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effect on the date of execution hereof, or self insure said coverage. Employees are encouraged to
maintain adequate sick and vacation balances to cover the elimination period for the long term
disability benefit in the event a claim is made.

F, For the duration of this Agreement, the parties agree to participate in a joint
Labor/Management Committee to consider the performance of the health insurance plans, any
changes thereto, and to develop proposals to modify the health insurance programs offered by
the City in order to control the costs of those programs for the benefit of the City and its
employees.

ARTICLE 28 - SAFETY

A. It is understood that under Article 4 (Management Rights), the Director of Public
Works, or his designee, has the right to make rules and regulations regarding the health and
safety of employees.

B. There shall be a divisional Safety Committee that shall meet at least once every
ninety (90) day period to address safety related issues. The Committee shall be comprised of
equal representation as follows:

l. Up to six (6) members named by the Director of Public Works, one of
whom may be the Risk Manager.
2. An equal number of members of the bargaining unit, one from each

department, named by the Union President.

Cc, Each department shall have a Safety Committee that shall meet at least once every
ninety (90) day period to address safety related issues. The Committee shall be comprised of
equal representation as follows:

1. Up to three (3) members named by the Director of Public Works, one of whom
may be the Risk Manager.

2. An equal number of members of the bargaining unit named by the Union
President.

ARTICLE 29 - DURATION AND EFFECT

A. This Agreement shall be effective on the date signed on behalf of the Union and
the City and shall continue through June 30, 2023, unless a new agreement has been negotiated.
It will have retroactive effect only as to wages and compensation only to the extent provided in
Article 7 and Appendix E, Snow Coverage which will first be effective for the 2020-2021 snow
season.

B. This Agreement amends and supersedes and entirely replaces all previous
agreements and understandings between the parties and constitutes the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties on all matters which are properly the subject of collective
bargaining between them for the period during which it is effective.

C. If any provisions of this agreement is or shall at any time be determined contrary
to law by a Court of Competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall not be applicable or

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performed or enforced except to the extent permitted by law. In the event that any provision of
this agreement is or shall at any time be determined to be contrary to law by a Court of
competent jurisdiction all other provisions of this agreement shall continue in effect and the
parties agree to negotiate on the stricken provision immediately thereafter.

WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands as of 2021.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
Nashua, New Hampshire City Employees City of Nashua, New Hampshire

Local #365, American Federation of
State, County & Municipal Employees

President, Local 365 Mayor
Staff Representative AFSCME Council 93 Witness
Witnesses for the Union: Board of Public Works

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APPENDIX A
CLASSIFICATION WAGE SCHEDULE

