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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002
FIREFIi~HTER'S UNION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Jeffersonville (the "City") recognizes the
Indiana Association of Firefighters Local 558 {the "Union") as the
bargaining agent for the City's firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Union have completed negotiations
for a contract for calendar years 2002 through 2004 {the "Contract"); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens and taxpayers of
the City of Jeffersonville that the City enter into the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS'HEREBY RESOLVED that Common
Council of the City of Jeffersonville does hereby approve and adopt the
provisions of the Contract attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
by reference herein.
Approved and signed by me this~.ff__ d~y
Presiding Officer
,2001.
ATTEST:
Pegg~ilder
Clerk-Treasurer
Presented by me as Clerk and Treasurer to the Mayor of said City
of Jeffersonville, Indiana at ~. o'clock p.m., this .r~:) day of
' Peggy '~i~der
Clerk-Treasurer
This Resol~ltion~approved and si ned by me at f~; O°o'clock~_.m.,
this ~ day of~!~Oc.~ , 2001.
2
Josh Kempf
Bruce DeArk
Donald Murray
Hddrick
Stephen Case
Timothy Conlen
Kenneth Thomas
Phillip Lavan
Clark Miles
Dennis Dierking
James Johns
Samuel Veals
Stephen Gavin
Pamela Bottorff
John Jones
Brad Ervin
IAFF Local 558
- Prestdent Tony Decker
Secretary - Dennis Dlerkt g
Treasurer - Jrvm ~_wcne
Executive Board
Mike Mccutcheon, i James Carter, Shawn Grant
General Membership.
James Dyson
Sylvester Smith
Michael Coons
Dale Popp
Charles Haven
Kevin Lindsey
Douglas Sneed
Dennis Frantz
Anthony Harrod
Sanders Cooper
Eric Schnatter
Anthony Decker
Gary Kinnaird
Richard VangiIder
Shawn Grant
Donald Johnson
Donnie Growe
James Carter
Irvin Kircher
James Van GilderEric
Chris Kinnaird
John Leach
Greg Hammond
Joseph Stengel
Robert Jones
Joseph Lee
David De Ark
Robert Jackson
Michael McCutcheon
Marvena Allen
Rusty Hall
Ronald Bishop
Gary Watterson
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
City of Jeffersonville
and
Jeffersonville Firefighters
LA.FF. Local 558
Effective
Januaryl, 2002 through December 31, 2004
Table of Contents
1. Preamble
2. Professional Negotiation Agreement
3. Statement of Administr/Rive Policy
4. Union Recognition and Security
5. Non-Discrimination
6. Productivity
7. Payroll Deductions
8. Union Business
9. Management Rights
10. Fire Station
11. Seniority Rights
12. Rules and Regulations
13. Grievance Procedures
14. Discipline
15. Personnel Files
16. Shift Changes and Trades
17~ Work Week and Training
18. Relief at Fire Under Control
19. Working out of Classification
20. Call In
21. Minimum Manning
22. Job Vacancies
23. Holidays
24. Personal, Special, and Sick Leave
25. Vacations
26. Clothing Allowance
27. Education Pay
28. Firefighter Benefit Plans
29. Salaries and Longevity Pay
30. Conciliation's
31. Retiree Benefits
32. Supplemental Agreements
33. Application of Agreement
34. Effective Date and Duration
Article One
1.!
PREAMBLE
This agreement is entered into by and between the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County,
Indiana, acting by and through its City Council and Board of Public Works and Safety,
(the "Employer") and Jeffersonville Professional Firefighters Local 558 International
Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO acting by and through its proper officers (the
"Union"). It is the purpose of this agreement to achieve and maintain harmonious
relations between the'Employer and the Union, to provide for equitable and peaceful
adjustment of differences that may arise, and to establish proper standards of hours, and
other conditions of employment.
Article Two
PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATIONAGREEMENT-
2.1 The Employer recognizes that all permanent, uniformed members o£ the Jeffersonville
· . '' hie£De u Chief are affiliated
Fire Department CF~refighters ) except the poslt~ons of C , p ty
with the Union.
Article Three
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
Firefighters are engaged in furnishing essential public service affecting the health,
comfort and general well being of the citizens of the City of Jeffersonville.
