New Job Classifications. If a new job classification is created by the Employer during the term of this Agreement resulting from new equipment or a significant change in the methods of operation, the Employer shall establish a temporary rate for that job classification and shall notify the Union of the establishment of the new job classification and the temporary rate. After ten (10) days, the temporary rate shall become the permanent rate of pay for the new job classification for the balance of the term of this agreement. If no agreement has been reached within sixty (60) calendar days after the first meeting between the Union and the Employer on the rate of pay for such new job classification, the matter may be referred to Step 2 of the grievance procedure. If the grievance is referred to an Arbitrator, he or she shall use as the basis for his or her decision, the qualifications, degree of complexity, responsibility, effort and skill associated with the new or revised job classification as compared to other job classifications in the bargaining unit.
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