POSITION G July 1, 2017 | July 1, 2018 | July 1, 2019 | July 1, 2020 | July 1, 2021 | fuly 1, 2022
Electrical Diagnostic Tech 1 WWTP 5 28.42 28.85 29.28 29.72 30.31 31.07
Operator Ill WWTP 5 28,65 29.08 29,52 29.96 30.56 31.32
Traffic Tech | 5 28,31 28.74 29,17 29.60 30.20 30.95
Auto Mechanic 1st Class 5 27.32 20.73 28,14 28.56 29.13 29.86
Mechanic WWTP 1st Class 5 27.37 27.78 28,20 28.62 29.19 29.92
Collection System Technician 5 26.68 27.08 27.49 27.90 28.46 29.17
Operator II WWTP 5 27.26 27.67 28.09 28.51 29.08 29.80
Welder 1st Class 5 27.02 27.43 27.84 28.25 28,82 29,54
Equipment Operator Landfill 4 24.96 25.34 25.72 26.11 26.63 27,29
Equipment Operator Street Repair 4 24.86 25.23 25.64 25.99 26.51 27.17
Equipment Operator Parks 4 24.86 25.23 25.61 25.99 26.51 27.17
Groundskeeper/Maintenance 4 25.80 26.18 26.58 26.97 27.51 28.20
Lead Groundsman 4 25.14 25.52 25.90 26.29 26.81 27.48
Collection System Gperator 4 24.86 25.23 25,61 25.99 26.51 27.17
Stellos Stadium Attendant 4 24.86 25.23 25.61 25.99 26.51 27.17
Automated Trash Collection Operator 4 24.86 25.23 25,61 25.99 26.51 27.17
Auto Mechanic 2nd Class 4 24.86 25.23 25.61 25.99 26.51 27.17
Collection Equipment Operator/Landifill 4 24.63 25.00 25,37 25.75 26.27 26.92
Backhoe Operator 4 23.79 24.15 24.51 24.88 25.38 26.01
Mason/Pipelayer 4 23.77 24.13 24,49 24.86 25.36 25.99
Nursery Worker Parks 4 23.66 24.02 24.38 24.74 25.24 25.87
Operator | Certified WWTP 4 23.85 24.21 24,57 24.94 25.44 26.07
Sign Maintenance 4 23.66 24,02 24,38 24.74 25.24 25.87
Collection Equipment Operator 3 23.51 23.86 24,22 24.58 25.08 25.70
Traffic Maintenance Assistant 3 23:53 23.89 24,24 24.61 25.10 25.73
Truck Driver 3 22.74 23.09 23,43 23.78 24.26 24.87
Wastewater Assistant 3 22.74 23.09 23.43 23.78 24.26 24.87
Groundsman Il 3 22.38 22,72 23,06 23.41 23.87 24.47
Sign Maintenance Assistant 2 22.07 22.40 22.73 23.07 23.54 24.12
Rubbish Collector 2 21.76 22,09 22,42 22.75 23.21 23.79
Groundsman | 1 21.31 21,63 21,96 22.29 22.73 23.30
Laborer 1 21.31 21.63 21.96 22.29 22.73 23.30

Special Rule for employees without required certifications or licenses on May 1, 2009:

1) Those without a CDL-B or NHDES Solid Waste Certification will have their hourly rate

reduced by $0.05 on July 1, 2009 and $0.10 on July 1, 2010; 2) Those without a Grade I]
Wastewater Operators Certificate will have their hourly rate reduced by $0.13 on July 1,
2009 and $0.25 on July 1, 2010; and 3) Employees shall receive the increase effective

when they obtain the respective license or certification.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REPRESENTING THE
CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE AND THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #365

APPENDIX B
RUBBISH COLLECTION - PICKUP-GO HOME

The basic policy of this memorandum is to gain efficient and effective rubbish collection
throughout the City. At the same time, the policy is intended to provide a benefit to the assigned
rubbish collection personnel for the effort expended in meeting the objective. It is further
recognized, that except under unusual work conditions, the rubbish pickup for any given day will
be completed on the day scheduled, maintaining the highest of work standards.

1. Rubbish collection in Nashua will be on a route system as presently scheduled by
the Route Foreman. Management reserves the right to alter and/or add pickups to the route
system as needed. The Superintendent also has the right to increase or decrease the number of
vehicles assigned, and to adjust the actual route structures according to seasonable demands.

2. A route shall be a certain number of pickups in a given area, not necessarily equal
on all routes as to pickups or mileage.

3. There will be changes in routes periodically, as necessary to expand the route
system.

4. When an employee has completed all routes, the employee may leave for the day
regardless of finishing time, when the following conditions are met:

a. Reasonable route cleanliness has been achieved, as determined by Route
Foreman.
b. Vehicle maintenance has been completed - as determined by Route
Foreman.
Cc. Proper clearance has been given by the Supervisor(s).
5. Should the employee be reassigned after completing the route that work will be

paid at the regular pay rate until the regular workday is complete. This practice will not be
considered normal procedure, and would be implemented only with the direct authorization of
the Superintendent.

APPENDIX C

AFSCME Council 93 Grievance Form

AFSCME Council 93

OFFICIAL GRIEVANCE FORM
Employer Date Submitted: Step 1
Local No. Dept. :
Local Grievance No. Class Action rn re
Grievant 4.
Title Sy
Address Work Phone
Home Phone
Immediate Supervisor Title
I Authorize AFSCME Local As My Representative To Act For Me In The Processing Of This Grievance.
Date _ Signature of Employee —
Signature of Union Rep. Title
AT EACH STEP, MAKE 3 COPIES OF THE GRIEVANCE
1 TO THE UNION. | TO MANAGEMENT. 1 WORKING COPY
STATEMENT OF GRIEVANCE

ARTICLES AND SECTIONS of the contract which have been violated:

and any related articles, agreements, practices, rules, regulations, and law.

