HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement between the CMB and Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 3178AGREEMENT
Between
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
m MIAMI BEACH
and
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (CWA)
LOCAL 3178
Period Covered
October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027
TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE
AGREEMENT.............................................................................................................................1
PREAMBLE................................................................................................................................2
ARTICLE 1 - Recognition
Section 1.1 Representation and Bargaining Unit.........................................................3
Section 1.2 Unit Description........................................................................................3
Section 1.3 Job Classifications/Audits.........................................................................4
ARTICLE 2 - Employee and Union Rights
Section 2.1
Employee Rights During Meetings or Interviews.......................................5
Section 2.2
Notice of Disciplinary Action.....................................................................5
Section 2.3
Retaliation for Exercising Rights...............................................................6
Section 2.4
Union Membership/Right of Union to Represent Only Members..............7
Section 2.5
Access to Personnel Records...................................................................7
Section 2.6
Employee Bargaining Team.....................................................................7
Section 2.7
Recording Devices...................................................................................7
Section 2.8
Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examinations & Psychological
Examinations............................................................................................8
Section 2.9
Employee Examination Review................................................................8
Section2.10
Meeting Leave..........................................................................................9
Section 2.11
Information to be provided to Union by City..............................................9
ARTICLE 3 - Deduction of Union Dues
Section3.1
Check-off................................................................................................10
Section 3.2
Indemnification.......................................................................................10
ARTICLE 4 - Grievance Procedure
Section4.1
Purpose..................................................................................................11
Section4.2
Definitions..............................................................................................11
Section 4.3
Special Provisions..................................................................................12
Section 4.4
Grievances Involving Discipline..............................................................15
Section 4.5
Grievance Procedures............................................................................15
Section 4.6
Arbitration...............................................................................................17
Section 4.7
Differences Concerning Personnel Rules...............................................18
Section 4.8
Union Time Bank...................................................................................19
ARTICLE 5 - No Strike and No Lockout
Section 5.1 No Strike................................................................................................20
Section5.2 No Lockout.............................................................................................20
TABLE OF CONTENT, continued
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ARTICLE 6 - Management Rights...........................................................................................21
ARTICLE 7 - Hours of Work and Overtime
Section7.1
Purpose.................................................................................................22
Section 7.2
Normal Workday.....................................................................................22
Section 7.3
Normal Workweek..................................................................................22
Section7.4
Overtime.................................................................................................22
Section 7.5
Distribution of Overtime Work.................................................................24
Section 7.6
Holiday Celebration and Pay for Working on Holiday .............................25
Section 7.7
Rest Periods...........................................................................................27
Section7.8
Reporting Pay........................................................................................28
Section 7.9
Come Back Pay......................................................................................28
Section 7.10
Standby Time.........................................................................................28
Section 7.11
Clean -Up Time.......................................................................................28
Section 7.12
No Pyramiding........................................................................................28
Section 7.13
Pay during Hurricanes and Other Declared............................................28
ARTICLE 8 - Wages and Fringe Benefits
Section8.1
Wages....................................................................................................31
Section 8.2
Shift Differential......................................................................................33
Section8.3
Holidays.................................................................................................33
Section 8.4
Bereavement Leave...............................................................................33
Section 8.5
Rate of Pay When Working Out of Classification....................................34
Section 8.6
Asphalt License Training and Certification..............................................34
Section8.7
Voting Time............................................................................................35
Section 8.8
Meal Allowance......................................................................................35
Section8.9
Jury Duty................................................................................................35
Section 8.10
USLA Recertification Pay Supplement..................................................35
Section 8.11
Uniform Provision...................................................................................36
Section 8.12
Insurance...............................................................................................36
Section8.13
Pension..................................................................................................37
Section 8.14
Take -Home Vehicle Program.................................................................41
Section 8.15
Sick & Vacation Leave Accrual and Maximum Payment on Termination
43
Section 8.16
Public Safety..........................................................................................44
Section8.17
Enforcement...........................................................................................47
Section 8.18
Perfect Attendance Bonus......................................................................48
Section 8.19
Lead Person...........................................................................................48
Section 8.20
Union Conventions.................................................................................48
Section 8.21
Orientation..............................................................................................48
Section 8.22
Educational Leave & Tuition Reimbursement........................................49
Section 8.23
Property Management- License(s) Maintenance....................................49
Section 8.24
EMT Certification Pay.............................................................................49
Section 8.25
Paid Parental Leave...............................................................................50
Section 8.26
Hazardous Duty Pay..............................................................................50
Section8.27
Light Duty..............................................................................................50
Section 8.28
Second Language Pay............................................................................
50
TABLE OF CONTENT, continued
ARTICLE 9 - General Provisions
p A r_ F
Section 9.1
Discrimination.........................................................................................52
Section 9.2
Meetings Between Parties......................................................................52
Section 9.3
Reduction in Work Force........................................................................52
Section9.4
Work Rules.............................................................................................52
Section 9.5
Probationary Employees........................................................................52
Section 9.6
"Temporary Employees...........................................................................53
Section 9.7
Political Activities of Employees.............................................................54
Section9.8
Safety.....................................................................................................54
Section9.9
Parking...................................................................................................55
Section9.10
Glasses.................................................................................................55
Section 9.11
Notification in the Event of Transfer or Contracting Out..........................55
Section 9.12
Public Safety Communications Division..................................................56
Section 9.13
Bulletin Boards.......................................................................................56
Section9.14
Seniority.................................................................................................57
Section9.15
Shoes.....................................................................................................58
Section 9.16
Labor/Management Committee..............................................................59
Section9.17
Promotions.............................................................................................
59
Section 9.18
Beach Patrol Promotions........................................................................59
ARTICLE 10 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
Section10.1 — 10.2...............................................................................................................61
Section 10.3 Drug/Alcohol Random Screening...........................................................62
Section 10.4 Drug/Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Testing..........................................62
Section 10.5 Positive Drug and/or Alcohol Test Results..............................................63
Section 10.6 Refusal to Submit..................................................................................63
Section 10.7 Last Chance Agreement........................................................................63
ARTICLE 11 - Entire Agreement.............................................................................................64
ARTICLE12 - Savings.............................................................................................................65
ARTICLE 13 - Term of Contract..............................................................................................66
EXECUTION.............................................................................................................................67
APPENDIX A - COMPENSATION PLAN.................................................................................70
APPENDIX B - GRIEVANCE FORM........................................................................................73
APPENDIX C - LEGACY SENIORITY LISTS................................................................76
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, was made and entered into on this _day of , 2026
by and between the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (herein called the "City"), and the
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (herein called the "Union")
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PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the Union has been selected as the sole and exclusive bargaining
representative by a majority of the employees set forth in Article 1, and has been recognized by
the City pursuant to the laws of Florida as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for
said employees;
WHEREAS, the City and the Union have voluntarily endorsed the practices and
procedures of collective bargaining as a fair and orderly way of conducting relations between the
City and the employees covered by this Agreement insofar as such practices and procedures are
appropriate to the obligations of the City to retain the right effectively to operate the various
departments of the City and are consonant with the paramount interests of the public;
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties to this Agreement to provide, where not
otherwise mandated by Statute, for the salary schedule, fringe benefits and conditions of
employment of the employees covered by this Agreement, to provide for the continued and
efficient operation of the various departments of the City, and to provide an orderly and prompt
method of handling and processing grievances;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree with each other as follows:
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ARTICLE 1
RECOGNITION
Section 1.1. Representation and Bargaining Unit. - The City recognizes the Union as the sole
and exclusive representative of all employees in the unit described below.
Section 1.2 Unit Description. — Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, all regular, full-
time City employees in the following classifications, excluding all managerial, confidential,
professional, supervisory, temporary, and casual employees, and employees currently
represented in other certified bargaining units:
Account Clerk I
Field Inspector I
Account Clerk II
Field Inspector II
Account Clerk III
Finance Specialist I
Administrative Aide I
Finance Specialist II
Administrative Aide II
Finance Specialist III
Administrative Assistant I
Lifeguard
Administrative Secretary
Lifeguard I
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Lifeguard II
Building Inspector
Lifeguard Lieutenant
Buyer
Mason
Carpenter I
Masonry Helper
Carpenter II
Mechanical Inspector
Clerk
Meter Analyst
Clerk Typist
Painter
Code Compliance Administrator
Parking Dispatcher
Code Compliance Officer I
Parking Enforcement Specialist I
Code Compliance Officer II
Parking Enforcement Specialist II
Commission Reporter I
Parking Meter Technician I
Commission Reporter II
Parking Meter Technician II
Communications Operator
Permit Clerk I
Complaint Operator II
Permit Clerk II
Crime Analysis Specialist
Planning Technician
Crime Scene Technician I
Plumber
Crime Scene Technician II
Plumbing Inspector
Data Entry Clerk
Pool Guard I
Dispatcher
Pool Guard II
Dispatcher Trainee
Police Fleet Specialist
Duplicating Equipment Operator
Police Photographer
Electrical Inspector
Police Records Technician
Electrician
Property Evidence Technician I
Elevator Inspector
Property Evidence Technician II
Engineering Assistant I
Public Safety Specialist
Engineering Assistant 11
Revenue Processor I
Engineering Assistant III
Revenue Processor II
Engineering Inspector
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Section 1.3 Job Classifications/Audits.
a) The City and the Union agree that in the event the City creates a new job
classification within the bargaining unit, or substantially changes the duties of a job
classification which remains within the bargaining unit, or combines job
classifications within the bargaining unit as a result of job audits, or market studies,
the City will bargain with the Union concerning the appropriate rate of pay for the
new, changed, or combined jobs. However, in no event, will the position be paid
at a lower rate of pay or at a lower classification.
Until agreement is reached or impasse is resolved, affected employees will be paid
as determined by the City. The City and Union will negotiate the final rate and the
effective date will be part of the negotiations process.
b) The parties agree that they will periodically review the job classifications and, if
appropriate, file a joint petition to Public Employees Relation Commission (PERC)
to determine which positions should be in or out of the bargaining unit.
c) The City recognizes the life safety work that Lifeguard I, Lifeguard 11 and Lifeguard
Lieutenants perform is of a public safety service nature.
d) Effective January 12, 2026, the City will reclassify the Code Compliance
Administration position from H34 to H37 and provide for a five percent (5%) salary
adjustment for each employee due to compression.
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ARTICLE 2
EMPLOYEE AND UNION RIGHTS
Section 2.1 Employee Rights During Meetings or Interviews.
a) An employee shall be entitled to request Union representation, including and not
limited to Internal Affairs interviews and Pre -Determination Hearings, where the
representative of the City intends to seek to gain information from the employee which
may become a part of the employee's disciplinary record or may result in a written
warning/reprimand of the employee.
b) The employee shall be informed of the nature of the meeting, the alleged conduct, and
if requested, be given a reasonable period of time prior to the meeting to contact and
consult with the Union. Nothing contained herein shall preclude an employee from
legal representation in the event of a criminal investigation.
c) At the request of the employee, the City will advise the Union President of all such
meetings with the employee and the Union President will arrange to have a Union
Representative present.
d) All meetings will be held in the City at a reasonable hour during the employee's shift
or contiguous to the shift on the clock, unless an emergency or serious condition
prevents such action.
e) This provision of Article 2, Section 2.1 shall be subject to the Union Time Bank as
described in Section 4.8.
Section 2.2 Notice of Disciplinary Action.
a) No reprimand, termination, suspension, demotion, punitive transfer, or punitive
reassignment which results in loss of pay shall be taken against an employee
unless he/she is notified of the action, and the reason(s) for such recommended
action given in writing specifically prior to the action. Notice in writing shall be
given to the employee as soon as practicable.
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b) If such disciplinary action is taken against any employee which results in loss of
pay or monetary benefits or denial of annual merit increase, Management will
adhere to progressive discipline:
Written "verbal warnings" shall be kept in departmental or Human Resources files.
If the employee is not disciplined for the same incident again during a calendar
year, the written "verbal warning" shall not be used for his/her Annual Performance
Evaluation report.
c) The employee must have received a Special Report during the evaluation period
informing him/her of the less than satisfactory performance and what action should
be taken for improvement. A copy of the Special Report must be submitted with
the Annual Evaluation Report.
d) The employee must have received a warning during the evaluation period at least
sixty (60) but no more than ninety (90) days prior to an employee receiving a less
than satisfactory performance. If the unsatisfactory work performance occurred
prior to ninety (90) days before the anniversary increase was due, the warning
must state what action the employee must take to correct the unsatisfactory
performance. A copy of the warning shall be submitted with the Annual Evaluation
Report.
e) Nothing in this section shall be intended to contravene public record law.
f) Annual merit increases are not automatic and may be denied.
The employee's Department will be responsible for monitoring the progress or lack of progress
on the employee's effort to correct the problem which led to the unsatisfactory rating. Such follow-
up shall be every ninety (90) days after the corrective process commenced. Upon correction of
the problem, the employee will be granted the annual increase.
Section 2.3 Retaliation for Exercising Rights. - No employee, supervisor or management
person shall be retaliated against or be threatened with any such retaliation by reason of his/her
exercise of any rights set forth in this Agreement.
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Section 2.4 Union Membership -Right of Union to Represent Only Members. - The City and
the Union agree not to interfere with the right of employees to become or not become members
of the Union, and further, both parties agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference,
restraint, or coercion against any employee because of Union membership or lack of it; except
that the Union may process grievances for, advise, or participate in meetings or interviews on
behalf of members only. Human Resources will inform the Union of new hires on a monthly basis.
Section 2.5 Access to Personnel Records. - Upon reasonable request, an employee shall
have the right, in the presence of an appropriate representative of the employer, to review and
copy all or any portion of the employee's official records which are or may become a part of the
personnel file maintained by the Human Resources Department and his/her department. The
employer may charge a reasonable fee of fifteen cents ($.15) per page for such copying.
Employees will be provided with a copy of records or letters that are to be placed in the employee's
Personnel File maintained in either Human Resources or in the Department personnel file, which
make specific, derogatory comments about the employee's work performance. This shall be done
by the Department prior to the filing and the employee shall be asked to sign his/her
acknowledgement. The employee shall be allowed to place in his personnel file a response of
reasonable length to anything contained therein which the employee deems to be adverse. No
anonymous material shall be placed in an employee's personnel file.
It is specifically understood that this provision shall not in any way alter or modify the Personnel
Rules concerning tests or examinations and the period of time which an employee has to review
tests or examinations which he/she has taken
Section 2.6 Employee Bargaining Team. - The City agrees that the Union shall be permitted
up to five (5) employees to serve on a collective bargaining team in any collective bargaining
negotiations with the City, and that such persons shall be compensated at their regular salary
when negotiations are during regular working hours. The Union may appoint alternates who shall
be compensated instead of regular members of the collective bargaining team for those periods
of time when they actually serve on the bargaining team. Attendance at negotiations for a
successor agreement shall not be counted against the union time bank.
Section 2.7 Recording Devices. - No mechanical recording devices of any kind shall be used
in discussions between department heads, division heads, or supervisors and employees unless
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the parties mutually agree otherwise. It is specifically understood that this subsection shall not in
any way apply to any City Board.
Section 2.8 Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examinations and Psychological
Examinations.
A) Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examinations
1) A bargaining unit member may be required to submit to a computerized voice
stress analysis test, or any other electronic examination, the purpose of which is
to test the truthfulness of the employee when investigating a work place theft only
when there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is involved.
2) It is understood that bargaining unit members may be required to take a
computerized voice stress analysis examination when such examination is a
pre -condition of their initial employment with the City. A bargaining unit member
may be required to take a computerized voice stress analysis examination for
promotion, or transfer into a department that has required computerized voice
stress analysis tests.
3) Such computerized voice stress analysis tests shall be conducted by an
independent, professional examiner as selected by the City. Nothing contained in
the Agreement shall abridge the rights of individual employees or the rights of the
City under Florida law.
B) Psychological Examinations
At the City's request, the Union agrees to appear before the Personnel Board and jointly submit
with the City a proposal to include a psychological examination for Lifeguard I applicants.
Psychological examinations shall be in English and Spanish.
Section 2.9 Employee Examination Review. - An employee shall have the right in the
presence of an appropriate representative of the employer to examine and/or review his/her
own completed promotional examination as provided in Florida Statutes.
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Section 2.10 Meeting Leave. - The Union shall have the right to send up to two (2) of the four
(4) designated Union representatives, authorized with pay for time he/she would have otherwise
been working, to attend City Commission Meetings, Personnel Board Meetings, or Pension Board
Meetings, when a matter relating to the collective bargaining agreement is on the Agenda for such
meeting, and if prior approval has been given by the representative's supervisor. The
representative is to return to work immediately after the City Commission addresses the Agenda
item. This section shall be subject to the Union Time Bank in Section 4.8.
