Common use of New or Changed Positions Clause in Contracts

New or Changed Positions. (a) When a new position is created, or an existing position is reclassified, the Employer will set a wage rate for the position and immediately notify the Union. If this wage rate is acceptable to the Union, it will become the wage rate for the job. If the wage rate is not acceptable to the Union, the Union will advise the Employer and negotiations will then take place between the Parties to establish a wage rate, which is mutually satisfactory. If the Parties are unable to reach an agreement, the matter will be submitted to arbitration. (b) If the Union claims that the duties of an existing position have been changed to an extent sufficient to alter the wage rate, the Union may submit a request in writing to the Employer specifying the changes in duties and the proposed change to the wage rate. If an agreement cannot be reached on a wage rate, the matter will be submitted to arbitration. (c) The Employer will consult with the Union when a job description is changed to adjust educational or experience requirements before posting.