Modified Job Classifications Sample Clauses

Modified Job Classifications. First, the parties agree that minor changes to operational procedures, equipment, and systems occur on a regular basis and often change how job responsibilities are performed. These are not considered modifications to the job classification and do not require notice to the Union. Any dispute about whether an operational change has only a minor (in contrast to a substantial) impact must be brought by the Union within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the change using the Arbitration Procedure below. Whenever the Company determines it appropriate to make a substantial change in the nature and scope of the work employees in an existing job classification have historically performed, it shall be handled as follows: The Company shall notify the Union in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days before the changes are implemented, and shall provide the Union with a description of the modified duties and any proposed changes in the wage rate or wage schedule, if a wage adjustment is deemed appropriate by the Company. The Union shall have the right, within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of the notice from the Company, to request negotiations concerning the proposed wage rate or wage schedule. If the Union does not initiate such negotiations the matter shall be considered closed for the duration of the contract. If the Union initiates such negotiations, and the parties are unable to reach agreement within thirty (30) calendar days, either party may request arbitration using the Arbitration Procedure below. Failure to do so shall resolve the dispute on the basis of the Company’s last proposal. The Company shall have the right to implement its proposal while the negotiation and arbitration process is proceeding, but an arbitrator may award a retroactive wage adjustment if deemed appropriate.