Common use of Experience Pay Clause in Contracts

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's service for every one (1) years of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the Union of the same within seven (7) days. If the Local Union challenge's the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, if requested, to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, the matter may be referred to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, Hospital consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, . Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's service for every one (1) years year of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. Promotion to a Higher Classification An employee who is promoted to a higher rated classification within the bargaining unit shall be placed in the range of the higher rate classification so that she shall receive no less an increase in wage rate than the equivalent of one step in the wage rate of her previous classification (provided that she does not exceed the wage rate of the classification to which she has been promoted.) Transfer ta a Lower Classification When an employee is permanently transferred to a lower paid job, then: If such a transfer is at her own request, or made by the Hospital for her benefit, so as to avoid laying her off, then she shall receive the wage rate for the new job commensurate with her seniority in the Hospital, and she shall progress within the new salary range in accordance with her length of service in the new job subsequent to the date of transfer. If such transfer is made for the convenience of the Hospital and the ease of its operation, her wage rate in her former job shall be red circled, and she shall continue to receive that wage rate without further increments until such time as it is exceeded by an incremental progression to which she would be entitled by progress within the new salary range in accordance with her length of service in the new job subsequent to the date of transfer; provided that such incremental progression shall start from the wage rate in the new salary range which was to commensurate with her seniority in the Hospital at the date of transfer. Temporary Transfer When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he she shall be paid the rate immediately above his her current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the of the shift on which he she was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the Union of the same within seven (7) days. If the Local Union challenge's the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, if requested, to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, the matter may be referred to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.Job Classification

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, hospital consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, . Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in slot- ted ▇▇ that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's service for every one (1) two years of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary proba- tionary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule in the collective agreement. Promotion -to a- Classification An employee who is promoted to a higher classification within the bargaining unit in accordance with the job posting procedure will be placed in the step of the Collective Agreementrange of such higher classification next higher than his/her current rate and he/she shall then progress between that rate and the top of the range in accordance with time served in the new position. Temporary Transfer When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position posi- tion in the Bargaining Unit, bargaining unit for a period in excess of one-one half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current cur- rent rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. Job Classification When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the local Union of the same within seven (7) days. If the Local local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) fif- teen days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, Union the matter may be referred to arbitration arbitra- tion as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bar- gaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will Wages and Classification Premiums The salary schedules in effect during the term of this shall be those set forth in Appendix "A" attached to and forming part of this Agreement. For the purpose of calculating any benefit or money pay- ment under this agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time hourly rate of pay is that prescribed in the salary schedule as set forth in Appendix A of the collective agreement. The Hospital agrees that wages shall be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rateon Thursday each two weeks except when interfered with by the occurrence of a paid holiday. In this case the regular pay day may be delayed one day.

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, experience may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, . Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's service for every one (1) years two years' of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. Promotion to a Higher Classification An employee who is promoted to a higher rated classification within the Bargaining Unit will be placed in the range of the higher rated classification so that he shall receive no less an increase in wage rate that the equivalent of one step of his previous classification (provided that he does not exceed the wage rate of the classification to which he has been promoted). In the event of a transfer to a classification having a lower rate of pay grid, he shall be paid at the range rate in the new job classification nearest to his current rate and he shall progress the grid in incremental stages in accordance with time served classification. in his new job ARTICLE COMPENSATION: Temporary Transfer When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. Job Classification When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the Local Union of the same within seven (7) days. If the Local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, to permit the Union to make representation with respect to requested to permit the the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, the matter may be referred to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour Wages and Classification Premium During the lifetime of this Agreement, the Hospital agrees to pay and the Union agrees to accept the scale of wages as set out in addition to their hourly rateSchedule "A".