Section 2.11 Information To Be Provided To Union By City. - The City will provide to the
Union one (1) copy of the following:
a) A listing of all bargaining unit employees electronically, as requested, to include the
employee's name, address, I.D. number, department assignment, and date of hire,
except where such information is exempt from the definition of public records as
established by Florida Statutes 119.07 (3) (i).
b) The "Personnel Rules" of the City of Miami Beach.
c) "Classification Specifications" for all bargaining unit classifications.
d) "Agenda" (as distributed to all department heads and news media) for each City
Commission Meeting.
e) Salary Ordinance amendments affecting bargaining unit classifications.
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ARTICLE 3
DEDUCTION OF UNION DUES
Section 3.1 Check -off. - Upon receipt of a lawfully executed written authorization from an
employee, which is presented to the City by an official designated by the Union in writing, the City
agrees during the term of this Agreement to deduct the uniform Union dues and assessments of
such employees from their pay and remit such deductions to the Union Treasurer; provided,
however, that such authorization is revocable at the employee's will upon thirty (30) days' written
notice to the City and the Union. The Union will notify the City thirty (30) days prior to any change
in its dues and assessments structure.
The Union shall pay, during the term of this Agreement, the amount of two hundred dollars ($200)
annually as a service charge for implementing and processing the above -stated dues and
assessments deductions. The Union shall make the payment on or before April 1 of each year of
the Agreement.
The Union and the City agree to develop an electronic/magnetic media reporting system for
deduction of dues within six (6) months of ratification of the contract.
Section 3.2 Indemnification. - The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless
against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgments brought against the City under the
provisions of this Article; provided, however, this Section shall not apply to any act or failure to
act on the part of the City resulting from its own willful behavior. In the event of an error in dues
deductions, transfer should be transmitted thirty (30) days after written notification.
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ARTICLE 4
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 4.1 Purpose - It is recognized that complaints and grievances may arise between the
bargaining agent and the employer or between the employer and any one or more employees
concerning the application or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. The employer and
the bargaining agent desire that these grievances and complaints be settled in an orderly, prompt
and equitable manner so that the efficiency of the City of Miami Beach may be maintained and
the morale of employees not be impaired. Every effort will be made by the employer, employees,
and bargaining agent to settle the grievances at the lowest level of supervision. The initiation or
presentation of a grievance by an employee will not adversely affect his standing with the
employer.
No reprisals of any kind will be made by agents of the City against the grievant(s) or the Union's
representatives by reason of such participation in the processing of their grievance. Similarly, the
Union, its officers or agents, shall not impede, malign, or delay the City or management's
representative in their duties during the investigation or processing of said grievance.
In order to investigate, discuss and process grievances, the designated Union representatives
and witnesses must request permission 24 hours in advance (except in emergencies), and report
their return to work upon conclusion of the use of time for grievance matters. All such time away
from work by Union representatives shall be deducted from and is subject to the Union's Time
Bank. Bargaining unit employees covered by this Agreement shall no longer be able to file an
appeal via the City's Personnel Board procedure for any disciplinary matter.
Section 4.2 Definitions.
a) Grievance - a grievance is a dispute involving the interpretation or application of any
provision of this Agreement, excluding matters not covered by this Agreement or where
Personnel Board rules and regulations are involved; provided, that disciplinary actions,
including discharges, but not including verbal warnings, may be grieved under this Article
further provided that the reasonableness of new or changed work rules and whether there
has been reasonable application of old or new work rules and lay-off provisions of the
Personnel Board's rules and regulations, may be grieved under this Article. The
reasonableness of work rules which were negotiated is not grievable.
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b) Aggrieved Employee(s) - the employee(s) filing the grievance or causing the grievance to
be filed.
c) Immediate Supervisor - the individual having immediate supervisory authority over the
aggrieved employee(s).
d) Division Head - the head of the division in which the aggrieved employee(s) works.
e) Department Head -the head of the department in which the aggrieved employee(s) works.
f) Days —effective upon ratification of this Agreement, whenever the Grievance Procedures,
from Step I through and including Arbitration, as set forth in Sections 4.5 and 4.6 of this
Article 4 requires an action be taken with a specified number of days, the word "days" shall
mean working days (i.e., Monday through Friday, exclusive of City observed holidays).
Section 4.3 Special Provisions.
a) The time limits set forth herein may be extended and/or modified by mutual written
agreement.
b) If the employer violates anytime limits, the bargaining agent may advance to the next step
without waiting for the employer's response. If the Union, or the grievant(s) fail to initiate
or move the grievance to the first or next step of the grievance procedure, as set forth
herein (time limits), it shall be untimely and considered withdrawn.
c) The parties acknowledge that, as a principle of interpretation, employees are obligated to
work as directed while grievances are pending; except where the safety of a working
condition or health of the employee(s) is the basis of the grievance.
d) Aggrieved employees, a reasonable number of employees, not to exceed three (3), called
as witnesses, and a specifically designated Union representative, shall be allowed to be
present at the various formal steps of the grievance procedure, including arbitration. One
witness may attend without loss of pay for those actual hours during his/her regular work
schedule. Any other witnesses, not to exceed two (2) in total, may attend provided that
there is adequate time to cover such work time in the Union Time Bank. The Union shall
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notify the City Manager's designee for Labor Relations of who it wishes to call, and then
Management will schedule the witnesses to be available as needed. If there are
circumstances where more than three (3) witnesses are needed, the Union will make a
request to the City Manager's designee for Labor Relations, who will make the final
decision.
e) The Union shall designate to the City the names of the seventeen (17) Union
representatives, plus one individual who shall be designated as the Chairman of the
Grievance Committee, whose function shall be to assist unit members in the processing
of complaints and grievances under this procedure. At Step I only one (1) of the
designated Union representatives will be allowed at any grievance meeting. At Step II &
III, only two (2) of the designated Union representatives will be allowed at any grievance
meeting. All such attendance time shall be deducted from and subject to the Union's Time
Bank as set forth in Section 4.8, including, but not limited to, the specification of
representation by four (4) members of the executive board.
f) City of Miami Beach employees other than those designated Union representatives (as
set forth in Section 4.8) shall not be granted time off from work without loss of pay for the
processing of grievances.
g) The specifically designated Union Representatives shall be permitted during working
hours without loss of pay to investigate, discuss, and process grievances in their
respective areas, provided the following conditions are met:
1) that they first secure the permission of their immediate supervisor (such
permission shall not be unreasonably denied);
2) that the supervisor shall be notified twenty-four (24) hours prior to
investigating, discussing, and processing grievances on City time (shorter
notice may be given in the case of emergencies).
3) that the representative will report his/her return to work to the immediate
supervisor upon conclusion of the use of time for grievance matters; and
4) that there is sufficient time in the Union Time Bank to cover the entire period
of the representative's absence from work.
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h) An employee may request Union representation in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement at each and every step of the grievance procedure set forth in this Agreement.
i) The bargaining agent, in accordance with its own lawful internal rules, shall have the sole
and exclusive right to determine whether any grievance warrants processing through this
procedure. In the event the bargaining agent determines at any step of the grievance
procedure that a grievance does not warrant processing, a written notification of that
determination shall be sent to the City Manager's designee for Labor Relations. The
employee(s) involved shall then be free to process it themselves or through legal counsel.
j) If the bargaining agent has declined to process or further process any grievance presented
to it, and if any employee, or group of employees, desires to process it or further process
their own grievance through this procedure, the bargaining agent shall be sent copies of
all written communications sent by the employer or the employee(s) involved. Further,
nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent any public employees from
representing, at any time, their own grievance in person or by legal counsel to the
employer, and having such grievance(s) adjusted without the intervention of the
bargaining agent, provided however, that the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms
of the collective bargaining agreement then in effect; and provided further that the
bargaining agent has been given notice and a reasonable opportunity to be present at any
meeting called for the resolution of such grievances.
k) The bargaining agent shall not be responsible for any costs attendant to the resolution of
any grievance(s) it has not processed.
1) The parties acknowledge that multiple grievances may be combined at any stage of the
grievance procedure where the class of aggrieved employees is clearly defined and the
subject matter of the grievances is the same or similar.
m) At Step I, all formal grievances presented shall include the date of the alleged violation,
the specific article and section grieved; a brief description of the grievance, and the remedy
requested.
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Section 4.4 Grievances Involving Discipline. - Discipline shall be only for just cause and shall
include written reprimand, suspension, or dismissal. A verbal warning is not disciplinary and is
not grievable. Any regular employee who is disciplined, and who has completed the required
probationary period, may file a grievance pursuant to the provisions of this Article. The Union or
employees not represented by the Union in a grievance or who are not members of the Union
may file discipline grievances at either Step I or II within fifteen (15) days of the written notice of
action.
Section 4.5 Grievance Procedures:
STEP I
a) The grievance shall be filed within fifteen (15) days of the alleged violation,
interpretation or application of the terms of employment set forth in this Agreement.
b) The grievance shall be filed with the division head in writing, on the Grievance
Form as attached in the appendix.
c) The division head or his/her designee shall note the date of receipt of the
grievance, and shall seek to meet the aggrieved employee at a mutually agreeable
time within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievance.
d) Within five (5) days of the meeting, the division head shall render a decision and
shall immediately communicate that decision in writing to the aggrieved, the
bargaining agent, and the department head. If the decision is to deny the
grievance, the reasons for denial shall be specifically stated.
e) The aggrieved employee(s) and/or the bargaining agent may appeal the decision
of the division head within seven (7) days of receipt of the decision.
f) The appeal shall be submitted in writing to the department head. Failure to appeal
the decision of the division head within seven (7) days shall constitute acceptance
by the aggrieved employee(s) and the bargaining agent of the decision as being a
final resolution of the issues raised.
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STEP II
a) If the aggrieved employee(s) appeals the decision, the department head shall
schedule a meeting to take place at a mutually agreeable time not more than five
(5) days after receipt of the appeal. The exclusive bargaining agent shall be
advised in writing as to the date of the proposed meeting, and shall have the right
to send one (1) observer to the proceedings if the bargaining agent is not involved
in the actual representation of the aggrieved employee(s).
b) Within five (5) days of the meeting, the department head shall render a decision
and shall immediately communicate that decision in writing to the aggrieved
employee(s), and to the bargaining agent. If the decision is to deny the grievance,
the reasons for denial shall be specifically stated.
c) The aggrieved employee(s) may appeal the decision of the department head within
seven (7) days of receipt of the decision. The appeal shall be communicated in
writing to the City Manager's designee for Labor Relations. Failure to appeal the
decision of the department head within seven (7) days shall constitute acceptance
by the aggrieved employee(s) and the bargaining agent of the decision as being a
final resolution of the issues raised.
STEP III
a) If the aggrieved employee and/or a representative of the bargaining unit appeals
the decision, the City Manager, or his/her designee for Labor Relations, shall
schedule a meeting to take place at a mutually agreeable time not more than
twelve (12) days after receipt of the appeal.
b) Within twelve (12) days of the meeting, the City Manager or his/her designee for
Labor Relations shall render a decision and shall immediately communicate that
decision in writing to the aggrieved employee and the bargaining agent. If the
decision is to deny the grievance, the reasons for denial shall be specifically stated.
c) Failure to appeal the decision rendered in Step III within twelve (12) days by notice
of intent to submit to arbitration shall deem the decision at Step III to be final and
no further appeal will be pursued.
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Section 4.6 Arbitration. - If the employer and the aggrieved employee(s) and/or the bargaining
agent fail to resolve the grievance, the grievance may be submitted to final and binding arbitration
by an impartial neutral mutually selected by the parties.
a) Notice of intent to submit the grievance to arbitration shall be communicated in
writing by the Union President or his designee to the office of the City Manager's
designee for Labor Relations within twelve (12) days of the receipt of the decision
at Step III. Any request to go to arbitration on behalf of the employer is to go to
the Union President.
b) Within thirty (30) days after written notice of submission to arbitration a request for
a list of five (5) or seven (7) arbitrators shall be submitted to the Federal Mediation
and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Both the City and the Union shall have the right
to strike two (2) names from the panel of five (5) or three (3) names from the panel
of seven.
The City and the Union agree to alternate as to who shall strike the first name. The
arbitrator remaining on the panel after both parties have utilized their two (2) strikes
from a panel of five (5) or three (3) strikes from a panel of seven (7) shall be the
selected arbitrator. Upon receipt of the panel of arbitrators from the FMCS, the
City and the Union shall have thirty (30) days to complete the striking process. The
arbitrator shall be notified of his/her selection within five (5) days by a joint letter
from the City and the Union requesting that he/she schedule a date and place for
a hearing, subject to the availability of the City and the Union.
c) Prior to the commencement of the arbitration, the arbitrator may hold a pre -hearing
conference to consider and determine:
1. the simplification of the issues;
2. the possibility of obtaining stipulation of facts and documents that
will avoid unnecessary proof;
3. such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the grievance;
4. matters of jurisdiction or applicability.
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d) The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, ignore, add to, or subtract from
the provisions of this Agreement. He/she shall consider and decide only the
specific issue submitted to him/her in writing by the City and the Union, and shall
have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not submitted to him/her.
The arbitrator shall submit in writing his/her decision within thirty (30) days
following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever
is later, provided that the parties may mutually agree in writing to extend said
limitation. The decision shall be based solely upon his/her interpretation of the
meaning or application of the express terms of this Agreement to the facts of the
grievance presented. Consistent with this Section, the decision of the arbitrator
shall be final and binding.
e) In the event that an employee desires, on his/her own behalf, to process his/her
grievance to arbitration, the bargaining agent reserves the right to intervene in the
arbitration proceeding up to and including the full right to participation as a party.
f) All arbitration costs, including the cost of the arbitrator, stenographic reporting of
the arbitration hearing,(for an original and one copy), and the venue rental if City
space is unavailable shall be divided equally between the employer and the
bargaining agent, or if the bargaining agent has determined not to process the
grievance through arbitration, between the employer and the employee(s). Any
cancellation fees will be borne wholly by the party cancelling. Each party will pay
the cost of presenting its own case.
Section 4.7 Differences Concerning Personnel Rules. - A difference of opinion with respect
to the meaning or application of the Personnel Rules which directly affects wages, hours, or
working conditions may be submitted by the employee or the Union President (or his/her
designee) to the City Manager's designee for Labor Relations within ten (10) days after the
occurrence of the event giving rise to the difference of opinion. The City Manager's designee for
Labor Relations shall discuss the matter with the employee and the Union Representative at a
time mutually agreeable to the parties. If no settlement is reached at this meeting, the employee
may submit a grievance through the grievance process as set forth in Section 4.5.
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Section 4.8 Union Time Bank. - The CWA represented by four (4) members of the Executive
Board, or any other union member appointed, as determined by the President, shall have the right
to conduct union business (under the conditions described in this Section) through the use of a
time bank. The Time Bank hours shall be 2,250 hours each contract year. A cap of twenty (20)
hours a month, per union representative, except the President shall have a forty (40) hour cap
effective upon ratification, which can be used for union business from the Union Time Bank. No
more than two (2) of the designated Union representatives may use time from the Union Time
Bank at the same time. In preparation for bargaining a successor agreement, the cap on the
Union President and Vice President shall be lifted and time pool usage shall not be counted as
time worked for overtime purposes. The Union President must notify the City of the exact date
when they begin using time pool hours for bargaining preparation. The cap shall be reinstated
only after the successor agreement is ratified. The President or designated union representative
of the CWA shall provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours' notice to the appropriate
Department Director or designee for any leave to be granted. Such leave shall not be granted
unless previously approved in writing by the CWA President. Time for attendance at negotiations
for a successor agreement is addressed in Article 2.6. of this Agreement. The time bank shall be
used for union representation as outlined in Section 2.1, 2.10, and Article 4 of this agreement. All
other union convention time other than union convention time referred in Section 8.22 shall be
part of the Union Time Bank.
The following shall not be counted against the Union Time Bank, as outlined in the corresponding
sections:
2.6 Collective bargaining meetings (up to five members)
• 4.8 Attendance: Attendance at a pension board meeting by a designated union
representative as a pension board member shall not be counted against the union time
bank.
• 8.20 Union Conventions: for two delegates not to exceed two weeks of paid leave
• 9.16 Labor Management Meetings
Representatives must return to work immediately upon conclusion of the meeting that was the
reason for the approved Union time off. If the Union Time Bank is exhausted, no more paid time
off to conduct union business on City time shall be requested, paid or approved.
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ARTICLE 5
NO STRIKE AND NO LOCKOUT
Section 5.1 No Strike. - The parties hereby recognize the provisions of Chapter 447, Florida
Statutes, which define strikes, prohibit strikes, and establish penalties in the case of a strike and
incorporate those statutory provisions herein by reference. The parties further agree that the City
shall have the right to discharge or otherwise discipline any employee(s) who engage(s) in any
activity defined in Section 447.203(6), Florida Statutes.