Firefighters are entitled to security and fair treatment in their employment by the City,
and
The City will not restrict nor foster, encourage or discourage, or oppose Firefighters
joining any lawful organization; and
The City will not seek privatization of firefighter and rescue services; and
The City recognizes the rights of the Firefighter to satisfaction, contentment and security;
and
The City desires to put in writing its administrative policy concerning the Firefighters and
to set forth the various steps for settlement of disputes or grievances, thereby eliminating
potential disruption of service to the people of this community and enabling the
Firefighters to have the privilege of bringing their grievances before the properly
constituted authorities without delay.
Article Four
4.1
UNION RECOGNITION AND SECURITY
Union Recognition. The City of Jeffersonville recognizes the Jeffersonville Professional
Fire Fighters Union, Local 558, I.A.F.F. AFL / CIO as the executive bargaining
representative for all Firefighters, except those who occupy the positions of Chief and
Deputy Chief with respect to wages, rates of pay, hours, working conditions, and all other
terms and conditions of employment.
Article Six
PROD UCTIVI TY
6.1
It is the intent of the parties to achieve and sustain maximum productivity for each
Firefighter during the term of this Agreement. In return for the wage rates and conditions
herein provided, and consistent with the principle of a fair day's pay, the Union will
promote the objective of achieving the highest level of Firefighter performance and
efficiency consistent with safety, good health and sustained effort.
Article Seven
7.1
7.2
PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF DUES, FEES, AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS
The City will deduct the Union's dues, fees and assessments, in any mount certified by
the current Secretary-Treasurer of the'Union, from the paychecks of those Firefighters,
who, in writing, authorize those deductions· The total deductions collected in a pay
period must be remitted to the Union Treasurer within two (2) weeks from the date of
deduction. Any Firefighter authorization will remain in force until withdrawn in writing
by the Firefighter
Deductions for all assessments, fees, dues and credit union will be shown on the
Firefighter's paycheck stub.
If a regular payday falls during a Firefighter's assigned vacation, upon the Firefighter's
request, the Firefighter will receive his/her regular paycheck prior to commencement of
the vacation.
Al'title Eight
8.1
8.2
8.3
UNION BUSINESS
Firefighters will be granted reasonable time offwithout pay to perform their Union
functions, including attendance at conventions, conferences, seminars and the Indiana
General Assemble, so long as required minimum fire department staffing is maintained.
Firefighters will not be penalized for attendance at conventions, conferences, seminars,
and the Indiana General Assembly, provided the Chief has granted prior approval.
Further, if elected or appointed to State or Intemational Office, a Union member is
entitled to a leave of absence without pay, except that negotiated insurance and pension
benefits will continue at the Firefighter's expense unless and until there is duplicate
coverage available in the new position.
Union Officers and Shift Stewards certified by the President of the Union have the right
to conduct such Union Business as required for the efficient operation of the Union,
including, but not limited to, the following:
a.)
b.)
c.)
Preparing of grievances and processing while on duty.
Placement of Union material on Union bulletin boards.
Collective discussions concerning Union Matters while on duty.
However, Union activities must not interfere with the operation of the Department.
Firefighters granted leave under this Article may not be absent from their assigned duties
for longer than is required to accomplish the business for which such leave is granted.
A Chief Steward or a member of the Union executive board must be granted time off
with pay to attend grievance and / or arbitration proceedings when required by the Union
during normal hours of duty.
Article Nine
9.1
MANAGEMENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Local 558 recognizes the Employer's prerogative to operate and manage the City fire
department's affairs in all respects in accordance with the powers and responsibilities
granted by law.
The Employer has the right to schedule overtime work as required in a manner most
advantageous to the fire department, consistent with requirements of municipal
employment and public safety. The Employer has the right to determine reasonable
schedules of work, and to establish the methods and processes by which such work is
performed.
The Employer has the right to discipline and discharge for just cause.
No policies or procedures covered in this Agreement may be construed as delegating to
others, reducing or abridging any of the following authority conferred on City officials:
The statutory responsibility of the Mayor as chief executive officer of the
City, and the Board of Public Works and Safety for enforcing the laws of the
State and the City, passing upon ordinances adopted by the City Council,
recommending an annual budget, or directing the proper performance of all
executive departments;
The responsibility of the City Council for the enactment of ordinances and the
appropriation of money;
The responsibility of the Board of Public Works and Safety for determining
Firefighters' classifications, establishing reasonable rules and regulations,
initiating promotions and disciplinary actions, certifying payrolls and the
reviewing of appointments in the department;
4. The responsibility of the Chief as governed by statutory provisions,
ordinances and departmental rules:
a. To recruit, assign, transfer or promote Firefighters to positions within the
department;
b. To suspend, demote, discharge or take other disciplinary action against
Firefighters for just cause;
c. To relieve Firefighters from duties because of lack of work, lack of funds,
or for disciplinary reasons;
d. To determine methods~ means, and employees (including Firefighters)
necessary for departmental operations;
e. To control the department budget; and
f. To take whatever actions are necessary in emergencies in order to assure
the proper functioning of the department.
