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2010 -2011
CONTRACT
OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OFFICERS
AND
CITY OF OSHKOSH
2010 -2011
CONTRACT
OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OFFICERS
AND
CITY OF OSHKOSH
INDEX
ARTICLE PAGE
I. WORK WEEK 3
II. PAY POLICY 3
III. HOSPITAL - MEDICAL INSURANCE 4 -6
LIFE INSURANCE 6
IV. INCOME CONTINUATION INSURANCE 6
V. AUTHORIZED ABSENCE (VACATION) 7 -8
VI. SICK LEAVE 8 - 9
VII. EMERGENCY LEAVE 10
VIII. HOLIDAY LEAVE 10
IX. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY 10
X. SECTION 125 PLAN 10
XI. WAIVER OF RIGHTS 11
XII. PRESENT BENEFITS 11
XIII. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 11
XIV. PENSION 11
XV. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 12
XVI. LIGHT DUTY 12
XVII. LONGEVITY 12 -13
XVIII. DURATION 13
SCHEDULE "A" - WAGE SCHEDULE 14
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ARTICLE I
WORK WEEK
Chief Officers are supervisory personnel and as such are charged
with the responsibility of controlling and directing subordinate
personnel in executing their specified assignments.
Therefore, the duty week shall be determined by the Chief, based
upon department manpower requirements.
Shift Coverage.
In the event a vacancy occurs in the Duty Chief's position for a
twenty -four (24) hour shift due to a non - scheduled illness with
less than twenty -four (24) hours notice to the Fire Chief, an
hourly wage (24 x hourly rate of 52 -hour Battalion Chief) will
be paid for twenty -four (24) hours or twenty -four (24) hours
accrued time will be given to the Assistant /Battalion Chief
filling the vacancy. Two (2) or more Chiefs may split the money
or time as approved by the Fire Chief. A seniority- driven duty
roster will be used to fill the position.
ARTICLE II
PAY POLICY
All employees shall participate in the direct deposit payroll
system.
Chief Officers shall be compensated within the pay range as set
forth in Schedule "A ", attached hereto and made a part of this
Agreement.
For the purpose of calculating payment for any accrued benefit
hours, such as paid holidays and separation benefits, including
unused vacation and sick leave hours, the hourly rate shall be
computed as follows for all chief officers:
employee bi- weekly rate x 26 + annual longevity /26
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ARTICLE III
MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN AND LIFE INSURANCE
Hospital and Medical Insurance
The Employer shall provide health coverage equal to a level of
benefits available to employees under the City of Oshkosh
Medical Benefit Plan Master Plan Document(s) effective January
1, 2007. The Employer agrees not to reduce the benefits during
the life of the contract. Changes in the participation of
health care providers listed on any preferred provider list
shall not be viewed as a reduction in benefits.
The City may, from time to time, change the medical benefit plan
administrators, PPO provider, or method of funding for health
coverage if it elects to do so. At least 30 days advance notice
of any change in the medical benefit plan administrator, PPO
provider or method of funding shall be provided to the
Association. Whenever the City is considering any of these .
changes, the Association may provide input into a decision.
This input is limited to advisory only and will not affect the
City's responsibility to select a provider or administrator.
The City will implement a dual choice health plan: a PPO and an
EPO.
Health Risk Assessment (HRA): Employee participation in the
City's Health Risk Assessment (HRA) program is voluntary. To
receive the preferred premium contribution rate, the employee
must participate in the HRA. Participation by the employee's
spouse in the HRA is encouraged but not required. Participation
in the follow -up coaching program is recommended and is offered
on a voluntary basis.
The City reserves the right to offer an HRA and select the HRA
administrator in its sole discretion. The City shall pay for
the costs to provide the HRA. In the event the City elects to
discontinue the HRA program, employees shall contribute the
preferred employee health insurance rates.
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Health Insurance Employee Contributions:
A. Employee contributions for PPO with HRA:
Effective January 1, 2010, employees will contribute up
to 7% up to a maximum of $53 per month towards single;
$96 per month towards dual and $133 per month towards
family premium equivalents.
Effective January 1, 2011, employees will contribute up
to 7% up to a maximum of $57 per month towards single;
$104 per months towards dual and $144 per month towards
family premium equivalents.
