporary job openings when such job openings could be filled in another manner. (e) Employees assigned to temporary job openings shall be paid the wage rate established for the job or their own wage rate, whichever is the higher. Permanent jobs will not be jeopardized for refusal of volunteer work. The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase.

Work Force Changes. Promotions - The term promotion, as used in this provision, means the advancement of the employee to a higher paying position; or reassignment of an employee -- at the Town's discretion -- to a position the Town considers being in the employee's best interest regardless of the rate of pay (upon) medical certification). The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase. (a) Whenever a job opening occurs -- other than a temporary opening as defined below -- in any existing job classification or as a result of the development or establishment of new job classifications, a notice of such openings shall be posted on all bulletin boards for ten (10) working days. (b) During this period, employees who wish to apply for open position or job -- including employees on layoff may do so. The application shall be in writing, and it shall be submitted to the employee’s immediate Supervisor, for his recommendation. At the time of application, a copy shall be presented to the Personnel Manager. (c) The Town and the Union agree to establish mutually acceptable promotional process for both Public Works and the Fire Department. The mutually agreed upon processes shall be attached to this Collective Bargaining Agreement as Appendixes. The deadline for the development of this process is December 15, 2014 and both parties agree to meet at least bi-weekly during that time period. If the parties fail to reach an agreement then the matter will go to mediation unless both parties agree to extend the deadline. Public Works: 2 management Reps and 2 union reps will serve on the committee. Fire: 1 management, 1 Captain and 1 Lieutenant will serve on the committee. Once a promotional process is developed the language in Article 13, Sec. 3, and Sec. 4 (c) will need to be rewritten to be consistent with the new promotional process.The Town shall fill the opening by promoting from among the applicants, the employee with the longest continuous service, provided employee qualifies, qualifications to be determined by the Town. (d) Temporary job openings are defined as job vacancies that may periodically develop in any job classification but do not exceed 30 days. Job openings that recur on a regular basis or that remain open more than the 30 days at a time shall not be considered temporary job openings. (de) Temporary job openings may be filled by an employee assignment or reassignment shall be made in terms of a promotion based upon seniority, provided employee qualifies. Temporary assignments shall be considered as training assignments by which an employee may obtain experience that will enable him to qualify for future promotions. No employee shall be assigned to the same temporary job opening more than twice in any calendar year, unless the employee agrees in writing to the assignment. The request must be in writing and submitted to the employee's department supervisor, for his recommendation. It is the intent of this provision to prevent the repeated assignment of employees to job vacancies designated as temporary job openings when such job openings could be filled in another manner. (ef) Employees assigned to temporary job openings shall be paid the wage rate established for the job or their own wage rate, whichever is the higher. Permanent jobs will not be jeopardized for refusal of volunteer work. The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase.

Work Force Changes. Promotions - 6.1 PROMOTION AND FILLING OF VACANCIES IN LABOR OR NON- COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATIONS 6.1.1 The term promotion, as used in this provision, promotion means the advancement advancements of the an employee to a higher paying position; or reassignment of an employee -- at the Town's discretion -- to a position the Town considers being in the employee's best interest regardless of the rate of pay (upon) medical certification). The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase. (a) 6.1.2 Whenever an opportunity for promotion occurs or a job opening occurs -- in other than a temporary opening as defined below -- situation in any existing labor or non-competitive job classification classification, or as a the result of the development or establishment of a new job classificationsclassification, a notice of such openings opening shall be posted on all bulletin boards boards, stating the job classification, rate of pay and the nature of the job requirements in order to qualify. Such posting shall be for a period of not less than ten (10) working work days. (b) 6.1.3 During this period, employees who wish to apply for the open position or job -- including employees on layoff position, may do so. The application shall be in writing, and it shall be submitted to the employee’s immediate Chief Labor Supervisor or Deputy Labor Supervisor, for his recommendation. At the time of application, a copy shall be presented to the Personnel Manager. (c) Temporary 6.1.4 The Employer shall fill the job opening or vacancy from among those employees who have made application. Both promotional or lateral employees may apply for said openings are defined as job vacancies that may periodically develop in any job classification but do not exceed 30 daysor vacancies. Job openings that recur on a regular basis or that remain open more than the 30 days at a time shall not be considered temporary job openings. (d) Temporary job openings may be filled by an employee assignment or reassignment shall be made in terms of a promotion based upon seniority, provided employee qualifies. Temporary assignments The following factors shall be considered as training assignments in determining which employees shall be selected, and where Employer determines that factors (ii), (iii) and (iv) are relatively equal, factor (i) shall govern: (i) period of continuous service; (ii) ability to perform work; (iii) physical fitness; (iv) attendance record. Preference shall be granted to applications from within the department where the vacancy exists. 6.1.5 The Local Union President shall be notified personally or by certified mail of the selection for promotion five (5) work days prior to the posting of the appointment. 6.1.6 A notice listing those employees who have applied for the position shall be posted by the Employer on the bulletin boards within two (2) work days of the selection by the Employer and posted for a period of at least two (2) work weeks. 6.1.7 Any employee selected in accordance with the procedure set forth above shall undergo a trial period of a minimum of thirty (30) days, but not exceed ninety (90) days. During the trial period if it is found that such employee does not meet the requirements or responsibilities of the position to which an employee may obtain experience he/she has been selected or he/she voluntarily relinquished such position during that will enable him to qualify for future promotions. No period then such employee shall be assigned restored to his/her former position. 