Common use of WAGES AND SHIFT PREMIUMS Clause in Contracts

WAGES AND SHIFT PREMIUMS. 8.01 The minimum hourly rate of wages for all employees covered under this Agreement shall be as set out in Appendix "B", provided that where an individual employee's hourly rate is higher, such rate shall not be reduced by reason of this Agreement. This clause shall not prevent the employer from exceeding the rates established in Appendix B provided that all employees in the classification receive the same rate of pay. In such cases, the Union Representative, the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx or their designate, and the Company will meet prior to implementation. The Company will have sole discretion in implementing, amending or discontinuing a bonus program. The Company will inform the Union of any bonus programs they implement.

WAGES AND SHIFT PREMIUMS. 8.01 The minimum hourly rate of wages for all employees associates covered under this Agreement shall be as set out in Appendix "B", provided that where an individual employee's associate’s hourly rate is higher, such rate shall not be reduced by reason of this Agreement. This clause shall not prevent the employer from exceeding the rates established in Appendix B provided that all employees associates in the classification receive the same rate of pay. In such cases, the Union Representative, the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx or their designate, and the Company will meet prior to implementation. The Company will have sole discretion in implementing, amending or discontinuing a bonus program. The Company will inform the Union of any bonus programs they implement.