Union Contract 1

What is the primary purpose of the agreement mentioned in Article 1?

• To establish a new fire department

• To assure a sound and beneficial working economic relationship

• To increase the salaries of fire fighters

• To create new job positions

Who is recognized as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent of the employees according to Article 2, Section 1?

• The City Manager

• The Fire Chief

• The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2359

• The Deputy Fire Chief

Which of the following employees are NOT included in the term 'employee' as defined in Article 2, Section 3?

• Fire Chief

• Civilian employees

• New probationary employees

• All employees of the Edmond fire department

What does the agreement in Article 3 supersede?

• All previous written and oral negotiations or tentative agreements

• Only previous written agreements

• Only previous oral negotiations

• None of the above

What must be done for amendments to this agreement to become part of the agreement, as stated in Article 3?

• They must be written, numbered, stated, and signed by the employer and the union

• They must be approved by the City Manager

• They must be approved by the Fire Chief

• They must be approved by the Deputy Fire Chief

When does the agreement mentioned in Section 2 become effective?

• July 1, 2023

• June 30, 2023

• July 1, 2026

• June 30, 2026

According to Section 3, what is one of the reasons for a 'reopener' of the contract?

• Changes to employee vacation policies

• Changes to employee health insurance

• Changes to employee retirement plans

• Changes to employee work hours

What is the minimum notice period required for collective bargaining on the employer as stated in Section 4?

• 60 calendar days

• 90 calendar days

• 120 calendar days

• 150 calendar days

Which of the following is NOT listed as a management right in Article 4?

• The right to assign working hours, including overtime

• The right to establish, modify, or change work schedules

• The right to determine employee salaries

• The right to direct members of the Fire Department

What does the term 'rights of management' include according to Article 4?

• The right to hire, promote, or transfer any employees

• The right to determine employee benefits

• The right to approve employee leave requests

• The right to manage employee personal issues