B. Employee contributions for EPO with HRA:
Effective January 1, 2010, employees will contribute up
to 6% up to a maximum of $34 per month towards single;
$62 per months towards dual and $85 per month towards
family premium equivalents.
Effective January 1, 2011, Effective employees will
contribute up to 6% up to a maximum of $37 per month
towards single; $67 per months towards dual and $92 per
month towards family premium equivalents.
C. Employee contributions for PPO without BRA:
Effective January 1, 2010, employees will contribute up
to 10% up to a maximum of $76 per month towards single;
$137 per month towards dual and $190 per months towards
the family premium equivalents.
Effective January 1, 2011, employees will contribute up
to 10% up to a maximum of $82 per month towards single;
$148 per month towards dual and $205 per month towards
the family premium equivalents.
D. Employee contributions for EPO without HRA:
Effective January 1, 2010, employees will contribute up
to 10% up to a maximum of $57 per month towards single;
$103 per month towards dual and $143 per month towards
the family premium equivalents.
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Effective January 1, 2011, employees will contribute up
to 10% up to a maximum of $62 per month towards single;
$111 per month towards dual and $154 per month towards
the family premium equivalents.
E. Employees Hired After January 1, 2009.
All employees hired after January 1, 2009, may select
either the PPO or EPO health plan with or without HRA.
However, the City's contribution to the selected health
plan shall be limited to the appropriate single, dual or
family premium equivalent of the EPO plan with HRA as
indicated above in paragraph 1.b. An employee selecting
the PPO plan shall pay the difference between the City's
contribution to the single, dual or family EPO plan with
HRA and the corresponding selected PPO plan.
Employees Hired After January 1, 2011.
All employees hired after January 1, 2011, may select
either the PPO or EPO health plan with or without HRA.
An employee selecting the EPO health plan, with or
without HRA, shall be subject to the contribution levels
specified above and on the same basis as employees hired
before January 1, 2011. An employee selecting the PPO
plan shall pay one -third (33 %)of the difference between
the City's contribution to the single, dual or family
plan with or without HRA and the corresponding selected
PPO plan.
Life Insurance
The Employer shall pay 100% of the premium of the State's Group
Basic Life Insurance Policy. Other amounts of coverage for the
employee, and spousal and dependent coverage shall be available
to the employee at his /her own expense.
ARTICLE IV
INCOME CONTINUATION INSURANCE
The City shall participate in the State's Group Income
Continuation Insurance Program. The City will pay its employer
share.
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ARTICLE V
AUTHORIZED ABSENCE
Vacation
Each employee shall be granted vacation leave based on calendar
years of service and the employee's normal work schedule, in
accordance with the chart below. Vacation leave may be utilized
for absence of any scheduled work hours, provided the employee
obtains prior approval in accordance with department policy.
Those employees completing their first, fifth, seventh,
fifteenth, and eighteenth years of service, shall earn their
vacation for that year on a prorated basis.
On separation, all unused vacation time shall be converted to
the amount of hours needed under the 56 hour schedule, to equal
the same number of consecutive calendar days off as under the
work schedule it was earned. This amount, along with any
prorated accrual, shall be paid out on separation.
Service Work Schedule Vacation Credit
1 YEAR 56 HR /WEEK 24 HR SHIFTS 144 HR
52 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 144 HR
48 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 144 HR
40 HR /WEEK (5x8 HR DAY WK) 112 HR
40 HR /WEEK (4x10 HR DAY WK) 120 HR
5 YEARS 56 HR /WEEK 24 HR SHIFTS 192 HR
52 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 184 HR
48 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 160 HR
40 HR /WEEK (5x8 HR DAY WK) 144 HR
40 HR /WEEK (4x10 HR DAY WK) 150 HR
7 YEARS 56 HR /WEEK 24 HR SHIFTS 216 HR
52 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 208 HR
48 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 192 HR
40 HR /WEEK (5x8 HR DAY WK) 160 HR
40 HR /WEEK (4x10 HR DAY WK) 160 HR
15 YEARS 56 HR /WEEK 24 HR SHIFTS 288 HR
52 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 272 HR
48 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 240 HR
40 HR /WEEK (5x8 HR DAY WK) 208 HR
40 HR /WEEK (4x10 HR DAY WK) 210 HR
18 YEARS 56 HR /WEEK 24 HR SHIFTS 360 HR
52 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 336 HR
48 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 312 HR
40 HR /WEEK (5x8 HR DAY WK) 264 HR
40 HR /WEEK (4x10 HR DAY WK) 270 HR
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25 YEARS 56 HR /WEEK 24 HR SHIFTS 368 HR
52 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 344 HR
48 HR /WEEK 24 HR AND 8 HR SHIFTS 320 HR
40 HR /WEEK (5x8 HR DAY WK) 272 HR
40 HR /WEEK (4x10 HR DAY WK) 278 HR
ARTICLE VI
SICK LEAVE
All employees shall be entitled to sick leave credits on the
following basis:
Chief Officers shall receive an unlimited accumulation of sick
leave with pay, at the rate of one (1) working day for each
month of service. Those Chief Officers working a 40 hour per
week schedule shall accumulate 10 hours per month. All other
Chief Officers shall accumulate 24 hours per month.
