AGREEMENT
between
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
And
LOCAL 743
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, CHAUFFEURS, WAREHOUSEMEN AND HELPERS OF AMERICA
Through
February 28, 2010
This Agreement covers the Clerical and Service/Maintenance Employees of the University of Chicago.
Sections without an indicator apply to both groups of employees.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article 1
Purpose of Agreement
Article 2
Recognition
Section 2.1.
Definition of unit
Section 2.2.
Union recognition
Section 2.3.
Work preservation
Section 2.4.
Temporary Employee defined
Section 2.5.
Temporary assignment/supervisory position (S/M)
Section 2.6.
Years of Service defined
Article 3
Union Security
Section 3.1.
Union shop
Section 3.2.
Union fees
Section 3.3.
Dues - Payroll deduction
Section 3.4.
Orientation to union
Section 3.5.
Indemnification
Article 4
Non-discrimination
Article 5
Management Rights
Article 6
Seniority
Section 6.1.
Seniority - definition
Section 6.2
Probationary Period
Section 6.3.
Factors – filling vacancies/academic discretion
Section 6.4.
Reduction-in-force - layoff
Section 6.5.
Seasonal Layoffs – Effect on (S/M)
Section 6.6.
Job posting/applying
Section 6.7.
Bidding for shifts/working hours (S/M)
Section 6.8.
Qualifying Period/Option to return to former position
Section 6.9.
Termination of Seniority/Employment Relationship
Section 6.10.
Union Officers/Delegates
Section 6.11.
Seniority Lists to Union
Article 7
Grievance Procedure - Arbitration
Section 7.1.
Grievance - Steps in
Section 7.2.
First Step-time limits
Section 7.3.
Second step: time limits & union representation
Section 7.4.
Number of grievances to arbitrator
Section 7.5.
Union representation
Section 7.6.
Union access to University premises
Section 7.7.
Employee access to records
Section 7.8.
Dispute over work assignment
Section 7.9.
Stewards’ time away from worksite
Section 7.10.
Time limit extensions
Article 8
No Strike - No Lockout
Section 8.1.
No strike pledge
Section 8.2.
Should strike occur - Union response
Section 8.3.
No lockout pledge
Article 9
Sick Leave with Pay
Section 9.1.
Eligibility
Section 9.2.
Rates of accrual
Section 9.3.
Proof of utilization
Section 9.4.
Substitution of vacation/fitness for duty exam
Section 9.5.
Workers’ Compensation
Section 9.6.
Exempted from overtime calculation
Section 9.7.
Lapse of unused sick leave
Article 10
Authorized University Holidays
Section 10.1.
Holiday pay (C)
Section 10.2.
Authorized University Holidays (C)
Section 10.3.
Work on University Holidays (C)
Section 10.4.
Shift covers two contiguous work days/holiday pay (C)
Section 10.5.
Absence before/after holiday (C)
Section 10.6.
Exempted from overtime calculation (C)
Section 10.7.
Personal holidays (C)
Section 10.8.
Holiday pay (S/M)
Section 10.9.
Authorized University Holidays (S/M)
Section 10.10.
Employee Birthday/Holiday (S/M)
Section 10.11.
Work on University Holiday (S/M)
Section 10.12.
Absence before/after Holiday (S/M)
Section 10.13.
Exempted from overtime calculations
Section 10.14.
Personal Holidays (S/M)
Article 11
Vacation with Pay
Section 11.1.
Section 11.2.
Rates of accruals
Section 11.3.
Advance vacation pay
Section 11.4.
Scheduling vacation
Section 11.5.
Scheduling conflicts
Section 11.6.
Advance notice of vacations
Section 11.7.
Section 11.8.
Emergencies - forego vacation
Section 11.9.
Eligibility for paid accrued vacation
Section 11.10.
Reduce/suspend operations - use of vacation time (C)
Section 11.11.
Reduce/suspend operations - use of vacation time (S/M)
Section 11.12.
Unpaid time off, request for
Article 12
Other Allowances
Section 12.1.
Bereavement Leave
Section 12.2.
Jury Duty
Section 12.3.
Voting Time
Section 12.4.
Election Officials
Section 12.5.