Accordingly, the Union, its officers, stewards and other representatives agree that it is their
continuing obligation and responsibility to maintain compliance with this Article and the law, and
to encourage and direct employees violating this Article or the law to return to work, and to
disavow the strike publicly.
Section 5.2 No Lockout. - The City will not lockout any employees during the term of this
Agreement as a result of a labor dispute with the Union.
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ARTICLE 6
MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
It is recognized that except as stated herein, it is the right of the City to determine unilaterally the
purpose of each of its constituent agencies, set standards of service to be offered to the public,
and exercise control and discretion over its organization and operations.
The Union recognizes the sole and exclusive rights, powers, and authorities of the City further
include but are not limited to the following: to direct and manage employees of the City; to hire,
promote, transfer, schedule, assign, and retain employees; to suspend, demote, discharge or take
other disciplinary action against employees for just cause; to relieve employees from duty
because of lack of work, funds or other legitimate reasons; to maintain the efficiency of its
operations, including the right to contract and subcontract existing and future work; to determine
the duties to be included in job classifications and the numbers, types, and grades of positions or
employees assigned to an organizational unit, department or project; to assign overtime and to
determine the amount of overtime required; to control and regulate the use of all its equipment
and property; to establish and require employees to observe all its rules and regulations; to
conduct performance evaluations; and, to determine internal security practices; provided
however, that the exercise of any of the above rights shall not conflict with any of the express
written provisions of this Agreement. The City agrees that, prior to substantial permanent layoff
of bargaining unit members, it will advise the Union.
If, in the sole discretion of the City it is determined that emergency conditions exist, including but
not limited to riots, civil disorders, hurricane conditions, or similar catastrophes, the provisions of
this Agreement may be suspended by the City Manager or his/her designee for Labor Relations
during the time of the declared emergency, provided that wage rates and monetary fringe benefits
shall not be suspended.
Should an emergency arise, the Union President shall be advised as soon as possible of the
nature of the emergency. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prohibit the implementation
of personnel actions the City deems necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA).
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ARTICLE 7
HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
Section 7.1 Purpose. - This Article is intended to define the normal hours of work and to provide
the basis for the calculation and payment of overtime.
Section 7.2 Normal Workday. - The normal workday shall consist of eight (8) or ten (10)
consecutive hours of work, exclusive of the lunch period, in a twenty-four (24) hour period.
Section 7.2(a) Exception. Ocean Rescue employees shall have a normal workday of ten (10)
consecutive hours and shall work four (4) days per week all year round. Management will
determine the winter/summer hours of operation. Any change to scheduling is made consistent
with notice and seniority requirements contained in this agreement.
The City may, on an as needed basis, supplement the Lifeguard workforce with such "temporary
employees" as outlined in Section 9.6.
Section 7.3 Normal Workweek. - The normal workweek shall consist of forty (40) hours per
week, and such additional time as may, from time to time, be required in the judgment of the City
to serve the citizens of the City. The workweek shall begin with the employee's first regular shift
each week. No schedule changes involving shifts or days off shall be made without at least ten
(10) workdays' notice to the employees involved, provided that in an emergency, or other such
reason justifying a temporary schedule change only, such notice as is practicable shall be given.
The implementation of this provision shall not be arbitrary and capricious.
Section 7.4 Overtime.
(a) It is understood that the City may require necessary and reasonable overtime for
unit members. For all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours during an
employee's workweek, the City will pay the employee one and one-half (1-1/2)
times the employee's straight time hourly rate of pay.
(b) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, for all hours worked during a Forced
Overtime, the City shall pay two (2) times the employees straight time hourly rate
of pay. For purposes of this Section, "Forced Overtime" is defined as an involuntary
overtime shift, whether it be a full shift or any portion thereof provided it is not due
to the continuation of work in progress, that:
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(1) is assigned by the City within ten (10) calendar days of the overtime
shift to be worked after the employee declined the opportunity to work the
overtime shift on a voluntary basis and the involuntary overtime shift was
assigned in accordance with Section 7.5 of this Agreement; and
(2) the involuntary overtime shift causes the employee to exceed forty (40)
hours in the workweek.
The purpose of this subsection to compensate employees at two (2) times their
straight time hourly rate of pay when assigned involuntary overtime shifts with less
than ten (10) calendar days' notice that causes the employee to exceed 40 hours
in the employee's workweek. An "involuntary overtime shift" occurs when the City
does not receive volunteers to cover an overtime shift and assigns the overtime
shift using the inverse order of seniority further described in Section 7.5. For
example, when an employee is offered an overtime shift, rejects it, and is ultimately
assigned to that overtime shift by the City using the inverse order of seniority
described in Section 7.5. Involuntary overtime that is assigned using the inverse
order of seniority described in Section 7.5, but with at least ten (10) calendar days'
notice is not "Forced Overtime" and will not be paid at two (2) times their straight
time hourly rate.
An employee who volunteers for overtime or who works overtime due to the
continuation of work in progress will not receive two (2) times their straight time
hourly rate. "Continuation of work in progress" means overtime hours worked
immediately following the end of an employee's scheduled shift for the sole
purpose of completing, stabilizing, or securing an ongoing task or assignment that
cannot reasonably be left unfinished, and which does not constitute a separate or
additional shift.
(c) Only actual hours worked shall be considered for the purposes of computing
overtime. For example, paid leave including but not limited to any Annual, Sick,
Family Medical Leave, Floater, Bereavement, and Administrative Leave shall not
be considered as time worked for the purpose of computing overtime. Effective
upon ratification of this Agreement, jury duty shall count as time worked for the
purpose of computing overtime.
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(d) Union time pool hours will count as time worked for the purposes of overtime
except as stated in Section 4.8 while the cap is lifted for the Union President and
Vice President during negotiation preparation.
(e) For all hours worked on an employee's seventh consecutive workday within his/her
workweek, the City shall pay two (2) times the employees straight time hourly rate
of pay, provided the employee has worked his/her full shift on each of the six (6)
preceding workdays. If such hours also qualify as Forced Overtime under this
Section, the employee shall not receive two (2) times the employee's straight time
hourly rate of pay under both provisions. The premium pay provided in this
subsection cannot be stacked or combined with Forced Overtime or any other
premium pay.
(f) Employees shall no longer earn compensatory time in lieu of overtime. Any existing
compensatory time, when used, will not be considered as time worked for
purposes of computing overtime.
(g) The ten (10) calendar days' notice provided herein applies exclusively to the
assignment of overtime and does not apply to changes to the normal workweek as
provided for in Section 7.3 of this Agreement that do not result or are caused by
overtime.
(h) Prior to ratification of this Agreement by the City Commission the Union will
withdraw the pending "Forced Overtime Class Action" arbitration bearing FMCS
No. 240916-09971.
Section 7.5 Distribution of Overtime Work. - Overtime shall be distributed as equally as
practicable among employees in the same job classification in the same work section and area
starting with the most senior employee, as per Section 9.14 Seniority, provided the employees
are qualified to perform the specific overtime work required. Any overtime work required for a
specific job classification within this unit, shall be offered to unit members first. In the event that
no bargaining unit member accepts the overtime, the overtime may be offered to other qualified
individuals outside of the bargaining unit.
The City will maintain the records of overtime work, including: the nature of the work, to what
classification it is applied, to what employee(s) it was offered, who performed the work, how many
hours were worked, and whether it was voluntary or required. The records will be updated
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monthly, maintained on a rolling 12-month basis, and posted. The records shall be made available
electronically for employees to verify and check. Should any employee assert that he or she has
not been offered a reasonably equitable number of overtime work hours for which he or she is
qualified, he or she may bring such assertion to the attention of management. Should
management determine that the employee's assertion is justified, then that employee shall be
given the right of first refusal to all subsequent overtime work offers until reasonable equity is
restored, without regard for seniority. If no employee accepts offered overtime work, the City may
require an employee or employees to work the overtime. Should the overtime work arise from the
continuation of work in progress, the employee performing the work may be required to complete
it. In cases where the City requires that overtime work be performed, the overtime work will be
assigned on a rotating basis in inverse order of seniority among employees holding the same
classification, subject to the qualification of any individual employee to perform the work, within
each shift.
Once an employee has been forced to work overtime because of their junior status, based on
seniority, they cannot be forced again until the list has been exhausted in reverse order of seniority
provided that the employee being forced does not work or is not scheduled for more than sixteen
(16) hours without an eight (8) hour break.
Section 7.6 Holiday Celebration and Pay for Working on Holiday.
a) Holidays. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, for purposes of determining
Holiday Pay, whenever any of the holidays listed in Section 8.3, Holidays, of this
Agreement (not including floating holidays) fall on a Sunday, the following workday
shall be observed as the official holiday; whenever any of the above listed holidays
falls on a Saturday, the preceding workday shall be observed as the official holiday.
In such cases, the day on which the holiday is observed shall be considered to be
the paid holiday and not the holiday's actual calendar date.
b) Purpose. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the Blackout Period and the
Holiday Pay Premium in this Section 7.6 are intended to incentivize employees to
report to work as scheduled, thereby encouraging reliable and consistent
attendance, as well as the avoidance of disruptions to the City's operations and
unnecessary personnel costs attributed to filling shifts for unplanned or
unscheduled absences.
c) Blackout Period. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the Blackout Period
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is defined as the last scheduled day preceding the holiday, the holiday and the first
scheduled day following the holiday.
The Blackout Period shall be measured using the date the holiday is observed by
the City in accordance with Section 7.6(a), above, except that for employees not
assigned to a Monday -Friday shift the Blackout Period shall be measured on the
actual date of the holiday.
d) Holiday Pay. Upon ratification of this Agreement, employees must first be eligible
to receive Holiday Pay prior to receiving such pay.
1. To be eligible for Holiday Pay, an employee must report for scheduled work
during the Blackout Period, unless:
(1) the employee has prescheduled and approved leave; or
(2) the employee is on bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying
relative that occurs during the Blackout Period.
2. Employees on pre -scheduled and approved leave are eligible to receive
Holiday Pay equal to eight (8) or ten (10) hours, depending on the number
of hours in his/her regular shift, at his/her straight time hourly rate of pay.
3. If an employee is scheduled for work during the Blackout Period, the
employee must report to work as scheduled to be eligible for Holiday Pay.
4. Failure to report for work as scheduled during the Blackout Period,
regardless of the reason for the absence, shall be just cause for denial of
Holiday Pay.
5. Should an employee not work on a holiday that falls on his/her regularly
scheduled day off, he/she shall be paid eight (8) or ten (10) hours of Holiday
Pay, depending on the number of hours in his/her regular shift, at his/her
straight time hourly rate.
e) Holiday Pay Premium. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, an employee
shall be paid a Holiday Pay Premium, if applicable, according to the below, if and
only if the employee is eligible for Holiday Pay:
1. Scheduled to Work on a Holiday: For work on a holiday falling on an
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employee's regularly scheduled work day, he/she shall be paid for the
number of hours actually worked at one and one-half of their regular rate,
irrespective of whether the employee has worked in excess of forty (40)
hours in the applicable work week, plus eight (8) or ten (10) hours Holiday
Pay, depending on the number of hours in the employee's regularly
assigned work shift, at the regular rate of pay.
2. Reoortino to Work on a Holidav When Not Otherwise Scheduled to Work:
Should an employee work on a holiday that falls on his/her regularly
scheduled day off, he/she shall be paid for the number of hours actually
worked at one -and one half of their regular rate, irrespective of whether the
employee has worked in excess of forty (40) hours in the applicable work
week, plus eight (8) or ten (10) hours of Holiday Pay, depending on the
number of hours in the employee's regular shift, at the regular rate.
f) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, a holiday which is observed during
an employee's regularly scheduled workweek shall not be considered as time
worked for the purpose of computing overtime, pursuant to Section 7.4, Overtime,
herein, regardless of the Holiday Pay Premium provided for in this Section 7.6.
g) Prior to ratification of this Agreement by the City Commission the Union will
withdraw the pending arbitration bearing FMCS No. 240913-09910 upon payment
to the grievant of one (1) day of lost holiday pay.
Section 7.7 Rest Periods. Employees may take a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes for each
half day of work. Daily rest periods shall be scheduled by the supervisors. Whenever practicable,
the rest period will be scheduled approximately mid -point in the first one-half of the employee's
regular work shift and in the second half of the employee's regular work shift. Employees who
extend their rest period may be subject to disciplinary action.
Code Officers and Administrators may request with the approval of the employee's supervisor,
the two fifteen (15) minute rest periods to be combined with the employee's thirty (30) minute
meal break, providing for a sixty (60) minute meal break.
For each additional four (4) hours worked beyond the regular shift, an additional fifteen (15) minute
rest period shall be provided. Employees in PSCU shall enjoy a fifty (50) minute meal break and
a ten (10) minute rest period which, upon request of an employee and with the approval of the
supervisor, will be combined into a sixty (60) minute meal break.
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Section 7.8 Reporting Pay. — An employee who reports to work as scheduled will be guaranteed
eight (8) hours of work or eight (8) hours of pay; (or, for those on ten-hour days, ten hours of work
or ten of pay); provided, however, that supervisors may assign employees to perform any
reasonable work.
Section 7.9 Come Back Pay. — Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, an employee who
is scheduled or called in to work outside of his/her normal hours of work will be paid a minimum
of four (4) hours of pay or actual time worked, whichever is greater. Employees will be paid a rate
according to the FLSA. An employee called back to work shall be considered to be on worktime
until the employee is relieved from duty. It is understood that comeback pay does not apply to
work which is contiguous to his/her regularly scheduled shift. Employees who are required to
attend Court shall only be required to return to Division Headquarters if their Court appearance
has been scheduled during their normal workweek.
Section 7.10 Standby Time. Employees assigned to standby shall receive two (2) hours per day
of straight time as a standby bonus unless they receive comeback pay. Standby Pay shall be
offered to employees in the same manner and conditions as in Article 7.5 Distribution of Overtime
Work.
Section 7.11 Clean -Up Time. - At the end of the shift, skilled trades employees and members
of the beach patrol and Pool Guards shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes clean-up time; provided
that they may also be required to perform other work tasks during such time if it does not interfere
with clean up. However, Pool guards cannot leave the job site during this clean-up time.
Section 7.12 No Pyramiding. - Premium pay and overtime shall not be paid for the same hours.
The employee shall receive the greater of the two alternative premiums.
Section 7.13 Pay During Hurricanes and Other Declared Emergencies
a) Emergency (Hurricane) Pay
When the City declares an emergency due to a named hurricane and other events, and
employees are advised to stay home with pay and some employees are ordered to work,
these employees shall be paid at double their straight hourly wages for all hours worked
for up to three (3) days. Payment for hours worked during a declared emergency event
will be paid at this rate irrespective of whether the employee has worked in excess of forty
(40) hours in the applicable work week for up to three (3) days.
b) Landfall Team Compensation (Public Works functions)
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Bargaining Unit employees designated to be part of the Landfall Team (designated
Landfall Team Members) shall be on a voluntary basis only starting with the most senior
person in the same division. Designated Landfall Team Members shall be compensated
at a pay rate of one and one-half of the employee's hourly rate of pay for all hours worked
plus one (1) hour of Administrative Hurricane Pay for each of the first eight (8) hours
worked for up to three (3) consecutive days. Payment for hours worked during a declared
emergency event will be paid at this rate irrespective of whether the employee has worked
in excess of forty (40) hours in the applicable work week for up to three (3) days.
Designated Landfall Team Members shall only qualify for the pay if the Landfall Team is
activated by the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Landfall Team Members
who report to duty will be paid for the duration of the Landfall Team activation for actual
hours worked.
During a weather -related emergency event, if a designated Landfall Team Member fails
to report for duty during their regularly scheduled shift, (while other employees are directed
to stay home) said employee will not receive the Landfall Team Compensation nor
Hurricane Pay.
Should a designated Landfall Team Member work in excess of forty (40) hours during their
regularly scheduled work -week, said employee will be compensated at a rate of time and
one-half their regular hourly rate for those hours worked above forty (40) hours in
accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Employees shall not receive both Hurricane Pay and Landfall Team.
Designated Landfall Team Members shall be allowed up to eight (8) hours to secure
personal property prior to a weather -related emergency event. During the weather -related
emergency event, the City shall provide designated Landfall Team Members with food,
weather gear, and shelter rated to withstand a category five (5) storm. Designated Landfall
Team Members shall be required to seek shelter when winds exceed 40 miles per hour.
The Landfall Team shall not erode the bargaining unit
c) Public Safety Employees Compensation
Bargaining unit employees in public safety -related functions who are placed on
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Alpha/Bravo shift and assigned to work during a declared emergency due to a named
hurricane or other declared emergency, pursuant to 7.13(a), will receive hurricane pay as
stated above in section (a) of this provision. If public safety employees are held over
before or after their shift due to adverse conditions, they will be paid straight time for all
hours while being held -over and not working.