6.1.8 The Union shall be notified of any proposal to establish a new job classification or to change duties and responsibilities of any existing job classification thirty (30) days before the Civil Service Commission acts upon the proposal, if possible. In any event the Union shall be notified prior to the same temporary job opening more than twice in any calendar year, unless the employee agrees in writing to the assignment. The request must be in writing and submitted to the employee's department supervisor, for his recommendation. It is the intent of this provision to prevent the repeated assignment of employees to job vacancies designated as temporary job openings when such job openings could be filled in another mannerCivil Service Commission notification. (e) Employees assigned to temporary job openings shall be paid the wage rate established for the job or their own wage rate, whichever is the higher. Permanent jobs will not be jeopardized for refusal of volunteer work. The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase.

Work Force Changes. Promotions - The term promotion9.1 Filling of Vacancies in Positions of Detective Sergeant, as used in this provision, means the advancement of the employee to a higher paying position; or reassignment of an employee -- at the Town's discretion -- to a position the Town considers being in the employee's best interest regardless of the rate of pay (upon) medical certification). The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- Detective Lieutenant and oneOther Non-half percent (3.5%) pay increase.Competitive Titles (a) 9.1.1 Whenever a job permanent opening or vacancy occurs -- other than a temporary opening as defined below -- in any existing job classification Detective Office for the position of Detective Sergeant or Detective Lieutenant, or as a result of the development or of establishment of a new non-competitive job classificationsclassification, whether such positions are higher paying or not, a notice of such openings opening or vacancy shall be posted on all Department bulletin boards boards. The notice shall state job title, number of openings, job description, rate of pay, minimum requirements necessary and desired qualifications. Such notifications shall be posted for a period of ten (10) working work days. It is the responsibility of the Employer to notify employees on vacation or sick leave of said posting within five (5) work days. (b) During this period, employees who wish 9.1.2 An employee wishing to apply for the open position or may submit an application in writing to the Chief no later than ten (10) work days after the job -- including employees on layoff may do soopening was first posted or, of circumstances so necessitate, within the shorter period provided for in 9. 1.1. The application shall be in writing, contain any information requested by the notice and it any other information the applicant feels is relevant. Applications not received by the Chief by the expiration date of the posting period shall be submitted to disqualified. 9.1.3 The Employer shall fill such job openings from among those employees who have applied, who meet the employee’s immediate Supervisorstandards of the job requirements. If there is more than one (1) employee who is equally qualified for the job, for his recommendation. At the time of application, a copy then such position shall be presented to filled by selecting from among those equally qualified the Personnel Manager. (c) Temporary job openings are defined as job vacancies employee with the greatest seniority. If not employee has bid, or the Employer determines that may periodically develop in any job classification but do not exceed 30 days. Job openings that recur on a regular basis or that remain open more than no bidder has the 30 days at a time shall not be considered temporary job openings. (d) Temporary job openings appropriate qualifications, the opening may be filled by an employee assignment or reassignment the Chief in a manner he deems appropriate. The job vacated by a successful bidder shall be filled according to the provisions of this Article. Disputes over selection made in terms of a promotion based upon seniority, provided employee qualifies. Temporary assignments by the Chief’s selections shall be considered as training assignments by which an employee may obtain experience that will enable him to qualify for future promotions. No employee shall be assigned subject to the same temporary job opening more than twice in any calendar year, unless grievance procedure only on the employee agrees in writing to question of whether the assignmentChief’s selections were arbitrary and capricious. The request must be in writing and submitted to the employee's department supervisor, Selections for his recommendation. It is the intent of this provision to prevent the repeated assignment of employees to job vacancies designated as temporary job openings when such job openings could be filled in another manner. (e) Employees assigned to temporary job openings shall be paid made within ten (10) calendar days of the wage rate established expiration of the bidding. 9.1.4 A notice listing those employees who have applied for the job or their own wage rateposition and the employees selected for the position shall be posted by the Employer on all Department bulletin boards within two (2) work days of the selection by the Employer, whichever is the higher. Permanent jobs will not and such posting shall be jeopardized for refusal a period of volunteer workat least two (2) weeks. The Employee Employer shall make every reasonable effort to transfer the successful bidder within thirty (30) calendar days of selection. If the transfer is not made within the thirty (30) calendar days, he or she will be placed notified in writing of the reasons therefore. 9.1.5 Any employee selected for a position in accordance with the procedure set forth above shall undergo a trial period of a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days, but in no case to exceed ninety (90) calendar days. If, after the time permitted, the Employer determines such employee cannot carry out the responsibilities of the position for which he was selected, or the employee voluntary relinquishes such position, the said employee shall be restored to his former position and former assignment, if the assignment is still available. The open position will then be offered to the employee who was next on the step list of said position classification which will provide those who had qualified during the Employee original bidding period. A successful bidder who has satisfied the trial period or who is still in the trial period may not bid again until a minimum of twelve (12) months have passed from the date of his selection. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Chief. 9.1.6 It is agreed that the Union Labor/Management Committee shall meet with the Employer for the purpose of discussing the establishment of job requirements and specifications for any positions presently in existence or to be created. The Union shall be notified at least a three- and one-half percent thirty (3.5%30) pay increasedays prior to the creation of any new bargaining unit positions.

