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Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1. For purposes of this Agreement, "continuous service" shall mean the period of continuous employment in the Fire Department from the most recent date of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed on the same date, their continuous service standing shall be determined in the order of their rank on the eligibility list from which they were hired. SECTION 2. The City in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessary. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with the least continuous service in that classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in a lower classification. The salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurred. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of three

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1Section 26.1 In case any long term layoff of bargaining unit employees is anticipated, the Employer shall notify the Union of the impending layoff. For purposes The Employer and the Union shall meet to discuss possible alternatives and the impact of this Agreement, "continuous service" shall mean the period of continuous employment in the Fire Department from the most recent date of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences layoff on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed on the same date, their continuous service standing shall be determined in the order of their rank on the eligibility list from which they were hiredbargaining unit employees. SECTION 2Section 26.2 The Employer may lay employees off due to lack of work, lack of funds, job abolishment or reorganization for reasons of economy or efficiency. The City in its sole discretion Affected employees shall determine whether layoffs are necessary. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) receive notice of any long term layoff five calendar days prior to the effective date day of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff Employees will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before of the actual Employer’s decision to implement any short-term layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently, lasting 72 hours or less, as soon as possible. SECTION 4Section 26.3 The Employer shall determine in which classifications layoffs will occur and layoffs of bargaining unit employees will be by classification or classification grouping. In the event that positions with a higher Employees shall be laid off within each classification than Firefighter are reduced in forceorder of seniority, employees in such reduced classifications beginning with the least continuous senior and progressing to the most senior up to the number of employees that are laid off. Section 26.4 Any employee receiving notice of layoff shall have five days following receipt in which to exercise his right to bump any less senior employee in a lower paying classification provided the more senior employee does possess the skill, ability and qualifications to perform the work without further training. Employees in the following classifications – Highway Maintenance Worker 4; Mechanic 2; Special Projects Crew Leader; Sign Maintenance Worker 1, Welder; Mechanic 3, may bump into a previously held classification of an equal or higher rate provided the bumping employee has more years of service with the Employer in that classification and provided there has been uninterrupted continuous service with the Employer since holding that classification. Employees in the following classifications–Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Highway Maintenance Worker 2/Vehicle Washer, and Highway Maintenance Worker 2/Sign Shop Assistant, shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters considered as one bumping group for determination of layoff and bumping. Any employee who is bumped from his position shall have five days in a lower classification. The salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible which to exercise his bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in a similar manner. Any employee who does not have sufficient seniority and/or skill, ability and qualifications to bump another employee shall be laid off and placed on the classificationappropriate recall list. The Fire Fighter exercising An employee may only exercise his bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurredonce during any layoff affecting his position. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who Section 26.5 When employees are laid off off, the Employer shall be placed on create a recall list for each classification and/or classification grouping. The Employer shall recall employees from layoff within each classification and/or classification grouping as needed. The Employer shall recall such employees according to seniority, beginning with the most senior employee in the classification and/or classification grouping and progressing to the least senior employee up to the number of employees to be recalled. An employee shall be eligible for recall for a period one and one-half years after the effective date of threethe layoff. Section 26.6 Notice of recall shall be sent to the employee by certified or registered mail with a copy to the Union. The Employer shall be deemed to have fulfilled his obligations by mailing the recall notice by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last mailing address provided by the employee. Section 26.7 The recalled employee shall have five calendar days following the date of mailing of the recall notice to notify the Employer of his intention to return to work and shall have ten calendar days following the mailing date of the recall notice in which to report for duty unless a different date for returning to work is otherwise specified in the notice. Section 26.8 The term “classification grouping” shall be defined as the group of classifications: Group 1 consisting of Highway Maintenance Worker IV, Welders, Mechanics 2, Special Projects Crew Leader, and Sign Maintenance Worker 1, Mechanic 3; Group 2 consisting of Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Highway Maintenance Worker 2/Vehicle Washer, and Highway Maintenance Worker 2/Sign Shop Assistant.