To the best of its ability, the Employer must provide equality of opportunity,
consideration, and treatment of all Firefighters, and must establish policies and
regulations that will enhance such equality for all Firefighters.
The Employer has the right to make changes in working conditions and to change past
practices without the approval and or consent of the Union. However, the Union
President must be given advance notice of anticipated major changes in working
conditions. Also, the Employer must confer with the Union in good faith before the
Employer effects such changes. Emergency situations are exempt from these provisions.
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
Article Ten
FIRE STATION
The Employer will continue to fumish all necessary cleaning supplies, towel service,
dishes, cooking utensils, silverware, and maintain or replace existing televisions with
televisions of a similar nature.
The Employer will provide appropriate space in each firehouse for the Union to hang its
bulletin board.
Except in emergency situations, the Employer may not require a Firefighter to perform
non-firefighting activities (except for emergency medical activities), or major
maintenance on any city facility or improvement, including but not limited to painting the
exterior of buildings, roofing of buildings, making structural changes or paving or
pouring concrete. Firefighters may volunteer for such activities.
The Employer and the Union both desire to maintain the highest standards of safety and
health in the fire department with the goal of eliminating accidents, deaths, injuries and
illness in the fire service. Protective devices, wearing apparel and other equipment
necessary to properly protect the Firefighters must conform to applicable federal, state
and local laws, and must be used and worn by all Firefighters.
Article Eleven
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
SENIORITY RIGHTS
If the Employer must institute a reduction of work force, the last Firefighter to be hired
will be the first Firefighter to be laid off. When a recall occurs, the last Firefighter laid
off will be the first Firefighter to be called back to work. The Employer further agrees
not to hire any new personnel for the fire department until all Firefighters on layoff are
given the opportunity to return to work.
The Chief will maintain a current seniority list in his office, which will be available for
inspection by Firefighters at reasonable times. Copies of this list will also be posted in all
firehouses and maintained ox3 an up-to-date basis. A discharged, fired, or permanently
relieved Firefighter will be immediately stricken from the seniority list.
"Seniority" is defined as the relative length of accumulated service of each Firefighter of
the fire department. A Firefighter's length of service will not be reduced by lost time due
to sickness or injury leave, or authorized leave of absence.
Seniority will be determined from the date of hiring and in the event of hiring on the
same date, seniority will be based on alphabetical order by last name.
Article Twelve
RULES AND REGULATIONS
12.1
The Employer retains the right to establish reasonable rules and regulations for the
Firefighters, including those relating to conduct and work performance. The Union
retains the right to object to the reasonableness of the Employer's rules and regulations
through the grievance procedure.
12.2 Any changes in the Employers rules and regulations are to be established in the
following manner:
a.)
The proposed rule or regulation must be posted ten (10) days prior to the effective
date of said rule or regulation.
b.)
If a grievance is filed within the ten (10) day posting period contesting the
reasonableness of the proposed rule or regulation, the effective date of the
proposed rule or regulation will abate until the grievance procedure is finalized as
hereinafter set forth.
Article Thirteen
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
13.1
A" Grievance" is defined as a request from a Fimfighter for relief from an action that is in
violation of his or her civil rights. A grievance may be filed when the Employer fails to
follow general orders, memorandums, or rules and regulations.
13.2 Procedure to file a Grievance:
An aggrieved Firefighter may file a grievance. The grievance must be filed with the
Union in ~witing within seven (7) calendar days after occurrence of the complaint or
dispute: If it is not filed within seven (7) calendar days, the grievance is barred. The
grievance must be filed on the appropriate grievance forms, and must include a statement
of the relief requested.
A grievance must be delivered to a member of the Union Executive Board (the "Board").
It is the responsibility of the Board member to notify the Union President or the
President's designee as soon as possible (not to exceed three (3) working days).
1. The Board must hear the grievance within seven (7) calendar days.
2. The Board must notify the grievant of the hearing in advance, and the grievant may
appear at the hearing if(s) he wishes.
