Common use of Definition of Cumulative Compensated Service Clause in Contracts

Definition of Cumulative Compensated Service. 33.1 For the purpose of applying the starting rate provisions of Articles 2 and 300, one month of Cumulative Compensated Service shall consist of: (a) For yard service, employees a 30-day period during which the employee works 21 shifts or the major portion thereof; (b) For road service employees a 30-day period during which the employee is available for work the major portion thereof. 33.2 In calculating a month of cumulative compensated service for road service employees, an employee shall be considered available for work on any calendar day during which he is entitled to compensation under this or any other Collective Agreement, or on any calendar day or major portion thereof during which he holds himself available for work. (a) In calculating cumulative compensated service, an employee will be given credit for each month of cumulative compensated service attained under other Collective Agreements. (b) For the purpose of applying the starting rate provisions of Articles 2 and 300, an employee who establishes seniority as a locomotive engineer after having attained full job rate under another collective agreement following 21 months of cumulative compensated service will be considered to have attained 21 months of cumulative compensated service and will be paid the applicable rate accordingly.