Common use of WAGE SCALES AND BENEFITS Clause in Contracts

WAGE SCALES AND BENEFITS. Section 10-1. The Employer agrees to pay base hourly wage rates for those classifications outlined in Appendix A covering the signatory International Unions. It is understood that the basis for wage scales and employee benefit contributions as outlined in Appendix A shall be those rates which have been negotiated by the historically recognized bargaining agencies in the local area which has jurisdiction on the proposed project of the Employer. When the Employer determines that modification of existing economic factors is necessary to be competitive, then the Employer shall propose those economic improvements to the local Unions involved and the International Unions agree to actively support and use the best effort of their office to assist the Employer in an expeditious manner in securing the most competitive position that will enhance a successful award.