3. The Board will base its decision on the presented facts and the law.
4. The Board will notify the grievant in writing of its decision within seven (7) calendar
days of the hearing.
o
If the Board believes the grievance has a valid factual basis, the Board members must,
with the physical presence of the aggrieved party or parties, discuss the grievance
with the grievant's Major.
Provided the grievance is not settled satisfactorily in Step (5), a member of the Board
and the grievant must submit the grievance in writing to, and discuss it with, the Fire
Chief within seven (7) business days.
7. The Chief must give his written answer to the Board within seven (7) business days.
Provided the Grievance is not settled satisfactorily in Steps (6) & (7), the grievant and
the Board may submit the grievance to the Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and
Safety at its next regularly scheduled meeting for review. The grievant and / or
representatives, must be present at such meetings to speak on the grievant's behalf
unless an emergency situation prevents their appearance.
Article Fourteen
14.1
14.2
14.3
DISCIPLINE
In all cases of discipline involving loss of pay, either the Chief or the Board of Public
Works & Safety must give written notice of the discipline and the reason for discipline to
the Firefighter and to the Union within forty-eight (48) hours of the decision to impose
the discipline.
If a Firefighter is ordeied to the Chiefs office for disciplinary purposes, the Firefighter
has the fight of Union representation if he or she requests it.
A Firefighter may not be demoted without just cause. The Board of Public Works and
Safety must hold a hearing as required by the Indiana Code to investigate the charges
prior to imposing a demotion.
a.)
Failure to conform to the requirements of this clause will render the charges for
demotion null and void.
b.) This provision does not apply to upper-level policy making positions (Chief,
Deputy Chief, Fire Marshall and Deputy Fire Marshall).
Article Fifteen
PERSONNEL FILES
15.1
The Employer must maintain each Firefighter's official personnel file in the office of the
Director of Personnel. Upon appropriate request by a Firefighter, the Firefighter must be
permitted to examine his/her official personnel file in the presence of a representative of
the City. The Firefighter has the right to question any material contained in the file, and
Firefighter's written response must be attached to the personnel file material to which it
relates. The Firefighter will be permitted to reproduce or copy any material in his/her
personnel file.
Article Sixteen
16.1
16.2
SHIFT & WORK HOUR EXCI-L4NGES AND TRADES
Shift Change. Firefighters may exchange shifts, after receiving the verbal permission of
the acting Major, if the change does not interfere with the Fire Department's staffing
requirements. Any exchange of shifts must be documented in the daily log.
Trades. Firefighters may trade work hours with other Firefighters, after receiving the
verbal permission of the acting Major, if the change does not interfere with the Fire
Department's staffing requirements. Any trade of work hours must be documented in the
daily log.
Article Seventeen
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
17.5
WORK WEEK AND TRAINING
Work Week. The Firefighters will be divided into three shifts. Each shift will be on
duty for twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, except in cases of emergency, when the
Employer may expand or contract on-duty hours as is reasonably necessary. The
Fireftghters' normal ~vorkday is from 0700 hrs. to 0700 hrs.
The Employer and theUnion agree to abide by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Upon reassignment of a Firefighter from one shift to another shift, the Firefighter should
be giv6n four (4) days offifpossible.
There will be no mandatory training on holidays.
Saturday training will be conducted only if warranted by special, unforeseen
circumstances as determined by the Chief.
17.6 The Employer will provide all training at its expense.
Article Eighteen
18.1
'RELIEF A T FIRE UNDER CONTROL
After a fire is under control, the officer in charge must see that the Firefighters working
the fire are relieved at the earliest possible time. "Relieved" means to permit a break to
avoid severe exhaustion if other rested, on-duty crews are available. "Relieved" does not
mean to be relieved of duty.
Article Nineteen
20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
20.5
20.6
.0 VE R TIME
Emergency Call-In. If the highest-ranking officer at an emergency scene determines that
additional Firefighters are required, the Firefighters who most recently started their four-
days-off cycle will be called in first. If additional Firefighters are needed, the remaining
Fire fighters will be called in.
A Firefighter called in over his or her regular working hours will be paid one and one-
half (1½) times his/her regular rate of pay, including longevity, for all additional time
worked.
When the Employer must call outside the Jeffersonville Fire Department for additional
help to fight a fire, every effort should be made to obtain the additional help from
professional career firefighters.
The Employer must give Firefighters the opportunity to work overtime according to a
rotating seniority list. Any time the rotating seniority list is used as an overtime call-in
roster, it will be from the point of the last person called in. Any Firefighter called in for
overtime may limit his/her overtime to a twelve (12) hour shift.
