Common use of UNION RECOGNITION Clause in Contracts

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment included in the Support Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits level. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred (500) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June 30September 7, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU SIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part time employees shall be prorated. Part-Part time employees’ work work-time for the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits level. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred (500) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. §553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment included in the Support Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits level. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred (500) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3September 7, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Service Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal sea- ▇▇▇▇▇ intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she the employee is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. 553-A M.R.S.A., Sections 7068 and 5597053, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3September 7, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 the State recognizes Fraternal Order of Police (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEAFOP/MSLES) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal sea- ▇▇▇▇▇ intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. 553-A M.R.S.A., Sections 7068 and 5597053, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June September 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985)2005 certification, the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Law Enforcement Association (MSEAMSLEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Services Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this AgreementAgree- ment. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. 553-A MRSA, Sections 7068 and 5597053, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3July 12, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Professional and Technical Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this AgreementAgree- ment. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. MRSA, Sections 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Administrative Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 one thousand forty (1,040) compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 one thousand forty (1,040) regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-part- time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. M.R.S.A., §§ 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June September 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985)2005 certification, the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Law Enforcement Association (MSEAMSLEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation representa­tion and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Services Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment estab­lishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party par­ty to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position posi­tion shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except ex­cept for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits bene­­­fits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelex­tent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees em­ployees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis ba­sis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly regu­­larly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation resigna­tion or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this AgreementAgree­­ment. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered con­sidered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal season­al employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. MRSA, Sections 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3July 12, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Professional and Technical Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. MRSA, Sections 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3September 7, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Association (MSEAMSEA- SEIU) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. M.R.S.A., Section 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3September 7, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Association (MSEAMSEA- SEIU) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this AgreementAgree- ment. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. M.R.S.A., Section 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June 30September 7, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part time employees shall be prorated. Part-Part time employees’ work work-time for the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits level. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred (500) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. §553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications certification dated May 3, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985)1978, the Trustees recognize State recognizes the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for all employees included in the Operations, Maintenance and Support Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment employment, subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part part-time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for prorated to the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits levelextent required by State law. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System State service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred one thousand forty (5001,040) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this AgreementAgree- ment. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possiblea legislative position count permits, such employees employee shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. If necessary, the employee may reopen the appropriate register to establish eligibility. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. MRSA, Sections 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June 30, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment included in the Support Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part time employees shall be prorated. Part-time employees’ work time for the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits level. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred (500) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. 553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June 30September 7, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU SIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part time employees shall be prorated. Part-Part time employees’ work work-time for the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits level. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred (500) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. §553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.

UNION RECOGNITION. ‌ Pursuant to the Maine Labor Relations Board certifications dated May 3, 1977, June 30September 7, 1977 and January 5, 1978 and Chapter 695 (Public Law 1985), the Trustees recognize the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) as the sole and exclusive representative for the purpose of representation and negotiations with respect to wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment included in the Support Supervisory Services Bargaining Unit. Eligibility in the MSEA-SEIU Income Protection Plan without evidence of insurability requires that individuals make membership to MSEA-SEIU SIU prior to completion of six (6) months of employment since the date of hire. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to future inclusions or exclusions from the unit resulting from the establishment of new or changed classifications or titles, either Party to this Agreement may apply to the Maine Labor Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. Employees who are employed on a seasonal basis, i.e., for regularly recurring seasonal periods of three (3) months or more, shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement upon the completion of six (6) months employment subject to any special provisions relating to their employment. In order to qualify, such six (6) months must be worked in not more than three (3) consecutive years and only time in pay status during such seasons shall count. Employment time of persons outside MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment to a seasonal position, and employment time of persons holding a seasonal intermittent position shall not count towards the completion of such six (6) months. Part-time employees will be covered by the provisions of this Agreement after completion of six (6) months of service except for the provision for dismissal for just cause. The just cause provision for dismissal shall apply after completion of 1,040 compensated hours exclusive of overtime hours. All benefits provided to part time employees shall be prorated. Part-Part time employees’ work work-time for the past year shall be reviewed no less frequently than on each anniversary date in order to determine the appropriate prorated benefits level. Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees, excluded by law from the bargaining unit, include project employees, seasonal employees not covered by the preceding paragraphs, persons from outside the MCC System service who are on acting capacity assignment, and intermittent employees. Project employees are employees appointed to a project position which is restricted to a planned work program to be completed within a specified period of time and which is not regularly recurring. Intermittent employees are employees who are appointed for a period of time on a sporadic basis and who work not more than five hundred (500) hours in any consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of hire or anniversary of date of hire. Any employee designated as intermittent, who works in excess of the limits set out above and who works more than 1,040 regularly scheduled hours during the period since appointment as an intermittent employee without a break in service due to resignation or dismissal shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The sporadic periods such an employee is not in pay status because of the sporadic nature of the position shall not be considered to be a break in service. Where possible, such employees shall be placed in a permanent or limited period full-time or part-time position as appropriate, provided that he or she is eligible for appointment. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as removing any rights or benefits of temporary, intermittent, project or seasonal employees provided under Title 5, M.R.S.A. §553-A and 559, Public Law 667, 1978, or any other provision of law or rule.