Common use of Chargehand Clause in Contracts

Chargehand. A designated Chargehand acting as a representative of the Company is a work coordinator and can exercise job/work direction. Chargehands do not have the right to hire, discharge or discipline employees. The Company shall have the right to select employees for the position. The Plant Committee and Local Union will be advised by the Company of Chargehand appointments. The only premium designated Chargehands shall receive is seventy-five cents (75¢) per hour in addition to their regular job rate. Any premiums being paid, in excess of this agreement, will be withdrawn effective September 1, 1997. None of the foregoing is intended to restrict any of the usual activities of a Chargehand as designated by the Company. Training received by a Chargehand, other than training received in accordance with divisional agreements, will not be recognized for future job postings or in the application of seniority at a reduction of forces. It is understood that Chargehands do not have priority to overtime over and above divisional overtime agreements.