4. Doctor's reports may be required by the City at any time. Sick Pool leave
may be denied by the City in the event that physician's certifications are not
provided by the employee in accordance with this Article.
Maximum Balances:
No employee's Sick Pool balance shall exceed forty (40) days. A balance of up to ninety (90)
days may result from initial conversion by employees of the City so employed on the date of
execution of this agreement. No additional Earned Time days may be added or converted to the
Individualized Sick Pool Leave until balance of that account is below 38.5 days.
Retirement:
Employees retiring from the City service shall be paid at their current straight time or salary rate
for their Sick Pool balances, but shall not be paid therefore in the event of termination or
resignation. In the event of death of an employee, 100% of any employees unused Sick Time
balance shall be paid to his or her designated survivor or, if no survivor has been designated, to his
or her estate.
Article 43
Professional A ffiliations/Licensing
The City shall bear the cost of all licenses and/or certifications required by various
regulatory agencies [local, state and federal] to maintain the employees qualifications.
Article 44
Safety Committees
Two safety committees, each consisting of an equal number of union and management members,
shall be formed to evaluate various safety issues and concerns. One safety committee shall consist
of UAW Department of Public Works Employees and other UAW employees who perform
significant work outside of City offices. The other safety committee shall consist of UAW
employees who primarily perform office work. The committees shall make recommendations for
implementation. The City shall provide information to the committee as requested, and shall
provide the necessary clerical and/or administrative assistance as needed.
Article 45
Union Business Leave
There shall be a total of twenty (20) days of unpaid Union Business Leave per fiscal year for each
UAW unit, which may be used by employees for participating in Union activities. Elected Officials
and Unit Chairs may be granted unpaid leaves of absence for Union Business Leave not to
exceed a collective total of an additional ten (10) working days per fiscal year for each UAW unit.
No employee shall take more than 10 days of Union Business Leave unless mutually agreed by
the parties. Requests for leave must be made by the individual to the supervisor, with the Union’s
approval, reasonably in advance of the use of the Union Business Leave to allow for appropriate
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