2009-2013 Winnebago Agreement: AFSCME Circuit Clerk Local 473

Section 14.2
Assignment within Classification Specifications
The Employer retains the right to require or assign other duties which are reasonably
within the scope of the general duties enumerated within an employee's position
classification specifications.
Section 14.3 Work Locations
When a bargaining unit position becomes available within the Circuit Clerk’s Office,
the Employer will ask for volunteers for reassignment. The Employer will not arbitrarily
reassign an Employee to an open position. Before any involuntary
reassignment, the Employer will provide five (5) calendar days notice to the Employee.
The reassignment choice for purposes of this Section, shall be defined as bargaining
unit positions within the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
ARTICLE XV
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Section 15.1 Policy
The Employer and the Union recognize the need for the training and development
of employees in order that services can efficiently and effectively be provided and employees
can be afforded the opportunity to develop their skills and potential. In recognition
of such principle, the Employer shall endeavor to provide employees with
reasonable orientation with respect to procedures, forms, methods, techniques, materials
and equipment normally used in such employees' work assignments and periodic
changes therein, including, where available and relevant to such work, procedure manuals.
The Employer hereby agrees to study the principles of career ladders and promotions
and to receive employee input in such study and any possible implementation.
Section 15.2 Courses of Instruction
The Employer’s current policy with respect to the taking of paid time off for, and
cost reimbursement of courses of instruction at colleges, business schools and adult
education centers for non-probationary employees shall continue in effect. If an employee
leaves employment with the Employer within two (2) years of reimbursement,
the employee will in turn reimburse the Employer in an amount equal to the reimbursement.
With respect to cost reimbursement for courses of instruction, “current policy”
shall mean $350.
Section 15.3 Opportunities for the Disabled
Wherever possible, the Employer will allow disabled employees to use alternative
techniques, aids and appliances, in order that such employees may fully use their skills
as necessary for their duties.
Section 15.4 Committee on Continuing Education
The Employer and the Union will create a Committee on Continuing Education
(CCE). The CCE will consist of two members from management and six bargaining
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