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Fleet Service Contract Highlights and Changes
Article 1- Recognition and Scope:
Paragraphs H, I, J K-
Article 2- Definitions:
Changed Paragraph E
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Article 3- Non-Discrimination and Management Rights:
NO CHANGES
Article 4- Compensation:
DOS Lump Sums based on Classification seniority
6 Months – 3 years $250.00
4-11 Years $500.00
12+ Years $1000.00
Lump sums for all employees with 12 years of classification seniority, but not 12 years occupational seniority will be paid:
DOS +12 months $750.00
DOS +24 months $750.00
Or if an employee has 12 years of occupational seniority they will be paid:
DOS+ 12 months $1040.00
DOS+ 24 months $1040.00
If a negotiated TA has not been reached within 24 months of the amendable date of this agreement, all employees with more than 12 years of occupational seniority will receive a one time, $1040 lump sum at that time (DOS of this agreement +48 months).
Paragraph C. Crew Chief Premium increase to $1.50 per hour
Article 5- Vacations:
Paragraph E- Added sentence
The Company and the Local Union will have the option to establish station bidding procedures, provided they do not conflict with Article 5D -
Deleted Paragraph K
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Added new Paragraph K-
Employees called to active military duty shall have the option to be paid for any unused vacation prior to their deployment or to bank the unused vacation for use upon their return.
Article 6- Holidays:
Changed Paragraph F-
The Company will provide an option for the employee to request compensatory time off in lieu of holiday pay. The Company will agree to such request based on operational requirements. The employee must elect this option no later than the actual holiday, in writing. Such The compensatory day will require Supervisor approval, must be requested at least seven (7) days in advance of the holiday and, if approved, those first four (4) holidays of the calendar year (New Years, Memorial, Independence, Labor Day) must be taken no later than November 15 of that year. Compensatory time requested for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays must be taken no later than March 31 of the subsequent year; however, the employee may request to be paid out for any compensatory time associated with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, prior to March 31. Pay for compensatory time will be at the employee’s base rate of pay.
Article 7- Sick Leave / On The Job Injury:
Changed Paragraph C-
Upon being credited with the applicable forty-eight (48) hours of sick leave, as mentioned in paragraph B above, an employee will thereafter accrue four (4) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of active service with the Company up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours in any calendar year. Such sick leave accrued during a calendar year will not be used prior to January February 1 of the following year.
Changed paragraph E. 2. -
Any full time employee who has reached three hundred thirty-six (336) four hundred eighty (480) hours in his sick bank may convert forty (40) hours of sick leave into forty (40) hours of vacation time ( to be taken in a one (1) week block or into one day increments (one 1 day increments must have management approval) Such vacations will be bid after all regular vacation bids (Article 5) have been awarded.
Added new Paragraph H-
Article 8- Physical Examinations:
NO CHANGES
Article 9- Seniority:
Changed Paragraph F-
The parties agree to the establishment of an accurate seniority list for the Title Group covered by this agreement, including company, classification, and occupational seniority. Such list will be updated regularly and posted electronically. furnished to the Union quarterly.
Deleted Paragraph G-
The Company will post copies of said seniority list quarterly on its bulletin boards at all stations where employees are based.
New G - Old H
New H – Old I
New I – Old J
Deleted Paragraph K-
Added New Paragraph J-
Added New paragraph K-
1. Any extension will be made only by agreement between the Company and the Union in writing.
2. An employee who exceeds ninety (90) days in any calendar year will forfeit all Occupational seniority, unless K.1. is exercised.
3. The Company will provide to the Local TWU President a monthly report of those employees receiving MPR.
New L – Old N.
Article 10- Classifications and Qualifications:
Changed Paragraph B-
Added Paragraph C. 1-5-
2- A qualified employee who fails to successfully complete Crew Chief training will maintain a fleet service employee classification, but will not act in a Crew Chief capacity until successful completion of Crew Chief training.
3- A qualified employee will be eligible to immediately retake the final Crew Chief exam. If the employee fails to achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the employee will be eligible to retake the exam after a period of three months.
4- The Company and the Union will meet and confer to determine if additional training is required.
5- Crew Chief qualifying test will be administered a minimum of two (2) times a year, January and July.
F. FLEET SERVICE EMPLOYEE – CREW CHIEF
Changes Paragraph F. 1. c.-
1- Upon successful completion of the qualifying test, a prospective Crew Chief will be required to successfully complete designated Crew Chief training. Crew Chief training will be a combination of class-room, hands-on and computer based training. A minimum passing score of 80 must be achieved on the Crew Chief final exam at the completion of Crew Chief training. An employee who accepts an acting assignment as a manager or supervisor assignment with the Company (MPR) will not exceed a period of ninety (90) days for all time worked in any calendar year, either successive or cumulative. The Classification descriptions set forth are incorporated herein and made part of this Agreement. These classification descriptions are not intended to be all-inclusive; however, any additional duties assigned must be related to the employee’s assigned classification. Work assignments are carried out in compliance with operational and safety procedures required by the policies of the Company including those relating to personal conduct while on the job by those employees assigned to him and appropriate Governmental Regulations.
Changes Paragraph F. 1. d.-
Required forms, records, reports, and other paperwork and computer entries are completed legibly and correctly in a timely manner.
Changes Paragraph F. 1. f.-
Assigned equipment is checked for proper operating condition, scheduled for maximum utilization and operated for the purpose intended.
Added Paragraph F.1.h.-
Changed Paragraph F. 2.-
those employees assigned to him.
The above rovis on d not precl de m nagemen fr m direc ing individual e ploy es nd r non-r ut ne circ stances r, n the absence of th Cr w Chief, from the i medi te work a ea.
The Crew hief may be r qui ed to emonstr te pro er w rk me hod , conduct on-t e-job r cla sroom tra ni g, ndu ts m eti gs or indoc ri ate employe s in n w or d operati nal proced re .