In case of another Firefighter's illness during a shift, a Firefighter already working an
overtime shift has the first option to work the remaining overtime shift resulting from the
other Firefighter's illness.
Any Firefighter summoned to appear in court while off duty to testify concerning the
Firefighter's official duties, is entitled to treat the time during which (s)he is required to
be physically available in court as time on duty, therefore the Firefighter will be
compensated for off duty court time at a rate of one and one-half (1½) times his/her
regular rate of pay, including longevity.
Article Twenty
21.1
21.2
MINIMUM STAFFING
At least twelve (12) Firefighters will be maintained on duty and available for response to
alarms at all times.
If sufficient Firefighters are not available to meet the minimum staffing requirements, the
Employer will call Firefighters for overtime according to the procedures outlined in
Article Twenty, above.
Article Twenty-one
22.1
JOB VACANCIES AND PROMOTIONS
When vacancies occur in job classifications covered by this Agreement, up to and
including the rank of Major, the Employer will post a notice within ten (10) calendar days
of said vacancy. The vacancy will be filled within thirty (30) calendar days by transfer or
promotion.
22.2 The Employer will determine promotion policy.
Article Twenty-two
23.1
23.2
23.3
Holidays
Each firefighter will receive fourteen (14) paid holidays.
Commencing January I, 2002 and each year therea~er, the Employer will pay each
Firefighter four (4%) of a First Class Firefighters' pay for holiday pay.
Those firefighters working any of the holidays will be credited twenty-four (24) hours
holiday time for those days worked. The twenty-four (24) hours will not be given until
after the full holiday has been worked. The following holidays may be carried over from
the past year:
· Thanksgiving
Day After Thanksgiving
· Christmas Eve
· Christmas
· New Years Eve
· Veterans Day
23.4 Holiday time must be taken in 6, 12, or 24 hour periods.
· New Years Day
· Kings Birthday
· Presidents' Day
· Good Friday
· Easter Sunday
· Memorial Day
· Independence Day
· Labor Day
· Veterans Day
· Thanksgiving Day
· Day After Thanksgiving
· Christmas Eve
· Christmas Day
· New Year's Eve
Holiday List
Article Twenty-three
24.1
24.2
24.3
24.4
24.5
24.6
24.7
24.8
PERSONAL, SPECIAL, AND SICK LEA VES
A Firefighter absent due to illness and or injury sustained in the line of duty will be paid,
in addition to any other benefits, the difference between the amount of wage benefits they
receive under worker's compensation, if any, and the amount they would have received if
on duty, for the lesser of the following two periods of time: (a) one (1) year from the date
of line of duty illness or injury, or (b) the time between the line of duty illness or injury
and the Firefighter's return to duty, or qualification for and receipt of pension benefits.
A Firefighter hired before January 1, 2000 accrues, for non-line-of-duty illness or injury,
six (6) working days of sick leave per year of service, up to a total of (27days-2002),
(33days-2003) and (36days-2004) working days of sick leave.
A Firefighter hired after January 1, 2000 accrues, for non-line-of-duty illness or injury,
three (3) working days of sick leave per year for the first two years of employment. After
two years of service, the Firefighter accrues six (6) days of sick leave per year of up to
twenty-four (24) days of sick leave.
A Firefighter absent from work for more than t~vo (2) consecutive days must deliver to
the Employer a Doctor's excuse when (s)he returns to work. Any Firefighter who has
accumulated (3) sick days for the calendar year, must submit a doctors statement for each
additional sick day taken, or be docked a days pay. Within 48 hours after a Firefighter
accumulates three (3) sick days for the calendar year, (s)he must submit a doctor's excuse
to the Chief.
Sick Leave will be granted only for proven sickness or injury. The burden for proving
sickness or injury is on the Firefighter claiming sickness or injury.
The Employer or Chief may immediately suspend any Firefighter who feigns physical
disability, illness or injury, or who makes false statements relative to any injury or illness.
When abuse of sick leave is suspected, the Employer, Chief or Deputy Chief may require
additional physician statements or other evidence of sickness or injury from a Firefighter.
If the Employer, Chief or Deputy Chief requests an additional physician statement or
other evidence, the Firefighter must present the physician statement or other evidence
requested to the Chief or Deputy Chief upon the Fire fighter's return to work.