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ARTICLE 8
WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Section 8.1 Wages
No bargaining unit member who left the City's employ prior to the date of ratification of this
Agreement by the Commission will be eligible for any wages or benefits under this Agreement.
a) Effective the first (1st) full pay period ending in July 2025, there shall be an across-the-
board wage increase of three percent (3%) for all CWA bargaining unit positions. In
addition, the minimums and maximums of each job classification range will be increased
by three percent (3%), accordingly. There shall be no other cost -of -living wage adjustment
for employees within the bargaining unit for the period of time since the expiration of the
contract (September 30, 2024) and the first full pay period in July 2025.
b) Effective the first (11t) full pay period ending in April 2026, there shall be an across-the-
board wage increase of three (3%) for all CWA bargaining unit positions. In addition, the
minimums and maximums of each job classification range will be increased by three
percent (3%), accordingly.
c) Effective the first (1st) full pay period ending in April 2027, there shall be an across-the-
board wage increase of three (3%) for all CWA bargaining unit positions. In addition, the
minimums and maximums of each job classification range will be increased by three
percent (3%), accordingly.
Classification and Pay System
The City of Miami Beach classification and pay system will be utilized for all bargaining unit
employees. All classifications in the CWA Bargaining Unit shall be in the pay for performance pay
system. This classification and pay system include salary range changes, job audits, and market
classification studies, but does not include cost -of -living increases.
Consistent with the classification and pay system, no employee's salary shall exceed, for any
reason, the applicable maximum salary for the pay range of the employee's position.
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Performance Evaluations
For all performance evaluations completed after ratification of this Agreement, all CWA bargaining
unit employees who receive a rating of three (3) or above on their annual evaluation, shall be
eligible for a merit increase on their anniversary date, provided that the employee's salary shall
not exceed the maximum of the salary range for his/her position. Ratings on annual evaluations
shall be 1 through 5 as follows: 1 equals unsatisfactory, 2 equals needs improvement, 3 equal
meets expectations, 4 equals exceeds expectations and 5 equals significantly exceeds
expectations. An employee who receives an equivalent score between 3.0 and 3.49 shall be
eligible for a one percent (1%) merit increase. An employee who receives an equivalent score
between 3.50 and 4.24 shall be eligible for a two percent (2%) merit increase, and an employee
who receives an equivalent score between 4.25 and 5 shall be eligible for a three percent (3%)
merit increase. Performance Evaluation increases may total no more than three percent (3%).
Employees who receive a score of less than three (3) shall not receive a merit increase. All scores
shall be rounded to two decimal places
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, performance Evaluations are to be completed by a
supervisor with direct oversight of that employe's work at the time of the evaluation. The
department director and/or the evaluator's supervisor may adjust the supervisor's scoring based
on underperformance by the employee and must state the reason for any adjustment including
underperformance. Within seven (7) calendar days of an employee receiving a completed
evaluation that reduces the employee's merit increase as a direct result of the adjustment, the
employee may submit a written request for review and resolution by the City's Human Resources
Department. Once resolved by the City's Human Resources Department, the employee's
evaluation is not grievable under any terms of this Agreement.
If an employee's merit rating score does not qualify him/her for a merit increase, the employee
may grieve the evaluation up to Step III under the provisions of this Agreement.
Performance Improvement Plans
Performance Improvement Plans will be implemented after a less than satisfactory evaluation
The employee's performance will be reevaluated after 90 days. If acceptable performance is not
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achieved after 90 days, the employee will be given a second 90-day Performance Improvement
Plan. Managers will advise the employee intermittently through the Performance Improvement
period regarding their progress and suggested improvements. If a satisfactory rating is not
achieved after two consecutive 90-day Performance Improvement plans, the employee may be
disciplined up to and including termination. If an employee is eligible for a merit increase, merit
increase will be effective the beginning of the pay period immediately following the new
satisfactory performance rating.
Section 8.2 Shift Differential.
Where a majority of an employee's regularly assigned shift hours fall between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00
p.m., the employee shall receive a shift differential of seventy-five cents ($.75) per hour.
Where a majority of an employee's regularly assigned shift hours fall between 11:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m., the employee shall receive a shift differential of one dollar ($1.00) per hour.
Shift differential shall only be paid for regular shifts and shall not be applied to overtime, call -in,
or standby hours worked or paid.
Section 8.3 Holidays. — (See Section 7.6) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the
following sixteen (16) days shall be considered as holidays but the City reserves the right to
schedule work on the holidays:
New Years' Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Public Safety Appreciation Day (observed on the fourth Friday in
October), Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day following Thanksgiving,
Christmas Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, and four (4) floating holidays
Employees shall become eligible for floating holidays upon completing six (6) months' continuous
service with the City.
Section 8.4 Bereavement Leave. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, Employees in
the bargaining unit shall be entitled to bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family
member, parental leave, and domestic and sexual violence leave, as provided for in the Classified
Employees' Leave Ordinance codified at Article V, Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Miami Beach, as amended from time to time. The term "immediate family member' shall
have the same meaning as provided in the Classified Employees' Leave Ordinance, as amended
from time to time. In addition to the provisions of the Classified Employees' Leave Ordinance,
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bereavement may be taken in consecutive whole days or intermittent whole days within 180 days.
If taken on an intermittent basis leave must be pre -approved with no less than 48 hours advance
notice. Additional time off may be granted by the Department Head, in writing, chargeable to the
employee's accrued sick or vacation leave. In such circumstances such additional sick leave
shall not count against an employee for purposes of performance evaluations.
Section 8.5 Rate of Pay When Working Out of Classification. - An employee may be required
to temporarily work out of his/her classification when directed by management. Temporarily is
defined as an employee who is clearly and definitely performing the principal duties in a higher
pay classification for more than one hour per day, and they shall not exceed 580 hours in a fiscal
year, and shall be paid as follows, except at the sole discretion of the City Manager or his/her
designee for Human Resources who may waive the 580 hour cap if in his/her judgment, it will
best serve the needs of the City service:
a) Out of class pay shall be distributed as equally as practicable among employees
in the same job classification in the same work section.
b) If he/she is temporarily working in a lower classification, he/she shall receive
his/her hourly rate in his/her regular classification. Employees will not be assigned
to lower classification work as punishment or to demean the employee.
c) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, if he/she is temporarily working for
one or more consecutive hours in a higher paying classification, he/she shall be
paid an hourly rate of three dollars ($3.00) per hour to be added to the employee's
straight -time rate of pay. For qualifying employees, the pay provided for in this
subsection c will be retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12, 2026.
Employees being trained with on -site supervisory assistance in a bona -fide training program for
a higher paying classification will be paid their current rate in their regular classification during
such training time.
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, employees without an Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) certification shall not be allowed to work in a higher pay classification if the
higher pay classification requires an EMT certification as part of the minimum qualifications for
the position.
Section 8.6 Asphalt License Training and Certification. At the sole discretion of the Public
Works Director, qualifying employees shall be offered training to obtain an asphalt license
certification. The appropriate certification level for training shall be determined at the sole
discretion of the Public Works Director.
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Section 8.7 Voting Time. Given the availability of alternatives such as absentee ballots and
early voting, the past practice of allowing paid time off for voting shall be discontinued.
Section 8.8 Meal Allowance. An employee who works three (3) consecutive hours or more of
pre -shift or post -shift overtime shall be paid $15.00 unless meals are provided by the City.
Employees shall receive compensation within three (3) months.
In the event employees are supplied with a meal while working the overtime hours, the meal
allowance, as provided under this Section, shall cease.
Section 8.9 Jury Duty. The City of Miami Beach shall permit employees either to keep payments
received from courts of competent jurisdiction for being on duty, or in the alternative, their standard
rate of pay, whichever is higher. For each day an employee is called to jury duty, he/she shall be
excused from work for such time as is necessary to complete jury duty services. If three (3) or
more hours are left in the employee's work shift upon release from jury duty, the employee shall
immediately contact his/her immediate supervisor for instruction.
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, only actual hours worked shall be considered for the
purposes of computing overtime. For example, paid leave including but not limited to any Annual,
Sick, Family Medical Leave, Floater, Bereavement, and Administrative Leave shall not be
considered as time worked for the purpose of computing overtime. Effective upon ratification of
this Agreement, jury duty shall count as time worked for the purpose of computing overtime.
Section 8.10. USLA Recertification Pay Supplement. Effective upon ratification of this
Agreement, all Ocean Rescue lifeguards who successfully complete and maintain all or the
following requirements will receive a Rew non -pensionable certification pay supplement in the
amount of fifty dollars ($50) biweekly:
The 40-hour a minimum lifeguard training program certified by the United States
Lifesaving Association (USLA) on an annual basis;
2. Maintain current medical skills training;
3. Maintain current CPR recertification; and
4. Successfully complete five the hundred (500) swim qualifications during both winter and
summer swims sessions in under ten (10) minutes on an annual basis.
In addition to all the above requirements, Ocean Rescue lifeguards who are licensed EMTs or
Paramedics, must complete the EMT/Paramedic recertification every two (2) years. Ocean
Rescue lifeguards who are not EMTs or Paramedics are not required to complete the
EMT/Paramedic recertification in order to receive this supplement provide they complete all of the
requirements listed above in a timely manner.
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The employee will be responsible for maintaining certification requirements.
Section 8.11 Uniform Provision. Persons employed in all divisions, including the Public Safety
Communications Department (PSCD), who are compelled to wear City -issued uniforms shall be
provided with six (6) uniforms.
Employees in Code Compliance shall be provided with a Code Jacket.
Administrative Aides and Clerical staff within the Police department shall be provided with two (2)
polo shirts
Lifeguards and full-time pool guards shall be provided with one (1) sweat suit per year, and a
winter jacket every five (5) years. Six (6) long sleeved/short sleeved shirts or any combination
thereof shall be provided annually to Lifeguard I, II, Lieutenant, Pool Guard I, and II. Female
lifeguards and pool guards will be provided 6 swimsuits annually, or replaced as needed.
On a one-time basis only, all regular, full-time Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II and Lifeguard Lieutenants
shall be issued one (1) pair of dress pants, one (1) Class A shirt and one (1) badge. Lost,
damaged or stolen badges shall be replaced at the employee's expense. Worn dress uniforms
shall be replaced at the City's expense, but no sooner than once per year.
All uniforms (except the Class A dress uniforms for Lifeguards) shall be delivered to the
employees in the month of January of each year
Sponsorship: In the event that the City enters into an agreement with any outside sponsor
concerning uniforms that may be issued to any employee(s) (but not necessarily all employees)
who are in the bargaining unit, these sponsored uniforms may be issued to satisfy the contractual
uniform obligations. No additional contract obligations concerning uniforms are hereby created
and such sponsored uniforms may be discontinued at any time by the City.
Section 8.12 Insurance.
a) The City shall offer medical, dental, and life insurance benefit plans to full-time bargaining unit
employees and their legal dependents, as set forth in this section (a, b and c) during the term
of this Agreement. The City will continue to pay at least fifty percent (50%) of the premium
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cost for eligible employees and their dependents. The City will offer alternative plans as options
for employees. The City may change insurance carriers and/or the scope and level of benefits
in any plan. The City also may change the percentage of premium cost paid by the City (i.e.,
provided that it remains at least 50%) from year to year for any one or more of the optional
plans available, depending upon the scope and level of benefits available in each of the
optional plans.
b) Employees in the bargaining unit shall be eligible to participate in the City's flexible and
voluntary benefits plans, which may be modified by the City from time to time. The flexible and
voluntary benefits plans shall be administered by the City.
c) The City will offer a one -month holiday from employee contributions to the health insurance
and dental insurance plans contributions made in December 2024.
Section 8.13 Pension. General Provisions: Should the actuary for the Miami Beach Employees'
Retirement Plan confirm that the City's actuarial required contribution is 23.5% of pensionable
payroll, then the additional two percent (2%) employee pension contribution levied for all
bargaining unit members hired prior to November 27, 2010 shall be eliminated. This confirmation
must be provided in writing through the annual actuarial valuation report provided by the actuary
for the Miami Beach Employees' Retirement Plan.
For employees hired prior to February 21, 1994, who participate in the MBERP, the employee
pension contribution shall increase by 2% of pensionable earnings, from 10% to 12% of
pensionable earnings. For employees hired on or after February 21, 1994, who participate in the
MBERP, the employee pension contribution shall increase by 2% of pensionable earnings, from
8% to 10% of pensionable earnings.
Promoted employees may remain in Classified Plan.
The pension plan will provide that in a case where an employee who is thereafter promoted to a
position that is in the unclassified pension plan, the promoted employee may elect to stay in the
classified pension plan.
The Miami Beach Employees' Retirement Plan (MBERP) is the pension plan for CWA bargaining
unit members, except for those employees who previously elected to remain in the 401-A
retirement program (in lieu of participating in the City's pension plan). The current benefits and
member contributions provided by the MBERP shall remain in effect for the term of this
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Agreement, except as follows
10% Cap on Overtime for Plan Members Hired before February 21, 1994
For those employees in the Miami Beach Employees' Retirement Plan (MBERP) who were hired
before February 21, 1994, overtime included in pensionable earnings received after the effective
date will be limited to a maximum of 10% above the employee's highest pensionable
compensation, if applicable each year. Upon reaching the 10% maximum cap within a fiscal year,
any additional overtime earnings in that year shall not be subject to the pension contribution.
Two Year Previous Service Purchase Option
The two year previous service purchase option shall be eliminated as of September 30, 2013, for
all CWA bargaining unit employees. Elimination of the two year previous service purchase option
is subject to the agreement of a similar provision by at least one of the remaining two general
employee bargaining units that participate in the Miami Beach Employees Retirement Plan
(MBERP), in the terms of their respective successor collective bargaining agreements.
Partial Lump Sum Distribution
A member who retires under normal retirement (as that term is defined by the GERS) shall be
allowed to convert 25% of the actuarial value of his/her pension benefit into a lump sum
distribution. For example, if the normal retirement benefit is equal to $2,000 per month, the
member may either receive $2,000 per month or the combination of $1,500 per month plus a
single lump sum equal to the actuarial value of the other $500.
This lump sum option shall not be available to early retirees, disability retirees, or beneficiaries
receiving pre -retirement death benefits.
The lump sum shall be calculated using the same discount rate and mortality rates used in the
most recent Actuarial Valuation Report for the GERS.
Final Average Monthly Earnings (FAME)
The City and Union agree to change the creditable service component of the formula for
calculation of the FAME for current members from two (2) highest paid years of creditable service
to the five (5) highest paid years of creditable service as described below:
a) For those employees who participate in the MBERP and are at normal retirement
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age or are 24 months or less from normal retirement age, as defined by Ordinance
2006-3504 as amended, as of September 30, 2010, the Final Average Monthly
Earnings (FAME) is at one -twelfth (1/12) of the average annual earnings of the
employee during the two (2) highest paid years of creditable service.
b) For those employees who participate in the MBERP, and who are between 24 and
36 months from normal retirement age, as defined by Ordinance 2006-3504 as
amended, as of September 30, 2010, the Final Average Monthly Earnings (FAME)
means one -twelfth (1/12) of the average annual earnings of the employee during
the three (3) highest paid years of creditable service.
c) For those employees who participate in the MBERP, and who are between 36 and
48 months from normal retirement age, as defined by Ordinance 2006-3504 as
amended, as of September 30, 2010, the Final Average Monthly Earnings (FAME)
means one -twelfth (1112) of the average annual earnings of the employee during
the four (4) highest paid years of creditable service.
d) For those employees who participate in the MBERP, and who are more than 48
months from normal retirement age, as defined by Ordinance 2006-3504 as
amended, as of September 30, 2010, the Final Average Monthly Earnings (FAME)
means one -twelfth (1/12) of the average annual earnings of the employee during
the five (5) highest paid years of creditable service.
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
All current and future employees participating in the DROP shall be entitled to participate in the
DROP for a maximum period not to exceed 60 months in total.
Nothing herein shall preclude an employee who is presently participating in the DROP from their
continued active employment and termination of employment in accordance with their original
DROP separation date.
Bargaining Unit Members hired on or after the ratification of the 2009-2012 CWA Collective
Bargaining Agreement
The current benefits and member contributions provided by the MBERP shall remain in effect for
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employees hired on or after the ratification of the 2009-2012 CWA Collective Bargaining
Agreement on October 27, 2010, except as follows:
1) The normal retirement date is age 55 with at least thirty (30) years of creditable
service, or age 62 with at least five (5) years of creditable service.
2) The early retirement date is the date on which the member's age plus years of
creditable service equal 75, with a minimum age of 55.
3) The Final Average Monthly Earnings (FAME) shall be an average of the highest
five (5) years of employment.
4) The benefit multiplier shall be two and one half percent (2.5%) multiplied by the
member's years of creditable service, subject to a maximum of 80% of the
member's FAME.