Work Force Changes. Promotions - ‌ Section 1. Promotion & Filling of Vacancies (Non-Competitive) (a) The term promotion, as used in this provision, promotion means the advancement of an employee to a higher position or the reassignment of any employee to a higher paying position; or reassignment of . Upon promotion, an employee -- at shall receive the Town's discretion -- salary equal to a position the Town considers being in the employee's best interest regardless of the rate of pay (upon) medical certification). The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with that is at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%1/2) pay increaseincrement of the new salary grade above his/her present salary. (ab) Whenever an opportunity for promotion occurs or a job opening occurs -- in other than a temporary opening as defined below -- situation in any existing job classification classification, or as a the result of the development or establishment of a new job classificationsclassification, a notice of such openings shall be posted on all bulletin boards boards, stating the job classification, rate of pay and the nature of the job requirements in order to qualify. The PEF Council Leader shall be given a copy of all postings when they occur. Such posting shall be for ten a period of not less than five (105) working work days. (bc) During this period, employees who wish to apply for the open position or job -- position, including employees on layoff layoff, may do so. The application shall be in writing, and it shall be submitted to the employee’s 's immediate Supervisorsupervisor. (d) The Employer shall fill job openings or vacancies from among those bargaining unit employees who have applied and meet the job requirements (which may include the employee's work record). When more than one employee is equally qualified, for his recommendationthe employee with the greatest seniority will be awarded the position. (e) Any employee selected in accordance with the procedure set forth above shall undergo a probationary period of twelve (12) weeks unless the County waives the probationary period in writing or the twelve (12) week probationary period is reduced to between four (4) and twelve (12) weeks by the mutual written agreement of the President of PEF, or his/her designee, and the County. If it is found that such employee does not meet the requirements or responsibilities of the position to which he/she has been selected during the probationary (trial) period, then such employee shall be restored to his/her former position. The Union and the employee shall be notified in writing by the employer of any situation which would affect an employee's status during the probationary (trial) period at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the end of such probationary period. At the time employee’s request, the County Administrator or his/her designee will meet with the employee to review the terms of applicationthe 14-day notice. The employee may request the participation of the PEF representative at the review meeting. If the employer determines that the employee does not meet the requirements of the position, the employee maintains the right to challenge such a copy determination through the grievance procedure. (f) The Union shall be presented notified by the Employer in writing immediately upon any job vacancies occurring by reason of resignation, retirement, or 'just cause" discharge. Section 2. Promotion and Filling of Vacancies (Competitive Classification) (a) All permanent and temporary job openings which last more than thirty (30) working days will be posted. (b) It is understood and agreed that whenever examinations are requested of the Department of Civil Service of Allegany County for the purpose of establishing a Civil Service Eligibility List of persons to be considered for filling positions coming under the Personnel Managerscope of the New York State Civil Service Law and covered by this Agreement, the Employer shall request that both a Promotional List and an Open Competitive List of Eligibility be established, the Promotion List being restricted solely to employees already in the employ of the Employer. (c) Whenever a job opening occurs in competitive civil service job classifications, the normal procedure for the selection of candidates from an appropriate civil service eligibility list shall apply, except: 1) That candidates on the established promotional list shall be given preference before any consideration may be given to names appearing on the open competitive list; 2) A departmental employee who bids the position and meets the civil service requirements shall be given preference. If appointment is to a higher graded position, it shall be treated as a promotion; 3) An employee appointed to a higher graded position in another department shall be treated as a promotion. Selection of appointment in this instance rests solely with the appointing authority. (d) Employees promoted within competitive classifications will undergo a probationary term of twelve (12) weeks unless the County and the President of PEF, or his/her designee, mutually agree in writing to reduce the probationary period to a period between four (4) and twelve (12) weeks. If the employee is promoted off an open competitive list, he or she will undergo a probationary term of fifty-two (52) weeks unless the President of PEF, or his/her designee, and the County agree in writing to reduce the probationary period to anything between eight (8) and fifty-two (52) weeks. (e) The Union and the employee shall be notified in writing by the employer of any situation which would affect an employee's status during their probationary period at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the end of such