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1Section 17.1. For purposes In case of this Agreementany job abolishment or layoff of bargaining unit employees is anticipated due to lack of work, "continuous service" lack of funds, or reorganization, the Employer shall mean notify the period Union of continuous employment in the Fire Department from the most recent date of hire without a break impending job abolishment or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed on the same date, their continuous service standing shall be determined in the order of their rank on the eligibility list from which they were hired. SECTION 2. The City in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessary. SECTION 3. No layoff no later than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the job abolishment or layoff. The Employer and the Union shall meet to discuss possible alternatives and the impact of the layoff on bargaining unit employees. Section 17.2. Affected employees shall receive notice of the job abolishment or layoff fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective day of layoff. Section 17.3. The Employer shall determine in which classifications layoffs will occur and layoffs of bargaining unit employees will be by classification. Employees shall be laid off within each classification in order of seniority, beginning with the least senior and progressing to the most senior up to the number of employees that are to be laid off. Section 17.4. Any employee receiving notice of layoff shall have five (5) days following receipt of such notice in which to exercise his right to bump any less senior employee in a lower paying classification, provided the more senior employee does possess the skill, ability and qualifications to perform the work without further training. Any employee who is bumped from his position shall have five (5) days in which to exercise his bumping rights in a similar manner. Any employee who does not have sufficient seniority and/or skill, ability and qualifications to bump another employee shall be laid off and placed on the appropriate recall list. An employee may only exercise his bumping rights once during any layoff affecting his position. Section 17.5. When employees are laid off, the Employer shall create a recall list for each classification. The Employer shall recall employees from layoff within each classification as needed. The Employer shall recall such employees according to seniority, beginning with the most senior employee in the classification and progressing to the least senior employee up to the number of employees to be recalled. An employee shall be eligible for recall for a period of one (1) year after the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will When the Employer recalls persons off the list, they shall be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoffrecalled to their previous classification. Section 17.6. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter Engineer shall not hire any new bargaining unit employee(s) while any bargaining unit employee(s) are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with the least continuous service in that classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in a lower classification. The salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurred. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list subject to the following: A. If a bargaining unit vacancy exists following the proper utilization of the bid procedure, the Engineer agrees to notify employees on a recall list of the vacancy by certified mail. All qualified employees on the recall list desiring the position shall request the position in writing no later than ten (10) calendar days following the mailing by the Engineer. The Engineer shall award the vacancy to the most senior qualified employee who properly requests the vacancy. Section 17.7. Notice of recall shall be sent to the employee by certified or registered mail with a copy to the Union. The Employer shall be deemed to have fulfilled his obligations by mailing the recall notice by registered mail, to the last address provided by the employee. Section 17.8. The recalled employee shall have ten (10) calendar days following the date of mailing of the recall notice to notify the Employer of his intention to return to work and shall have fifteen (15) calendar days following the mailing date of the recall notice in which to report for duty, unless a period of threedifferent date for returning to work is otherwise specified in the notice.

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1‌ A. The word "layoff" means a reduction in the working force. B. When a reduction in the working force occurs, employees on probation and then the employee with the least seniority in the job classification affected will be the first to be laid off provided the more senior employee is qualified to perform the duties of the remaining positions as determined by the Employer. C. No laid off employees will have any right to claim the job of a less senior employee in another classification unless she/he is qualified for that job and can perform the job satisfactorily as determined by the Employer. The above shall apply to all layoffs other than a temporary reduction in force for no more than three days. For purposes any reduction in force of this Agreementthree (3) days or less the Employer may fill the job affected at its discretion. D. When the working force is increased after a layoff, "continuous service" employees will be recalled within the job classification based on qualifications, as determined by the Employer. Notice of recall shall mean be sent to the employee at his last known address by registered mail or certified mail. The employee shall inform the Administration in writing of his/her intent to return to work within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall. If there is not an acceptance in writing of such offer within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall the laid off employee shall be terminated. E. The employee to be laid off for an indefinite period of continuous employment in the Fire Department time will have seven (7) calendar days notice of layoff. The local Association secretary and council shall receive a list from the most recent date Employer of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed employees being laid off on the same date, their continuous service standing date the notices are issued to the employees. F. No hours shall be determined taken away from a regular bus driver and given to a regular bus driver with lower seniority. Regular runs of any type shall be awarded by seniority, being qualified, and by posting as set forth in this Agreement. (To become qualified a driver must sign up to be a sub on a run longer than theirs at the beginning of the school year and learn the run.) G. When a driver's bus run is eliminated he/she may bump a driver employed by the District with less seniority whose length of run is less than or equal to that of the driver whose run was eliminated. H. Laid off employees may bump an employee with less seniority in the order of their rank on same classification provided the eligibility list from which they were hired. SECTION 2employee demonstrates the necessary qualifications and ability, as determined by the Employer, in accordance with the job description. If no positions are available in the current classification, the employee may then bump into a lower classification in the same department where her seniority allows, provided the employee demonstrates the necessary qualifications and ability, as determined by the Employer, in accordance with the job description. The City employee may not bump or be recalled into a position that results in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessaryincreased insurance benefits. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with the least continuous service in that classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in a lower classification. The salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurred. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of three

