IMPROVER. An Improver shall be a current employee transferred or a new employee hired to a skilled or semi-skilled classification for training leading to full classification status and wage rate as defined by Article A current employee transferred to a skilled classification will have a training period of four (4) years and shall be paid the following percentages of the rate of the classification to which they have been transferred for training or the Labourer's rate, whichever is greater: 1st year 3rd year- 2nd year 4th year thereafter of the classification rate A new employee hired to a skilled classification will have a training period of four (4)years and shall be paid the following rates: six months of the classification rate 2nd six months 3rd six months 4th six months 3rd year 4th year Thereafter of the classification rate An Improver to a semi-skilled classification with a one year training period shall be paid the following rates: 1st six months Labourer's rate 2nd six months- labourer's rate plus fifty percent (50%) of the difference between the Labourer's rate and the rate of the classification to which the employee has been transferred AND Thereafter the full classification rate An Improver to a semi-skilled classification with a two (2) year training period shall be paid the Labourer's rate or the following percentages of the classification rate whichever is greater: 1st six months 2nd six months 3rd six months 4th six months Thereafter Training credits may be granted to an Improver for previous training or experience in the work of the classification to which they are assigned for training at the beginning of the improvership. Employees assigned to new classifications in accordance with this clause will have a probation period of thirty days worked wherein they may elect to revert to their former classification, but nothing in this clause will prevent their re-assignment to their former classification, with respect to a skilled employee within ninety days worked and with respect to a semi-skilled employee within forty-five days worked, if, in the opinion of Management Personnel, they are unlikely to perform their new duties acceptably. Affected skilled classifications are Site, Stores, Meter Repair, Sub-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Meter Department. During the probationary periods defined herein, it is understood and agreed that Management will meet with these employees to review and discuss their performance and progress on an ongoing basis. A written assessment of any evaluation will be provided to the employee within fifteen 5) days of posting into a new classification. Thereafter, similar reports shall be completed on a monthly schedule during the remainder of the probationary period. Should any problems or concerns arise during this period they will be identified and brought to the attention of the employee immediately. In the event that a probationary period must be extended or in the event that the incumbent is to be (in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement), the Union shall be notified in writing as to the reason and will be allowed to be in attendance with the employee at any meeting with Management to discuss the merits of the case prior to the implementation of any such action. The Union and the Employer agree to establish (and maintain) a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. Learners and Improvers are now deemed to be equivalent.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
IMPROVER. An Improver shall be a current employee transferred or a new employee hired to a skilled or semi-skilled classification for training leading to full classification status and wage rate as defined by Article rate. A current employee transferred to a skilled classification will have a training period of four (4) years and shall be paid the following percentages of the rate of the classification to which they have been transferred for training or the Labourer's rate, whichever is greater: 1st year 3rd year- 2nd year 4th year thereafter of the classification rate A new employee hired to a skilled classification will have a training period of four (4)years years and shall be paid the following rates: six months of the classification rate 2nd six months 3rd six months 4th six months 3rd year 4th year Thereafter of the classification rate An Improver to a semi-skilled classification with a one year training period shall be paid the following rates: 1st six months Labourer's rate 2nd six months- labourermonths ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'s rate plus fifty percent (50%) of the difference between the Labourer's rate and the rate of the classification to which the employee has been transferred AND and Thereafter the full classification rate An Improver to a semi-skilled classification with a two (2) year training period shall be paid the Labourer's rate or the following percentages of the classification rate whichever is greater: 1st six months 2nd six months 3rd six months 4th six months Thereafter An Improver's training period to the classification of Secondary Lineman shall be two years, and such employee shall be paid the following percentages of the rate of the Lineman classification: year year Progression from Secondary Lineman to Lineman shall be based on system requirements and shall not be automatic. When Lineman are required, they will be taken from those in the Secondary Lineman classification and a further two year training period will be necessary. Training credits may be granted to an Improver for previous training or experience in the work of the classification to which they are assigned for training at the beginning of the improvership. Employees assigned to new classifications in accordance with this clause will have a probation period of thirty days worked wherein they may elect to revert to their former classification, but nothing in this clause will prevent their re-assignment to their former classification, with respect to a skilled employee within ninety days worked and with respect to a semi-skilled employee within forty-five days worked, if, in the opinion of Management Personnel, they are unlikely to perform their new duties acceptably. Affected skilled classifications are Site, Stores, Meter Repair, Sub-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Meter Department. During the probationary periods defined herein, it is understood and agreed that Management will meet with these employees to review and discuss their performance and progress on an ongoing basis. A written assessment of any evaluation will be provided to the employee within fifteen 5) days of posting into a new classification. Thereafter, similar reports shall be completed on a monthly schedule during the remainder of the probationary period. Should any problems or concerns arise during this period they will be identified and brought to the attention of the employee immediately. In the event that a probationary period must be extended or in the event that the incumbent is to be (in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement), the Union shall be notified in writing as to the reason and will be allowed to be in attendance with the employee at any meeting with Management to discuss the merits of the case prior to the implementation of any such action. The Union and the Employer agree to establish (and maintain) a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. Learners and Improvers are now deemed to be equivalent. Where Improvers have been absent due to illness, leave of absence or through injury covered by the Workers' Compensation Act they shall be required, before they are rated as a skilled or semi-skilled employee, to serve all time thus lost, less a credit equivalent to their Annual Sick Leave Grant as provided under Article Sick Leave. This would be a maximum of eighteen working days in any one year training period. ART CL No member of the bargaining unit shall be laid off due to technological changes in procedures if any other employment with the Commission for such member is available, and it is understood and agreed that Management will discuss with the- Union such contemplated reduction in staff prior to such reduction becoming effective. employee, laid off on account of business conditions shall be given preference for when business conditions justify, if such employee is available, subject to seniority rights, provided qualifications and ability are satisfactory. The Commission shall advise the employee, by registered mail, bearing a "return if not delivered in notice, to the last known address of the employee and failure of the employee, to whom the notice is mailed, to receive the notice within the time specified will terminate obligation on the part of the Commission. The Area Representative of the Union shall be notified when an employee is advised to return to work The employee affected shall notify the Commission, by registered mail, of any change of address. This agreement shall be binding upon the successors of the Parties hereto in so far as it is within the power of the Parties hereto respectively to bind such successors, and in the event the Commission is amalgamated, united or otherwise joined with one or more municipalities, the provisions of the Labour Relations Act, shall be applicable.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement