Common use of JOB CLASSIFICATION AND WAGES Clause in Contracts

JOB CLASSIFICATION AND WAGES. Section 1. By this reference, the job classifications, wage rates and progressions set forth in Appendix "A" are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement. Employees promoted to a higher job classification will be placed on the first step of the new classification or at a step in the new classification of five (5%) percent above their current rate, whichever is greater, providing it does not exceed the maximum of the new pay range. If an employee is promoted or demoted during the term of this Agreement, regardless of his/her date of hire or rehire the effective date will now become the employee’s anniversary date. Employees will advance annually through the fourteen steps on their anniversary date unless they receive an overall performance rating of less than 3.0 Section 2. These job classifications, as well as the related wage schedules, shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement. New classifications may be added as the needs of the Employer may dictate. T Section 3. In the interest of effective communication, the Employer agrees to confer with the Union prior to the establishment of new classifications in the bargaining unit. Section 4. Employees will be furnished with a copy of the job description covering the job classification to which he/she is assigned.