Public Case No. UC 1981-029
(Cross References R 1977-001, UC 1979-015, R 1981-012, TA 1996-033, UC 1997-009 and UC 2000-019)International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2543 v.
City of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
IAFF filed a petition for clarification of a bargaining unit. The union sought to include six (6) employees classified as Captains, Mechanics, Safety Officers, and Shift Commanders. The City argued that a valid memorandum of agreement excluded these positions from the unit. Furthermore, the City argued that Shift Commanders should be excluded because they are supervisors.
The Board concluded that reconsideration of the positions of Captain, Safety Officer, and Mechanic would not be timely because of the contract bar.
The Board also concluded that the Shift Commanders were supervisors and should be excluded. In reaching this decision, the Board looked at the Shift Commanders’ pay, independent discretion, ability to transfer and assign employees, and the authority over both Captains and regular Fire Fighters.
Date Issued:March 30, 1982