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GMW Leads with a Recycling option may bid on vacant GMW positions if they meet the minimum
qualifications for housekeeping positions. If applicant has held another GMW Lead position,
he/she may bid on vacant GMW Lead positions.
For the duration of the 2005-2007 Agreement, there will be a minimum of two (2) work areas
(excluding Ely) for Plant Management Unit 202 (Plant Maintenance Engineers only) and Unit 203
Janitorial Days. The Employer shall meet and confer with the Local prior to implementing changes
to the work areas.
Article 6
Work Uniforms
The provisions of the Master Agreement shall be supplemented as follows:
Employees may be required to wear uniforms as a condition of employment; if so, the Appointing
Authority shall furnish such uniforms. Laundry Service uniforms currently provided will be
maintained by the Appointing Authority. Proper maintenance of purchased uniforms is an
employee responsibility. Uniforms shall not be utilized for off duty activity by the employees.
GMWs:
Employees who chose under the 1999-2001 Agreement to be provided full uniforms (shirt and
pants) will continue to receive these uniforms unless they do not wear both parts of the uniform. If
they do not continue to wear uniform pants, they will receive shirts only. All other General
Maintenance Workers will receive only uniform shirts.
Groundskeepers:
Groundskeepers shall be given a one-time choice under the 2003-2005 Agreement of either a full
uniform (shirt and pants) or a uniform shirt only. Those current employees who choose the uniform
shirt only option shall be required to supply their own pants/jeans. Employees hired after August 1,
2003 shall not have the full uniform option. These employees shall be supplied uniform shirts only.
Materials Transfer Drivers:
Employees are provided with uniform shirts only.
GMWs, Groundskeepers and Materials Transfer Drivers who choose the uniform shirt only (as
above):
These employees shall be responsible for the laundering of their uniforms. The employer shall
repair/replace uniforms and/or uniform shirts as needed. Pants will be in cotton, cotton/polyester,
or jeans and shall be in either black or dark navy blue colors.
Employees working in Building Services and the Materials Transfer Unit shall be permitted to wear
shorts during the summer months (May 1 to September 30). The shorts will be at a length just
above the knee.
Article 7
Attendance at Union Meetings
The provisions of the Master agreement shall be supplemented and/or modified as follows:
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