Everett Firefighters Local No 46 1/3/2020

ARTICLE 24-HOURS The hours of duty shall be established according to the initiative ordinance of the City of Everett so that the average weekly hours of duty in any month shall not exceed 42 hours. The normal work shift for suppression personnel shall be twenty-four(24)hours.In no case,shall a firefighter be required to work in excess of 24 consecutive hours without being paid at the employee's overtime rate. Employees called back to work for an emergency will be paid in accordance with Article 14. The four(4)platoon system shall be exercised in carrying out this work schedule. Non-suppression members work shift shall be 0800 to 1700 hours,wherein one hour shall be for meals, provided,however,by mutual agreement between the Department and the employee,an employee may work a schedule other than that set forth above, such as during the holiday season or at times when the Department has special needs which necessitate deviation from the normal shift. Provided,however,that the continued deviation from the 0800 to 1700 hour shift after the initial mutual agreement shall not continue more than ten(10)shifts without the continued agreement of the employee. Except as provided above,any changes in the working schedule shall be subject to negotiation between the City and the Union according to the procedures outlined in Article 31 of this Agreement and Washington State law. All other provisions of this contract and any amendments or addendums thereto shall be construed to be read consistent with a 24 hour shift unless specifically stated otherwise. Suppression employees receive paid meal periods. Suppression and non-suppression employees shall receive paid rest periods in accordance with City Policy,and state and Federal Law. The City and Union recognize that due to the nature of the work,meal times may be interrupted or need to be taken at an alternative time. 32