Teamsters Non-Supervisors

Question 1

The management of the City retains the exclusive right to direct the workforce, except as modified by a __________ provision of the Agreement.

Answer 1

Specific

Refers to specific provisions that may alter management rights.

Question 2

The City’s failure to exercise a managerial right does not constitute a __________ of that right.

Answer 2

Waiver

A waiver means relinquishing a right, which does not occur by inaction.

Question 3

Per Section 2, the Union acknowledges that non-mandatory subjects included in the Agreement do not limit the City’s rights under __________ to refuse to bargain over non-mandatory subjects.

Answer 3

NRS 288.150

NRS 288.150 outlines the rights related to bargaining and management authority.

Question 4

Once probation is successfully completed, an employee may only be disciplined for __________.

Answer 4

Just cause

‘Just cause’ means there must be a legitimate reason for disciplinary action.

Question 5

The City agrees to use progressive discipline to correct employee behavior. Which of the following is not a form of discipline listed in the Agreement?

Answer 5

Coaching and Counseling

Coaching and counseling are often considered supportive rather than punitive.

Question 6

Disciplinary records of Oral or Written Reprimands may be removed from an employee’s personnel file after __________ if there are no additional disciplinary actions.

Answer 6

One year

This policy encourages rehabilitation and recognizes improvement over time.

Question 7

Investigations into employee misconduct must be conducted within __________ calendar days of the event or when the City should have gained reasonable knowledge of the event.

Answer 7

21

Timely investigations are crucial for fairness and accuracy.

Question 8

Before imposing discipline such as demotion, suspension, or permanent separation, an employee is entitled to a __________ conducted by the Human Resources Department.

Answer 8

Hearing

A hearing ensures due process and the opportunity to present one’s case.

Question 9

What is defined as a dispute between the Union and the City involving the interpretation or application of the Agreement?

Answer 9

A grievance

Question 10

Who must an employee first attempt to resolve a grievance with through informal discussion?

Answer 10

Immediate supervisor or manager

Question 11

If a grievance is not resolved through informal discussion, who does the Union representative submit a written grievance to?

Answer 11

Department Director or designee

Question 12

The Union has _______ calendar days to present the written grievance to the Director of Human Resources if it is not resolved at Step 1.

Answer 12

14

Question 13

If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 2, the Union may appeal the case to _______.

Answer 13

Arbitration

Question 14

The Union must notify the City within _______ calendar days of receiving the written decision at Step 2 if it wishes to proceed to arbitration.

Answer 14

14

Question 15

The arbitrator’s jurisdiction is limited to the _______ of the express provisions of the Agreement at issue.

Answer 15

Interpretation and application

Question 16

Who pays the fees of the arbitrator in the arbitration process?

Answer 16

The losing party

Question 17

The City must post an updated seniority list in all departments by the __________ of each September.

Answer 17

Second Monday

This is the deadline for posting the seniority list.

Question 18

Employees must protest their seniority date within __________ calendar days of the seniority list posting, or it is considered confirmed.

Answer 18

14

This time frame is crucial for disputing seniority.

Question 19

City seniority is determined by continuous service beginning on the date of hire as a __________ employee.

Answer 19

Regular full-time

This classification affects seniority rights.

Question 20

If two employees are hired on the same date, the tie-breaker is determined by __________.

Answer 20

Alphabetical order of last names

This method resolves hiring date ties.

Question 21

Seniority is used to determine scheduling of __________, subject to department availability.

Answer 21

Annual and holiday leave

Seniority plays a role in leave scheduling.

Question 22

An employee’s seniority is terminated for all of the following reasons except:

Answer 22

Layoff for six months

Seniority is only terminated after 24 months or the length of employment, whichever is shorter.

Question 23

Employees who have been involuntarily laid off remain on the Recall from Layoff Eligibility List for a maximum of __________ months.

Answer 23

36

This is the duration for recall eligibility.

Question 24

If an employee is laid off and does not respond to a recall notice within seven (7) calendar days, they are considered to have __________.

Answer 24

Voluntarily resigned

This implies forfeiting recall rights.

