APPENDIX A
AMENDED CERTIFICATION OF UNIT
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State of New Hampshire
Public Employee Labor Relations Boul
City of Nashua
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Cotcrnational Delon — UAW, Local 2322
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Case Wo. G-11M3-8
Decision No. 2018-148
Modifiestion of Certified Bargaining nit
AGREED to by and between the parties at Nashua, New Hampshire, as evidenced by the signatures
of their duly authorized representatives, set forth below, this day of , 2020.
FOR THE CITY OF NASHUA FOR U.A.W. 2322 PROFESSIONAL UNIT
James Donchess, Mayor
NASHUA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
James Donchess, Chair
NASHUA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Chair
Approved as to form:
Corporation Counsel
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coverage of operations. The City shall have the right to deny requests for Union Business Leave in
the event granting such leave would result in an adverse impact on operations, however, such
requests shall not be unreasonably denied.
When elected officials and unit chairs use paid time for union business, including contract
administration, adjusting grievances, meeting with new employees and consultation with
management, they will report the time that they commence and the time that they finish that
union business to their supervisor.
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:
Retirement:
One hundred percent (100%) of any employee's unused Earned Time balance will be paid at
retirement. "Retirement" shall be defined by the New Hampshire Retirement System or
by Ordinance pertinent to the Board of Public Works Retirement System, as may be appropriate.
In the event of death of an employee, 100% of any employees unused Earned Time balance shall
be paid to his or her designated survivor or, if no survivor has been designated, to his or her
estate.
Maximum Accruals:
Years of Service Days Accrued per Month Total Annual Days
less than 5 years 2.25 27.0
5 to less than 10 years 2.50 30.0
10 to less than 15 years 3.00 36.0
15 years to less than 20 years 3.25 39.0
20 or more years 3.50 42.0
30 or more years 3.75 45.0
Bargaining unit members hired after June 30, 2009 shall accrue Earned Time on the following
schedule:
Years of Service Days Accrued per Month Total Annual Days
less than 5 years 2.25 27.0
5 to less than 10 years 2.50 30.0
10 or more years 3.00 36.0
Demotion may be used for disciplinary purposes in appropriate instances. In the event
of suspension, demotion, or discharge, the reasons for the action taken will be given in
writing to the employee within 24 hours.
It is understood that the severity of any particular infraction may warrant deviation from
the aforementioned steps.
the employee may retake the test at their own expense. If an employee does not pass the test for
the CNG Fuel Inspection Certification, one time per employee, the City will provide and pay for
an employee’s second testing if the second test is taken within 6 months of their prior test.
Once the employee obtains the certification, and for as long as they hold a valid certification,
they shall receive an increase in their hourly wage of $0.50.
Employees with the Certification are required to perform CNG Fuel System Inspections when
assigned.
Effective July 1, 2022, remove the lowest step from all grades on the compensation grids and add
one additional step at the top of all grades on the compensation grids with a 2% increase from the
prior step.
Eligible employees who receive a satisfactory job evaluation on June 30, 2023 will receive a one
step increase on July 1, 2023.
Effective July 1, 2023, increase the compensation grids by 0.5%, with all employees on the grids
receiving the corresponding increase as of July 1, 2023 or date of hire, whichever is later.
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Wages
Employees hired on or before August 31, 2014 in grades 5 and higher shall use the compensation
grids in Appendix D.
Employees hired after August 31, 2014 and all employees in grades 1-4 shall use the
compensation grids in Appendix D-1.
Employees will receive a one step increase on July 1, 2020. Only employees who are active
employees on the date when cost items receive final approval are eligible to receive this increase.