A Chief Officer may use sick leave with pay for absence
necessitated by injury or illness, or exposure to contagious
disease when confirmed by a physician. In order to qualify
for sick leave payment, an employee must:
a. Report his absence to his Chief prior to the start of
each work day.
b. Keep his Chief informed on the condition if the absence
is more than one working day.
c. Submit a doctor's certificate for such absence upon
request of the employer. The certificate must state the
kind and nature of sickness or injury and whether the
employee has been incapacitated for such period of
absence.
d. Apply for such leave according to the procedure
established by the Employer.
e. Record of sick leave will be maintained by the Personnel
Office.
It is recognized that the serious injury or illness of the
spouse or child of the employee may adversely affect the
ability of the employee to perform his duties efficiently and
may necessitate the use of sick leave. However, no leave
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shall be granted under this subsection if the spouse of the
employee is employed and continues to work during the absence
of the employee. Any leave granted for reasons listed in this
subsection shall be subject to the general sick leave
provisions with approval of the Fire Chief.
In addition to the employee's right to accumulate sick leave
without limitation, unused accumulated sick leave without
limitation, up to 2400 hours shall be paid at 45% the
employee's rate in effect at the time of death, disability, or
for those employees who retire at qualified WRS retirement age
or older. Maximum payment is 1080 hours, at the normal hourly
rate in effect. For calculation of the payment due those
Chief Officers working a 40 hour per week schedule, the
accumulated unused sick leave shall be converted to reflect
the same accumulation as if accrued under the 52 hour per week
schedule. This conversion shall also be applicable at the
time of any long term schedule change or illness. In the
event of long term illness, the employee shall use sick leave
at the rate of 52 hours /week for each week of absence.
Upon written election by the employee filed with the Director
of Administrative Services, an employee injured while on duty
and otherwise covered under the provisions of the Workers'
Compensation Act, may use accumulated sick leave so as to draw
as paid sick leave an amount which equals the difference
between regular salary and Workers' Compensation weekly
benefits and such sick leave accumulations charged with 1/3 of
a day for each such day; in the case of members of the police
and fire departments for the first year of injury.
An employee may request to have up to the total sick leave
payout amount placed in his /her 457 account at separation. An
employee who will attain 50 years of age in any given year,
may elect to deposit payment for up to 45% of 800 hours of
accumulated sick leave into his /her 457 account, for up to
three years, or a total of 45% of 2400 hours. In this case,
the actual payment made shall be at the employee's rate in
effect when each payment is made. The amount of hours "cashed
in" each year shall be deducted from the employee's balance of
unused sick leave, and will also diminish the separation
payment available by the total amount cashed in. These
options are only available to those employees who meet all
rules, regulations, and requirement of the plan administrator.
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ARTICLE VII
EMERGENCY LEAVE
Each full -time employee shall be allowed three (3) consecutive
calendar days off with pay in the event of the death of such
employee's mother, father, son, daughter, spouse, father -in-
law, mother -in -law, brother, sister, brother -in -law, sister -
in -law, son -in -law, daughter -in -law, step- child, step- father,
step- mother, grandchildren, grandparents or guardian, half -
sister, half - brother, step- sister and step- brother. In the
event an employee is called off from duty because of the death
of an above relative, that duty day shall not be counted as
part of the three (3) day leave provision.