1.) NOTE: A pattern of illness recurring in a predictable manner constitutes grounds for
request for an additional physicians statement or other evidence. EXAMPLE: A
Firefighter taking sick leave only on weekends.
Extended sick leave consists of four (4) pay periods, or (2) months, after which a
fire fighter is required to request disability, leave from the appropriate pension board.
During extended sick leave, the firefighter must submit a doctors statement to the Chief
or Deputy Chief every Seven (7) days to keep the department notified of the Firefighter's
progress.
24.9
Firefighters must notify the Major (Acting Major) of their sick leave no later than 06:30
Hrs. on the day of their tour of duty. Firefighters must also leave a phone number (not a
cellular phone) for future contact by the Chief, Deputy Chief, or Major.
24.10 The Employer may require a Firefighter on sick leave, if the Firefighter is physically
able, to report to the Firefighter's station at least once a week, or to the Pension Doctor.
24. I 1 Firefighters on sick leave may not leave the City, or the counties surrounding Clark
County, except after notifying the Chief and receiving his approval.
24.12
Whenever a Firefighter is on sick leave and is receiving full compensation from the City,
the Firefighter may not engage in other compensated employment until the Firefighter
returns to his/her regular Fire Department position or retires from that position
24.13
If a Firefighter's medical condition will not allow the Firefighter to perform his/her
normal fire suppression duties, the Firefighter may be assigned to administrative duties,
training assignments, maintenance duties, etc. by the Chief, Deputy Chief within the
medical parameters or work restrictions specified by the Firefighter's doctor. All such
duties are temporary pending the Firefighters ability to return to normal fire suppression
duties. During this temporary duty, the Firefighter must report on the days the
Firefighter's platoon works, and must work the platoon,s normal hours at the appropriate
fire station. The Chief wilt review this temporary duty, at least every thirty (30) days:
The Employer may require the Firefighter to apply to the appropriate pension board for
disability retirement, if the firefighter will not be able to perform normal fire suppression
duties within the foreseeable future.
24.14
A Firefighter accrues three (3) additional leave days each year if the Firefighter did not
take any sick leave in the previous year. The three (3) additional leave days may only be
used in the year they are accrued. If the additional accrued leave is not used in the year
accrued, it is forfeited.
Article Twenty-four
BEREAVEMENT & OTHER LEAVE
25.1
Bereavement Leave. Three (3) working days leave with pay will be granted to a
Fimfighter in case of death of the Firefighter's immediate family. "Immediate family"
means spouse, child, grandchild, father, mother, grandparent, brother, sister, parent in-
law or any other relative who was living as a member of the Firefighter's household. One
(1) day of leave with pay ~vill be granted to Firefighters in case of death of any other
family members. "Other family members" consist of Uncle, aunt, niece, nephew and
cousins. Additional bereavement leave is subject to the Chief's approval, and charged to
sick leave.
25.2. Military, Maternity, and Paternity Leave will be granted in accordance with existing
Federal, State and Local statutes and ordinances.
26.1
26.2
26.4
26.5
Article TWenty-five
.VA CA TION
Firefighters receive vacation leave according to the schedule attached to this Agreement
as Exhibit A.
Regular vacations (i.e. three (3) or more consecutive vacation days) are based on
department seniority and must be scheduled by February 15 of each year for that calendar
year. No more than three (3) Firefighters may be scheduled for Regular vacation at one
time
Individual vacation days (i.e. one (1) or two (2)consecutive vacation days) are based on
department seniority and may be scheduled no more than thirty (30) days in advance. A
Firefighter may not take an Individual vacation<lay if/hree (3) or more Firefighters are
not working because of a Regular vacation, sick leave (not including extended sick leave
of four (4) consecutive days or more), bereavement, or other leave.
Single Day: The total vacation may be taken as single days. These days are the only days
that may be changed or traded, or split into 6, 12, or 24 hours. To change or bump, 48
hours notice is required before a Firefighter is scheduled to take single day vacation time.
Single vacation days may not interfere with minimum staffing requirements.
Split days that require movement of personnel must be requested prior to 1900 hours.
After 1900 hours, the split will be denied.
Incentive Days accrued prior to January 2002 may be used for extended sick leave or for
retirement.
Traded Time carries no seniority.
Vacation days will be accrued January 1st of hired anniversary year.
Article Twenty-six
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
27.2
27.1 Commencing January 1, 2002, and each year thereafter, Firefighters will receive
four Percent (4%) of First Class Firefighters' pay for clothing allowance.
