Putnam Federation of Teachers
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT!
August 31, 2009
Impact Bargaining Session
In light of the impact district decisions have had on custodial employees, we are requesting the following changes to the Classified CBA:
Article 9, Sect. B, Para 1:
1. It is the Board's intention to provide as far as practically feasible safe and healthful working conditions for its employees. No employee will be asked to work under less than safe conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, securing buildings during evening shifts and providing lighting until all employees have exited the building. No employee will be asked to perform his/her tasks under less than healthful conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, providing adequate ventilation, air conditioning, and heating.
2. Notification- we are asking that the following language be added to the Classified Contract, Article 9, Section B, paragraph 11:
11. Except in an emergency situation, should the board or its agents determine that any change in working conditions is necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the district, notification will be given to the union and the affected employees at least 15 10 days prior to implementing such change.
Article 9, Para N:
N. Shift Differential- Employees whose eight (8) hour workday begins between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 12:01 A.M. will receive twenty-five cents ($.25) per hour increment in pay over and above their normal rates of pay. Any employee whose eight (8) hour workday ends after 10:00 p.m. will receive twenty-five cents ($.25) per hour increment in pay over and above the normal rates of pay.
Article 9, Para Q:
Q. Should an employee’s shift be split between sites, travel time will be included in compensated hours and mileage will be reimbursed at the district rate except when transportation is provided by the district.
Article 9, Sect. D, para 2:
2. When circumstances require a temporary deviation from a regular schedule, including but limited to a change in assigned duties or a change in work location, that schedule will be modified by the supervisor, principal or their designee, to accommodate the loss of time from the regular schedule.
