Common use of New/Changed Classifications Clause in Contracts

New/Changed Classifications. a) When a new classification (which is covered by Article 2 of this collective agreement) is established by the Hospital or there are changes to existing classifications, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new or changed classification and notify the local Union of the same. If the local Union challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new or changed occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital or the date on which the incumbent commenced work in the newly created or changed classification, whichever is earlier. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the agreement within fifteen (15) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications in the bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classification.

New/Changed Classifications. a) When a new classification (which is covered by Article 2 of this collective agreement) is established by the Hospital or there are changes to existing classifications, the Hospital shall determine the rate of pay for such new or changed classification and notify the local Union of the same. If the local Union challenges the rate, it shall have the right to request a meeting with the Hospital to endeavour to negotiate a mutually satisfactory rate. Such request will be made within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the Hospital of such new or changed occupational classification and rate. Any change mutually agreed to resulting from such meeting shall be retroactive to the date that notice of the new rate was given by the Hospital or the date on which the incumbent commenced work in the newly created or changed classification, whichever is earlier. If the parties are unable to agree, the dispute concerning the new rate may be submitted to arbitration as provided in the agreement within fifteen (15) days of such meeting. The decision of the Board of Arbitration shall be based on the relationship established by comparison with the rates for other classifications classification in the bargaining unit having regard to the requirements of such classification.