Clothing allowance must be used to purchase to coats, helmets, gloves, nighthawks and
other safety apparel or devices as outlined in the N.F.P.A. minimum requirements. If
IOSHA regulations reqUire any changes from the uniform and equipment in the Rules
and Regulations of 1994, the Employer will pay the initial cost to make the required
change.
The Employer will issue r/~w Fi~eftghters the following list of turnout equipment and
uniforms, at the Employer's Cost:
1 pr. Bunker Boots w/steel inserts
I Fire Coat
1 pr. Fire resistant gloves
1 Spanner wrench
1 belt w/buckle
1 baseball cap w/patch
3 blue T-shirts w/insignia
3 short sleeve "Class-B" uniform
1 pr. Black plain toe uniform shoes
1 set of badges, lapel pins and name tag
1 short sleeve "Class-A" shirt (white)
I Double Breasted Dress Jacket
New SCBA Mask
1 hose chain
1 pr. Nighthawks w/suspenders
I Fire Helmet (Cairns 660c)
1 Black Tie
1 req. uniform cap
3 navy blue sweatshirts
3 pr. ,Class-B" uniform trousers
3 long sleeve "Class-B" uniform
shirts w/patch
Nomex Hood
1 uniform jacket w/patch
Cover-ails w/insignia
1 long sleeve "Class-A" shirt (white)
Pass device
lpr. "class-b uniform shorts
All turn-out equipment and uniforms listed above, must meet or exceed standards set
forth by IOSHA, CAL-OSHA, and specifications stated in the Jeffersonville Fire
Department Rules and Regulations.
Article Twenty-seven
CER TIFICA TION PA Y
28.1
Commencing January I, 2002, Firefighters who have been certified as First Responders
will receive two percent (2%) of a First Class Firefighters' pay per year payable one-half
on the second pay period in June and one-half on the first pay period in December.
28.2 Upon the Chiefs approval, the Employer will pay for schooling and courses taken by
firefighters pertaining to duties 0f firefighting or emergency medicine. Unless the
Employer furnishes t.ransportation, the Employer will reimburse Firefighters' required
travel for approved courses relating' or pertaining to the duties of firefighting or
emergency medicine.
28.3 Ifa Firefighter attends an approved coUrse, the Firefighter will be reimbursed $10.00 per
meal up to a maximum or $25.00 per day. The Firefighter must present receipts prior to
reimbursement.
· 28.4
If a Firefighter attends an approved course scheduled for more than one day, at a site
more than 50 miles from Jeffersonville, Indiana, the Firefighter will be reimbursed for
overnight lodging.
Article Twenty-eight
29.1
29.2
29.3
29.4
29.5
FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT PLANS
Health Benefits:
The Employer will provide each Firefighter with health insurance benefits equivalent to
the plans in effect on the date &the signing of this contract. Firefighters must each
contribute monthly to the total cost of health insurance premiums in accordance with the
following schedule:
Coverage Type
Firefighter Contribution
Single coverage
Family coverage
$1.00
$8O.O0
Any change in Firefighters' required contribution greater than ten (10%) may be
renegotiated.
Dental Benefits:
The City will provide each Firefighter with dental insurance benefits equivalent to the
plans in effect on the date of the signing of this contract. Firefighters must each
contribute monthly to the total cost of dental insurance premiums in accordance with the
following schedule:
Coverage Type
Firefighter Contribution
Single Coverage
Firefighter plus one coverage
Family Coverage
-0-
$10.00
$20.00
Vision Benefits:
The City will provide each Firefighter with vision insurance benefits equivalent to the
p!~s i.n effect on the date of the signing of this contract. The City will pay the cost of all
vision Insurance benefits for both the Firefighters and their families.
Life Insurance:
The City will provide each Firefighter with term life insurance with a death benefit of at
least $50,000.00 at no cost to the Firefighter. Life insurance benefits terminate upon the
Flrefighters retirement or separation.
Pension and Retirement Plan:
The City will continue to pay the Firefighters' share of PERF until, in the Un/offs
opinion, a better plan replaces PERF.
Article Twenty-nine
30.1
30.2
30.3
SALARIES AND LONGEVITY PA Y
SALARIES:
First Class Firefighters' base pay (2001) ........................................... $30,855.00
Commencing January 1, 2002 the First Class Firefighters' base pay will increase no less
than three and one half percent (3.5%).
Commencing January-I, 2003 the First Class Firefighters' base pay will increase no less
than three and one-half percent (3.5%).
