Common use of Technicians Clause in Contracts

Technicians. Qualify for both the tool allowance and uniform service at ratification. Must pass Nicor certification to promote to Crew Leader, and must pass the 5 mandatory A.S.E. tests listed above to promote to Crew Leader. Upgrade to Crew Leader would be given to the Technician with the most seniority who has A.S.E. certified in the 5 mandatory A.S.E. tests (after all technicians have been given an opportunity to certify). If no technician is A.S.E. certified, upgrade would go to the senior Technician. Crew Leaders: Qualify for both the tool allowance and uniform service at ratification. Crew Leaders promoted after ratification must attempt to recertify; however, there will be no penalty or demotion if they fail to recertify. They must pass the 5 mandatory A.S.E. tests to become Crew Leader.

Technicians. Qualify for both the tool allowance and uniform service at ratification. Must pass Nicor certification to promote to Crew Leader, Leader and must pass the 5 mandatory A.S.E. tests listed above to promote to Crew Leader. Upgrade to Crew Leader would be given to the Technician with the most seniority who has A.S.E. certified in the 5 mandatory A.S.E. tests (after all technicians have been given an opportunity to certify). If no technician is A.S.E. certified, upgrade would go to the senior Technician. Crew Leaders: Qualify for both the tool allowance and uniform service at ratification. Crew Leaders promoted after ratification must attempt to recertify; however, there will be no penalty or demotion if they fail to recertify. They must pass the 5 mandatory A.S.E. tests to become Crew Leader.