Common use of Classification Adjustment Clause in Contracts

Classification Adjustment. 26.01 When a new classification in the bargaining unit is established by the Home or the Home makes a substantial change in the job content of an existing classification, which in reality causes this classification to become a new classification and the rate in order to permit the Union to make representations with respect to the appropriate rate of pay, providing any such meeting shall not delay the implementation of the new classification. Where the Union challenges the rate established by the Home and the matter is not resolved following any meeting with the Union, a grievance may be filed at Step No. 3 of the Grievance Procedure within seven (7) calendar days following any meeting. If the matter is not resolved in the Grievance Procedure, it may be referred to Arbitration in accordance with Article 7, it being understood that any Arbitration Board shall be limited to establishing an appropriate rate based on the relationship existing amongst other classifications within the Home and duties and responsibilities involved. Any change in the rate established by the Home either through meetings with the Union or by a Board of Arbitration shall be made retroactive to the time at which the new or changed classification was first filled.