AFSCME Contract - MMB Home - Minnesota Management & Budget

An employee resigns, retires, or is terminated from State service; or
An employee accepts a different position in State service that does not require that he/she live in
the State housing.
The Appointing Authority shall advise all employees in writing if occupancy of a particular dwelling
is a condition of employment.
Section 2. Utilities and Repairs. The Appointing Authority shall pay all taxes on State owned
residences.
If the Appointing Authority requires an employee to maintain an office in the State owned
residence, the Appointing Authority shall pay all utilities related to the operation of the office.
The employee occupying the residence will be responsible for changing storm windows and
screens and routine maintenance of the grounds designated as residence property, but all
necessary decorating, painting, and repairs shall be done by the Appointing Authority at no cost to
the employee. Employees shall not alter any plumbing, wiring, or any roof, wall, or partition without
express written approval from the Appointing Authority and may be held responsible for any
damage or alteration beyond ordinary wear.
Section 3. Garage Space. If available, garage space may be used by the employee for his/her
private vehicle without cost to the employee. If State facilities are provided for this purpose, the
employee shall not use State equipment or facilities for the repair or maintenance of the
employee's vehicle.
ARTICLE 28 - NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUT
Section 1. No Strikes. The Union agrees that it will not promote or support any unlawful strike
under the Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act. A strike is lawful if conducted as
provided under the provisions of M.S. 179A.18. A strike is defined under the Minnesota Public
Employment Labor Relations Act as a "concerted action in failing to report for duty, the willful
absence from one's position, the stoppage of work, slowdown, or the abstinence in whole or in part
from the full, faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment for the purpose of
inducing, influencing, or coercing a change in the conditions or compensation or the rights,
privileges, or obligations of employment." (M.S. 179A.01, Subdivision 6.)
Any employee who knowingly violates the provisions of this Section may be discharged or
otherwise disciplined. Any employee so disciplined may elect to grieve the discipline under Article
17 (Grievance Procedure) of this Agreement.
Section 2. No Lockouts. No lockout, or refusal to allow employees to perform available work,
shall be instituted by the Employer and/or its Appointing Authorities during the life of this
Agreement.
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