Ho ever,The Crew Chief will be responsible to management for: insuring compliance with all company policies, including those relating to personal conduct while on the job by Ch nged Par gr ph . 3.-he rew hief ill b qua ified in the du ies of his cl ssifi atio an wi l b capabl of perform ng such d ti s. e w ll a sist is g ou in the p rf rma ce of he r d ties, provided tha suc a sistanc d es not int rfer with t e erfo ming o hi prim ry res onsibilitie a desc ibed ab ve. Whil he s pe forming su h du ies his prim ry r spo sibilities wi l n t be as umed by others. Added Paragraph F. 4. and
Ad ed Paragr ph F.5.-
C ks Pos Office orms or omp eteness a d accura y, correc s routine errors an
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ommun ca es with othe Company nd non Co pany sonnel as r quired in a ann r des gnated by the C pany G. FLEET SERVICE EMPLOYEE
follo s hrou h to co rect er errors by r questi g inf rma ion from oth r p rsonnel w o have
b.
c. Safeguards ar o from weather
d.
Wareh use , weighs air freight, stacks, icks up nd eli ers car o; checks cargo han le gainst its ac ompan f rms to iden ify an mi handling or disc epanc es co rects ro tine e rors a d bri gs othe s to Cr w C ief or super isor' a tention. Ma receiv , weig an tag p ssenge b ggag . inc ud ng recording weight by ig t on Lead gent’ Cha t
e.
f. Checks deliveries of supplies against requisition and brings discrepancies such as substitutions, shortages and damaged materials to a
g. Cleaning and servicing cabin interiors, including service cabin furnishings and supplies
Crew Chief or Supervisor’s attention. and transporting such furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft. Provision airplane cabin by reading check list specifications, with equipment and supplies. such as linens and blankets, etc. as well as Carrying supplies weighing up to 35 50 lbs. on-board aircraft. Lift refuse containers weighing up to 50 lbs.; reach, bend and twist in confined space, hand clean, using cleaning fluid and materials, the interior of aircraft including meals trays, ash trays, lavatories, overhead storage bins and galleys. and buffets
h. Drive vehicles with gross weight of 3000 to 8000 lb. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft. Requiring depth perception and the ability to distinguish color, red, green and yellow
i. Cognitive skills to Check condition, clean, sort, count, salvage and / or store equipment and assemble kits.
j. Check deliveries of supplies against requisitions to determine discrepancies.
k.
l. May Required to shuttle crewmembers in a company van to and from terminal and hangar.
m. Stoop, turn and reach.
n. Works according to Company regulations and procedures and instructions from Crew Chief or supervisor.
o. Operates air-conditioning truck, drives or guides powered equipment on ramp, warehouses, docks and in the hangar(s). Has routine contact with people outside the Company, such as clerks in charge of REA and AMF offices, personnel of other carriers.
Must possess the ability to judge distances.
p. Wears visual identification.
q. Uses powered equipment, such as
r. Uses manually operated equipment such as hand trucks, lavatory service carts, cargo and baggage carts.
s. Uses specialized cleaning fluids and equipment. Uses hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers for aircraft recouping.
belt-loaders, cargoveyors industrial tractors, forklifts, and motor scooters, etc.
t. Uses baggage and cargo scales. Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
u. Will Communicates with Company and
v. De-icing of aircraft.
w. Cleaning of aircraft windshields.
x. Pushing out / towing of aircraft and related guide-man functions.
y. Connecting / removing ground power and ground start units.
non Company personnel as required in a manner designated by the Company. In addition to the above duties, performs the following duties as assigned:
Article 11-Overtime:
Probationary employees will be assigned a shift and work area group within the classification by the Company for the duration of their probationary period. New Employees will bid a shift on succeeding shift bids, but not report to their awarded shift until the completion of their probationary period. NO probationary employees will work in a Crew Chief capacity including an employee new to a Title group. during the first six (6) months of employment.
Article 13- Hours Of Work:
Changed Paragraph D-
Article 14- Transfers and Promotions:
Changes to Article 14-
A. Before any new employee is hired, employees covered by this Agreement will be given preference in accordance with their seniority; as provided herein.
B.
The Company will publish and post work schedules which will include shifts, hours, and days off for employees under this agreement. Employees will have the opportunity to bid shift, hours and days off at least three times per year, unless a change to the amount of bids per year is mutually agreed upon between the Company and the Union. Each bid period will last a minimum of three months unless otherwise dictated by operational necessity. Crew Chief – Fleet Service vacancies subject to bidding will be filled by appointment of the most senior qualified bidder. The following Classifications will be considered bid positions:
C. An employee hereunder may request a transfer to fill a regular full time or part time vacancy within his Title Group, not subject to bidding, either at his own or at another station, provided that the employee is qualified for the conduct of the work to which he is to be assigned and provided:
1. Employee has a minimum of six (6) months’ service with the Company.
2. Employee has submitted a written request for transfer to his supervisor not less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the declared vacancy date.
3. Employee has not completed or refused a transfer within the six (6) month period preceding the declared vacancy date.
4. Each January 1 and July 1 a request for transfer not submitted within the preceding thirty (30) days will be voided and it will be necessary for a new request to be submitted, and
5. A vacancy created by the transfer of an employee may be filled or left unfilled by the Company at its option.
6. Employees who accept a transfer request will report to their new assignment within fourteen (14) days of acceptance. (Reference Letter ___ of Understanding)
D. An employee hereunder may request a transfer to a full time or part time vacancy outside his Title Group, not subject to bidding, either at his own station or at another station provided that the employee is qualified for the conduct of the work to which he is to be assigned and provided:
1. Employee has a minimum of six (6) months service with the Company.
2. Employee has submitted a written request for transfer to his supervisor not less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the declared vacancy date.
3. Employee has not completed or refused a transfer within the six (6) month period preceding the declared vacancy date.
4. Each January 1 and July 1 a request for transfer not submitted within the preceding thirty (30) days will be voided and it will be necessary for a new request to be submitted, and
5. A vacancy created by the transfer of an employee may be filled or left unfilled by the Company at its option.
6. Employees who accept a transfer request will report to their new assignment within fourteen (14) days of acceptance. (Reference Letter ___ of Understanding)
E. Full time vacancies, under 14
1. System surplus employees in the same classification provided they are senior to the most senior employee holding recall rights to the occupation.