probationary period. If the employer determines that the employee does not meet the requirements of the position the employee maintains the right to challenge such a determination through the grievance procedure. Section 3. Temporary job openings Job Openings (a) Temporary Job Openings are defined as job vacancies that may periodically develop in any job classification but do not exceed 30 daysbecause of illness, vacation, or leave of absence or for any other reason. Job openings that recur on a regular basis or that remain open more than the 30 days at a time shall not be considered temporary job openings. (db) Temporary job openings may in higher classifications shall be filled by an employee Employer assignment or reassignment re- assignment, and the assignment or re-assignment shall be made in terms of a promotion based upon seniorityseniority and qualification before a new employee or temporary employee is hired. When it is necessary for higher classification employees to work in lower classification and no one volunteers for such assignment, provided then the least senior employee qualifies. Temporary assignments in the classification nearest the lower classification or work to be performed shall be considered as training assignments by which an employee may obtain experience that will enable him to qualify for future promotions. No employee shall be assigned to selected and so on up until the same temporary job opening more than twice in any calendar year, unless the employee agrees in writing to the assignment. The request must be in writing and submitted to the employee's department supervisor, for his recommendation. It is the intent of this provision to prevent the repeated assignment of necessary employees to job vacancies designated as temporary job openings when such job openings could be filled in another mannerrequired has been achieved. (ec) Employees assigned to temporary job openings shall be paid the wage rate established for the job or their own wage rate, whichever is higher no later than the higher. Permanent jobs next regular payroll check. (d) Employees will not be jeopardized paid the higher rate of pay within a higher classification when they perform out-of-title work for refusal less than half (1/2) day. Out of volunteer work. The Employee will title work shall be placed offered first to qualified unit employees on the step basis of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increaseseniority.

Work Force Changes. Promotions - The term promotion, as used in this provision, means the advancement of the employee to a higher paying position; or reassignment of an employee -- at the Town's discretion -- to a position the Town considers being in the employee's best interest regardless of the rate of pay (upon) medical certification). The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase. (a) Whenever a job opening occurs -- other than a temporary opening as defined below -- in any existing job classification or as a result of the development or establishment of new job classifications, a notice of such openings shall be posted on all bulletin boards for ten (10) working days. (b) During this period, employees who wish to apply for open position or job -- including employees on layoff may do so. The application shall be in writing, and it shall be submitted to the employee’s immediate Supervisor, for his recommendation. At the time of application, a copy shall be presented to the Personnel Manager. (c) The Town and the Union agree to establish mutually acceptable promotional process for both Public Works and the Fire Department. The mutually agreed upon processes shall be attached to this Collective Bargaining Agreement as Appendixes. The deadline for the development of this process is December 15, 2014 and both parties agree to meet at least bi-weekly during that time period. If the parties fail to reach an agreement then the matter will go to mediation unless both parties agree to extend the deadline. Public Works: 2 management Reps and 2 union reps will serve on the committee. Fire: 1 management, 1 Captain and 1 Lieutenant will serve on the committee. Once a promotional process is developed the language in Article 13, Sec. 3, and Sec. 4 (c) will need to be rewritten to be consistent with the new promotional process. (d) Temporary job openings are defined as job vacancies that may periodically develop in any job classification but do not exceed 30 days. Job openings that recur on a regular basis or that remain open more than the 30 days at a time shall not be considered temporary job openings. (de) Temporary job openings may be filled by an employee assignment or reassignment shall be made in terms of a promotion based upon seniority, provided employee qualifies. Temporary assignments shall be considered as training assignments by which an employee may obtain experience that will enable him to qualify for future promotions. No employee shall be assigned to the same temporary job opening more than twice in any calendar year, unless the employee agrees in writing to the assignment. The request must be in writing and submitted to the employee's department supervisor, for his recommendation. It is the intent of this provision to prevent the repeated assignment of employees to job vacancies designated as temporary job openings when such job openings could be filled in another manner. (ef) Employees assigned to temporary job openings shall be paid the wage rate established for the job or their own wage rate, whichever is the higher. Permanent jobs will not be jeopardized for refusal of volunteer work. The Employee will be placed on the step of said position classification which will provide the Employee with at least a three- and one-half percent (3.5%) pay increase.