GRIEVANCE: _ State the facts (include date/s who, when, where, what, why.)

Witnesses:

REMEDY:

FIRST STEP RESPONSE: The grievance was submitted to me on

My response is as follows:

Signed Title Date
SECOND STEP RESPONSE: The grievance was submitted to me on

My response is as follows:

Signed Title Date

THIRD STEP RESPONSE: The grievance was submitted to me on

My response is as follows:

Signed Title Date
FOURTH STEP RESPONSE: The grievance was submittedtome on __

My response is as follows:

Signed Title Date

RE KEAE KR EK EK

Waiver form: — The time limits for submission to step # D102030405
(circle) have been extended for a period

of Signed Date

EMPLOYER,

IN ORDER THAT THE UNION CAN DETERMINE WHETHER TO PROGRESS THIS GRIEVANCE, IT REQUESTS THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1; DO Any and all records, documents and/or statements in the Employer’s possession pertaining to thts matter.

2. C] A written, detailed explanation for the decision to deny this grievance.

APPENDIX D

Dental Insurance Coverage

City of Nashua/NSD
PlanE

Outline of Coverage
Delta Dental Premier Network

Northeast Delta Dental

Read Your Dental Plan Descrintion Carefully—This Outline of Coverage provides a very brief description of the important features of your dental benefits plan, This is not the
insurance contract, and only the actual policy provisions wilf control. The Denta/ Plan Description itself sets forth in detail the rights and obligations of both you and your insurance
company. it is therefore important that you READ YOUR Dental Pian Description CAREFULLY! Not ali time limitations and exclusions are shown herein. Benefit percentages
shown are based on the actual charges submitted up to the Maximum Allowable Charge for participating dentists, or Delta Dental’s allowance for non-participating dentists.

AFSME Public Works/Fire Option 1/COBRA & Retiree

Diagnostic / Preventive
(Coverage A)

Basic Restorative
(Coverage B)

Major Restorative
(Coverage C)

DIAGNOSTIC:
Evaluations twice in a 12-month period;

X-rays (complete series or panoramic film) once
in 3-year period

Bitewing x-rays once in a 12-month period
X-rays of individual teeth as necessary
Brush biopsy once in a 12-month period

PREVENTIVE:
Two cleanings in a 12-month period

Fluoride once in a 12-month period to age 19
Space maintainers to age 16

Sealant application to permanent molars, once in a 3-
year period per tooth, for children to age 19

Note: Expenses incurred for covered Diagnostic and
Preventive services do not accrue to your annua!
maximum.

RESTORATIVE:
Amalgam (silver) fillings;

Resin(white) restorations on anterior teeth only

ORAL SURGERY:
Surgical and routine extractions

ENDODONTICS:
Root canal therapy

PERIODONTICS:
Periodontal maintenance (cleaning)

Note: Cleanings are limited to two in a i2-month period;

these may be routine (Coverage A) or periodontal
(Coverage 8), or a combination of both.

Treatment of gum disease
Clinical crown lengthening once per tooth per lifetime

DENTURE REPAIR:
Repair of a removable denture to its original condition

EMERGENCY PALLIATIVE TREATMENT

PROSTHODONTICS:

Removable and fixed partial dentures (bridge); complete
dentures

Rebase and reline (dentures)

Crowns

Onlays

Implants

Occlusal Guards. Once in a five year period.

Delta Dental Pays: 100%

Delta Dental Pays: 60%

Delta Dental Pays: 50%

Contract Year Maximum: $750 per Person beginning each July Ist
Health through Oral Wellness* program included (please see reverse for details)

Rev. 4/14/2017

Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Network
You will get the best value from your Delta Dental Plan when you receive your dental
care from one of our PPO (greatest savings) or Premier network participating dentists:

VY No Balance Billing: Because participating dentists accept Northeast Delta Dental's
allowed fees for services, you will typically pay less when you visit a participating
dentist.