2. If there are employees on layoff retaining recall rights to the classification, these employees will be blended in seniority order with active part time employees at that station who have transfer requests on file to full time status in the classification with the vacancy. If the station has no employees with recall rights or when the recall has been satisfied, proceed directly to number 3.
3. Employees in a full time bid classification status in the same city requesting a voluntary demotion under the provisions of Article 14
4. Transfer requests of employees currently on payroll in the same classification in other cities blended in seniority order with part time employees transfer requests in the same classification within the city with the vacancy.
5. Transfer requests under 14
6. Transfer requests by employees on the active payroll who desire to fill a vacancy in another classification at another station.
7. Transfer request by an employee on layoff status in the same classification in which the vacancy exists and who submits a transfer request after being laid off adhering to all procedural and qualification requirements under 14
8. Transfer request by an employee on layoff status in a classification other than the classification in which the vacancy exists and who submits a transfer request after being laid off adhering to all procedural and qualification requirements under 14
9. New hire.
F. An employee having qualified for a different Classification within the Maintenance Agreement (including a qualified employee from a Classification within the Fleet Service Agreement), who subsequently fails to demonstrate the required mechanical ability within six (6) months will be returned to his previous Classification and location. Furthermore, the employee would need to re-qualify and allow a period of twelve (12) months to elapse before re-bidding for the same Classification.
G. An employee having received Company furnished training, who subsequently fails to successfully complete that training, will be offered one (1) make up test opportunity, and if employee fails, the employee will be subject to disqualification.
H. An employee who is promoted and successfully bid a Crew Chief position, will not be held on a trial basis on his new assignment for a period longer than one-hundred and eighty (180) days and may be demoted or returned to his former assignment in the event of inability to perform his duties in a satisfactory manner. All employees successfully bidding a Crew Chief position will be required to have their performance evaluated by a review panel prior to the last day of their one-hundred and eighty (180) day trial period. The Transport Workers Union is invited to
1. Crew Chief – Fleet Service Notices of such vacancies and awards will be posted
electronically, when available. In the interim notices of such vacancies and awards will be posted on all bulletin boards in all shops and work areas / cities where employees are employed.
2. To be qualified , a fleet service clerk must successfully complete:
e. Qualifications for purpose of bidding will be
a written multiple choice qualification test, computer entry and leadership training established by the Company and the Union. Employees will be required to achieve a minimum passing score of 80. Training will may include such reasonable, measurable standards as are beneficial to the efficiency of the Company's operations and to the employees . Employees bidding for lateral positions within their current Classification will be deemed qualified, but may be required to complete additional Local Procedures Training on arrival at a new location.
3.
Bids will be submitted electronically, when available. Until such time as bids become available electronically they will be submitted by certified or registered United States mail, return receipt requested. An employee bidding for more than one vacancy will indicate the order of his preference on each bid, and if he is the senior bidder for more than one vacancy he will have the opportunity to qualify only for the vacancy ranked highest in his preference. C. and 14D., will be filled by the most senior qualified employee requesting to fill such vacancy in accordance with the following order of preference: I will be offered full time vacancies. D of the Fleet Service agreement of those employees (active or laid off) who have a valid transfer from one classification to another at their own station. C of the Maintenance Agreement. D of the Fleet Service agreement. will participate on any such panel in accordance with procedures as determined by the Company. Employees who fail to meet performance expectations will be demoted as outlined herein. In the event that he is demoted, he may return to his former Classification hereunder for which he is qualified, but he will not for a period of twelve (12) months after such return, bid for a vacancy or act in such capacity in the same classification for which he was unable to demonstrate his ability. Nothing shall prevent the Company and Local Union President or his designee from waiving the 12 month restriction upon mutual agreement.
I. An employee hereunder may request a demotion from the position of Crew Chief at his station provided there is a vacancy within his Title Group and no other employee possesses recall rights to the Classification and station in question. Such a successful employee or an employee demoted for cause will not be permitted to bid another vacancy in his Title Group for a period of twelve (12) months following the effective date of such demotion.
Additionally an employee that self demotes will not be eligible to act in such capacity for 12 months following the effective date of such demotion. Nothing shall prevent the Company and Local Union President or his designee from waiving the 12 month restriction upon mutual agreement.
J. An employee who permanently transfers at his own request to another classification of work as provided in this Fleet Service Agreement or the Maintenance Agreement will continue to receive his
same base rate of pay but in no event will his base rate of pay exceed the maximum rate for the classification to which he transferred. If his base rate of pay at the time of such transfer is not the same as any base rate of pay for the classification to which he transferred, he will immediately receive the nearest higher base rate of pay for such classification.
K. An employee, who voluntarily or involuntarily returns to a former classification, will accrue classification seniority for all time out of the original classification provided the employee retains occupational seniority in the former classification at the time of return. Under these circumstances the employee will be treated as if they had never left the original classification. The employee’s base rate of pay will be on the same step they would have been on had they never left the original classification. In the case of a transfer from a higher to a lower classification caused by a reduction in force under this Agreement, the above rules will apply.
Article 15- Furlough / Recall:
NO CHANGES
Article 16- Leaves of Absence:
Paragraph G-
CHANGES Added extended family per jetnet and extensions approved by management.
Article 17- Field Work:
NO CHANGES
Article 18-Attendance At Hearings, Investigations Or Training:
NO CHANGES
Articles 19- General:
Changed paragraph B-
When requested by the Local President, employees will be granted relief from duty without pay for the purpose of official Union business provided this does not interfere with the operation.
An employee, holding a position as an International TWU Representative, an International TWU Officer, or a full time position with the International Union or any of its locals, may request through the International Union, a Union Business (Pay) Continuance Leave of Absence, referred
to as "UBP". The request for a UBP will be in writing from the International Union. The request will be sent to the Vice President or designee of Employee Relations. If approved by the Company, the UBP will not exceed twelve (12) calendar months. The written approval will state the expiration date of the leave. An employee on a UBP will continue to retain and accrue seniority throughout the leave.