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION A. The City shall at its discretion determine whether or not layoffs are required. Although not limited to the following, layoffs shall normally be for lack of work or lack of funds. If it is determined that layoffs are necessary, employees shall be laid off according to B., C., and D. below. B. Seasonal or temporary employees performing bargaining unit work in the work group being affected will be the first to be displaced. It is understood that such employees are not covered by this Agreement. C. Each department head shall compile a list of employees whose performance has been rated less than satisfactory, in writing, over the past two (2) evaluation periods or who have been warned, in writing, that they are not performing up to an expected level and those shall be the first employees displaced according to a priority established by each department head in consultation with the Human Resources Department. D. If there are no employees or an insufficient number of employees laid off in this manner, displacement or layoff shall continue according to the following procedure: 1. For purposes The department head will compile a list of specific positions that are to be discontinued and if employees holding these positions are not the most junior employees in the bargaining unit, they shall have the opportunity to be transferred to another vacant position for which they qualify as described below: a. The Human Resources Department will review all employees eligible for such transfer and shall make final judgment as to which employee will be transferred to what particular available job. Criteria for such transfer shall include but not be limited to a consideration of an employee's relative City-wide seniority, as well as the experience and qualifications necessary for a particular position. It is expected that in the usual case the most senior employee among those displaced will be given first opportunity to fill an available job for which she/he is qualified. All displaced employees will be treated in a similar manner. b. Employees forced to transfer to new positions will be required to pass a probationary period (subject to terms set forth in Article XII., "Probationary Period,” of this Agreement, "continuous service" shall mean the period ) of continuous employment in the Fire Department from the most recent date of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed on the same date, their continuous service standing shall be determined in the order of their rank on the eligibility list from which they were hired. SECTION 2. The City in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessary. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with the least continuous service in that classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in a lower classification. The salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurred. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of threesix

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION A. The City shall at its discretion determine whether or not layoffs are required. Although not limited to the following, layoffs shall normally be for lack of work or lack of funds. If it is determined that layoffs are necessary, employees shall be laid off according to B., C., and D. below. B. Seasonal or temporary employees performing bargaining unit work in the work group being affected will be the first to be displaced. It is understood that such employees are not covered by this Agreement. C. Each department head shall compile a list of employees whose performance has been rated less than satisfactory, in writing, over the past two (2) evaluation periods or who have been warned, in writing, that they are not performing up to an expected level and those shall be the first employees displaced according to a priority established by each department head in consultation with the Human Resources Department. D. If there are no employees or an insufficient number of employees laid off in this manner, displacement or layoff shall continue according to the following procedure: 1. For purposes The department head will compile a list of specific positions that are to be discontinued and if employees holding these positions are not the most junior employees in the bargaining unit, they shall have the opportunity to be transferred to another vacant position for which they qualify as described below: a. The Human Resources Department will review all employees eligible for such transfer and shall make final judgment as to which employee will be transferred to what particular available job. Criteria for such transfer shall include but not be limited to a consideration of an employee's relative City-wide seniority, as well as the experience and qualifications necessary for a particular position. It is expected that in the usual case the most senior employee among those displaced will be given first opportunity to fill an available job for which she/he is qualified. All displaced employees will be treated in a similar manner. b. Employees forced to transfer to new positions will be required to pass a probationary period (subject to terms set forth in Article XII., "Probationary Period,” of this Agreement) of six (6) months during which they must demonstrate an ability to fully and satisfactorily perform the job. c. If a transferred employee fails probation in the new job, "continuous service" she/he shall mean have one further opportunity to be transferred. d. If an employee fails a second probationary period, she/he will be laid off from the City. e. Employees who refuse or decline two (2) such transfers will be considered permanently laid-off and not subject to recall. f. An employee forced to transfer to a lower paying position, due to layoff, shall maintain his/her current salary for a period of continuous employment in the Fire Department from the most recent date of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 three (3) calendar daysmonths. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at At the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed on the same date, their continuous service standing shall be determined in the order of their rank on the eligibility list from which they were hired. SECTION 2. The City in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessary. SECTION three (3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to months the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with the least continuous service in that classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in a lower classification. The employee's salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective maximum of the new salary schedulegrade. Fire Fighters If an employee's salary is within the range of the lower salary grade, his/her salary shall not be changed except as occasioned by merit. g. In the case of employees with the same date of hire, the determination of who shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service laid off will be made by random lottery. The lottery shall be drawn in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain presence of Management representatives, two (2) BMEA representatives and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurredpersons who may be affected. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of three

