SIDE LETTER
COVID STAFFING REDUCTION
MERCED FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, LOCAL #1479
1/18/2022
ARTICLE IV HOURS OF WORK
This letter confirms the agreement reached between the City of Merced (City) and the Merced Firetighter's Association, Local 1479, (Association) regarding COVID staffing reductions due to a reduction in the healthy workforce of the Fire Department. This references General Order 22-002 COVID Staffing Reduction dated January 18, 2022.
COVID staffing reduction is temporary and will be evaluated on or before April 1, 2022 at which time the side letter will sunset unless mutually agreed upon to extend for another quarter. Modifications to the COVID staffing reduction can be made so long it is mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Effective January 18, 2022, the City and Association agree to follow General Order 22- 002 COVID Staffing Guidelines when Brown Outs or a reduction in shifts need to occur.
General Order 22-002 COVID Staffing Guidelines is listed as Exhibit A.
Stephanie Dietz, City Manager
FOR THE CITY:
Laphanie slutz
Stephanie Dietz
City Manager
FOR THE ASSOCIATION:
Chad Englert
President
Approved as to form:
Kim Flores
City Attorney
Attached: Exhibit A - General Order 22-002