Common use of Certification Differential for Outside and Central Office Technicians Clause in Contracts

Certification Differential for Outside and Central Office Technicians. A. In order to promote the implementation of the provisions of this Article and encourage employees to voluntarily acquire additional training and the associated skills, the Company will increase the base hourly wage rate of those outside and central office technician employees who achieve the following certification(s): (1) Comp TIA A+ $0.25 per hour increase (2) Comp TIA Network + $0.25 per hour increase (3) CCNA $0.50 per hour increase Additional certifications may be added to this list at the Company’s discretion or with the Company’s approval. The Union may propose additional certifications on an annual basis and representatives of the Company and Union will meet to discuss those proposed additional certifications. B. Employees may seek reimbursement for the cost of courses and examinations to acquire such certification under the terms of the applicable tuition assistance program. C. Training and preparation for the certification (including taking the certification test) shall occur during nonworking hours.