I-1 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - Draft - 7-1-23

ARTICLE I PREAMBLE This agreement entered into by the City of Tiffin, hereinafter referred to as the City, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees, Council 61, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred to as the Union. City Policies for any items not found in this agreement may be found in the City employee handbook. ARTICLE II RECOGNITION 2.1. - The City recognizes AFSCME as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for the employees. When used in this agreement, the following terms shall mean: 1. Employer - The term "Employer", as used in this agreement, shall mean the City of Tiffin, Iowa a municipal corporation, or its duly authorized representatives. 2. Employee - The term "employee”, is used in this agreement, shall mean the included positions are recognized by the Public Employment Relations Board’s Unit most recent certification on file. 3. City – The term “City”, as used in this agreement, shall mean the City of Tiffin, Iowa, a municipal corporation. 4. Union – The term “Union”, as used in this agreement, shall mean American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees, Council 61, AFL-CIO. 5. Probationary Period – The term “Probationary Period” shall be the period commencing with an employee’s employment date and ending three months (60 days) thereafter. An additional 30 days may be added to the probationary period based on the evaluation and recommendation of the department head. An employee may be terminated for any reason during this period without recourse to the grievance procedure and does not earn, accrue or receive benefits. 6. Employees included are – Parks Lead, Public Works Laborer, Building Inspector, Building Inspector II/Plans Examiner, Construction Inspector, Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Inspector, Deputy City Clerk, Utility Billing Clerk, Office Assistant and Water and Wastewater Worker. 7. Part-time – Employees working less than 40 hours a week. 8. Full-time – Employees working 40 or more hours a week on a regularly scheduled basis. 9. Steward – City employee who is member of union and who is duly appointed by and acts as agent of the Union. ORIGINAL 3