Common use of Cranes Clause in Contracts

Cranes. The Steelmaking Crane line of progression is a vertical one and people progress and regress through the various cranes based on the rate of pay for operation of these cranes. The current line of progression is illustrated in this Collective Agreement. In the Rolling Mill and the Shipping crane lines of progression, people progress and regress through these lines based on the application of their job seniority to operate a specific crane. The current lines of progression are illustrated in this Collective Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the three crane lines of progression shall operate in the manner described below. a) The classification of Crane Replacement Operator is not part of any line of progression. Employees in this position may be used to fill temporary vacancies within their department in accordance with Article 14, and permanent vacancies in accordance with this Article 13.06. When not required to operate cranes, Crane Replacement Operators will be assigned to work on the ground in their department but at no time will they move up any line beyond the entry level position. Crane Replacement Operators shall receive the rate of pay for Crane Operator when assigned to a crane for a pay week. When assigned to another position in accordance with this article, they shall be paid the rate of the job performed. b) All Crane Operators and Crane Relief Operators are considered to be part of a line of progression with all moves made laterally or vertically as described in this Article