1.
A UBP may be extended in the same manner as stated above. A request for an extension of a UBP must be submitted and approved prior to the expiration date of the current UBP.
2.
If the UBP is extended, the employee will continue to retain and accrue seniority.
3.
If an employee is on a UBP, there will be no interruption to the employee’s pay and benefits, but the Company will bill the Local Union or the International Union, as applicable, for the employee’s salary plus a percentage override for tax and benefit related expenses. Failure of the responsible party to pay the billing will result in the termination of the UBP for the affected employee. If the decision of the supervisor is not satisfactory, the grievant may appeal within ten (10) days to the Regional Vice President of Field Service or his designee, who will render a decision as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days after the appeal is submitted to him. Responses will be sent to the grievant by certified mail return receipt requested to the grievant’s home address as provided by the employee on the grievance form. If mutually agreed with the Company and the Local Union President, the Company may return the grievance physically to the grievant and will supply a confirming e-mail to the Local Union President. The advocates will exchange all documents they may enter and the names of witnesses they may call in their direct case no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date set for the all System Board or Area Board hearings. In the event that a neutral referee has been selected by the parties the advocates will exchange all documents they may enter and the names of witnesses they may call in their direct case no later than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the date
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M al perio will b th rty 30) minu es, exc pt when a ong r erio is agr ed u on betwee the parties. B. Me l pe i ds wil be sc ed led no ear ier tha th ee (3) h af er c mmencem nt o w rk and no la er than six nd on ha f (6- /2) h urs after co me ceme t o wo k for full tim em loy es. f the e ploye is n t a reement between th co pa y a d th uni n, ten 0) hour sh fts m y be sche uled wi h n meal p rio . S ch ten (10 hou shi ts wil ac ua ly be sch dule f r te (10) h urs. affo ded a me l pe iod within th fo egoing t me spa , an unin err pted the
m al p riod w ll be rov ded betwe n th six nd one half hour and he e d of t e em lo ee's sch duled s ift and the emp oyee will rec ive thi ty (30 minutes a ditional ay at his bas rate of pay. C.four ( ) day work eek te (1 ) ho r sh ft
An mploye on me l eriod wi l e one alf hou unpaid, com enci g af er thr e a d on half 3 1/ ) our and befo e the s venth (7) D our of he s if . Ea h ten (10 hour hif will a tua ly be sched led or 10. hours If he mplo ee i not ffor ed a mea p riod with n t e fo egoing ti e s an, an u in err pted mea erio will e prov ded between t e se enth 7) hour and the nd o the e ploy e’ schedul d shift and the emp oye wil re eiv th rt (3 ) minutes dditional pay a hi ba e rate o pay
By mut al, lo al a reement between th co pa y a d th uni n, ten 0) hour sh fts m y be sche uled wi h n meal p rio . S ch ten (10 hou shi ts wil ac ua ly be sch dule f r te (10) h urs.
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By utua , loca agr ement be we n the Com any and the nion, gh (8 and te (10) hour shif s may b sc eduled ith no eal pe iod. uch shi ts ill ctua ly be che ul d for eig t (8 a d te (10) h urs.
calendar year. Such sick leave accrued during a calendar year will not be used prior to
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NO C ANGES
A ticle 2 - No Str ke- No Lo ut
NO CHA GES
Changed Paragrap . .-Articl 29 Durat on f Agree nt VC Durati n: 24 m nth from Da e f Signing OS)(to be tak n in a on (1) week lock only . Artic e 25 Union Se ur ty: NO CHANGES
Article 20- Representation:
NO CHANGES
Article 21- Grievance Procedures:
Changed Paragraph B-
Article 22- Boards Of Adjustment:
Changed Paragraph K-
set for the hearing. Upon mutual written agreement both parties may waive the days for document exchange and witness names as listed above. Additionally nothing shall prevent either party from exchanging any or all documents and witness names prior to the calendar days listed above.
Artic e 23- Mea Periods
Chang s to Ar icl 23-
1. The Company will offer a fifteen (15) day open window in March every 2 years for any Crew Chief to self-demote. Following this self demotion window, the positions to be vacated by the self-demotion process will be posted for bid and awarded on a local basis only. If more employees desire to self-demote, than those bidding for the jobs at that city, self demotions will be limited to the number requesting to backfill the positions from that city. If insufficient local bidders are available, the self demotion will be permitted in seniority order up to the number of bidders.
a. Computer based training
b. Hands-on Training
c. Classroom Training
d. Leadership Training
NO CHANGES
Article 12- Probationary Period:
Changed Paragraph B-
Changed Paragraph C-
hanged Parag aph .1. A ded G.1 b-y
Ensure that shift change runs smoothly by turning ongoing ramp obligations / issues to the succeeding Crew Chief or Supervisor. When a volunteer is required for a Special Assignment outside the bargaining unit in the Company and the local Union President or his designee will meet and confer regarding such assignment and anticipated duration. An employee who accepts a temporary (acting) Company Assignment to work outside his Title Group or to work outside the bargaining unit will retain and continue to accrue seniority in the Title Group from which he is temporarily transferred. An employee who accepts such an assignment will not work in that capacity for more than one hundred twenty (120) days within a calendar year (January 1st-December 31st). Nothing in this paragraph prohibits the Company from assigning an employee to such work outside of the bargaining unit for periods of shorter duration than one hundred twenty (120) days, provided that such assignments or the total of such assignments do not exceed one hundred twenty (120) days in a calendar year (January 1st-December 31st). If an employee in such capacity works over the prescribed time, he will forfeit all seniority. On a semi-annual basis the company will furnish the Local President a report listing employees names, station, branch, hours worked and job function of employees within the agreement working outside the bargaining unit, or as MPR. Any extensions will be made only by agreement between the Company and the Union. An employee who has completed twelve (12) years of AE TWU seniority and has a minimum of Two Hundred and Forty (240) hours in his/her sick bank will be paid twenty five ($25) dollars per day for all credited sick time upon retiring or voluntarily resigning (excludes an employee on any step of the advisory stages under ACP within the last twelve (12) months). Increments less than a full day will not be paid. The amount of vacation allowed for employees on a ten (10) hour four (4) day workweek will be based on the employee’s regular service. Normally, a vacation day is considered to be one eight (8) hour day. Therefore the "fifth" day of the vacation week is indicated as "VC". The C-21 posting must indicate five(5) days (1 week)are accrued, the work schedule will also revert to an eight(8) hour a day, five(5) day a week shift. A "Crew" is defined as a group of employees in a particular shop working under one Crew chief. Allegheny Mohawk Language/Successor ship
Fleet Service Contract Highlights and Changes
Article 1- Recognition and Scope:
Paragraphs H, I, J K-
Article 2- Definitions:
Changed Paragraph E
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Article 3- Non-Discrimination and Management Rights:
NO CHANGES
Article 4- Compensation:
DOS Lump Sums based on Classification seniority
6 Months – 3 years $250.00
4-11 Years $500.00
12+ Years $1000.00
Lump sums for all employees with 12 years of classification seniority, but not 12 years occupational seniority will be paid:
DOS +12 months $750.00
DOS +24 months $750.00
Or if an employee has 12 years of occupational seniority they will be paid:
DOS+ 12 months $1040.00
DOS+ 24 months $1040.00
If a negotiated TA has not been reached within 24 months of the amendable date of this agreement, all employees with more than 12 years of occupational seniority will receive a one time, $1040 lump sum at that time (DOS of this agreement +48 months).
