Common use of Lines of Progression Clause in Contracts

Lines of Progression. A line of progression consists of a series of job levels, beginning with a Trainee classification and ending with the appropriate top of the line classification. New employees or present employees who have been selected with the required qualifications, enter a progression line to fill job vacancies, either at the Trainee classification or at the level within the line for which they qualify. Each employee in a non-complement progression line receives training applicable to his job, to enable him to progress to the top rate within his / her line, on the basis of demonstrated ability to meet the job standards. In addition, in the case of employees who enter a line of progression as a result of retrogression from another line, progress will be based on previous experience and demonstrated ability to meet the job standards. The lines of progression are shown on the attached chart. A number of job classifications on the plant site do not have accompanying progressions. They vary from those that do not require a skill to those into which people bring their skills. These classifications are listed on the attached chart.