Common use of CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS Clause in Contracts

CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS. Section 1. The Employer shall notify the Union of intended classification studies. Section 2. The Union may recommend classification studies be conducted by OUS, indicating the reasons for the need of such studies. OUS shall reply, setting a target date for completion of the study or explaining the reasons for a decision not to conduct such a study. (A) Whenever a change in classification specifications or a new classification is proposed, it is agreed that OUS shall submit the classification specification changes to the Union to provide it an opportunity to review and comment on the specifications. If the changes of the specifications substantially revise the specifications, the parties shall negotiate the salary range for the newly revised specification. (B) Proposals for the salary rate and effective date for changes in classification specifications may be submitted throughout the term of the Agreement. If the parties are able to reach agreement, the new classification will be implemented. Any classes on which salary is not agreed can be submitted with overall proposals for a successor Agreement.