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1A. The word "layoff" means a reduction in working force due to a decrease of work. B. When a reduction in force occurs, employees on probation and then the employee with the least seniority in the job classification affected will be the first to be laid off provided the more senior employee is qualified to perform the duties of the remaining positions. C. No laid off employees will have any right to claim the job of a less senior employee in another classification unless she can meet the requirements for that job and can perform the job satisfactorily. The above shall apply to all layoffs other than a temporary reduction in force for no more than three days. For purposes any reduction in force of this Agreementthree (3) days or less the Employer may fill the job affected at its discretion. D. When the working force is increased after a layoff, "continuous service" employees will be recalled in the reverse order of layoff within the job classification. Notice of recall shall mean be sent to the employee at his last known address by registered mail or certified mail. The employee shall inform the administration in writing of his/her intent to return to work within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall. If there is not an acceptance in writing of such offer within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall the laid off employee shall be terminated. E. The employee to be laid off for an indefinite period of continuous employment in the Fire Department time will have seven (7) calendar days notice of layoff. The local union secretary and council shall receive a list from the most recent date Employer of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed employees being laid off on the same date, their continuous service standing date the notices are issued to the employees. F. No hours shall be determined taken away from a regular bus driver and given to a regular bus driver with lower seniority. Regular runs of any type shall be awarded by seniority, being qualified, and by posting as set forth in this agreement. (To become qualified a driver must sign up to be a sub on a run longer than theirs at the order beginning of their rank on the eligibility list from which they were hiredschool year and learn the run.) G. When a driver's bus run is eliminated. He/she may bump the lowest senior driver whose length of run is less than or equal to that of the driver whose run was eliminated. SECTION 2. The City in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessary. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section H. Laid off employees may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with bump the least continuous service in that senior employee within his/her own classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in excluding special education routes; unless the driver previously held a lower classification. The salary for special education route and is currently qualified and physically capable of performing the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurredduties). SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of three

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1‌‌ A. The word "layoff" means a reduction in the working force. B. When a reduction in the working force occurs, employees on probation and then the employee with the least seniority in the job classification affected will be the first to be laid off provided the more senior employee is qualified to perform the duties of the remaining positions as determined by the Employer. C. No laid off employees will have any right to claim the job of a less senior employee in another classification unless she/he is qualified for that job and can perform the job satisfactorily as determined by the Employer. The above shall apply to all layoffs other than a temporary reduction in force for no more than three days. For purposes any reduction in force of this Agreementthree (3) days or less the Employer may fill the job affected at its discretion. D. When the working force is increased after a layoff, "continuous service" employees will be recalled within the job classification based on qualifications, as determined by the Employer. Notice of recall shall mean be sent to the employee at his last known address by registered mail or certified mail. The employee shall inform the Administration in writing of his/her intent to return to work within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall. If there is not an acceptance in writing of such offer within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall the laid off employee shall be terminated. E. The employee to be laid off for an indefinite period of continuous employment in the Fire Department time will have seven (7) calendar days notice of layoff. The local Association secretary and council shall receive a list from the most recent date Employer of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed employees being laid off on the same date, their continuous service standing date the notices are issued to the employees. F. No hours shall be determined taken away from a regular bus driver and given to a regular bus driver with lower seniority. Regular runs of any type shall be awarded by seniority, being qualified, and by posting as set forth in this Agreement. (To become qualified a driver must sign up to be a sub on a run longer than theirs at the beginning of the school year and learn the run.) G. When a driver's bus run is eliminated he/she may bump a driver employed by the District with less seniority whose length of run is less than or equal to that of the driver whose run was eliminated. H. Laid off employees may bump an employee with less seniority in the order of their rank on same classification provided the eligibility list from which they were hired. SECTION 2employee demonstrates the necessary qualifications and ability, as determined by the Employer, in accordance with the job description. If no positions are available in the current classification, the employee may then bump into a lower classification in the same department where her seniority allows, provided the employee demonstrates the necessary qualifications and ability, as determined by the Employer, in accordance with the job description. The City employee may not bump or be recalled into a position that results in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessaryincreased insurance benefits. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with the least continuous service in that classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in a lower classification. The salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurred. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of three

