Common use of XXXXXXX IN TRAINING Clause in Contracts

XXXXXXX IN TRAINING. The parties agree to establish the Foreperson in Training (FIT) classification. It is understood that FITs hold responsible positions in the relationship between the Employer and the Union. Recognizing the responsibilities involved in being a supervisor and a member of the Union, the Employer and the Union will make every effort to minimize problems that may arise which concern the relationship between the FIT, the Employer and the Union. The parties recognize the responsibilities of FITs to discharge their managerial duties. If the Union feels that the FIT is not discharging his/her managerial duties in a manner that is fair and equitable or if the Employer feels that the union is interfering with the FIT in the performance of his/her managerial duties, the Employer and the accredited Union Representative shall discuss for resolution. If the matter cannot be resolved, the grievance procedure may be invoked by either party. The selection of FITs will be the responsibility of the Employer. Nothing regarding the selection of FITs is subject to the grievance procedure. For clarity, the specific criteria utilized, or the selection of FITs will not be subject to the grievance procedure. When making appointments, the Employer will make such appointments from those employees currently employed. The retention of FITs will be the exclusive right of the Employer. In the interest of efficiency and productivity, the Employer shall have the right to move FITs from construction site to construction site. The FIT differential shall be 8% above the journeyperson wage rate as set out in the existing wage schedules. The rates of pay for all FITs covered by this Agreement will be set forth in the current wage schedules.

XXXXXXX IN TRAINING. The parties agree to establish the Foreperson in Training (FIT) classification. It is understood that FITs hold responsible positions in the relationship between the Employer and the Union. Recognizing the responsibilities involved in being a supervisor and a member of the Union, the Employer and the Union will make every effort to minimize problems that may arise which concern the relationship between the FIT, the Employer and the Union. The parties recognize the responsibilities of FITs to discharge their managerial duties. If the Union feels that the FIT is not discharging his/her managerial duties in a manner that is fair and equitable or if the Employer feels that the union is interfering with the FIT in the performance of his/her managerial duties, the Employer and the accredited Union Representative shall discuss for resolution. If the matter cannot be resolved, the grievance procedure may be invoked by either party. The selection of FITs will be the responsibility of the Employer. Nothing regarding the selection of FITs is subject to the grievance procedure. For clarity, the specific criteria utilized, or the selection of FITs will not be subject to the grievance procedure. When making appointments, the Employer will make such appointments from those employees currently employed. The retention of FITs will be the exclusive right of the Employer, subject only to Article 12. For the purpose of Article 12, FITs (with less than 30 days in the classification) are deemed to be in the same classification as the employees subject to a layoff In the interest of efficiency and productivity, the Employer shall have the right to move FITs from construction site to construction site. The FIT differential shall be 8% above the journeyperson wage rate as set out in the existing wage schedules. The rates of pay for all FITs covered by this Agreement will be set forth in the current wage schedules.