Paragraph C. Crew Chief Premium increase to $1.50 per hour
Article 5- Vacations:
Paragraph E- Added sentence
The Company and the Local Union will have the option to establish station bidding procedures, provided they do not conflict with Article 5D -
Deleted Paragraph K
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Added new Paragraph K-
Employees called to active military duty shall have the option to be paid for any unused vacation prior to their deployment or to bank the unused vacation for use upon their return.
Article 6- Holidays:
Changed Paragraph F-
The Company will provide an option for the employee to request compensatory time off in lieu of holiday pay. The Company will agree to such request based on operational requirements. The employee must elect this option no later than the actual holiday, in writing. Such The compensatory day will require Supervisor approval, must be requested at least seven (7) days in advance of the holiday and, if approved, those first four (4) holidays of the calendar year (New Years, Memorial, Independence, Labor Day) must be taken no later than November 15 of that year. Compensatory time requested for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays must be taken no later than March 31 of the subsequent year; however, the employee may request to be paid out for any compensatory time associated with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, prior to March 31. Pay for compensatory time will be at the employee’s base rate of pay.
Article 7- Sick Leave / On The Job Injury:
Changed Paragraph C-
Upon being credited with the applicable forty-eight (48) hours of sick leave, as mentioned in paragraph B above, an employee will thereafter accrue four (4) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of active service with the Company up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours in any calendar year. Such sick leave accrued during a calendar year will not be used prior to January February 1 of the following year.
Changed paragraph E. 2. -
Any full time employee who has reached three hundred thirty-six (336) four hundred eighty (480) hours in his sick bank may convert forty (40) hours of sick leave into forty (40) hours of vacation time ( to be taken in a one (1) week block or into one day increments (one 1 day increments must have management approval) Such vacations will be bid after all regular vacation bids (Article 5) have been awarded.
Added new Paragraph H-
Article 8- Physical Examinations:
NO CHANGES
Article 9- Seniority:
Changed Paragraph F-
The parties agree to the establishment of an accurate seniority list for the Title Group covered by this agreement, including company, classification, and occupational seniority. Such list will be updated regularly and posted electronically. furnished to the Union quarterly.
Deleted Paragraph G-
The Company will post copies of said seniority list quarterly on its bulletin boards at all stations where employees are based.
New G - Old H
New H – Old I
New I – Old J
Deleted Paragraph K-
Added New Paragraph J-
Added New paragraph K-
1. Any extension will be made only by agreement between the Company and the Union in writing.
2. An employee who exceeds ninety (90) days in any calendar year will forfeit all Occupational seniority, unless K.1. is exercised.
3. The Company will provide to the Local TWU President a monthly report of those employees receiving MPR.
New L – Old N.
Article 10- Classifications and Qualifications:
Changed Paragraph B-
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2- A qualified employee who fails to successfully complete Crew Chief training will maintain a fleet service employee classification, but will not act in a Crew Chief capacity until successful completion of Crew Chief training.
3- A qualified employee will be eligible to immediately retake the final Crew Chief exam. If the employee fails to achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the employee will be eligible to retake the exam after a period of three months.
4- The Company and the Union will meet and confer to determine if additional training is required.
5- Crew Chief qualifying test will be administered a minimum of two (2) times a year, January and July.
F. FLEET SERVICE EMPLOYEE – CREW CHIEF
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1- Upon successful completion of the qualifying test, a prospective Crew Chief will be required to successfully complete designated Crew Chief training. Crew Chief training will be a combination of class-room, hands-on and computer based training. A minimum passing score of 80 must be achieved on the Crew Chief final exam at the completion of Crew Chief training. An employee who accepts an acting assignment as a manager or supervisor assignment with the Company (MPR) will not exceed a period of ninety (90) days for all time worked in any calendar year, either successive or cumulative. The Classification descriptions set forth are incorporated herein and made part of this Agreement. These classification descriptions are not intended to be all-inclusive; however, any additional duties assigned must be related to the employee’s assigned classification. Work assignments are carried out in compliance with operational and safety procedures required by the policies of the Company including those relating to personal conduct while on the job by those employees assigned to him and appropriate Governmental Regulations.
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Required forms, records, reports, and other paperwork and computer entries are completed legibly and correctly in a timely manner.
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Assigned equipment is checked for proper operating condition, scheduled for maximum utilization and operated for the purpose intended.
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those employees assigned to him.
The above rovis on d not precl de m nagemen fr m direc ing individual e ploy es nd r non-r ut ne circ stances r, n the absence of th Cr w Chief, from the i medi te work a ea.
