Paid Time Off & Leave
List the most common ways a Dispatcher can earn PTO.
Time of service (Section 11.2 Accrual)
How can a dispatcher avoid being reversed after their shift?
Provide notice to CT that they cannot work overtime before being reversed. (Section 8.3 Normal Assignment of Work & OT)
Name another way to earn PTO besides time of service.
Reliability Award or working a holiday and banking hours. (Sections 11.2 Accrual; 12.7 Reliability Award; 10.2B Banking Holiday Time)
What is the definition of a NO SHOW?
Calling less than 1 hour before sign-in and failing to report within 2 hours OR Not calling and not reporting within 2 hours (Section 14.1 On Time Reporting)
How many days of paid bereavement leave are available?
Up to 3 days. (Section 12.2 Bereavement Leave)
What months can ATU employees cash out PTO?
June and December. (Section 11.3 Cash Out)
List the 5 steps for filling a broken/partial shift for a Dispatcher.
Dispatcher on RDO, Dispatcher on duty with like position Dispatcher relieving with like position Dispatcher on duty during shift hours Dispatcher scheduled that day but not during hours (Section 26.7 Filling Open Work and Assigning Overtime)
What program recognizes outstanding employee performance?
Annual Employee Awards Program. (Annual Employee Awards Program)
What type of absence occurs if an employee is late and refuses an assignment?
Unexcused absence. (Section 14.2 Unexcused Absences)
Does bereavement leave impact reliability?
No. (Section 12.2 Bereavement Leave)
How many hours can ATU employees cash out per year?
Up to 80 hours per year; 25% but no more than 40 hours per event. (Section 11.3 Cash Out)
Can refusing overtime disqualify an employee from the Reliability Award?
Yes—if they decline with less than 1 hour before sign‑in. (Section 12.7 Reliability Award)
What do employees receive if they waive medical or dental coverage?
50% of the employee’s cost savings as additional pay each month. (Section 15.3 Waiving Medical or Dental Coverage)
How many days does an employee have to file a grievance?
14 days from when they knew or should have known. (Section 17.5 Grievance Matters)
What is the authorized timeframe for holiday attire?
November 24–January 01. (Section 21.2 Holiday Attire)
What is the maximum allowable WPSL carryover, and what happens to excess hours?
40 hours may be carried over; excess converts to MSL. (Section 12.1A)
What is the current training premium rate?
$2.00 per hour. (Section 9.2 Training Pay)
What must an operator do if they lack enough PTO to cover a full week of vacation
Contact their manager for approval or cancel uncovered days. (Section 11.6 Bidding Vacations)
What can employees be disciplined for when video is reviewed?
The original event or an unrelated severe infraction. (Section 16.2 Discipline – Audio & Video)
What are the two approved reasons to trade work for a shake‑up?
Medically induced or employee safety reasons. (Section 25.10 Trade for Shake‑Up)
What is the MSL cap, and what happens when it’s exceeded?
The cap is 480 hours; excess MSL converts to PTO at 8 PTO hours for each 40 hours. (Section 12.1B Major Sick Leave)
How far in advance may a Dispatcher submit PTO requests?
Up to 12 months in a rolling calendar year. (Section 26.6 Scheduling Days Off)
What type of calendar year gives a full uniform allowance?
Even years. (Section 21.1 Uniform Allowance)
Can sick leave be used for inclement weather absences?
No. (Section 10.1 Calling Out “Inclement Weather”)
What should employees subpoenaed for non-employment-related court cases do?
Request PTO or take leave without pay. (Section 12.5 Jury/Court Duty)