Base Wages The pay grades and base wage rates for each classification covered under this Agreement as of January 1, 2011, January 1, 2012, and January 1, 2013, respectively, are set forth in Appendix A. New hires shall be placed at Step One (the minimum rate) of the Wage Schedule. After one (1) year of service at Step One, the employee shall advance to Step Two. Each employee shall thereafter advance to each successive step after twelve months service at each such step until she reaches the maximum step of the Wage Schedule for her classification and pay grade.
Salary Increases (a) The Employer agrees to pay the negotiated salary increases to every employee not later than the second month following the month in which this Agreement is signed and not later than the month following the month in which any subsequent salary increases become effective.
Periodic Increases Periodic increases are provided as follows: