Everett Municipal Employees Local 113 AFSCME 1/13/2020

a) To an individual who is formally assigned by their supervisor to be a working crew leader of at least 2 other employees of a lower classification unless those duties are identified in the individuals current class specification. b) To an individual who is formally assigned by their supervisor to be a working crew leader of another employee in the same classification. Duties shall include directing and problem solving for assigned crew,identifying task assignments,resolving immediate on-site conflicts. Classification seniority shall not control lead assignments. Lead pay intended to be used on a long term or permanent basis must be agreed upon with the Union. C. Blacktop Raker/Pipelayer Pay When a Utility Laborer is assigned the task of Blacktop.Raker or Pipelayer,the employee will receive a one-step increase for the time so assigned or for the time specifically required to perform such an assignment. Section 11: Employment Vacancies A. Appointments to job vacancies covered by Civil Service shall be made in accordance with civil service rules and regulations. B. Appointments to AFSCME represented job vacancies not covered by Civil Service shall be filled solely on the basis of ability,qualifications and merit. The City of Everett shall determine the appropriate selection process. The selection process shall bear a direct relationship to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful performance in the job classification to be filled. A qualified pool of applicants will be forwarded to the hiring authority for final selection. Upon request,the Union shall be provided with a written description of the recruitment and selection process used in filling any such vacancy. Section 12: Meal Break Locations Any employee working within the City limits shall go for a meal break to the closest designated work stations normally available to that department where sanitary facilities are available. Section 13: Meal Break Period The meal break shall be one-half hour. Exceptions are subject to assignments where the meal break period may be extended to a maximum of one(1)hour upon written notice provided by the appropriate department head. In the latter instance,it is expressly understood that the length of the meal period as it affects the hours of work should be consistent with the provisions of convenient service to the public. Section 14: Meals A. Meal breaks shall be taken no less than three(3)hours and no more than five(5)hours into the employee's regularly assigned work shift except by mutual agreement. 22