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1A. The word "layoff" means a reduction in working force. B. When a reduction in force occurs, employees on probation and then the employee with the least seniority in the job classification affected will be the first to be laid off provided the more senior employee is qualified to perform the duties of the remaining positions as determined by the Employer. C. No laid off employees will have any right to claim the job of a less senior employee in another classification unless she/he is qualified for that job and can perform the job satisfactorily as determined by the Employer. The above shall apply to all layoffs other than a temporary reduction in force for no more than three days. For purposes any reduction in force of this Agreementthree (3) days or less the Employer may fill the job affected at its discretion. D. When the working force is increased after a layoff, "continuous service" employees will be recalled within the job classification based on qualifications, as determined by the Employer. Notice of recall shall mean be sent to the employee at his last known address by registered mail or certified mail. The employee shall inform the Administration in writing of his/her intent to return to work within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall. If there is not an acceptance in writing of such offer within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall the laid off employee shall be terminated. E. The employee to be laid off for an indefinite period of continuous employment in the Fire Department time will have seven (7) calendar days notice of layoff. The local Association secretary and council shall receive a list from the most recent date Employer of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed employees being laid off on the same date, their continuous service standing date the notices are issued to the employees. F. No hours shall be determined taken away from a regular bus driver and given to a regular bus driver with lower seniority. Regular runs of any type shall be awarded by seniority, being qualified, and by posting as set forth in this Agreement. (To become qualified a driver must sign up to be a sub on a run longer than theirs at the order beginning of their rank on the eligibility list from which they were hiredschool year and learn the run.) G. When a driver's bus run is eliminated he/she may bump the lowest senior driver whose length of run is less than or equal to that of the driver whose run was eliminated. SECTION 2. The City in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessary. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section H. Laid off employees may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with bump the least continuous service in that senior employee within his/her own classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in excluding special education routes; unless the driver previously held a lower classification. The salary for special education route and is currently qualified and physically capable of performing the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurredduties). SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of three

Layoff and Recall Procedures. SECTION 1A. The word "layoff" means a reduction in the working force. B. When a reduction in the working force occurs, employees on probation and then the employee with the least seniority in the job classification affected will be the first to be laid off provided the more senior employee is qualified to perform the duties of the remaining positions as determined by the Employer. C. No laid off employees will have any right to claim the job of a less senior employee in another classification unless she/he is qualified for that job and can perform the job satisfactorily as determined by the Employer. The above shall apply to all layoffs other than a temporary reduction in force for no more than three days. For purposes any reduction in force of this Agreementthree (3) days or less the Employer may fill the job affected at its discretion. D. When the working force is increased after a layoff, "continuous service" employees will be recalled within the job classification based on qualifications, as determined by the Employer. Notice of recall shall mean be sent to the employee at his last known address by registered mail or certified mail. The employee shall inform the Administration in writing of his/her intent to return to work within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall. If there is not an acceptance in writing of such offer within five (5) days from receipt of the notice of recall the laid off employee shall be terminated. E. The employee to be laid off for an indefinite period of continuous employment in the Fire Department time will have seven (7) calendar days notice of layoff. The local Association secretary and council shall receive a list from the most recent date Employer of hire without a break or interruption; provided that any suspension for disciplinary purposes or absences on authorized leave without pay shall not constitute a break or interruption of service so long as it does not exceed 30 calendar days. A list of Fire Fighters arranged in order of continuous service shall be made available for examination at the end of each calendar year. Where two or more Fire Fighters were appointed employees being laid off on the same date, their continuous service standing date the notices are issued to the employees. F. No hours shall be determined taken away from a regular bus driver and given to a regular bus driver with lower seniority. Regular runs of any type shall be awarded by seniority, being qualified, and by posting as set forth in this Agreement. (To become qualified a driver must sign up to be a sub on a run longer than theirs at the beginning of the school year and learn the run.) G. When a driver's bus run is eliminated he/she may bump the lowest senior driver whose length of run is less than or equal to that of the driver whose run was eliminated. H. Laid off employees may bump an employee with less seniority in the order of their rank on same classification provided the eligibility list from which they were hired. SECTION 2employee demonstrates the necessary qualifications and ability, as determined by the Employer, in accordance with the job description. If no positions are available in the current classification, the employee may then bump into a lower classification in the same department where her seniority allows, provided the employee demonstrates the necessary qualifications and ability, as determined by the Employer, in accordance with the job description. The City employee may not bump or be recalled into a position that results in its sole discretion shall determine whether layoffs are necessaryincreased insurance benefits. SECTION 3. No later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such a layoff, the City shall provide the Union a statement of the reasons necessitating the layoff. The individuals selected for layoff will be notified fourteen (14) calendar days before the actual layoff. The notice periods referenced by this section may run concurrently. SECTION 4. In the event that positions with a higher classification than Firefighter are reduced in force, employees in such reduced classifications with the least continuous service in that classification shall be allowed to displace (bump) Fire Fighters in a lower classification. The salary for the Fire Fighter who has exercised bumping rights shall be reduced to the respective salary schedule. Fire Fighters shall be eligible to exercise bumping rights in reverse order of their length of service in the classification. The Fire Fighter exercising bumping rights shall maintain and continue to accrue seniority as though the reduction in force had not occurred. SECTION 5. Fire Fighters who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of three