5) The retiree Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be one and one half percent
(1.5%) per year, with the first adjustment deferred to one (1) year after the end of
the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).
6) The employee contribution will be 10% of salary.
7) The standard form of benefit is a lifetime annuity.
8) Members who separate from City employment with five (5) or more years of
creditable service but prior to the normal or early retirement date shall be eligible
to receive a normal retirement benefit at age 62.
Reduction in Vesting Requirement for Employees Hired On or After February 21, 1994
The minimum vesting requirement for pension plan members hired on or after February 21, 1994,
is 5 years of service.
Reduction in Normal Retirement Age for Employees Hired On or After February 21, 1994
The normal retirement age for pension plan members is as follows:
• For members hired prior to February 21, 1994, the normal retirement age is 50.
For members hired on or after February 21, 1994 but prior to September 30, 2010, the
normal retirement age is age 55.
• For members hired on or after September 30, 2010, the normal retirement age is 62.
Other Requirements and Conditions
In order to be eligible for each of the above pension benefits, each employee must be actively
employed on the effective date of the benefit and must thereafter retire. All of the foregoing
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pension changes shall apply prospectively, not retroactively. All other provisions of the MBERP
plan not specifically addressed in this Agreement shall remain unchanged.
Retiree Health Insurance
a) The parties agree that any bargaining unit member who previously elected or who elects
to participate in the 401-A retirement program (in lieu of participating in the City's pension
plan) shall be required to work at least ten (10) years before becoming eligible for any
retiree health benefits from the City.
b) The parties agree that any bargaining unit member who is eligible for retiree health
benefits from the City must make a one-time irrevocable election to continue receipt of
health benefits via the City's plan at the time that the employee terminates City
employment. The parties also agree that if a member initially elects to continue under City
health insurance, but thereafter discontinues or is discontinued from such coverage, then
the retiree may resume coverage only at their own expense, without any employer
contribution whatsoever.
c) Employees hired on or after February 2, 2006, will be entitled to a City contribution against
the cost of continued health insurance coverage in the City's health insurance plan after
retirement (or separation) from City employment, as set forth in this section. Any
employee hired on or after the 2003-2006 Agreement ratified on December 7, 2005, who
then remains employed until reaching eligibility for normal retirement, and who elects to
continue insurance coverage under the City's health plan, shall upon receipt of normal
retirement benefits also receive an additional separate supplemental monthly stipend
payment in the initial amount of $10.00 per year of credited service, up to a maximum of
$250.00 per month until age 65, and $5.00 per year of credited service up to a maximum
of $125.00 per month thereafter. There shall be no other City contribution toward the cost
of continued health insurance coverage for such employees and this benefit shall be paid
only during the life of the retiree.
Section 8.14 Take -Home Vehicle Program.
Upon ratification of this Agreement, the Union agrees that each bargaining unit employee who is
assigned a take-home vehicle will purchase at his or her expense an extended non -owner
coverage endorsement or non -owner auto insurance coverage in the amount of at least $100,000,
within 30 days of the effective date of this Agreement. In addition, the employee must maintain
an extended non -owned coverage endorsement or non -owner auto insurance coverage in the
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amount of at least $100,000, for so long as he or she is assigned a take-home vehicle. Employees
who are initially assigned a take-home vehicle, subsequent to date of ratification of this
Agreement, shall be required to obtain and maintain an extended non -owner coverage
endorsement or non -owner auto insurance coverage in the amount of at least $100,000, prior to
vehicle assignment. Any employee without the required insurance coverage, as stipulated herein,
may have the take-home vehicle privilege revoked at the City's discretion. If the insurance industry
no longer provides the extended non -owned coverage endorsement or non -owner auto insurance
coverage, there will be a re -opener in order for the City and Union to discuss the provisions set
forth in this section only.
Participation in this program is subject to the sole and exclusive discretion of the City and is limited
to those eligible employees who reside in Miami -Dade or Broward County. The City retains full
authority to determine vehicle assignments and the employee's eligibility and continued
participation in the program. The City also reserves the right, at any time and for reasonable
reasons, to suspend, modify, or revoke an employee's take-home vehicle privileges. Such
determinations may be based on, but are not limited to, operational needs, departmental needs,
budgetary considerations, and/ or employee performance.
The Code Compliance Department shall not exceed more than twenty (20) participants in the
Take -Home Vehicle Program.
The City and Union agree that bargaining unit employees who are assigned a take-home vehicle
shall not be entitled to Standby Time as provided for in Section 7.10 of this Agreement for as long
as the employee participates in the Take -Home Vehicle Program.
The City and Union agree that bargaining unit employees who are assigned a take-home vehicle
will comply with the provisions outlined in the City's "Vehicle Assignment, Operation, and
Maintenance Administrative Order" (HR.03.01). This includes, but is not limited to, requirements
related to third -party liability insurance, taxation, and SunPass usage.
To defray the operating expense incurred by the City as a result of the non -official use of take-
home vehicles, effective upon ratification of this Agreement, bargaining unit employees who are
assigned a take-home vehicle shall be assessed a user fee. The fee shall be based on the location
of the employee's primary residence as shown below:
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LOCATION BIWEEKLY FEE
Miami Beach $0
Dade County (other than Miami Beach) $25.00
Broward County $30.00
Employees who participate in the Take -Home Vehicle Program may be subject to taxable wages
in the form of additional compensation. The use of such a vehicle for commuting is considered a
taxable benefit by the IRS
Section 8.15 Sick and Vacation Leave Accrual and Maximum Payment on Termination.
a) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the rate of accrual of annual and sick leave
for employees in the bargaining unit shall be determined as set forth in the Classified
Employees' Leave Ordinance codified at Article V, Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, as amended from time to time.
b) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, employees in the bargaining unit shall be
allowed to accrue no more than 600 vacation hours. Use, accumulation, forfeiture,
conversion and transfer of sick leave to annual leave, and payment for annual and sick
leave upon retirement, death, resignation, or removal, including maximum payment shall
be determined as set forth in the Classified Employee's Leave Ordinance codified at
Article V, Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, as
amended from time to time.
c) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, employees in the bargaining unit may
participate in any sellback program, as may be authorized and implemented by the City
Manager, as provided in the Classified Employees' Leave Ordinance codified at Article V,
Chapter 78, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, as amended
from time to time.
d) Notwithstanding anything set forth above to the contrary, leave shall not be used for the
purchase of pension time as provided in the Classified Employees' Leave Ordinance
unless otherwise authorized by this Agreement.
e) Any amendment, repeal, or modification to Article V, Chapter 78, of the Code of
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Ordinances of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, adopted after ratification to this Agreement
that reduces or eliminates leave accrual, conversion, sellback, or payout benefits for
bargaining unit members shall not apply absent mutual written agreement of the parties.
The City shall provide notice and bargain upon request prior to implementation of any such
change.
Section 8.16 Public Safety.
1. Public Safety Communications Department (PSCD)
a) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, upon being certified by the Public Safety
Communications Division (PSCD) as being fully qualified to dispatch both Police and Fire calls, a
Dispatcher assigned to PSCD will receive a six percent (6%) premium pay rolled into his/her base
pay retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12, 2026. This dual dispatch premium
of 6% will not count towards calculating retirement pension benefits prior to January 12, 2026.
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the end and beginning pay ranges for Dispatcher
will each increase by six percent (6%). The City can require employees to dispatch both Police
and Fire calls.
The six percent (6%) salary increase will not apply to Dispatch Trainees.
b) Dispatchers, Communication Operators, and Complaint Operators who are designated as
certified training officers (CTOs) will receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour for all hours worked in
a training capacity. All employees who express an interest and whose last performance evaluation
was satisfactory shall be considered eligible for certification as a CTO. Generally, an employee
without CTO certification shall not be required to perform in a training capacity unless a CTO is
not available. However, if a Non-CTO is mandated to train, he/she will also receive the stipend.
c) Communications Operators, Complaint Operators, and Dispatchers hired after ratification of
this Agreement will receive a three percent (3%) salary increase after completing both one (1)
year of satisfactory employment (with an overall evaluation score of 3 or above) and a satisfactory
probationary period, and after attaining the State of Florida Department of Health 911 Public
Safety Telecom municator Certificate.
This three percent (3%) salary increase will not apply to Communications Operators, Complaint
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Operators, or Dispatchers who did not start at the beginning of the salary range.
d) Communications Operators, Complaint Operators, and Dispatchers will receive a one-time four
percent (4%) salary increase after completing three (3) years of satisfactory employment (with an
overall evaluation score of 3 or above) and after attaining and maintaining the State of Florida
Department of Health 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certificate.
This four percent (4%) salary increase will not apply to Communications Operators, Complaint
Operators, or Dispatchers who started at 10% or more above the minimum of their initial salary
range, or to employees who had a salary adjustment of more than 10%.
e) Accreditation Performance Incentive — Communication Operators, Complaint Operators, and
Dispatchers will receive $750 every three -months (quarterly) while assigned to PSCD as long as:
1) the employee maintains call -taking monthly average case evaluation compliance levels
at or above current prevailing International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED)
accreditation levels. The above current IAED accreditation levels must be accomplished in each
discipline separately, Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD), Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), or
Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD), for the previous three -months (quarter).
2) the employee also must have collectively processed in the previous three -months a
minimum of fifty (50) EPD, EMD, or EFD calls for service in order to be eligible to receive the $750
incentive payment.
For example, a Communications Operator, Complaint Operator, or Dispatcher that processed
within a three-month period (quarter) a minimum of thirty (30) EPD calls that averaged case
evaluation compliance levels at or above current IAED accreditation levels, a minimum of ten (10)
EMD calls that averaged case evaluation compliance levels at or above current IAED
accreditation levels, and a minimum of ten (10) EMD calls that averaged case evaluation
compliance levels at or above current IAED accreditation levels is eligible to receive a $750
incentive payment for the previous three-month (quarter) period.
The quarterly $750 Accreditation Performance Incentive will begin on the first month of the first
full yearly quarter (three-month) immediately following ratification of this agreement. The $750
Accreditation Performance Incentive will not count towards calculating retirement pension
benefits.
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A report will be generated by Public Safety Communications Division personnel no later than thirty
days after the end of the previous quarter (three -months) to indicate which Communication
Operator, Complaint Operator, and Dispatcher qualified for the $750 incentive payment for the
previous three (3) months (quarter).
This section is not dependent on the City's accreditation.
2. Pool Guards
a) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification —
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, WSI certified Pool Guards who utilize their
certification during the course of their employment to teach qualifying swimming lessons
and/or water safety courses will be paid $1,600 per year retroactive to the pay period
beginning on January 12, 2026.
b) A one year minimum as a full-time Pool Guard I with the City of Miami Beach is required
in order to be eligible to apply for Pool Guard II.
3. Marine Pay
a) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, any qualified Ocean Rescue employee shall
receive assignment pay for hours worked on the Ocean Rescue Emergency Vessel at the
rate of two dollars ($2.00) an hour retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12,
2026. Minimal qualifications are determined by the Fire Chief.
b) Prior to ratification of this Agreement by the City Commission the Union will withdraw the
Step III grievance bearing Union Grievance No.: 08202025-RV-01.
4. Field Training Officer (FTO) Pay
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, Public Safety Specialist who are assigned to the
Field Training Officer (FTO) program by the Police Chief, within the Police Department as certified
training officers shall receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour for all hours worked in a training
capacity, retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12, 2026. All employees who express
an interest, whose last performance evaluation was satisfactory, and who are otherwise in good
standing, shall be considered eligible for certification as an FTO. Generally, an employee without
FTO certification shall not be required to perform in a training capacity unless FTO is not available.
However, if a non-FTO is mandated to train, he/she will also receive the stipend.
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Section 8.17 Enforcement
1. Code Compliance
a) The City will send Code Compliance Officer I employees to "FACE Level 1" training
and, if certified, to "FACE Level 2" training within the first 18 months of employment.
Employees who successfully complete both trainings will be promoted to Code
Compliance Officer II after 30 months of continuous employment as a Code Compliance
Officer I.
b) Upon ratification of this Agreement, Code Compliance Officer I and Code Compliance
Officer II who are designated by the Code Compliance Director as certified training officers
shall receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour for all hours worked in a training capacity
retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12, 2026. All employees who express
an interest and whose last performance evaluation was satisfactory shall be considered
eligible for certification as a CTO. Generally, an employee without CTO certification shall
not be required to perform in a training capacity unless CTO is not available. However, if
a non-CTO is mandated to train, he/she will also receive the stipend.
c) BTR/STR Investigator Team. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, employees
assigned to the BTR/STR Investigator Team by the Code Compliance Director will receive
a fifty dollar ($50.00) biweekly non -pensionable flat rate incentive pay while assigned to
the BTR/STR Investigator Team, retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12,
2026. This incentive pay is limited to a maximum of four (4) employees at a time.
2. Parking Department
a) The Parking Director or his/her designee shall designate a Parking Enforcement
Specialist (PES) to enforce Right of Way (ROW) along with other approved duties. For
Shift 2 there will be three (3) PES assigned to the detail; one in the South, one in the
Middle, and one in the North zone. For Shift 3 there will be three (3) PES assigned to the
detail; one in the South, one in the Middle, and one in the North zone. Shift 4 and Shift 1
will have one (1) City wide PES to enforce the ROW in all three zones. The assigned PES
will be compensated at an additional compensation of $2.00 per hour. The assignment will
rotate among all full-time PES by seniority. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement,
the ROW enforcement described in this subsection will be implemented in accordance
with the language in this section. The ROW pay incentive described in this subsection will
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terminate on September 30, 2027.
b) Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, Parking Enforcement Officer I and Parking
Enforcement Officer II who are designated by the Parking Director as certified training
officers shall receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour for all hours worked in a training
capacity, retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12, 2026. All employees who
express an interest and whose last performance evaluation was satisfactory shall be
considered eligible for certification as a CTO. Generally, an employee without CTO
certification shall not be required to perform in a training capacity unless CTO is not
available. However, if a non-CTO is mandated to train, he/she will also receive the stipend.
Section 8.18 Perfect Attendance Bonus. Employees who perform the full scope of their
regularly assigned classification for each fiscal year shall receive a lump sum bonus of $300.00
(non -pensionable earnings) provided that they have not used sick leave or been absent for any
reason that was not authorized at least 48 hours in advance. An employee will also be allowed
two (2) incidents of tardiness and one (1) emergency vacation. Employees out on ISC will not be
eligible for the perfect attendance bonus. Religious/Sick and Bereavement/Sick shall not be
counted against employees under this section.
Section 8.19 Lead Person. An employee in the Carpenter, Electrician, Painter, Plumber, and
Air Conditioning Mechanic positions in the Property Management Division will receive a five
percent (5%) supplement for Lead pay if the following conditions are met:
a) The employee is in charge of a construction project,
b) The construction project consists of four (4) or more employees,
c) The Lead Person will have three (3) years of experience in his/her position with
the City of Miami Beach,
d) The Lead Person will have most recent three (3) years of performance appraisals
of 75 or above.
Section 8.20 Union Conventions. Two (2) delegates of the Union will be granted a leave of
absence with pay, not to exceed two (2) weeks in any one year, for the purpose of attending State
and International conventions. The Union will provide the City with the name(s) of the delegate(s)
and provide the dates and locations of any such conventions for which a leave of absence is
requested six (6) weeks in advance of the convention so that the department can make
appropriate arrangements. This time shall not be deducted from the Union time bank.
Section 8.21 Orientation. The union shall have the right to send two of the four designated
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Union representatives, authorized with pay pursuant to the Union Time Bank for time he/she
would have otherwise been working to attend and participate in new employee orientation
conducted by Labor Relations and Human Resources where bargaining unit members are
present.
Section 8.22 Educational Leave and Tuition Reimbursement. The City's tuition
reimbursement program shall be continued for the term of this Agreement.
Section 8.23 Property Management License(s) Maintenance — (Required continuing
education/certification for current position) Employees in the Property Management Division who
in order to maintain their licenses as required in their job descriptions, and have to attend
continuing education classes shall be paid their straight hourly wages for all required hours up to
20 hours a year: provided that no additional pay shall be made to the employees if the training is
provided by the City during regular work hours. Any hours spent attending training under this
section shall count as hours worked.
Section 8.24 EMT Certification.
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, employees hired on or after September 30, 2011,
except for those in the Lifeguard classification, shall be required to have and maintain an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by the State of Florida prior to being
hired by the City of Miami Beach.
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, all Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II and Lifeguard Lieutenants
employees who have and maintain an (EMT) certification issued by the State of Florida shall be
entitled to receive a five percent (5%) EMT Certification Pay supplement (pensionable), calculated
on their base pay retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12, 2026. In addition, another
5%, rolled into their base pay retroactive to the pay period beginning on January 12, 2026.
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the end and beginning Pay Ranges for Lifeguard I,
Lifeguard II and Lifeguard Lieutenants will increase by five percent (5%). In order for the
aforementioned Pay Ranges to go into effect, the Union agrees that effective January 12, 2026,
the City will reclassify any Lifeguard I without EMT certification to a Lifeguard classification to be
created upon ratification of this Agreement by the City Commission with Pay Range H54, and
Lifeguard I with EMT certification to go to Pay Range H54B.
Pool guards who were receiving an EMT certification Pay supplement on September 29, 2012,
shall continue to be eligible to receive the equivalent dollar value of the amount that they were
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receiving for said EMT Pay supplement.
Section 8.25 Paid Parental Leave. The City's current paid parental leave program will be
available to bargaining unit members.
Section 8.26 Hazardous Duty Pay. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, all Ocean
Rescue, Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, and Lifeguard Lieutenants will receive one -hundred dollars
($100.00) biweekly, non -pensionable, for hazardous duty pay retroactive to the pay period
beginning on January 12, 2026.
Section 8.27 Light Duty. The City will agree to allow requests for temporary light duty. Approval
is needed from the Department Director and Human Resources Director. Consideration for
reasonable accommodation will be given based on the need for alternate work by the department
or other department of the City; skills, knowledge and abilities of the requestor and duration of the
need for light duty. Management will have sole and exclusive authority to grant light duty requests
and union agrees denial or modification of requests will not be grievable and may not be
challenged in any forum.
Section 8.28 Second Language Pay. Employees from PSCD, Code Compliance, and the
Property and Evidence Unit within the Police Department, and, effective upon ratification of this
Agreement, Public Safety Specialists, employees in the Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Permit
Clerk I and II in the Building Department, and employees in the Parking Department who are
conversationally proficient in a second of the following languages: Spanish, Creole, Portuguese,
Hebrew, French, Russian, German, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Czech, Korean, or American
Sign Language; shall be eligible to receive second language pay equal to 2% of their biweekly
base pay.
Proficiency will be determined by an employee obtaining a minimum rating of level 9 on the
"Speaking and Listening Assessment" test administered by ALTA Language Service, Inc. via
telephone and proctored by the Police Administration. The test may be scheduled with at least 7
workdays' notice to the Police Administration. The employee will bear the cost of paying for the
test. The employee will be subject to requalification for the pay supplement every 5 years. Second
language pay shall not be considered as pensionable earnings. If ALTA Language Services, Inc.
no longer administers the types of tests, there will be re -opener in order for the City, with Union
input, to select a new testing services provider. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the
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Second Language Incentive Pay will be effective on the date during the effective term of this
Agreement that the employee obtains a minimum rating of level 9 on the test.
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ARTICLE 9
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 9.1 Discrimination. - In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law, the
City and the Union agree not to discriminate against any employee on the basis of race, creed,
color, religion, disability, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status or political
beliefs.
Section 9.2 Meetings Between Parties. - At the reasonable request of either party, the Union
President, or his/her representative, and the City Manager's designee for Labor Relations, or
his/her representative, shall meet at a mutually agreed time and place to discuss matters of
concern. Whenever time permits, the party requesting the meeting shall submit written notice of
the subject matter to be discussed. Such notice shall be submitted one week in advance of the
proposed meeting date. Whenever the Union President, or his/her representative, makes
suggestions or recommendations to the City Manager, or his/her designee for Labor Relations,
specifically concerning productivity of job safety, the City Manager, or his/her designee for Labor
Relations, will respond as appropriate.
Section 9.3 Reduction in Work Force. - When there is a reduction in the work force, employees
will be laid off in accordance with their length of service and their ability to perform the work
available. When two or more employees have similar ability, the employee with the least amount
of service will be the first one to be laid off
Section 9.4 Work Rules. - The City will provide the Union with a copy of any written rules that
are instituted or modified during the term of this Agreement affecting employees in the bargaining
unit. In the event the City desires to alter, amend, or modify existing written work rules, or
promulgate new written work rules, the proposed changes will be submitted for review to a joint
labor/management committee. The City shall have two (2) representatives and the Union shall
have two (2) representatives on this committee, which will make recommendations to the City
Manager. The proposed changes shall not become effective until a final decision of the City
Manager has been rendered. No Personnel Rule, Work Rule or any other rule, or application
thereof shall in any manner conflict with any provisions of this agreement, and such rules shall be
reasonable.
Section 9.5 Probationary Employees. - A probationary employee who is dismissed without
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cause shall have the right to discuss with the appointing officer the reasons for such dismissal at
a mutually agreed to time. Following such meeting, a probationary employee, if he/she so desires,
shall have the right to further review the reasons for such dismissal with the City Manager or
his/her designated designee for Labor Relations at a mutually agreed to time. It is expressly
understood, however, that the appointing officer retains the exclusive discretion with respect to
the retention or dismissal of probationary employees.
Periods of absence shall cause the probationary period to be extended for an equal amount of
time. At the request of the appointing authority, the City Manager, or his/her designee for Human
Resources may extend the probationary period for up to three (3) additional months provided that
the reasons for extension are given to the employee in advance of the expiration of the initial
probationary period. The City acknowledges the importance of giving timely performance
appraisals and feedback to probationary employees.
Section 9.6 "Temporary Employees". - The City shall have the unrestricted right to hire
"temporary" employees in the bargaining unit
Such "temporary" employees shall be paid at rates set in the sole discretion of management.
"Temporary" employees may not work in a classification wherein a permanent Civil Service
employee is laid off. "Temporary" employees shall not be covered by Civil Service or Personnel
Board Rules, and they shall serve at the will of their employer without right of appeal or access to
the grievance procedure contained herein, and they shall not receive any fringe benefits or
pension benefits. Terminated "temporary" employees may be re -hired if their separation is under
honorable circumstances.
Regarding temporary positions, it is understood that those positions were not limited to, but could
be used to develop a cadre of employees who, on short notice, could serve as backup for regular
employees or for such things as vacancies caused by absences due to maternity, military leave,
sick leave, off -duty injury, on -duty injury, and work overload. The examples cited herein are not
meant to be all inclusive.
It is further recognized that employees who retire "in good standing" who may be interested in
working on a temporary, part-time basis, and should temporary work become available, the retired
employees will have the opportunity to make application for one of the temporary positions. Such
part-time positions shall not be covered by Civil Service rules or regulations, will have no fringe
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or pension benefits, and the salary shall be at a rate determined by the City. Further, the
temporary employees shall not have a choice of picking schedules, but will be assigned by the
City's management on an as needed, when needed, basis.
Section 9.7 Political Activities of Employees. - Except as provided by State law and City of
Miami Beach Personnel Rule 1, (b), the City shall not make, adopt or enforce any rule, regulation
or policy;
a) Forbidding or preventing employees from engaging or participating in politics
or from becoming candidates for public office;
b) Controlling or directing or tending to control or direct the political activities or
affiliations of employees.
It is understood that no political activities may be conducted by unit members during the
employee's scheduled work day.
Section 9.8 Safety. - The City agrees to provide, at no cost to the employee, any appropriate
safety equipment required to be worn or otherwise utilized by the employee. This shall include
such items as hard hats, gloves, etc. Those employees issued such equipment will be responsible
for such safety equipment, and any loss or damage due to the neglect of the employee may
require the employee to pay for the replacement of said City -issued equipment.
a) The City agrees to provide, upon request, up-to-date, non -glare screens for
computer terminals.
b) The City shall evaluate and provide, upon request, a wrist rest, which will
help alleviate the stress upon the hands and arms of those employees
performing repetitive motion, to all persons who type more than 50% of
their workday.
c) The City shall provide in each lifeguard stand a modern voice amplifier
(bullhorn) to be used in providing safety.
d) The City will agree to provide safety training to all Parking Enforcement
employees as deemed appropriate by the City and Union.
e) The Union is encouraged to have its members volunteer to serve on the
Department Safety Committees that are being organized in each City
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Department. The bargaining unit member serving on the City's Safety
Committees will not suffer any loss of benefits or wages for attendance at
regularly scheduled meetings during regular scheduled work time. No
overtime will be paid for attendance at such meetings.
f) If there is a central, Citywide Safety Committee, the Union's President may
be a member if he/she so requests.
g) Upon request by an employee, the City Manager's designee for Risk
Management shall audit the employees' work environment for correct
ergonomic functionality and shall make reasonable and appropriate
corrections.
Those employees issued such equipment will be responsible for such safety equipment, and any
loss or damage due to the neglect of the employee may require the employee to pay for the
replacement of said City -issued equipment.
Section 9.9 Parking. - The City shall provide seventeen (17) parking spaces at a lot comparable
to Lot 11 for the exclusive use of on -duty Lifeguards. Such parking spaces shall be clearly
marked. This Section may become moot if the Lifeguards are able to work out a reporting system
that would allow them to proceed directly by their private vehicles to their respective lifeguard
stands.
Section 9.10 Glasses. — Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the City agrees to
reimburse Lifeguards, Pool Guards I and II, Code Compliance Officers I, 11, Public Safety
Specialists, and Parking Enforcement Specialist I and II for the purchase and/or repair of
sunglasses up to a maximum allowable reimbursement of one hundred fifty ($150.00) per
employee in each fiscal year through reimbursement to the employee or by having the department
provide a choice of the sunglasses.
In order to be reimbursed, the employee must request a reimbursement, in writing, and attach a
store receipt reflecting such purchase and/or repair.
Section 9.11 Notification in the Event of Transfer or Contracting Out. - When the City
contemplates entering into a contract with an outside supplier or service agency to perform
services presently being performed by the Bargaining Unit employees and such contract shall
result in the lay-off of any bargaining unit employee, the City agrees that it will, upon written
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request, meet and discuss with the representatives of the Union the effect of such contract upon
members of the Bargaining Unit.
If the City enters into such a Contract and, as a result thereof, an employee will be laid off, the
City agrees to ask the Contractor to provide first consideration for such employee for any available
work.
In the event that the employee is not employed by the Contractor, the City will offer such employee
another available job with the City, if there is a budgeted vacancy and the employee affected by
the subcontracting is qualified to perform. Questions of qualification to perform the job duties
shall be decided in the sole discretion of the City Manager, or his/her designee for Human
Resources.
If there are no jobs available, the Reduction in Force provision contained in this Agreement shall
apply, provided that such laid -off employee shall be recalled to work before the City hires new,
permanent employee to perform the work of the classification held by the employee at the time of
the layoff.
This recall right shall exist for up to the individual's total service time with the City, but not to
exceed one (1) year after the date of the person's layoff date, but such recall right shall cease as
of one (1) year after layoff, or if the employee does not return to work as scheduled if he/she is
offered a recall notice prior to the one (1) year.
It shall be the responsibility of the laid -off employee to notify the Human Resources Department
when technical skills, training, and experience have been enhanced during the lay-off period,
which may allow the individual to apply for another bargaining unit job with the City.
Nothing in this Section will be construed to limit the Union's right to bargain concerning the
identified impact or effects of subcontracting out or transferring upon Bargaining Unit members.
Section 9.12 Public Safety Communications Division — Those employees covered by this
Agreement who work in the Miami Beach Public Safety Communications Division (PSCD), will be
given a one -day stress reduction training program to be provided by the City.
Section 9.13 Bulletin Boards - The Union may, at its own expense, place a bulletin board in
each department, not to exceed approximately three feet by two feet (3' x 2') in size. The Bulletin
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Boards shall be used for posting the following notices only:
a) Notices of Union Meetings.
b) Notices of Union Elections.
c) Reports of Union Committees.
d) Recreational and Social Affairs of the Union.
e) Any material of informational nature related to CWA.
Prior to posting, the material as described above shall be signed by an elected officer of the Union
and submitted to the City Manager's designee for Labor Relations, for signature.
Materials, notices or announcements which contain anything political or controversial that might
reflect upon the City, any of its employees, or any other labor organizations among its employees,
or any materials, notices, or announcements which violate any of the provisions of this Section,
shall not be posted.
Any materials that are posted which are not in conformance with this Section may be removed at
the discretion of the City.
Section 9.14 Seniority
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, seniority for all CWA employees covered by this
Agreement shall be measured by the most recent full-time date of employment within their
department rather than their date of employment with the City (the "Department Seniority Lists").
The CWA shall manage and maintain the Department Seniority Lists and provide a copy to the
City's Human Resources Department contemporaneous with any revisions. The Department
Seniority Lists shall apply prospectively only, and shall not affect any decisions, rights, or
entitlements made or accrued under the seniority system prior to ratification of this Agreement.
For this purpose, the CWA has a provided the City with a seniority list based on the seniority
system prior to ratification of this Agreement (the "Legacy List") attached as Appendix C.
When vacations are scheduled, permanent vacancies or shifts are filled, and promotions are
made to a position within the bargaining unit, seniority shall apply when all other factors are equal.
Seniority determinations based on the Department Seniority Lists managed and maintained by
the CWA, shall not be grievable under any terms of this Agreement.
Seniority will not apply in an emergency.
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The department Seniority list managed and maintained by the CWA shall not change for any
employee who involuntary transfers into a department different from the employee's prior
department.
Section 9.15 Shoes.
Safety Shoes - Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, employees in the following job
classifications will be required to wear safety shoes during all working hours and each October a
safety shoe certificate will be provided to the employees in those job classifications for the
purchase of safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05 Federal Safety Standards from the list of
safety shoes complied by the respective Department Director:
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Building Inspector
Carpenter I, II
Electrical Inspector
Electrician
Elevator Inspector
Engineering Assistant I, II, III
Field Inspector I, II
Mason
Masonry Helper
Mechanical Inspector
Painter
Parking Meter Technician I, II
Plumber
Plumber Inspector
Reporting to work without the required safety shoes shall result in the employee being sent home
without pay, immediately, for the balance of the day and may result in disciplinary action.
Uniform Shoes — Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, each October a shoe certificate
will be provided to those employees in the following job classifications for the purchase of shoes
from a list of shoes complied by the respective Department Director provided that they did not
receive a Safety Shoe:
Code Compliance Administrator
Communications Operator
Complaint Operator II
Crime Scene Technician I, II
Code Compliance Officer I, II
Dispatcher
Dispatcher Trainee
Field Inspector I, II
Parking Enforcement Specialist I, II
Property Evidence Technician I, II
Public Safety Specialist
Reporting to work without the required uniform shoes shall result in the employee being sent
home without pay, immediately, for the balance of the day and may result in disciplinary action.
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Section 9.16 Labor/Management Committee. - There shall be a four (4) member
labor/management committee with two (2) members each appointed by the CWA President and
the City Manager or his/her designee for Labor Relations. The committee shall meet at mutually
agreed times to discuss matters of common interest such as critical incident debriefing,
absenteeism control, etc. The labor/management committee is not a forum for collective
bargaining or resolving specific grievances. Labor Management Committee meetings shall not
count against the Union Time Bank.
Section 9.17 Promotions. - When there is a promotion in employment status from a CWA
bargaining position in a lower classification to a CWA bargaining position in a higher classification,
the promotional rate will be 10%, provided that the salary is within the new range.
Section 9.18 Beach Patrol Promotions. - The parties agree as follows:
1) To be eligible, applicants must possess at the time of application, and maintain, the Florida
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.
2) Eligible applicants for promotional exams shall be given a written examination.
3) Lifeguards must have passed their last bi-annual swim test of 550 yards under 10 minutes
in order to apply for the promotional exam.
4) Applicants must have received at least a satisfactory evaluation in each element of their
most recent performance review to be eligible to take the promotional examination.
5) The written tests shall be developed under the direction of Human Resources. The
reading list for examination materials from which the questions are drawn will be set by
the City Manager's designee for Human Resources after consultation with the Department
Director and the Union. Any reading lists will be posted at least thirty (30) days prior to
the administration of such tests. A copy of an examinee's graded answer sheet shall be
furnished to the examinee upon completion of the grading, if requested. All challenges of
questions on the written tests must be made in writing to the City Manager's designee for
Human Resources within two (2) working days of the testing dates and he/she shall
conclusively decide the challenge.
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6) Promotional lists shall expire two (2) years after the posting of the results of a promotional
test or where lists have been combined, two (2) years after the combining of the old and
new lists.
7) The rule of three will be used in selecting the candidate(s) for promotion.
8) Eligible applicants will receive points for years of service with the City as follows: 0.25
points shall be added to an employee's passing examination score for each completed
year of service, up to a maximum of 25 years.
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ARTICLE 10
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
Section 10.1.
The City and the CWA recognize that employee use of illegal substances, abuse and misuse of
controlled substances, and alcohol abuse have an adverse impact on City government, the image
of City employees, the general health, welfare and safety of employees, and the public at large.
To demonstrate the commitment by the City and the CWA, employees shall be subject to random
drug and alcohol testing, and reasonable suspicion testing.
