AVSTA CSEA-CONTRACT-April 12, 2023

probationary employee. The CEO may grant reasonable extensions to probationary employees to attain a Class A or Class B license for extenuating circumstances.

6.3.5 Mechanics and servicers shall not suffer a loss such as being demoted, terminated, or ineligible for promotion, due to the Department of Motor Vehicles finding the unit member medically ineligible for a Class A or Class B license. 6.3.6 Physical Examination and Renewal Fees. The Agency shall provide any required medical examination and reimbursement for renewal fees and licensing costs to the same extent as provided other unit members, per Article 8, Employee Expenses and Materials, sections 8.2, Physical Examinations, and 8.3, Renewal. Upon mutual agreement between the Agency and the Mechanic, the Agency shall send Mechanic(s) to training at an approved facility. In such a circumstance, the Agency will pay for the full cost of the commercial licensing and training. 6.3.8 If the training at the approved facility is offered during the employee's normal work day, the employee shall be released to attend the training. If the training happens outside the employee's normal hours the employee shall be paid at the appropriate rate of pay. 6.4 Step Placement: Unit members who have completed one (1) year of service with the Agency shall be placed on the next higher step on the first day of the month following the anniversary date and shall continue thereafter until the unit member reaches the maximum step. 6.5 Payroll Errors and Lost Checks: Any payroll errors resulting in insufficient payment or paycheck for an employee lost after receipt shall be corrected and a supplemental check issued, no later than five (5) working days after the employee provides notice to the payroll department. Agency the overpayment. A reasonable repayment plan, consistent with the law, will be established between the Agency and the employee. The Agency shall not deduct money from a subsequent paycheck to the employee without first obtaining the employee’s written agreement. The employee, including union representation if desired by employee, may request a meeting with Agency management prior to reaching such an agreement. 6.6 Promotion: Any employee in the bargaining unit receiving a promotion under the provisions of this Agreement shall be moved to the appropriate range, retain the employee's current step, and shall be no lower than a five percent (5%) increase. 6.7 Mileage: Any employee in the unit required to use his/her vehicle on Agency business shall be reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage rate for all miles driven on behalf of the Agency. A unit member's vehicle shall not be used for Agency business without the prior written approval of the unit member's immediate supervisor. 6.8 Meals: Any employee in the unit, who as a result of a field trip work assignment of five (5) consecutive hours or more, shall be reimbursed by the Agency for the full cost of the meal ($15.00 maximum), except as provided in Article “Field Trips”, of this Agreement. 6.9 Lodging: Any employee in the unit, who as a result of a work assignment, must be lodged away from home overnight shall be reimbursed by the Agency for the full cost of such lodging. Where possible, the Agency shall provide advance funds to the employee for such lodging. 6.5.1 When a payroll error resulting in overpayment to the employee occurs, the employee will repay the 6.3.7

6.10 Longevity: The Agency agrees to additionally compensate long serving employees in accordance with Appendix A, attached hereto. Increases shall begin at the beginning of the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th year. The longevity steps shall be five percent (5%).

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