Experience Pay. Full-time and Part-time An employee hired by the Hospital Centre with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, Centre consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital Centre shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, . Where, in the HospitalCentre's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's (1) service for every one (1) years year of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. classification so that he shall receive no less an increase in wage rate than the equivalent of one step in the wage rate of his previous classification (provided that he does not exceed the wage rate of the classification to which he has been promoted). When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unit, bargaining unit for a period in excess of one-one half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Centre, the Hospital Centre shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the local Union of the same within seven and provide details at least fourteen (714) daysdays prior to posting. If the Local local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital Centre to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital Centre of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the HospitalCentre. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital Centre makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital Centre agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, Union the matter may be referred to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the HospitalCentre. Lead Hands Wages and Classification see local Provisions Appendix L Full-time and Part-time Part-time ONLY Collective Agreements currently containing a part-time wage grid shall continue such wage grids in effect. Effective October employee shall progress on such grid on the basis that hours worked equals one (1) year of service. Where, however, part-time employees are on a single rate structure, the full-time wage grid shall apply and progression through the grid shall be in accordance with the foregoing. Employees hired prior to October will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.credited with the service they held under the Collective Agreement expiring November

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, . Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in that step of the wage progression consistent with one (1) year's service for every one two (12) years of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. Promotion to a Higher Classification An employee who promoted to a higher rated classification within the Bargaining Unit will be placed in the range of the higher rated classification so that he shall receive no less an increase in wage rate than the equivalent of one (1) step in the wage rate of his previous classification (provided that he does not exceed the wage rate of the classification to which he has been promoted). When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the Local Union of the same within seven (7) days. , If the Local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in : the Agreement within fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be be' based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, if requested, to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, the matter may be referred to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. , Wages and Classification Premium Lead Hands will be paid cents twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour month in addition to their hourly rate. ARTICLE ACCESS TO PERSONAL FILES: Upon written request to the Administrator, an shall have an opportunity to view his personal file, for the purpose of reviewing any evaluations or formal disciplinary notations contained therein, in the presence of his Supervisor. In the event that a written warning is to be placed in an employee's file, the employee. will be given one (1) copy and one (1) copy will be given to the appropriate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Upon receipt of said copies, the employee must sign the original copy on file indicating that did, in fact, receive the written but not to admit or to agree with the action taken by the Employer. Any unjust action may be the subject of a .grievance.

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, Hospital consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, Where, . in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, relevant ,the employee shall be slotted slot- ▇▇▇ in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's service for or every one (1) two years of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary proba- tionary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreementr When an employee transfers to a higher paid job he shall receive the wage rate in the salary range for the new job which is immediately above the rate which he was receiving prior to his transfer and he shall progress within the new salary range in accordance with his length of service in the new job. When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he he,was assigned from the com- mencement of the shift on which he was assigned the jobjob An employee who is transferred temporarily by the Employer to a job shall continue to be paid as though he was employed in the job classifica- tion from which he was transferred. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the local Union of the same within seven (7) days. If the Local local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. , Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. , If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates rate for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes cause such classification to become a new classification, classification the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, Union the matter may be referred to arbitration arbitra- tion as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bar- gaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, Hospital consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, . Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted slot- ▇▇▇ in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's service for every one (1) two years of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute con- stitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. Temporary Transfer When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position posi- tion in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current cur- rent rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. Job Classification When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the local Union of the same within seven (7) days. If the Local local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) fif- teen days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements require- ments of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, Union the matter may be referred to arbitration arbitra- tion as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim claim, at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, Where, . Where in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in that step of the wage progression consistent with one (1) year's service for every one (1) years Iy)ear of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of in the Collective Agreement. Promotion to a Higher Classification An employee who is promoted to a higher rated classification within the bargaining unit will be placed in the range of the higher rated classification so that he shall receive no less an increase in wage rate than the equivalent of one step in the wage rate of his previous classification (provided that he does not exceed the wage rate of the classification to which he has been promoted). If the employee is maintained in the new job, she shall then carry with her to the new job all rights and privileges including seniority and she shall then progress between that range and the top of the range in increment stages in accordance with the time served in the new job When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the Union local union of the same within seven and provide details at least fourteen (714) daysdays prior to posting. If the Local Union challenge's local union challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, Union the matter may be referred to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classificationsclassification. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, Hospital consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, . Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted slot- ▇▇▇ in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's years service for every one (1) two years of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary proba- tionary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. Promotion to a Higher Classification When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position posi- tion in the Bargaining Unit, bargaining unit for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the of a higher paying posi- tion in the bargaining unit, €or a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the local Union of the same within seven (7( 7 ) days. If the Local local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of shall; notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen f i f - teen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the t h e Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the t h e rates for other classifications in i n the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements require- ments of such classificationclass if ion. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this t h i s Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the t h e Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, if requested, Union i f requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, the Union t h e matter may be referred to arbitration arbitra - tion as provided in the i n t h e Agreement within fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in i n the Bargaining Unit bar- gaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that t h a t any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands and Classification Premiums an employee is temporarily assigned to perform the a lower paying position in the unit he be paid at the maximum rate of the lower class- ification i f t h i s rate is lower than the rate he is currently receiving, or; be paid a t h i s current rate i f the maximum rate of h i s temporary assignment is lower than t h e rate he is currently receiving. A Registered Nursing Assistant is required to present to the Director of Nursing her current Certificate of Competence by February 15th of each year, Should the Certificate not have been produced by February that employee will be re- classified as a Non-Registered Nursing Assistant paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.at the maximum rate until such time as she produces her Certificate of