Those employees who have a CDL license and are in the CDL Drug Testing Pool will not be a
part of the CWA Drug Testing Pool since the employees who hold a CDL license are already
being randomly tested.
All random and reasonable suspicion testing protocols shall comply with Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 40.
Effective upon ratification of this Agreement, the parties agreed to reopen this Article for purposes
of negotiating over improved changes to drug testing, subject to mutual agreement of the parties.
Section 10.2.
Using, selling, possessing or being under the influence of illegal drugs while on or off -duty is
prohibited. Employees are further prohibited from consuming alcohol on -duty and/or consuming
or abusing alcohol off -duty to the extent that such use and/or abuse may have an effect upon the
performance of job functions.
The use of controlled substances is permitted only when prescribed by a licensed health care
provider and properly used by the employee/patient. Misuse or abuse of prescribed controlled
substances is prohibited.
If a test result for a controlled substance is positive, the employee shall be solely responsible for
providing the Medical Review Officer (MRO) with the prescription number and the name and
telephone number of the pharmacy where the prescription was filled. A new or back -dated unfilled
prescription shall not be accepted.
The City's current 10-panel drug test and cut-off levels are as follows:
Drug
Initial Test
Level
GC/MS Confirm
Test Level
Amphetamines
1000 n
/ml
500 n
/ml
Barbiturates
300 n
/ml
150 n
/ml
Benzodiaze ines
300 n
/ml
150 n
/ml
Cocaine metabolites
300 n
/ml
150 n
/ml
Hallucinogens of any kind
Hallucinogens
of any amount
Hallucinogens of
any amount
Mariouana metabolites
50 n
/ml
15 n
/ml
Methadone
300 n
/ml
300 n
/ml
Metha ualone
300 n
/ml
150 n
/ml
Methylenedioxyamphetamine
500 ng/ml
250 ng/ml
MDA Analogues
Opiates
2000 n
/ml
2000 n
/ml
Phencyclidine
25 n
/ml
25 n
/ml
Propoxyphene
300 n
/ml
150 n
/ml
In the case of an alcohol test, a result of 0.04 or greater constitutes a positive result. A
confirmation breathalyzer test shall be administered following the initial test in accordance with
the procedures in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40.
Section 10.3. Drug/Alcohol Random Screening.
Urine analysis shall be administered to test for unlawful drugs and controlled substances.
Breathalyzer testing shall be administered to test for alcohol. If the employee is or claims to be
unable to provide an adequate sample, a blood test will be performed. Any refusal by an employee
to consent to the blood test will result in a positive result. Employees shall be selected using a
random selection process and shall be tested during their normal tour of duty. Employees will be
selected for testing from a blind list by the Human Resources Director or his/her designee.
Section 10.4. Drug/Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Testing.
The City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Department Directors, or in the Department
Director's absence, the appropriate Assistant Director or Division Director, may direct an
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employee to submit to a urine analysis and breathalyzer, when there is reasonable suspicion that
an employee is under the influence of or using alcohol, drugs or controlled substances on -duty,
on an off -duty detail and/or when the employee has caused, contributed to or been involved in an
accident (i.e., while operating a City vehicle whether on -duty or off -duty). If the employee is or
claims to be unable to provide an adequate sample, a blood test will be performed. Any refusal
by an employee to consent to the blood test will result in a positive result. All reasonable suspicion
tests must be coordinated through the Employee Relations Manager who is available 24/7 for this
specific function.
Section 10.5. Positive Drug and/or Alcohol Test Results.
The parties agree that positive results to random or reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol tests
with no legitimate medical explanation, or in violation of the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, shall result in the employee's termination from employment. The employee may
grieve said discipline through the contractual grievance/arbitration process.
Section 10.6. Refusal to Submit.
The parties agree that an employee's refusal to submit (which includes adulterating a specimen
or submitting a false specimen) to drug or alcohol testing in accordance with the provisions of this
Article shall result in the employee's termination. The employee may grieve said discipline through
the contractual grievance/arbitration process.
Section 10.7 Last Chance Agreement.
Employees testing positive may be offered the opportunity to enter into a "Last Chance
Agreement". Offering an employee a last chance agreement in no way precludes the City from
taking concurrent disciplinary action. The Agreement shall require participation in a rehabilitation
program, unannounced follow-up testing for a period of two years and such other requirements
as set forth by the City. The City reserves the right to terminate an employee without providing
him/her with a Last Chance Agreement. Employees under a Last Chance Agreement who test
positive shall be terminated from employment with the City and this is not grievable under the
grievance procedure. Employees may be given no more than one (1) chance for substance abuse
rehabilitation during employment with the City.
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ARTICLE 11
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The Union acknowledges that during negotiations resulting in this Agreement, it had the right and
opportunity to make demands and proposals with respect to any and all subjects not removed by
law from the area of collective bargaining and that the complete understanding and agreements
arrived at by the parties after exercise of that right and opportunity are set forth in this Agreement.
Therefore, the Union waives the right, during the term of this Agreement, to bargain collectively
with respect to any subject or matter referred to or covered in this Agreement, and it particularly
waives the right to bargain (except impact bargaining) over the City's exercise or any of its
management's rights set forth in Article 6 of this Agreement, e.g., changing work hour schedule,
transferring employees, laying off employees, etc.
This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties but any amendments must
be in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties before it will be effective.
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SAVINGS
If any provisions of this Agreement are subsequently declared by the proper legislative or judicial
authority to be unlawful, unenforceable or not in accordance with applicable statutes or
ordinances, all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the
duration of this Agreement. Upon issuance of such a decision or declaration which is not
appealed by either party, the parties shall, following a request by either party, negotiate in good
faith on a substitute article, section or portion thereof.
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COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
By: /
Osvaldo Garcia, Jr.
CWA President
Executed on: CV /v xr7(o
Date
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
By: P'Z�C' �
Eric Carpent r
City Manager
Executed on: 15C
Date
Approved by vote of the City Commission, NW1 2026.
Steven Meiner
ATTEST:
JUN 2 3 2026
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Mayor
�B
NCORP�0RATE
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ARTICLE 13
TERM OF CONTRACT
This Agreement shall become effective upon City Commission approval, and shall remain in effect
until the 30th day of September 2027. It shall be automatically renewed thereafter from year to
year unless either party shall notify the other in writing sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date
that it desires to modify this Agreement. In the event such notice is given, negotiations shall begin
no later than thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date of the Agreement.
In future bargaining, proposals made by either party with economic impact, will be accompanied
with a detailed cost estimate. If such cost estimate requires an actuary, the party presenting the
proposal will be responsible for the cost of the actuarial study.
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RATIFICATION
This Agreement was ratified on 121 2026 by a majority vote of bargaining unit
members represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA), employed by the City of
Miami Beach.
Attesting to the above are CWA Local 3178's Nego ation Team members:
Osvaldo Garcia, Jr. resident & Chief Negotiator
Alain Florido, Vice President
Matt \ng, Secretary
l
Chris Diaz; asurer
Mario Diaz, Chairman
JuU61Espinosa, Chairman
Jarquin, Chairman
, Chairm
Brian PArdo. Chairman
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9-4-It 11 _Z�. -
Rayaan Bac as, Chairman
Jessica
Rose -Maria Hernandez, Chairma
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Appendix A
Exhibit 1
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APPENDIX A
PA
Salary Table 2025
Effective July 14,
2025
with 3% COLA
RAGE
Minimum
Maximum
HISS
$ 39,395.72
$
57,057.26
H168
$ 40,577.68
$
58,768.32
H17B
$ 41,794,74
$
60,532.16
H188
$ 43,048,98
$
62,347.74
H198
$ 44,339.88
$
64,217,66
H2O8
$ 45,670 04
$
66,144.26
H21B
$ 47,041.02
$
68,128,84
H22B
$ 48,452.04
$
70,172.70
H238
$ 49,905.70
$
72,277,66
H248
$ 51,402.78
$
75,168.60
H258
$ 52,944.58
$
78,175.50
H268
$ 54,532.66
$
81,303.04
H278
$ 56,169.36
$
84,555.12
H288
$ 57,854.16
5
87,937.20
H29B
$ 59,589.66
$
91,454.74
H308
$ 61,377.16
$
95,112.68
H318
$ 63,218.74
$
98,917.26
H328
$ 65,115.70
$
102,874.20
H33B
$ 67,719.60
$
106,988.44
H346
$ 70,428.80
$
111,268,82
H358
$ 73,245.12
$
115,719.98
H36B
$ 76,175.32
$
120,348.02
H378
$ 79,222.26
$
125,161.66
H508
$ 50,176.36
$
73,375.38
H51B
$ 51,681.76
$
76,310.52
H52B
$ 53,231.88
$
79,362.92
H53B
$ 54,828.54
$
82,537,00
H54B
$ 56,473.56
$
85,838.74
H558
$ 58,167.72
$
89,272.04
H56B
$ 59,912.58
$
92,842.88
H57B
$ 61,709.96
$
96,556.98
H58B
$ 66,103.96
5
100,419.54
H59B
$ 68,748.16
$
104,436.02
H606
$71,497.66
108 612,92
CWA
Salary Table 2026
E13edive Jan 12,
2026
GRADE
Minimum
Maximum
HISS
$ 39,395 72
$
57,057.26
H168
$ 40,577.68
$
58,768.32
H170
$ 41,794.74
$
60,532.16
HISS
$ 43,048.98
$
62,347.74
H198
$ 44,339.88
$
64,217.66
H2OB
$ 45,670.04
$
66,144 26
M21B
$ 47,041.02
$
68,128,94
H228
$48,452.04
$
70,172.70
H23B
$ 49,905.70
$
72,277.66
H24B
$ 51,402.78
$
75,168.60
H25B
$ 52,944,58
$
78,175.50
H268
$ 54,532.66
$
81,303.04
H27B
$ 56,169.36
$
84,555.12
H28'
$ 57,854,16
$
87,937.20
H288
$ 61,325.42
$
93,213.38
H298
$ 59,589.66
$
91,454.74
H30B
$61,377,16
$
95,112.68
H31B
$ 63,218.74
$
98,917,26
H328
$ 65,115.70
$
102,874,20
H338
$ 67,719.60
$
106,988.44
H348
$ 70,428.80
$
111,268.82
H358
$ 73,245.12
$115,718.98
H368
$ 76,175.32
$
120,348.02
H376
$ 79,222.26
$125,161.66
H50B
$ 50,176,36
$
73,375.38
H51B
$ 51,681.76
$
76,310.52
H525
5 53,231.88
$
79,362.92
H53B
$ 54,828.54
$
82,537.00
H54'
$ 56 473.56
$
85,838.74
HS46"'
$ 59,297.16
$
90,130.56
H558
$ 58,167.72
$
89,272.04
H568
$ 59,912.58
$
92,842.88
H578
$ 61,709.96
$
96,556,98
H58B''•
$69,409.08
$105,440,40
H598
$ 68,748,16
$
104,436,02
H608"'
75 072.66
114 043.54
'Coated
"tncmased by 6%
'-Increased by 5%
Contract charts are a representation of pay corresponding to a salary change in Munis pay tables,
which will be applied wrath rounding to four (4) significant digits.
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CWA
Salary Table 2026
Effective April 6, 2026
with 3% COLA
BADE
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
H15B
$ 40,577,68
$ 58,769.10
H168
$ 41,795.00
$ 60,531.38
H178
$ 43,048.46
$ 62,348.00
HISS
$ 44,340.40
$ 64,218.18
H198
$ 45,670.04
$ 66,144.26
H2O8
$47,040.24
$ 68,128.58
H218
$ 48,452.30
$ 70,172.70
H22B
$ 49,905.70
$ 72,277.92
H23B
$ 51,402.78
$ 74,446.06
H248
$ 52,944.84
$ 77,423.58
H258
$ 54,532.92
$ 80,520.70
H268
$ 56,168.58
$ 83,742.10
H278
S 57,854.42
$ 87,091.68
H28
$ 59,589.66
$ 90,575.42
H288
$ 63,165.18
$ 96,009.68
H29B
$ 61,377.42
$ 94,198.26
H30B
$ 63,218.48
$ 97,966.18
H31B
$ 65,115.18
$ 101,884.90
H32B
$ 67,069.08
$ 105,960.40
H338
$ 69,751.24
$ 110,198.14
H34B
$ 72,541.56
$ 114,606.96
H358
$ 75,442.38
$ 119,190.50
H36B
$ 78,460.46
$ 123,958,38
H378
$ 81,598.92
$ 128,916.58
H50B
$ 51,681.76
$ 75,576.54
H51B
$ 53,232.14
$ 78,599.82
H528
S 54,828.80
$ 81,743.74
H538
$ 56,473.30
$ 85,013.24
H54
$ 58,167.72
$ 88,413.78
H54B
$ 61,076.08
$ 92,834.56
H55B
$ 59,912,84
$ 91,950.30
H56B
$ 61,709.96
$ 95,628,26
H57B
$ 63,561.16
$ 99,453.64
H58B
$ 71,491.42
$ 108,503.56
H59B
$ 70,810.48
$ 107,569.02
H60B
$77,324.78
117 464.88
CWA
Salary Table 2027
Effective April 5.
2027
with 3% COLA
BADE
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
15B
$ 41,795.00
$ 60,532.16
H16B
$ 43,048.98
$ 62,347.22
H170
$ 44,339.88
$ 64,218.44
188
$45,670.56
$ 66,144.78
H198
$ 47,040.24
$ 68,128.58
20B
$ 48,451.52
$ 70,172,44
218
$ 49,905.96
$ 72,277.92
22B
$ 51,402.79
$ 74,446.32
23B
$ 52,944.84
$ 76,679.46
24B
$ 54,533.18
$ 79,746.16
25B
$ 56,168.84
$ 82,936.36
268
$ 57,853,64
$ 96,254.48
278
$ 59,590.18
$ 89,704.42
H28
$ 61,177.41
1 93,292,68
H28B
$ 65,060.06
$ 98,889.96
295
$ 63,218.74
$ 97,024.20
308
$ 65,114.92
$ 100,905.22
31B
$ 67,068.56
$104,941.46
328
$ 69,081.22
$ 109,139,16
33B
$ 71,843.72
$113,504,04
34B
$ 74,717.76
$ 118,045.20
35B
$ 77,705.68
$ 122,766.28
368
$ 90,814.24
$ 127,677.16
37B
$ 94,046,82
$ 132,784.08
50B
$ 53,232.14
$ 77,943,74
51B
$ 54,829,06
$ 80,957.76
528
$ 56,473.56
$ 84,196.06
53B
$ 58,167.46
$ 87,563.58
54
$ 59,912.84
$ 91,066.30
54B
$ 62,908.30
$ 95,619.68
55B
$ 61,710.22
$ 94,708.90
56B
$ 63,561.16
$ 98,497.10
57B
$ 65,468.00
$ 102,437.14
588
$ 73.636.16
$111,961.62
59B
$ 72,934,68
$ 110,796.14
60B
$79.644.50
5 120 988.92
Contract charts are a representation of pay corresponding to a salary change in Mt arts pay tabs,
which will be applied with rounding to four (4) significant digits.
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APPENDIX B
Grievance Form
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BARGAINING UNIT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FORM
UNION GRIEVANCE #: LABOR RELATIONS GRIEVANCE #:
Instructions: Spaces 1-9 should be printed so that the same information appears at all steps. The lower
portion is to be completed at each step.
1. Bargaining Unit: COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (CWA) - LOCAL 3178
2. Date Grievant(s) became aware of the alleged
violation(s):
3. Grievant's Name(s) & Class ification(s):
4. Grievant(s Department/Division & Telephone
Ext. ( ):
5. Grievant(s Immediate Supervisor & Telephone
Ext. ( ):
6. Statement/Nature of Grievance:
7. Contract Article(s) Alleged Violated:
8. Suggested Adjustment:
9.
Grievant(s Signature Date
10.
