Article 7 - UNION BUSINESS
A. _ A grievant and one representative shall each be allowed one (1) hour
(without loss of pay if either or both are on duty) during duty hours to process
grievances at steps 1, 2 and 3 of Article 19.
B. | The Union President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Steward-at-
Large and stewards shall each be allowed one duty shift per month to attend to
Union functions, provided they comply with Article 24, section C.
The President of the Union, or designee, shall be granted a total of up to
eight (8) duty shifts of paid leave annually for the purpose of Union business,
provided the Chief is given at least five (5) days’ notice prior to the leave
occurring,
C. All personnel shall have such additional rights, if any, as are granted
them under New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated Chapter 273-A (RSA
273-A).
D. Any officer of the Union who is required to attend a Union function or
perform other duties on behalf of the Union necessitating a leave of absence shall
apply in writing to the Chief and the Board of Fire Commissioners and may be
granted such leave without pay when in the opinion of the Chief it will not affect
the effective operation of the Fire Department. In the event an officer of the Union
is granted leave, he/she shall be required to provide a replacement who 1s qualified
in the opinion of the Chief or designee.
Article 8 - NEGOTIATIONS
All contract negotiations will be conducted by the Local #789 Executive
Committee with the Mayor and Board of Fire Commissioners, the Chief of the
Department and any other duly authorized personnel.
Article 9 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
A. It is agreed that the City has the right to discipline or discharge
employees for just cause. Discipline shall be corrective in its nature and
progressive in its severity. Disciplinary actions shall normally follow the order
below:
