Everett Firefighters Local 46 12/7/2016

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, except on emergency, shall a firefighter be required to work in excess of 24 consecutive hours. 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. As of January 1, 1990, the parties have implemented the concept of a 24 hour shift. Changes to contract language have been made to reflect this change. However, in the event any language changes have been overlooked or omitted, all other provisions of this contract and any amendments or addendurns thereto shall be construed to be read consistent with a 24 hour shift unless specifically stated otherwise. 33