Commencing January I, 2004 tlTie. First Cla~s fighters' base pay will increase no less than
four percent (4.0%)
Firefighters hired after the date of this contract will be paid a Probationary salary, ten
percent (10%) less than a First Class Firefighters' base pay for the first year of
employment, and five pement (5%) less than the First Class Firefighters' base pay for the
second year of their employment.
LONGEVITY PAY:
The following longevity pay will be added to the monthly salary and wages of each
eligible Firefighter.
In addition to the First Class Firefighters' base pay, each eligible Firefighter will receive
1% of the First Class Firefighters' base pay, per year of employment up to 20 years.
30.4 RANK DIFFERENTIAL
Commencing January 1, 2002:
An Engineer will receive $15 per day for driving
A Sergeant will receive no less than ten percent (10%) more than a First Class
Firefighter.
A Lieutenant will receive no less than fifteen percent (15%) more than a First Class
Fire fighter.
A Captain will receive no less than twenty percent (20%) more than a First Class
Firefighter.
A Fire Marshall and a Deputy Fire Marshall will receive no less than thirty percent (30%)
more than a First Class Firefighter.
A Major will receive no less than thirty (30%) more than a First Class Firefighter.
Article Thirty
31.1
CONCILIATION$
The parties hereto pledge to avoid fruitless controversies, to maintain good feelings and
harmonious relationships, to give prompt attention to disputes, and to endeavor in good
faith to settle all differences by conciliation. Under all circumstances, business shall be
conducted without interference or interruption in regular and orderly manner, until the
controversy is settled by the procedure herein before set forth. Neither party to this
contract will enter into a strike or lockout against the other.
Article' Thirty-one
32.1
32.2
32.3
RETIREE BENEFITS
No change will be made to the required percentage of contribution made by a Retired
Firefighter for insurance.
Retiree health insurance will be renegotiated when additional information is received,
after completion of an actuarial study.
Upon retirement from ~tctive service of a Firefighter with twenty (20) or more years of
service, the Firefighter will receive his/her turnout gear and helmet from the Employer.
The retiring Firefighter will also be presented with a r.etirement badge and identification
card.
ArtiCle Thirty-two
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
33.1
This Agreement may be amended only by a writing properly approved and signed by the
parties. Supplemental agreements may be completed through negotiations at any time
during the life of the Agreement. Either party may notify the other party, in writing, of
it's desire to negotiate. Supplemental agreements will become a part of the larger
agreement, and subject to all its provisions.
Article Thirty-three
34.1
34.2
APPLICATION OF A GREEMENT
If any provision of this Agreement, or application thereof, to any person or circumstance,
is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
will not be affected thereby.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as reducing, diminishing, or restricting, in
any manner, the powers given to the City of Jeffersonville, its boards, commissions, or
individuals by state la~
34.3 This Agreement supercedes all ordinances in conflict with it.
Article Thirty-four
EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective upon its proper adoption by the parties listed below, and
will continue in full force and effect until December 31, 2004. It shall, thereafter, automatically
remain in effect until a new agreement is reached.
In W~tness Whereof, the partids have hereunto set their hands and seals this ~ 7 day of
,200i.
Jeffersonville Professional
Firefighters, Local 558, of
The International Association
~ofFire~ters~~~.~
Secretary ~'
Bargmmng Committee Iv~mber
The City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
Attest:
peggy V?i~de?r, Clirk-Treasurer ~
Vacation Schedule
Vacation time accrues to Firefighters hired prior to January 1, 2000 based upon their years of
service with the City as follows:
6mo. - 1 years of service ........................................ 3 days
1 - 4 years of service.. ~ ....................................... 14 days
5 - 9 years of service ............................................ 15 days
I 0-14 years of service ......................................... : 16 days
15- 19 years of service .................... ' ...................... 17 days
20-24 years of service ........................................... 18 days
25- 29 years of service ........................................... 19 days
30 - or more years ................................................ 21 days
The Parties further agree that all Firefighters hired after January 1, 2000 accrue vacation time as
follows:
6 mo-1 year of service ...................................... : ...... 3 days
1 -4 years of service ............................................... 8 days
4 - 9 years of service ............................................... I 1 days
9 - 14 years of service ......................... , .................. 14 days
14 - 19 years of service ............................................ 16 days
19 - 30 years of service ............................................ 17 days
30 or more years .................................................... 18 days
Exhibit A