After application of the GWI and the minimum twenty- one dollar ($21.00) rate, the following one-time longevity increases shall become a part of the applicable employee’s base wage rate, based on their original hire date: Five (5) up to ten (10) years of service (YOS)-fifty cents ($0.50) per hour Ten (10) up to fifteen (15) YOS–one dollar ($1.00) per hour Over fifteen (15) YOS-one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per hour. The applicable longevity increase will be applied for each eligible employee on August 1, 2023. For example, if an employee’s date of hire is August 1, 2002, effective August 1, 2023 the employee will receive the two dollar and seventy-five cent ($2.75) general wage increase and the one dollar and fifty cent ($1.50) per hour longevity wage increase based on the accrued twenty-two (22) years of service.