ARTICLE VIII
HOLIDAY LEAVE
All Chief Officers shall receive in lieu of paid leave or
premium pay for working any holiday, an annual payment of 168
hours, at their normal hourly rate. Equal payments shall be
made on a bi- monthly basis beginning with the second pay
period in January. On separation, the hours accrued for
payment shall be prorated from December 1 of the previous
year.
ARTICLE IX
LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
Request for leave of absence without pay for justifiable
reasons as determined by the Employer will be granted for
reasonable periods of time by the Employer except that no
employee shall be granted a leave of absence in order to seek
other employment.
ARTICLE X
SECTION 125 PLAN
The City shall offer a Section 125 Plan as allowed by law.
Employees will be allowed to contribute premium contributions,
unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care expenses
into the plan subject to the plan's rules and regulations.
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ARTICLE XI
WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Neither party to this agreement by such act at the time hereof
or subsequent hereto agrees to and does waive any rights
possessed by it or them under state and federal laws,
regulations or statutes. In the event any clause or portion
of this Agreement is in conflict with Statutes of the State of
Wisconsin governing municipalities or other Statutes, such
clause or portion of the Agreement shall be declared invalid
and negotiations shall be instituted to adjust the invalidated
clause or portion thereof.
ARTICLE XII
PRESENT BENEFITS
The Employer agrees to maintain in substantially the same
manner such present benefits not specifically referred to in
this Agreement that pertain to wages, hours, or conditions of
employment, provided they are mandatory subjects of
bargaining.
ARTICLE XIII
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
The Employer shall pay all monies due employees upon the term-
ination of employment and shall furnish such employees with a
statement of employment if requested to do so by such
employee.
ARTICLE XIV
PENSION
In addition to the Statutory requirements, the Employer shall
pay to the retirement fund up to 8% of the employee gross
wages.
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ARTICLE XV
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The Employer will provide a uniform allowance of Five Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($550.00) per year to be paid in January of each
year. In the event an employee has worked less than twelve
(12) months in the preceding year, the amount shall initially
be the full amount upon promotion, and the amount shall be
prorated in the second year, returning to the full amount in
the third year.
The City will pay a one -time $150 stipend to employees for new
uniforms already purchased.
ARTICLE XVI
LIGHT DUTY
Employees who are recuperating from an "on- the -job" injury
shall return to perform light duty work consistent with their
abilities as determined by the employee's physician. The
employee shall, upon request, furnish the Employer with a
physician's statement specifying the type of work an employee
may be assigned. The statement shall specify medically
necessary restrictions, if any.
The employee shall be allowed paid time off for doctor visits,
tests, therapy, or other medical treatment, for the treatment
of the employee's injury if the time needed cannot be arranged
during off -duty hours.
An employee working light duty shall be allowed the use of
sick leave consistent with Article VI.
ARTICLE XVII
LONGEVITY
Employees who have attained 10 -14 years of employment shall
receive $500 payable in the first pay period of the calendar
year. Employees who have attained 15 -19 years of employment
shall receive $750 payable in the first pay period of the
calendar year. Employees who have attained 20 and over years
of employment shall receive $1,000 payable in the first pay
period of the calendar year. Those employees reaching their
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10th, 15th, or 20th year of service shall earn their longevity
for that year on a prorated basis.
ARTICLE XVIII
DURATION
This Agreement shall become effective Pay Period 1, 2010, and
shall remain in full force and effect until and including
December 31, 2011, and shall be automatically renewed from
year to year unless negotiations are instituted by September
1, 2011, and the first day of September of any subsequent year
of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties heTeto have executed this
Agreement on this 7 day of .Sep al bg.- , 2010 .
CITY OF OSHKOSH OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF OFFICERS
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provisions have been made to pay the Mark Boettcher, Battalion Chief
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SCHEDULE "A"
WAGE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE PAY PERIOD #1, 2010 (2.0 %)
Range A B
BATTALION CHIEF 5 Biw. 2714.16 2852.56
Mo. 5880.68 6180.55
*Official rates are bi- weekly
WAGE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE PAY PERIOD #1, 2011 (2.0 %)
Range A B
BATTALION CHIEF 5 Biw. 2768.44 2909.61
Mo. 5998.29 6304.16
*Official rates are bi- weekly
Movement on the Pay Schedule:
Employees shall progress from one step to the next on an
annual basis based on their anniversary date of hire.
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