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.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
