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All classes must be taken on employee time and time spent on classes is not considered hours <br /> worked. If any portion of the employee's class/ development activity is conducted during regular <br /> work hours, the employee must take vacation or compensatory leave, an unpaid leave of absence, if <br /> approved, or arrange for flexible scheduling, if approved by the department director. <br /> Classes taken to maintain good standing for licensure, affiliation, certification or credentialing as <br /> well as work-related seminars and training are paid for through training funds which are budgeted <br /> each by the City Council. <br /> ARTICLE 18 —JOB POSTING <br /> The parties presume employees have expectations for promotions and increased responsibility and <br /> are expected to continue their training and professional development. Internal candidates are <br /> expected to be prepared for promotion and job vacancies. Promotions and job vacancies will be <br /> filled based upon expectation of promotion from within provided that the employer has the right of <br /> final decision in the selection of employees to fill posted jobs based on qualifications, abilities, and <br /> experience. <br /> Job vacancies within the designated bargaining unit will be posted for five (5) working days so that <br /> members of the bargaining unit can be considered for such vacancies. <br /> ARTICLE 19 —HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE <br /> The employer shall make available the same group health and life insurance plans and contribute <br /> the same premium amount as contributed for non-union employees. <br /> ARTICLE 20 —UNIFORMS/ SAFETY CLOTHING ALLOWANCE <br /> Streets, Parks, Equipment Services, and Building Maintenance (non-Custodial) employees shall <br /> receive an annual uniform allowance of six hundred twenty-five dollars ($625) in two installments, <br /> three hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents ($312.50) on the first full January payroll and three <br /> hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents ($312.50) on the first full July payroll in each year. The <br /> annual uniform allowance shall be used for the purchase of items listed in each respective City <br /> Uniform Policy to include protective footwear. <br /> Custodial employees shall receive an annual uniform allowance of two hundred dollars ($200) in <br /> two installments, one hundred dollars ($100) on the first full January payroll and one hundred <br /> dollars ($100) on the first full July payroll of each year. The annual uniform allowance shall be <br /> used for the purchase of items listed in the respective City Uniform Policy. <br /> Newly-hired Custodial employees shall receive and initial allowance of two hundred dollars ($200) <br /> at date of hire and two hundred dollars ($200) following successful completion of probation for <br /> their first year of employment. <br /> 20.1 Prescription Safety Eyewear. The city will provide one (1) complete pair of clear, <br /> prescription, protective industrial safety eyewear every two (2) years or at the supervisor's <br /> discretion due to prescription change or damage resulting from work-related hazards. <br /> Clear lenses under this definition will also include lens tints in shades 1 or 2. Transition or <br /> changeable tint lenses that meet 051 IA Standard 87Z are allowed. <br /> Protective eyewear must comply with ANSI and OSHA-approved standards. <br /> 11 <br />