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim claim, at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, Where, . Where in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted in that step of the wage progression consistent with one (1) year's service for every one (1) years year of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of in the Collective Agreement. Promotion to a Higher Classification An employee who is promoted to a higher rated classification within the bargaining will be placed in the range of the higher rated classification so that be shall receive no less an increase in wage rate than the equivalent of one step in the wage rate of his previous classification (provided that he does not exceed the wage rate of the classification to which he has been promoted). Where an .employee transfers to a lower paid job they shall be placed in the salary range for the new job at the level which corresponds to the level achieved in the salary grid prior to the transfer and they shall thereafter progress within the new salary range in accordance with the length of service in the new job. When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the Union of local the same within seven and provide details at least fourteen (714) daysdays prior to posting. If the Local Union challenge's local union challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved 'following the meeting with the Union, Union the matter may be referred to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within within- fifteen (1 515) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classificationsclassification. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.

Experience Pay. An employee hired by the Hospital with recent and related experience, may claim at the time of hiring on a form supplied by the Hospital, Hospital consideration for such experience. Any such claim shall be accompanied by verification of previously related experience. , The Hospital shall then evaluate such experience during the probationary period, Where, in the Hospital's opinion such experience is relevant, the employee shall be slotted slot- ▇▇▇ in that step of the wage progression consistent with one year's service for every one (1) two years of related experience in the classification on the completion of the employee's probationary proba- tionary period. It is understood and agreed that this shall not constitute a violation of the wage schedule of the Collective Agreement. Promotion to a Higher Classification When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties ties and assume the responsibilities of a higher paying position tion in the Bargaining Unit, bargaining unit for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his current rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When an employee is assigned temporarily to perform the duties and assume the of a higher paying posi- tion in the bargaining unit, for a period in excess of one-half of a shift, he shall be paid the rate immediately above his rate in the higher classification to which he was assigned from the commencement of the shift on which he was assigned the job. When a new classification (which is covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement) is established by the Hospital, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new classification and notify the local Union of the same within seven (7) days. If the Local local Union challenge's challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice the from Hospital of such new occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) fif- teen days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit having regard to the requirements require- ments of such classification. When the Hospital makes a substantial change during the term of this Agreement in the job content of an existing classification, classification which in reality causes such classification to become a new classification, the Hospital agrees to meet with the Union, Union if requested, requested to permit the Union to make representation with respect to the appropriate rate of pay. If the matter is not resolved following the meeting with the Union, Union the matter may be referred to arbitration arbitra- tion as provided in the Agreement within fifteen (1 5) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration (or Arbitrator arbitrator as the case may be) shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the Bargaining Unit bar- gaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classifications. The parties further agree that any change mutually agreed to or awarded as a result of arbitration shall be retroactive only to the date that the Union raised the issue with the Hospital. Lead Hands will be paid cents per hour in addition to their hourly rate.