The Crew hief may be r qui ed to emonstr te pro er w rk me hod , conduct on-t e-job r cla sroom tra ni g, ndu ts m eti gs or indoc ri ate employe s in n w or d operati nal proced re .
Ho ever,The Crew Chief will be responsible to management for: insuring compliance with all company policies, including those relating to personal conduct while on the job by Ch nged Par gr ph . 3.-he rew hief ill b qua ified in the du ies of his cl ssifi atio an wi l b capabl of perform ng such d ti s. e w ll a sist is g ou in the p rf rma ce of he r d ties, provided tha suc a sistanc d es not int rfer with t e erfo ming o hi prim ry res onsibilitie a desc ibed ab ve. Whil he s pe forming su h du ies his prim ry r spo sibilities wi l n t be as umed by others. Added Paragraph F. 4. and
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follo s hrou h to co rect er errors by r questi g inf rma ion from oth r p rsonnel w o have
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c. Safeguards ar o from weather
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Wareh use , weighs air freight, stacks, icks up nd eli ers car o; checks cargo han le gainst its ac ompan f rms to iden ify an mi handling or disc epanc es co rects ro tine e rors a d bri gs othe s to Cr w C ief or super isor' a tention. Ma receiv , weig an tag p ssenge b ggag . inc ud ng recording weight by ig t on Lead gent’ Cha t
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f. Checks deliveries of supplies against requisition and brings discrepancies such as substitutions, shortages and damaged materials to a
g. Cleaning and servicing cabin interiors, including service cabin furnishings and supplies
Crew Chief or Supervisor’s attention. and transporting such furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft. Provision airplane cabin by reading check list specifications, with equipment and supplies. such as linens and blankets, etc. as well as Carrying supplies weighing up to 35 50 lbs. on-board aircraft. Lift refuse containers weighing up to 50 lbs.; reach, bend and twist in confined space, hand clean, using cleaning fluid and materials, the interior of aircraft including meals trays, ash trays, lavatories, overhead storage bins and galleys. and buffets
h. Drive vehicles with gross weight of 3000 to 8000 lb. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft. Requiring depth perception and the ability to distinguish color, red, green and yellow
i. Cognitive skills to Check condition, clean, sort, count, salvage and / or store equipment and assemble kits.
j. Check deliveries of supplies against requisitions to determine discrepancies.
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l. May Required to shuttle crewmembers in a company van to and from terminal and hangar.
m. Stoop, turn and reach.
n. Works according to Company regulations and procedures and instructions from Crew Chief or supervisor.
o. Operates air-conditioning truck, drives or guides powered equipment on ramp, warehouses, docks and in the hangar(s). Has routine contact with people outside the Company, such as clerks in charge of REA and AMF offices, personnel of other carriers.
Must possess the ability to judge distances.
p. Wears visual identification.
q. Uses powered equipment, such as
r. Uses manually operated equipment such as hand trucks, lavatory service carts, cargo and baggage carts.
s. Uses specialized cleaning fluids and equipment. Uses hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers for aircraft recouping.
belt-loaders, cargoveyors industrial tractors, forklifts, and motor scooters, etc.
t. Uses baggage and cargo scales. Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
u. Will Communicates with Company and
v. De-icing of aircraft.
w. Cleaning of aircraft windshields.
x. Pushing out / towing of aircraft and related guide-man functions.
y. Connecting / removing ground power and ground start units.
non Company personnel as required in a manner designated by the Company. In addition to the above duties, performs the following duties as assigned:
Article 11-Overtime:
Probationary employees will be assigned a shift and work area group within the classification by the Company for the duration of their probationary period. New Employees will bid a shift on succeeding shift bids, but not report to their awarded shift until the completion of their probationary period. NO probationary employees will work in a Crew Chief capacity including an employee new to a Title group. during the first six (6) months of employment.
Article 13- Hours Of Work:
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Article 14- Transfers and Promotions:
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A. Before any new employee is hired, employees covered by this Agreement will be given preference in accordance with their seniority; as provided herein.
B.
The Company will publish and post work schedules which will include shifts, hours, and days off for employees under this agreement. Employees will have the opportunity to bid shift, hours and days off at least three times per year, unless a change to the amount of bids per year is mutually agreed upon between the Company and the Union. Each bid period will last a minimum of three months unless otherwise dictated by operational necessity. Crew Chief – Fleet Service vacancies subject to bidding will be filled by appointment of the most senior qualified bidder. The following Classifications will be considered bid positions:
C. An employee hereunder may request a transfer to fill a regular full time or part time vacancy within his Title Group, not subject to bidding, either at his own or at another station, provided that the employee is qualified for the conduct of the work to which he is to be assigned and provided:
1. Employee has a minimum of six (6) months’ service with the Company.
2. Employee has submitted a written request for transfer to his supervisor not less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the declared vacancy date.
3. Employee has not completed or refused a transfer within the six (6) month period preceding the declared vacancy date.
4. Each January 1 and July 1 a request for transfer not submitted within the preceding thirty (30) days will be voided and it will be necessary for a new request to be submitted, and
5. A vacancy created by the transfer of an employee may be filled or left unfilled by the Company at its option.
6. Employees who accept a transfer request will report to their new assignment within fourteen (14) days of acceptance. (Reference Letter ___ of Understanding)
D. An employee hereunder may request a transfer to a full time or part time vacancy outside his Title Group, not subject to bidding, either at his own station or at another station provided that the employee is qualified for the conduct of the work to which he is to be assigned and provided:
1. Employee has a minimum of six (6) months service with the Company.
2. Employee has submitted a written request for transfer to his supervisor not less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the declared vacancy date.
3. Employee has not completed or refused a transfer within the six (6) month period preceding the declared vacancy date.
4. Each January 1 and July 1 a request for transfer not submitted within the preceding thirty (30) days will be voided and it will be necessary for a new request to be submitted, and
5. A vacancy created by the transfer of an employee may be filled or left unfilled by the Company at its option.
6. Employees who accept a transfer request will report to their new assignment within fourteen (14) days of acceptance. (Reference Letter ___ of Understanding)
E. Full time vacancies, under 14
1. System surplus employees in the same classification provided they are senior to the most senior employee holding recall rights to the occupation.