Leave of Absence
Section 12.6.
Military Reserve Training
Section 12.7.
Temporary Summer Shutdown Stipend
Section 12.8.
Uniforms
Article 13
Safety and Health
Section 13.1.
Safety and health provisions/Safety Committee
Section 13.2.
Safety standards; occupation injury or illness
Section 13.3.
Protective clothing and shoe allowance
Section 13.4.
Video Display Terminals, eye exams, ergonomic furniture
Section 13.5
Drug-free Workplace
Article 14
Bulletin Boards
Article 15
Short Term Disability
Article 16
Wages and Hours
Section 16.1.
Clerical Employee Wages (C)
Section 16.2.
Service/Maintenance Employee Wages (S/M)
Section 16.3.
Basis for time calculation
Section 16.4.
Daily overtime/flex-time (C)
Section 16.5.
Overtime and workweek
Section 16.6.
Work week defined
Section 16.7.
Work shifts defined
Section 16.8.
Overtime notice
Section 16.9.
Overtime opportunities
Section 16.10.
Effects of call-back, work on days off, and shift span
Section 16.11.
(A) Rates of Pay – New Hires
(B) Rates of Pay – Existing Employees
Section 16.12.
Temporary transfer
Section 16.13.
Union Negotiations Committee
Section 16.14.
Meal periods and breaks
Section 16.15.
Notice of change of work schedule
Section 16.16.
Minimum hours and reporting to work; exclusions
Section 16.17.
Accrued sick leave payout - eligibility and payout formula
Section 16.18.
Training differential
Section 16.19.
Leading/Overseeing differential
Article 17
New or Changed Classifications
Section 17.1.
Classification review process (C)
Section 17.2.
Classification review process (S/M)
Article 18
Labor-Management Conferences
Section 18.1.
Defined
Section 18.2.
Purpose and exclusions
Section 18.3.
Establishing an Agenda
Section 18.4.
Scheduling
Section 18.5.
Minutes
Article 19
Savings and Separability
Article 20
Benefits
Section 20.1.
Benefits, description of
Section 20.2.
University contribution to Defined Contribution Plan (ERIP)
Section 20.3.
Group Life Insurance Coverage
Section 20.4.
Long Term Disability plan participation
Section 20.5.
Health Plan Contributions
Section 20.6.
Employee Contributions
Section 20.7.
Impact of improved benefits defined
Article 21
Training
Article 22
Maintenance of Standards
Article 23
Corrective Action
Section 23.1.
Section 23.2.
Misuse of electronic information systems
Section 23.3.
Possession of controlled or intoxicating substances
Article 24
Subcontracting
Article 25
Termination of Agreement
Section 25.1.
Length of Agreement
Section 25.2.
Notice of termination
Section 25.3.
Entire agreement
Article 26
Notice
Appendices
Appendix Listing
Appendix A
Schedule A - Clerical Wages: February 25, 2007
Appendix B
Schedule B - Clerical Wages: February 24, 2008
Appendix C
Schedule C - Clerical Wages: August 24, 2008
Appendix D
Schedule D - Clerical Wages: February 22, 2009
Appendix E
Schedule E - Service/Maintenance Wages: February 25, 2007
Appendix F
Schedule F - Service/Maintenance Wages: February 24, 2008
Appendix G
Schedule G - Service/Maintenance Wages: February 22, 2009
Appendix H
Clerical Occupational Groups
Appendix I
Clerical Position Titles and Salary Grades
Appendix J
Service/Maintenance Occupational Groups
Appendix K
Service/Maintenance Position Titles and Salary Grades
Appendix L
Summary: Effect of Absences on Benefits
Appendix M
Premium Prices for Health Plans, 2005-2007 (First & Second Tier)
Appendix N
Placement Services for Laid Off Employees
Letters
Letters of Agreement/Understanding - Listing
Background Checks
Core Competencies
Accrual Processing- Depts. with more than one seasonal shutdown
Health Care Premium Review - TSSS Employees
Premium for Snow Removal/Grass Cutting/Leaf Raking
Desk Clerk/Lobby Attendant Meal Premium
Credentialing Pilot Program
Seniority of Employees Working Prior to Union ’s Certification
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