Common use of Classifications and Pay for Knowledge and Skills Clause in Contracts

Classifications and Pay for Knowledge and Skills. a) The new system will consist of three classifications: Production Skilled Trades (Maintenance) Skilled Trades (Tool Room) Furthermore, within each classification, there will be four levels of training: Basic Core Intermediate Advanced Training will be provided in each level, as necessary, and as determined by the Education and Training Committee in consultation with the Work Groups and with final approval by the Plant Council. b) Pay rates for each classification and level are listed in back of book – Appendix A c) Each employee assigned to a Work Group will be required to complete the Basic and Core levels of training for that group. Intermediate and Advanced level training shall be voluntary. However, if management of the Work Group determines that insufficient intermediate and advanced levels of training are available within the Group, it may resort to necessary measures which may include transfers. d) The three-classification and pay for knowledge and skills system is designed to create greater flexibility and efficiency, and is not designed to reduce the work force. Therefore, during the term of this Agreement, there will be no layoffs of bargaining unit employees as a direct result of the institution of this system. However, it is mutually agreed that the Company retains the right to adjust the size of the work force due to business, market or other such conditions. Moreover, management of the Work Groups will be free to assign employees in accordance with the knowledge and skill levels they have attained.

Classifications and Pay for Knowledge and Skills. a) The current classification system will remain in effect until such time that the Plant Council institutes a three-classification and pay for knowledge and skills system, at which time Appendix A will go into effect. b) The Training and Education Committee will consult with all interested parties and will prepare a written report, surveying the skills and knowledge currently possessed by the employees in the bargaining unit. c) The new system will consist of three classifications: Production Skilled Trades (Maintenance) Skilled Trades (Tool Room) Furthermore, within each classification, there will be four levels of trainingknowledge and skills: Basic Core Intermediate Advanced Training will be provided in each level, as necessary, necessary and as determined by the Education and Training Committee in consultation with the Work Groups and with final approval by the Plant Council. b) Pay rates for each classification and level are listed in back of book – Appendix A cd) Each employee assigned to a Work Group will be required to complete the Basic and Core levels of training for that group. Intermediate and Advanced level training shall be voluntary. However, if management of the Work Group determines that insufficient intermediate and advanced levels of training are available within the Group, it may resort to necessary measures which may include transfers. de) The three-classification and pay for knowledge and skills system is designed to create greater flexibility and efficiency, and is not designed to reduce the work force. Therefore, during the term of this Agreement, there will be no layoffs of bargaining unit employees as a direct result of the institution of this system. However, it is mutually agreed that the Company retains the right to adjust the size of the work force due to business, market or other such conditions. Moreover, management of the Work Groups will be free to assign employees in accordance with the knowledge and skill levels they have attained.

Classifications and Pay for Knowledge and Skills. aA) The current classification system will remain in effect until such time that the Plant Council institutes a pay for knowledge and skills system, at which time Appendix A will go into effect. B) The Training and Education Committee will consult with all interested parties and will prepare a written report, surveying the skills and knowledge currently possessed by the employees in the bargaining unit. C) The new system will consist of three four classifications: Production Skilled Trades (Maintenance) Skilled Trades (Tool Room) Skilled Trades (Electronic Technician) Furthermore, within each classification, there will be four levels of training: Basic Core Intermediate Advanced Training will be provided in each level, as necessary, necessary and as determined by the Training and Education and Training Committee in consultation with the Work Groups and with final approval by the Plant Council. b) Pay rates for each classification and level are listed in back of book – Appendix A cD) Each employee assigned to a Work Group will be required to complete the Basic and Core levels of training for that group. Intermediate and Advanced level training shall be voluntary. However, if management of the Work Group determines that insufficient intermediate and advanced levels of training are available within the Group, it may resort to necessary measures measures, which may include transfers. dE) The threefour-classification and pay for knowledge and skills system is designed to create greater flexibility and efficiency, and is not designed to reduce the work force. Therefore, during the term of this Agreement, there will be no layoffs of bargaining unit employees as a direct result of the institution of this system. However, it is mutually agreed that the Company retains the right to adjust the size of the work force due to business, market or other such conditions. Moreover, management Management of the Work Groups will be free to assign employees in accordance with the knowledge and skill levels they have attained.