2. If there are employees on layoff retaining recall rights to the classification, these employees will be blended in seniority order with active part time employees at that station who have transfer requests on file to full time status in the classification with the vacancy. If the station has no employees with recall rights or when the recall has been satisfied, proceed directly to number 3.
3. Employees in a full time bid classification status in the same city requesting a voluntary demotion under the provisions of Article 14
4. Transfer requests of employees currently on payroll in the same classification in other cities blended in seniority order with part time employees transfer requests in the same classification within the city with the vacancy.
5. Transfer requests under 14
6. Transfer requests by employees on the active payroll who desire to fill a vacancy in another classification at another station.
7. Transfer request by an employee on layoff status in the same classification in which the vacancy exists and who submits a transfer request after being laid off adhering to all procedural and qualification requirements under 14
8. Transfer request by an employee on layoff status in a classification other than the classification in which the vacancy exists and who submits a transfer request after being laid off adhering to all procedural and qualification requirements under 14
9. New hire.
F. An employee having qualified for a different Classification within the Maintenance Agreement (including a qualified employee from a Classification within the Fleet Service Agreement), who subsequently fails to demonstrate the required mechanical ability within six (6) months will be returned to his previous Classification and location. Furthermore, the employee would need to re-qualify and allow a period of twelve (12) months to elapse before re-bidding for the same Classification.
G. An employee having received Company furnished training, who subsequently fails to successfully complete that training, will be offered one (1) make up test opportunity, and if employee fails, the employee will be subject to disqualification.
H. An employee who is promoted and successfully bid a Crew Chief position, will not be held on a trial basis on his new assignment for a period longer than one-hundred and eighty (180) days and may be demoted or returned to his former assignment in the event of inability to perform his duties in a satisfactory manner. All employees successfully bidding a Crew Chief position will be required to have their performance evaluated by a review panel prior to the last day of their one-hundred and eighty (180) day trial period. The Transport Workers Union is invited to
1. Crew Chief – Fleet Service Notices of such vacancies and awards will be posted
electronically, when available. In the interim notices of such vacancies and awards will be posted on all bulletin boards in all shops and work areas / cities where employees are employed.
2. To be qualified , a fleet service clerk must successfully complete:
e. Qualifications for purpose of bidding will be
a written multiple choice qualification test, computer entry and leadership training established by the Company and the Union. Employees will be required to achieve a minimum passing score of 80. Training will may include such reasonable, measurable standards as are beneficial to the efficiency of the Company's operations and to the employees . Employees bidding for lateral positions within their current Classification will be deemed qualified, but may be required to complete additional Local Procedures Training on arrival at a new location.
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Bids will be submitted electronically, when available. Until such time as bids become available electronically they will be submitted by certified or registered United States mail, return receipt requested. An employee bidding for more than one vacancy will indicate the order of his preference on each bid, and if he is the senior bidder for more than one vacancy he will have the opportunity to qualify only for the vacancy ranked highest in his preference. C. and 14D., will be filled by the most senior qualified employee requesting to fill such vacancy in accordance with the following order of preference: I will be offered full time vacancies. D of the Fleet Service agreement of those employees (active or laid off) who have a valid transfer from one classification to another at their own station. C of the Maintenance Agreement. D of the Fleet Service agreement. will participate on any such panel in accordance with procedures as determined by the Company. Employees who fail to meet performance expectations will be demoted as outlined herein. In the event that he is demoted, he may return to his former Classification hereunder for which he is qualified, but he will not for a period of twelve (12) months after such return, bid for a vacancy or act in such capacity in the same classification for which he was unable to demonstrate his ability. Nothing shall prevent the Company and Local Union President or his designee from waiving the 12 month restriction upon mutual agreement.
I. An employee hereunder may request a demotion from the position of Crew Chief at his station provided there is a vacancy within his Title Group and no other employee possesses recall rights to the Classification and station in question. Such a successful employee or an employee demoted for cause will not be permitted to bid another vacancy in his Title Group for a period of twelve (12) months following the effective date of such demotion.
Additionally an employee that self demotes will not be eligible to act in such capacity for 12 months following the effective date of such demotion. Nothing shall prevent the Company and Local Union President or his designee from waiving the 12 month restriction upon mutual agreement.
J. An employee who permanently transfers at his own request to another classification of work as provided in this Fleet Service Agreement or the Maintenance Agreement will continue to receive his
same base rate of pay but in no event will his base rate of pay exceed the maximum rate for the classification to which he transferred. If his base rate of pay at the time of such transfer is not the same as any base rate of pay for the classification to which he transferred, he will immediately receive the nearest higher base rate of pay for such classification.
K. An employee, who voluntarily or involuntarily returns to a former classification, will accrue classification seniority for all time out of the original classification provided the employee retains occupational seniority in the former classification at the time of return. Under these circumstances the employee will be treated as if they had never left the original classification. The employee’s base rate of pay will be on the same step they would have been on had they never left the original classification. In the case of a transfer from a higher to a lower classification caused by a reduction in force under this Agreement, the above rules will apply.
Article 15- Furlough / Recall:
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Article 16- Leaves of Absence:
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CHANGES Added extended family per jetnet and extensions approved by management.
Article 17- Field Work:
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Article 18-Attendance At Hearings, Investigations Or Training:
NO CHANGES
Articles 19- General:
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When requested by the Local President, employees will be granted relief from duty without pay for the purpose of official Union business provided this does not interfere with the operation.
An employee, holding a position as an International TWU Representative, an International TWU Officer, or a full time position with the International Union or any of its locals, may request through the International Union, a Union Business (Pay) Continuance Leave of Absence, referred
to as "UBP". The request for a UBP will be in writing from the International Union. The request will be sent to the Vice President or designee of Employee Relations. If approved by the Company, the UBP will not exceed twelve (12) calendar months. The written approval will state the expiration date of the leave. An employee on a UBP will continue to retain and accrue seniority throughout the leave.