¥ No Claims Paperwork: Participating dentists will prepare and submit claims for you.
wv

Direct Payment: Northeast Delta Dental pays participating dentists directly, so you
don’t have to pay the covered amount up front and wait for a reimbursement check.

To find out if your dentist participates in our PPO or Premier network, you can: call your
dentist, visit our website at nedelta.com, or call Customer Service at 1-800-832-5700.

Claim Process for Participating Dentists

Your participating dentist will submit your claim to Northeast Delta Dentai (claims for
any of your covered dependents should be submitted under your Subscriber ID number).
Northeast Delta Dental will produce an Explanation of Benefits (available through our
Benefit Lookup site at nedelta.com) detailing what has been processed under your plan's
coverage. You are responsible to pay any outstanding balance directly to the dentist.

Non-Participating Dentists

If you visit a non-participating dentist, you may be required to submit your own claim
and pay for services at the time they are provided. Claim forms are available by visiting
nedelta.com or by calling Northeast Delta Dental. Payment will be made to you, the
Subscriber, unless the state in which the services are rendered requires that assignment
of benefits be honored and Northeast Delta Dental receives written notice of such
assignment. Payment for treatment performed by a non-participating dentist will be
limited to the lesser of the dentist's actual submitted charge or Delta Dental's allowance
for non-participating dentists in the geographic area in which services are provided. It is
your responsibility to make full payment to the dentist.

Predetermination of Benefits

Northeast Delta Dental recommends that you ask your dentist to submit a pre-treatment
estimate for any dental work involving costly or extensive treatment plans.
Predeterminations helps avoid any potential confusion and enable us to help you
estimate any out-of-pocket expenses you may incur.

Coordination of Benefits

When an individual covered under this plan has additional group coverage, the
Coordination of Benefits (COB) provision described in your Dental Plan Description
booklet will determine the sequence and extent of payment. If you have any questions
about COB, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-832-5700.

Identification Cards

Two identification cards will be produced and distributed shortly after : om
your initial enrollment. Both cards are issued in your name but can be [=] [a]
used by any family member covered under your plan. Any future *
cards will be issued electronically via our Benefit Lookup site a
accessible through nedelta.corn. You can also use our smartphone .
app and enjoy access to dentist search, claims and coverage, and your ol
ID card. Simply scan the QR code to the right.

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Health through Oral Wellness’ (HOW’')

A healthy mouth is part of a healthy life, and Northeast Delta
Dental's innovative Health through Oral Wellness program
(HOW) works with your dental benefits to help you achieve and
Maintain better oral wellness. HOW is all about YOU because it's
based on your specific oral health risk and needs. Best of all, it's
secure and confidential. Here's how to get started:

1, REGISTER
Go to healththroughoralweliness.com and click on “Register Now.”

2. KNOW YOUR SCORE
After you register, please take the free oral health risk assessment by clicking on “Free
Assessment” in the Know Your Score section of the website.

3. SHARE YOUR SCORE WITH YOUR DENTIST

The next step is to share your results with your dentist at your next dental visit. Your
dentist can discuss your results with you and perform a clinical version of the risk
assessment. Based on your risk, you may be eligible for additional preventive benefits.*

HEALTH #renge
ORAL WELLNESS”

‘Additional preventive benefits are subject to the provisions of your Northeast Delta
Dental policy.

Dental Plan Description Booklet

The Dental Plan Description booklet will be available shortly after your enrollment. This
benefit booklet describes your dental benefits and explains how to use them. Please
read it carefully to understand the benefits and provisions of your Northeast Delta
Dental plan.

Who is Eligible?

You, your spouse (or Civil Union Partner in states where applicable), your children up to
age 26, regardless of student status, and any incapacitated dependent children,
regardless of age. If enrolling one eligible dependent, all of your eligible dependents
must be enrolled, unless they are covered under another dental program.
Renewability

Your plan will automatically renew for a new twelve (12) month Plan Year if the
premium continues to be paid. Premiurns are subject to change annually in accordance
with advance notice. You or Northeast Delta Dentat may choose not to renew this plan
upon advance notice. The plan will not be renewed if this dental program is no longer
available.

THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDELINE. FOR DETAILED
INFORMATION ON THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE DENTAL PLAN DESCRIPTION.