Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission Collective Agreement 2023-2025

Article 29: Uniform and Clothing Issue

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   1. The following issue shall be provided to each full and part time employee upon commencement of employment with Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission:
      
      Four (4) Shirts with Flashes
      Four (4) T-Shirts
      Four (4) Trousers
      One (1) Uniform Belt
      One (1) Name Tag
      One (1) Sweater
      One (1) Fleece Jacket, if available.
       
   2. The following clothing shall be supplied by the Employer to casual employees upon commencement of employment:
      
      Two (2) Shirts
      Two (2) T-Shirts
      Two (2) Trousers
      One (1) Uniform Belt
      One (1) Fleece Jacket, if available.
       
2. The Employer agrees to pay all regular full-time and part-time employees up to one hundred ($100.00) for the purchase of approved footwear once every two year period following the employee’s date of hire (receipt required).
3. Should the uniform or footwear be mutilated, destroyed or damaged while on duty or from excess wear, the Employer shall replace the same after inspection and approval by the Superintendent.
4. The Clothing Committee shall be comprised of one (1) Communications Staff Member, and one (1) Superintendent. This committee will meet on an ad hoc basis to discuss issues regarding uniforms (such as summer attire, uniform material etc).
5. The Employer shall endeavour to issue all clothing to employees within two (2) weeks following commencement of employment.  Such clothing shall be clean and shall be in good repair and condition.
6. With the approval of the Employer, pregnant employees will not be required to wear uniforms but may dress in appropriate attire.