Amalgamated Transit Union Division Number 883 6/10/2022

ARTICLE 14 - WORKING CONDITIONS Section 1: All operators will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes to prepare and check the necessary equipment on the bus and drive the vehicles from the property. All bus and paratransit operators will receive 30 minutes for filling out accident reports, when necessary. During the winter months when there are icy conditions, revenue vehicles will be started and de-iced prior to the operator boarding. Section 2: The percentage of weekday straight runs shall not drop below 35% of the total number of weekday runs. If, in the course of the operation of the Transit System it becomes necessary to revise the operation schedule to the extent that this Section may be affected, the Union agrees that this Section may be reopened for immediate negotiations. Section 3: A mark-up for all operators, inspectors and bus maintenance persons will take place four (4) times per year, once in each of the following months: March, June, September, December. The City may elect, at its option, to schedule additional mark-ups per year. The City agrees to consult with the Union in scheduling any new work assignments and to listen to their concerns and recommendations prior to posting each new mark-up. The City agrees to meet with two members of the Union (appointed by the Union President) to review the draft mark-up prior to posting to address driver concerns with the run cut. The parties agree to work together to find solutions should a legitimate issue arise during the bid. Provided, the City retains the exclusive right to determine work assignments and scheduling as provided in Article 7 herein. The effective date will be stated on the mark-up when it is posted. In the event that the department alters any regular run, a mark-up shall take place if requested by the Union. The mark-up shall be posted no later than 30 days prior to the mark-up effective date. The Union shall ensure that the mark-up is signed and ready for proofing no later than 7 days prior to the mark-up effective date. The City shall allow the Union up to forty (40) hours of paid time to facilitate the signing of mark- ups during each regular mark-up period. The City shall provide the Union the mark-up effective date at least sixty (60) days prior to each mark-up. Section 4: Normally, no persons other than those hired as bus operators shall operate buses carrying passengers. Every effort will be made by the City to utilize bus operators at all times; however, the City may in an emergency utilize other employees to operate buses until such time as a bus 19