HomeMy Public PortalAbout7/1/2016-6/30/2019 Teamsters Local 25 MOAMEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
FOR A
SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
AND
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 25
(JULY 1, 2016 -- JUNE 30, 2019)
The Town of Watertown and Teamsters, Local 25 hereby agree, subject to appropriation
by the Town Council, to a three (3) year collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2019 which shall contain the same terms and conditions as the parties' most
recent agreement, except as modified by the following:
1. ARTICLE 4, SECTION B (SALARIES)
Increase base wages as follows:
2.25% - Effective July 1, 2016
2.0% - Effective July 1, 2017
2.0% - Effective July 1, 2018
2, WAGE REOPENER
If the Town of Watertown voluntarily agrees to provide any collective bargaining unit
under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager a base wage increase covering the period of
July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 that is greater than the base wage increase provided for
under the provisions of this Agreement, the Town agrees to reopen this Agreement upon
the Union's request solely for the purpose of discussing the subject of base wages.
3. CDL-A STIPEND
Effective July 1, 2017, a $500.00 annual stipend will be paid to up to a maximum of ten
(10) employees for possessing and maintaining a valid CDL-A license. The stipend shall
be paid in July once per year. The. parties agree to meet to discuss "how to determine
Which employees will be granWd the stipend in the event that more than ten (10)
employees became eligible at the same time."
4. ARTICLE 6, SECTION A (OVERTIME)
Effective upon funding of CBA, delete "performing snow and ice duties" from section.
S. VACATION
Effective 1/1/17, add new vacation level of six (6) weeks of vacation per year for
employees with 25 or more years of service,
6. ARTICLE 9 (SICK LEAVE BUYBACK)
Effective 7/1/16, increase sick leave buyback cap to $4,500.00.
7. ARTICLE 22, SECTION A (DUES DEDUCTION)
Replace existing section with Union proposed language,
8. WORK SHOES
Effective 7/1/16, increase allowance by $25.00.
Effective 7/1/17, increase allowance by $25,00.
9. ARTICLE 28 (UNIFORMS)
Revise language to allow employee to receive a second sweatshirt in lieu of a jacket.
10. WATER DISTRIBUTION LICENSES
Effective July 1, 2017, an annual stipend will be paid to Water and Sewer Department
employees for possessing and maintaining a valid water distribution license. Said stipend
shall be paid in July once per year based on the employee's highest license level as
follows:
Dl $500.00
D2 $750.00
D3 $1,000.00
D4 $1,250.00
11. ARTICLE 29 (LONGEVITY)
Effective July 1, 2017, increase longevity amounts as follows:
5-9 year level
$125.00
10-14 year level
$125,00
15-19 year level
$250.00
20-24 year level
$250.00
25-29 year level
$400.00
30 or more (new)
$3,900.00
12. OSHA 10 SAFETY TRAINING CERTIFICATION
For those employees who have not yet received their OSHA 10 Safety Training
certification, the Town shall issue a one time payment of $300.00 to all such employees
upon their receipt of said training.
13. ARTICLE 34 (DURATION)
Update section to reflect three (3) year agreement.
14. EVT STIPEND
Effective July 1, 2017, $1,000.00 annual stipend to be paid to employees in mechanic
positions for possessing and maintaining a valid EVT certification. Stipend shall be paid
in July once per year and to a maximum of three (3) mechanic positions.
15. TRAINING FUND
Effective upon funding of Agreement, add Training Fund provision as proposed by
Union except that provision shall expire and no longer be in effect as of 6/30/19 unless
the parties mutually agree to extend the provision beyond said date.
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16. BI-WEEKLY PAY
Effective with the first pay period in June 2017, all employees to be converted to a bi-
weekly payroll system. To assist in the transition, the retroactive amounts and one time
bonus to be paid to employees under this Agreement will be issued during the first week
that the conversion to a bi-weekly payroll system takes place.
17. ARTICLE 6, SECTION H (OVERTIME)
During the winter season, any staff member that refiises three (3) offers for overtime
from the snow and ice call list, shall be removed fi•om the snow and ice call list and
placed in their proper position on the seniority call list. This shall not apply to employees
who utilized sick time in the previous 24 hours or had a previously scheduled vacation or
personal day.
18. ARTICLE 28 (UNIFORMS)
Revise to read as follows:
The following will be the dress code for all Union members.
• Work pants issued by the Department though purchase or uniform service
outlined below only (no denim, dungarees, jeans, sweatpants etc.)
• Work shirts issued by the Department though purchase or uniform service
outlined below only.
• In the months of May, June, July, August & September navy blue shorts are
acceptable; however, the shorts must be no less than 2 inches above the knee.
Furthermore, jersey or sweatshirt material is not acceptable.
• In certain circumstances, as determined by the Superintendent, T-shirts issued by
the Superintendent may be acceptable, however, collars and sleeves must not be
altered.
All employees, except those specifically exempted by the Superintendent, must wear
work boots as determined by the Superintendent. The Superintendent will determine
standards for outerwear, after receiving input from the Union.
Effective July 1, 2012, the annual uniform allowance was replaced with a uniform service
with cleaning, but the Town will provide an annual allowance of $450.00 for boots and
foul weather gear which is to be paid in the month of July. In connection with the
uniform, the Town will provide each employce with eleven (11) long sleeve/short sleeve
shirts and eleven (11) pairs of pants/shorts. A lightweight jacket will also be provided as
part of the uniform service itself.
The clothes provided through the uniform service are under the care and custody of the
individual employee. If items from this service are missing or destroyed, the employee
shall notify the Department as soon as possible.
In addition, the Town will provide one winter weight coat and one hooded lined
sweatshirt each year and five (5) pairs of lined winter pants (The winter coat, sweatshirt
and five lined pants will not be part of the cleaning service, however).
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The parties agree that the Town shall have the ultimate say regarding the uniform service,
but that it will consider the Union's input when making decisions regarding the same.
It is expressly understood that if an employee leaves the employment of the Town prior
to the issuance of the allowance, he/she will not be entitled to the payment,
It is expressly understood that an employee on extended leave of absence or injury leave
is not entitled to the allowance, except that if an employee works any part of the six
month period from January through June, or July through December, he/she shall receive
the full payment. No payment shall be pro -rated.
19. ONE TIME BONUS PAYMENT
Effective upon funding of this Agreement, a one time bonus payment of $350.00 shall be
provided to each employee that will be paid at the same time that retroactive amounts are
paid,
20. RETROACTIVITY
Only individuals who were rnernbers of the bargaining unit at the time of ratification of
the successor collective bargaining agreement or who retired during the period covered
by the agreement shall be eligible to receive bonus payment and any retroactive amounts
to be paid under this Agreement.
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 5---T_OWN OF WATERTOWN
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