Wage and Benefit Minimums. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Employer, at its sole discretion, from paying wages and/or benefits in excess of those provided for herein.
Wage and Benefit Minimums. The Hospital shall be permitted to pay wages and/or benefits in excess of those provided by this Agreement in order to compete for qualified nurses in a changing economic environment. Should the Hospital elect to increase wages and/or benefits, it shall give written notice to the Local Unit Chairperson(s) ten (10) calendar days prior to implementation for the purpose of Association review. The term "wages and/or benefits" as used in this section does not include the granting of Hospital seniority, as defined in Section 9.1, based on a nurse's past experience.
Wage and Benefit Minimums. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Employer, at its sole discretion, from paying wages and/or benefits in excess of those provided for herein, provided such increases are across the board and do not serve to discriminate against any nurse or group of nurses.
Wage and Benefit Minimums. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Medical Center, at its sole discretion, from paying wages and/or benefits in excess of those specified in this Agreement. The Medical Center recognizes that market wages may escalate during the term of this Agreement and retains the right to increase the wage rates paid to classifications or wage grades. Prior to implementing such changes, the Medical Center shall provide prior at least 30 days’ notice to the Union. If requested to do so, the Medical Center will meet with the Union to discuss any questions the Union may have.
Wage and Benefit Minimums. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Employer, at its sole discretion, from paying wages and/or benefits in excess of those specified in this Agreement. The Employer recognizes that market wages may escalate during the term of this Agreement and retains the right to increase the wage rates paid to classifications or wage grades. Prior to implementing such changes, the Employer shall provide prior notice to the Union. If requested to do so, the Employer will meet with the Union to discuss any questions the Union may have.
Wage and Benefit Minimums