Question 25

The annual wage for each designated job classification is computed based on __________ hours per year.

Answer 25

1,872 hours per year ## Footnote The standard calculation for annual wages.

Question 26

Payday shall be bi-weekly, and in no case shall more than __________ week's pay be held back from an employee by the City.

Answer 26

1 week ## Footnote This ensures timely payment to employees.

Question 27

Effective July 1, 2024, all salary schedules will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with a minimum increase of __________ and a maximum of __________.

Answer 27

2%, 3% ## Footnote This adjustment is linked to economic inflation measures.

Question 28

Employees who were at Step 9 of the wage schedule on or before July 1, 2023, will receive a one-time lump sum payment of __________.

Answer 28

$1,100 ## Footnote This payment recognizes employees' tenure at Step 9.

Question 29

Overtime rates shall be paid at one and one-half (1.5) times the employee’s regular hourly wage for all hours worked beyond __________ in a day or __________ in a week.

Answer 29

9 hours, 36 hours ## Footnote This sets the threshold for overtime eligibility.

Question 30

Call-back pay shall begin when the employee answers the call, with a minimum of __________ hours' wages at the applicable rate.

Answer 30

2 hours' wages ## Footnote This compensates employees for unexpected work calls.

Question 31

Employees assigned to a swing shift shall receive a shift differential of __________ added to their base pay.

Answer 31

4% ## Footnote This compensates for the less desirable shift hours.

Question 32

Employees who qualify for the bilingual proficiency program receive an annual incentive payment of __________, paid in the first pay period of January.

Answer 32

$1,250 ## Footnote This recognizes the additional skills of bilingual employees.

Question 33

The payroll workweek consists of seven (7) days, beginning immediately after __________ on Saturday.

Answer 33

12:01 a.m.

Question 34

The regular workweek for full-time employees who work 1,872 hours per year consists of __________ consecutive days of work with three consecutive days off.

Answer 34

Four (4)

Question 35

The regular workday for full-time employees consists of __________ consecutive hours, excluding the meal period.

Answer 35

9

Question 36

If the City changes an employee’s work schedule without providing two weeks' notice, the first day of the new shift will be paid at __________ the employee's hourly rate.

Answer 36

Time and one-half

Question 37

The three general shift definitions are as follows:

Answer 37

Day Shift, Swing Shift, Graveyard Shift

Question 38

Shifts available for bid must be posted at least __________ days before the bidding process begins.

Answer 38

14

Question 39

Employees must take a rest period of __________ minutes for every four hours worked or major fraction thereof.

Answer 39

15

Question 40

If a field crew’s work site lacks shelter, restrooms, and drinking water, they may go to the nearest conveniences, and travel time of up to __________ minutes is included in their rest break.

Answer 40

10

Question 41

The City recognizes a total of __________ paid holidays each year.

Answer 41

13 ## Footnote Total paid holidays recognized by the City.

Question 42

If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following __________.

Answer 42

Monday ## Footnote This is the standard observation day for holidays falling on a Sunday.

Question 43

To receive holiday pay, an employee must work or be on paid leave for their __________ scheduled shift preceding and succeeding the holiday.

Answer 43

Last ## Footnote Requirement for holiday pay eligibility.

Question 44

An employee required to work on a holiday is paid at a rate of __________ times their straight-time hourly rate in addition to holiday pay.

Answer 44

2X ## Footnote Additional pay rate for working on a holiday.

Question 45

Effective July 1, 2024, banked holiday hours may accumulate up to a maximum of __________ hours.

Answer 45

180 ## Footnote Maximum limit for accumulating banked holiday hours.

Question 46

Employees may receive one (1) additional non-accruable paid day off per year known as a __________.

Answer 46

Floating Holiday ## Footnote Type of additional paid day off provided to employees.

Question 47

New hire employees become eligible to take accrued annual leave after __________ months of employment.

Answer 47

Three (3) ## Footnote Duration after which new hires can take accrued leave.

Question 48

Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly at a rate of __________ hours per pay period.

Answer 48

4.15384 ## Footnote Accrual rate for sick leave per pay period.