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A UBP may be extended in the same manner as stated above. A request for an extension of a UBP must be submitted and approved prior to the expiration date of the current UBP.
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If the UBP is extended, the employee will continue to retain and accrue seniority.
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If an employee is on a UBP, there will be no interruption to the employee’s pay and benefits, but the Company will bill the Local Union or the International Union, as applicable, for the employee’s salary plus a percentage override for tax and benefit related expenses. Failure of the responsible party to pay the billing will result in the termination of the UBP for the affected employee. If the decision of the supervisor is not satisfactory, the grievant may appeal within ten (10) days to the Regional Vice President of Field Service or his designee, who will render a decision as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days after the appeal is submitted to him. Responses will be sent to the grievant by certified mail return receipt requested to the grievant’s home address as provided by the employee on the grievance form. If mutually agreed with the Company and the Local Union President, the Company may return the grievance physically to the grievant and will supply a confirming e-mail to the Local Union President. The advocates will exchange all documents they may enter and the names of witnesses they may call in their direct case no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date set for the all System Board or Area Board hearings. In the event that a neutral referee has been selected by the parties the advocates will exchange all documents they may enter and the names of witnesses they may call in their direct case no later than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the date
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M al perio will b th rty 30) minu es, exc pt when a ong r erio is agr ed u on betwee the parties. B. Me l pe i ds wil be sc ed led no ear ier tha th ee (3) h af er c mmencem nt o w rk and no la er than six nd on ha f (6- /2) h urs after co me ceme t o wo k for full tim em loy es. f the e ploye is n t a reement between th co pa y a d th uni n, ten 0) hour sh fts m y be sche uled wi h n meal p rio . S ch ten (10 hou shi ts wil ac ua ly be sch dule f r te (10) h urs. affo ded a me l pe iod within th fo egoing t me spa , an unin err pted the
m al p riod w ll be rov ded betwe n th six nd one half hour and he e d of t e em lo ee's sch duled s ift and the emp oyee will rec ive thi ty (30 minutes a ditional ay at his bas rate of pay. C.four ( ) day work eek te (1 ) ho r sh ft
An mploye on me l eriod wi l e one alf hou unpaid, com enci g af er thr e a d on half 3 1/ ) our and befo e the s venth (7) D our of he s if . Ea h ten (10 hour hif will a tua ly be sched led or 10. hours If he mplo ee i not ffor ed a mea p riod with n t e fo egoing ti e s an, an u in err pted mea erio will e prov ded between t e se enth 7) hour and the nd o the e ploy e’ schedul d shift and the emp oye wil re eiv th rt (3 ) minutes dditional pay a hi ba e rate o pay
By mut al, lo al a reement between th co pa y a d th uni n, ten 0) hour sh fts m y be sche uled wi h n meal p rio . S ch ten (10 hou shi ts wil ac ua ly be sch dule f r te (10) h urs.
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By utua , loca agr ement be we n the Com any and the nion, gh (8 and te (10) hour shif s may b sc eduled ith no eal pe iod. uch shi ts ill ctua ly be che ul d for eig t (8 a d te (10) h urs.
calendar year. Such sick leave accrued during a calendar year will not be used prior to
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Article 20- Representation:
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Article 21- Grievance Procedures:
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Article 22- Boards Of Adjustment:
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set for the hearing. Upon mutual written agreement both parties may waive the days for document exchange and witness names as listed above. Additionally nothing shall prevent either party from exchanging any or all documents and witness names prior to the calendar days listed above.
Artic e 23- Mea Periods
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1. The Company will offer a fifteen (15) day open window in March every 2 years for any Crew Chief to self-demote. Following this self demotion window, the positions to be vacated by the self-demotion process will be posted for bid and awarded on a local basis only. If more employees desire to self-demote, than those bidding for the jobs at that city, self demotions will be limited to the number requesting to backfill the positions from that city. If insufficient local bidders are available, the self demotion will be permitted in seniority order up to the number of bidders.
a. Computer based training
b. Hands-on Training
c. Classroom Training
d. Leadership Training
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Article 12- Probationary Period:
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Ensure that shift change runs smoothly by turning ongoing ramp obligations / issues to the succeeding Crew Chief or Supervisor. When a volunteer is required for a Special Assignment outside the bargaining unit in the Company and the local Union President or his designee will meet and confer regarding such assignment and anticipated duration. An employee who accepts a temporary (acting) Company Assignment to work outside his Title Group or to work outside the bargaining unit will retain and continue to accrue seniority in the Title Group from which he is temporarily transferred. An employee who accepts such an assignment will not work in that capacity for more than one hundred twenty (120) days within a calendar year (January 1st-December 31st). Nothing in this paragraph prohibits the Company from assigning an employee to such work outside of the bargaining unit for periods of shorter duration than one hundred twenty (120) days, provided that such assignments or the total of such assignments do not exceed one hundred twenty (120) days in a calendar year (January 1st-December 31st). If an employee in such capacity works over the prescribed time, he will forfeit all seniority. On a semi-annual basis the company will furnish the Local President a report listing employees names, station, branch, hours worked and job function of employees within the agreement working outside the bargaining unit, or as MPR. Any extensions will be made only by agreement between the Company and the Union. An employee who has completed twelve (12) years of AE TWU seniority and has a minimum of Two Hundred and Forty (240) hours in his/her sick bank will be paid twenty five ($25) dollars per day for all credited sick time upon retiring or voluntarily resigning (excludes an employee on any step of the advisory stages under ACP within the last twelve (12) months). Increments less than a full day will not be paid. The amount of vacation allowed for employees on a ten (10) hour four (4) day workweek will be based on the employee’s regular service. Normally, a vacation day is considered to be one eight (8) hour day. Therefore the "fifth" day of the vacation week is indicated as "VC". The C-21 posting must indicate five(5) days (1 week)are accrued, the work schedule will also revert to an eight(8) hour a day, five(5) day a week shift. A "Crew" is defined as a group of employees in a particular shop working under one Crew chief. Allegheny Mohawk Language/Successor ship
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