Common use of Development of Career Pathways Clause in Contracts

Development of Career Pathways. The parties will explore various means of enhancing career opportunities including but not limited to career ladders, administration movement, broad banding, etc. The parties are committed to establishing career ladder positions within the organization in those situations where positions and functions can be grouped in a way compatible with program and work considerations. The parties agree to develop and implement career ladder positions through joint labor-management involvement. Labor and management will work together as follows: Participation will include bargaining unit representatives appointed by the local union; The parties will have appropriate personnel and classification support; Review will consider existing positions and work functions within the respective component in all job categories (i.e., professional, technical, administrative, clerical, wage grade); Consolidate/revise existing positions and develop career ladder positions where appropriate. The parties will attempt to design career ladders which provide opportunities for both lateral movement between career ladder positions and promotion to higher graded career ladder positions.