Common use of Compensation and Benefit Programs Clause in Contracts

Compensation and Benefit Programs. It is the intention of the Union and the District that, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, Bargaining Unit Employees will receive the same compensation and benefits (as specified in this Article XVI) as non- Bargaining Unit Employees who perform comparable work for the District. Bargaining Unit Employees will be required to make the same contributions for such benefits as non-Bargaining Unit Employees who perform comparable work for the District. Prior to effectuating a change in Bargaining Unit Employee's compensation, benefits or the Bargaining Unit Employee's cost of benefits, the District will provide the Union with at least 30 days’ notice of the change and the opportunity to bargain, provided however that if the Union and the District do not reach an alternative agreement by the pre-determined effective date, Bargaining Unit Employee's compensation, benefits and the Bargaining Unit Employee's cost of benefits will be the same as non-Bargaining Unit Employees who perform comparable work unless and until an agreement has been reached.