Union Representative's Signature Date
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TO BE COMPLETED, SIGNED IN BLUE INK AND PRESENTED AT EACH STEP
Step 1 - Presented by (signature/title)
Date:
Received by (signature/title)
Date:
STEP 1 - RESPONSE (from DIVISION to PRESENTER)
Grievance Denied (state why): Grievance Resolved (state how):
(Signature/title) _ Date. -
Step 2 - Presented by (signature/title)
Date:
Received by (signature/title)
Date:
STEP 2 - RESPONSE (from DEPARTMENT to PRESENTER)
Grievance Denied (state why): Grievance Resolved (state how):
(Signature/title) Date:
Step 3 - Presented by (signature/title)
Date:
Received by (signature/title)
Date:
STEP 3 - RESPONSE - Reply from City Manager's designee/Labor Relations is attached
(Signature/title) Date:
ARBITRATION REQUEST Date
Presented by (signature/title)
Received by (signature/title) Date
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APPENDIX C
Legacy Seniority List
CWA - 76
CLERKS
SENIORITY LIST
Building Department
Clerks
Name
Classification
Hire Date
Rose Maria Hernandez
Permit Clerk II
02/25/2013
Crist Lakeshia
Permit Clerk 1
11/17/2014
Abrams Topaz
Permit Clerk II
06/10/2015
Ramirez Maria
Permit Clerk II
01/25/2016
Maldonado Jennifer
Permit Clerk II
05/10/2021
Rremedios Gabriel
Permit Clerk 1
05/08/2023
Munoz Anahi
Permit Clerk 1
07/17/2023
Petit Tamara
Permit Clerk 1
08/14/2023
Serrano Denia
Permit Clerk 1
02/20/2024
Fundora Aldo
Permit Clerk 1
02/20/2024
Cruz Karla
Permit Clerk 1
02/26/2024
Gutierrez Susel
Permit Clerk 1 08/12/2024
Permit Clerk 1 08,26/2024
Alvarado Ralph
Vidal Youlin
Permit Clerk 1 09/23/2024
Zambrano Silvana
Permit Clerk 1
01/27/2025
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Building Department
INSPECTORS
SENIORITY LIST
HMO
Martinez Jr. Alberto
Classitication
Building Inspector
Hire Date
04/09/2007
Ardila John
Electrical Inspector
09/0412007
Ramirez John
Mechanical Inspector
04/0512010
Valladares Oscar
Building Inspector
11/07/2022
Davis Joshua
Mechanical Inspector
06/20i2O23
CGneus Yvens
Electrical Inspector
06103i2024
Rodriguez Ramon
Plumbing Inspector
1210212024
Hernandez Berardo
Budding Inspector
02/2412025
Shafaghi Iraj
Budding Inspector
05119/2025
Faunas Alejandro
Plumbing Inspector
1111012025
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SENIORITY LIST
Capital Improvement
Name LAST, First
Start Date
1
TORRENS, Francisco
05/11/2015
2
FORTUNE, Gabriel
03/20/2023
3
SILVA DAWSON, E lin
06/03/2024
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SENIORITY LIST
Code Compliance Department
Code Compliance Officer I & II
C-006
COOE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
SENfORITY LIST(U 12NN2025)
RankRREmploy"
Title
ID Number
Him Date
Notes
i
EY. MICHAEL
N
16467
322/1999
2
ORGE
COO"
17149
52t2001
3
IAGA, JOEL
CCO a
179M
7
AJ, VIJMA
CCO N
19930
5
CONTRERAS, GRISELDA
CCA
20249
42019
GIRALDO, DANNY
CCO 1
20M
MM15
7
RODRIGUEZ, GASPAR
CCO it
20723
3/30/2015
JARQUIN, JOARDEEN
CCO 11
20831
15
9
SANTANA RENE
CCO II
21012
12f21=15
10
BLANCO, MINDY
II -ACCA
21044
12&2018
11
PENA, ALFRED
it
21932
22712017
12
JEFFERSON. MOUNIA
22831
172017
13
ROSQUETE, RAFAEL
CO II
228W
1292018
14
RUSSELL, RANDY
23216
11/512018
15
NEGRON, LUIS
11
23244
12 I72018
18
MCLEAN,SRANDON
II
23495
102019
17
LACAYO,ALEXANDER
CCA
23019
8M22019
18
REMILIEN, BONY
II
23882
11/42019
19
DENIS, NAMYEEM
CCO 11
24187
10/192021
20
BUCK KAMIALA
I
242W
t0128202t
21
GQDSILL, PATRICK
CA
24368
1142022
22
CANO, LISSET
CCO I
24428
2M&2=
23
HERNANDEZ, DENNYS
CCO I
24027
3/142022
24
JGUERRERO,GERARDO
CCA
245M
2022
25
FRANK GREGORY
CCO N
24626
7282022
25
MAYA, ANA
CCO l
24677
7/1 Or=
Maya Wabobw do* sstsnded due b FACE Level I
27
LESLIE. ALBERT
CGO I
25M
/172023
Passed FACE Level 2; EWW 11172028
20
DOUGHTY, KEVARIS
CCO I
25M
7/172023
Passed FACE Level 2, E 1/172028
29
MERISIER, MARq
CCOI
25188
12/42023
Passed FACE Level 2; E 6142028
30
VASOIN, LOVELYNE
GCO I
25166
12/42023
Passed FACE Level 2; 2028 614
1 IMUNIO,
ANTHONY
CCO 1
25192
1214/2023
32
MORENO. SEBASTIAN
CCO 1
25264
SOWW24
33
FLEURiDOR, WOUBEN
CCO l
26288
5O8I2024
34
SAAVEDRA. GABRIEL
CCO 1
25289
506=24
35
DOTEL, YAWL
CCO 1
25M
5123/2024
36
FRANCOIS, MARCELIN
1
26608
111122024
37
MITCHELL, TRAMEKA
i
25M
11112riM
36 ISANCHEZ,MANUEL
IE21
19055
10/152007
sax pybown ows en irdo 8
39 IGISSON,
BRIA
M21
22507
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40 JJEANTY.STEFAN
COI
25971
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SENIORITY LIST
Crime Analyst Unit
CRIME ANALYST UNIT
1
NAME (LAST, FIRST)
GANIVET, YVONNE
GOMEZ, BELKIS
CISNEROS, AMANDA
CASTELO, ANTONELLA
IRIBAR, DASHLEY
2
3
4
5
DATE OF HIRE
4/22/2013
8/12/2013
02/19/2018
7/15/2024
7/15/2024
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SENIORITY LIST
Crime Scene Division
Crime Scene Technician I
CMME SCENE DIVISION SEINIORITYLIST
UPDATED ..
CRIME SCENE
TECHNICIANS
1
#
EMPLOYEE
R} #
DATE OF
HIRE MRiH
CITY
DATE OF
HIRE WITH
CRIME
SCENE
VOLUNTARY
TRANSFER
TO CRIME
SCENE
1
Concepcion, Cabo
17615
0110grAm
02A t W
'YES
2
Rickert, Kristen
17913
02M9rAW
07M9r2W4
3
Anry, Andrea
19132
12t17rAM
12117rAM
4
Little, Pam Mysia
19368
02M212000
02/02/2009
5
Reviila, Elizabeth
19741
03n4r2011
03M41 11
6
Verde, Courtney
20211
04A)W 13
0410OM13
7
Gutierrez, Grace
23177
10MIMIS
04MGM019
YES
8
Romero, Whelle
23501
0 M2019
06n7J M
YES
9
Hurst, Rebema
2&W
A6n7r1M
O6n712024
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SENIORITY LIST
Crime Scene Division
Crime Scene Technician II
CRIME SCENE DIVISION SENIORITY UST
UPDATED 12/18/25
CRIME SCENE TECHNICIM
2
VOLUNTARY
DATE OF
DATE OF
#
EMPLOYEE
ID #
HIRE VM
HIRE AS
PROMOTION
TRANSFER
TO C32
TO CRIME
CRY
CS1
SCENE 2
1
Socarms, Alain
18079
IWII12M
1011112W
10/2212M3
YES
2
Vepda, NK*W
20212
04A)BrAM13
04MBM13
07/31/2023
YES
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SENIORITY LIST
Ocean Rescue
Miami Beach Ocean Rescue
Seniority list April 2026
Seniority
Name Of Employee
1
JOtw1c4moss
2
Rafael Rei
Osvaldo Garcia. Jr-
4 --
Juan Martinez
S
John McLaughlin
h
Kevin Stockhausen
�.;
Shawn Kourl
Mario Diaz
Aral Portft
Francisco Ma
Carlos I a no
o
August Petker
1 '
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Roberto Vento
Juan Hemandez
2C
Cyrifte Aguilar
22
Job Chari ing
Kevin James
2?
Ahmed Hassouna
2.1
Petko Prachtakov
25
10scar Xfonso
26
IS@an Niemeyer -Roark
27
IVVftm Geddes
28
29
30
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Michel Hernandez Alvarez
88
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Diep Ganda
90
92
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SENIORITY LIST
Parking Dispatcher
DISPATCHERS 5
CITY ID#
NIEDERGALL, MARY
17534
GARCIA, MARTA
18082
BAZIL, EBONY
19204
FLORES, ERIC
24639
JOSEPH, SARLY
24889
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SENIORITY LIST
Parking Enforcement Specialist I
FULL-TIME UNITS 28
CITY ID#
670. BLOCKER, BERNIKA
16785
508. DANIELS, ISAAH
17433
504. FLORIDO, ALAIN
17881
524. SARTORRETTO, ALAN
17947
546. MORENO, RAFAEL
18715
570. MOREIRA, LOSE
19649
579. PEREZ, ALFREDO
19762
550. MESTRE, ENRIQUE
19206
581. McKENZIE, LITRICIA
19782
606. WACHHOLDER, STEVEN
20915
605. SUAREZ, MARIO
20850
643. PICON, KAREM
24012
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641. Ill IONDO, REMIGIO
24011
647. BACCHAS, RAYYAN
24102
654. MAGNY, LOVELY
24427
609. VERASTEGUI, ANDY
21071
24727
649. SUAREZ. MAIKO
650. CRUZ, DENNIS
24728
671. KINSEY. JACK
24732
663. ORISMA, RONALD
24844
656. GEORGES. JOSE
24837
672. STUBBS. NEKEBREYA
24905
673. BYARS. CHRISTOPHER
25222
674. PLA, HECTOR
25418
669. LEWIS. LARECO
25212
675. SANON. EZEKIEL
24110
676. LOPEZ. ANTONIO
25685
680. MASABANDA, BRYAN
25596
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SENIORITY LIST
Parks and Recreation Division
Pool Guard I
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
Galindo
Aran
Abreu
Felix
Ruiz
Rafael
Hogan
Tynan
Montero
Alejandro
Espinosa
Julio
Almeneiro Barata
Gilberto
Alpizar
Gretel
Ferrandiz
Boris
Namphy
Christian
Trejo Watkins
Gyasi
Gonzalez
Yannie
Jimenez
Jorge
Gheciu
Alexandru
Martinez
Conrado
Martell Fernandez
Alejandro
Gonzalez Bernal
Livan
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SENIORITY LIST
Parks and Recreation Division
Pool Guard II
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
Menendez
Ernesto
Benitez
Yanet
Rodriguez
Selena
Albritton
Steven
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SENIORITY LIST
Property Evidence Technician I Unit
Name (Last, First)
Date of Hire
1
Ganivet, Yvonne
4/22/2013
2
Gomez, Belkis
8/12/2013
3
lCisneros, Amanda
2/19/2018
4
Castelo, Antonella
7/15/2024
5
Iribar, Dashley
7/15/2024
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SENIORITY LIST
Property Evidence Technician II Unit
Name (Last, First)
Date of Hire
1
Nunez, Noel
N/A
2
Betances, Carlos
N/A
3
jWright, Staci (Pet II)
N/A
4
Mahle, John
N/A
5
Leon Barreto, Osmany
N/A
6
Campbell, Roxanee
N/A
7
Uthandi, Rosanna
N/A
8
Rodriguez -Pena, Andres
N/A
9
Naranjo, Andrea (Pet II)
N/A
10
Angulo, Justin
N/A
11
Cerezo, Antonella
N/A
12
1 Joan, Elizabeth
N/A
13
Oliver, Chanel
N/A
14
Garcia, Carolina
N/A
15
Gonzalez, Daniella
N/A
16
Diez, Manuel Jr
N/A
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION - PAGE 1
DISPATCHERS
#
EMPLOYEE
ID #
FULL TIME
DATE
DATE OF HIRE/
TRANSFERTO
PSCD
VOLUNTARY
TRANSFER
TO PSCD
1
Henry, Stacy
15865
02/03/1997
02/03/1997
2
Heath, Terri
(Hankoff)
18876
02/12/2007
10/01/2009
YES
3
Major, Racheal
21960
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
x
4
Hodge, Josephine
21990
04/17/2017
04/17/2017
x
5
Lopez, Jessica
22008
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
x
6
Armesto, Jaimee
22762
10/30/2017
10/30/2017
x
7
Hannah, Kianna
23703
12/30/2019
12/30/2019
8
Russell, Shandet
23704
12130;2019
12/30/2019
9
Cuellar, Maria
24323
11�,,6' 21
11/08/202'
10
Jackson. Cyntena
21104
02/29/2022
02/28/2022
11
Zavata, Bryan
24743
09/26/2022
09/26/2022
x
12
Andres, Christina
24753
09/27/2022
09/27/2022
13
Anestin, Kenson
25252
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
14
Rodriguez, Justino
25940
07/14/2025
07/14/2025
x
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION - PAGE 2
COMMUNICATION OPERATOR 1'S (CO1'S)
#
EMPLOYEE
ID #
FULL TIME
DATE
DATE OF HIRE
/ TRANSFER
TO PSCD
VOLUNTARY
TRANSFER
TO PSCD
1
Campos, Mercedes
18299
07/11/2005
07/11/2005
2
Munoz, John
19068
10/22/2007
01/21/2008
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3
Cunningham, Andrea
(Salsberry)
19147
01/07/20o"s
01 ro7/2008
4
Otero, Catherine
(Palenzuela)
21927
02/06/20'7
02/06/2017
5
Miranda, Sandra
21959
03/06-20*7
03106/2017
x
6
Zamora, Diana
(Perez)
22759
09/29/2017
09/29/2017
7
Alvarez, Alejandro
22750
10/16/2017
10/16/2017
8
Ferrando, Vanessa
22751
10/16/2017
10/16/2017
9
Pena, John
22749
10/30/2017
10/30/2017
10
Roig, Christopher
23277
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
11
Lopez, Karymar
24109
02/1412022
01/21/2025t
12
Saroza, Rebecca
24895
03/27/2023
03127/2023
13
Dorcety, Ronise
24994
06/05/2023
06/0512023
14
Martinez, Christian
25093
08/14/2023
08/14/2023
15
Carbajal, Andrea
25390
07/01/2024
07/01/2024
16
Lemus Cabrera,
Lisandra
25425
08/12/2024
08/12/2024
17
De La Fuente, Alexis
25450
09/23/2024
o9/23/2024
18
Pierre, Myrtine
25845
a/05/2025
o5/05/2025
19
Mestrit Herrera,
Alejandro
26022
09/22/2025
09/22/2025
20
Darias, Brian
26082
1 12/01/2025
12/01/2o2S
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION - PAGE 3
COMPLAINT OPERATOR 2'S (CO2'S)
#
EMPLOYEE
ID #
FULL TIME
DATE
DATE OF HIRE
/ TRANSFER
TO PSCD
VOLUNTARY
TRANSFER
TO PSCD
1
Rodriguez, Roberto
16393
01/04/1999
07/07/2003
r"c5
2
Ponder, Tara
18305
07/25/2005
07/25/2005
3
Michel, r"shley
19205
03/10/2008
03/10/2008
4
Pendleton, LaKeisha
20824
06/22/2015
06/22/2o? 5
5
Nelson, LaGaria
(Tennyson)
22753
10/16/2017
10/16/2017
6
Ruiz, Yaima
23278
02/11:2c,-
02/1112019
7
Telleria, Nahima
23503
06/24/2019
24:2C'9
8
Lopez, Mayte
23926
10/24/2022
9
Samper, Joseph
25157
11/06/2025
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SENIORITY LIST
Public Safety Specialist Unit
PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALIST UNIT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 _
8
10
11
NAME (LAST, FIRST_ )
ROMAIN, MIGUEL
SOCARRAS, FRANKLIN
GORDO, CIRA
DEL CASTILLO, FRANK
VIAMONTES, IAN
ROSE, SADE
QUINTERO, JUAN
JENKINS, TAYLOR
GLOSTER, ASHLEY
FLORES, AMANDA
CROWELL. JAMES
DATE OF HIRE
1/09/2006
7/16/2012
12/18/2023
12/18/2023
2/26/2024 "
2/26/2024
2/26/2024 Y-
4/22/2024
7/1/2024
7/1/2024
6/16/2025
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SENIORITY LIST
Public Works
PUBLIC WORKS CWA SENIORITY LIST
Rank
Employee #
Last Name
First Name
Hire Date
1
16860
Whyte
Anthony
05/22/00
2
17671
Ramirez
Howard
03/03/03
3
18764
Martinez
Cesar
10/23/06
4
21923
Hardy
Travis
01/30/17
5
24912
Julissa
Marquez
04/03/23
6
24903
Suarez
Matthew
05/02/23
7
25021
Phillips
Ham
06/20/23
8
25023
Fundora
Humberto
02/05/24
9
25282
McGriff
Terrence
04/22/24
10
25296
Reyes
Rodolfo
05/13/24
11
25296
Louissin
Josue
05/20/24
12
25598
Castro
Kevin
11 /04/24
13
25689
Dobbins
Marc
12/09/24
14
26237
Vasquez
Andres
03/23/26
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