Common use of Newly Created Classifications Clause in Contracts

Newly Created Classifications. In the event the Employer establishes a new classification similar to an existing bargaining unit classification, the Employer shall determine whether the new classification will be included in or excluded from the bargaining unit and shall so advise the Union in writing. If the Union disputes the Employer’s determination of the bargaining unit status of the newly created classification, the parties will meet to attempt to resolve their disagreement. If the parties are unable to agree on the bargaining unit status of the classification, the issue shall be subject to appeal by the Union to the State Employee Relations Board pursuant to Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code and the SERB Rules and Regulations. If SERB determines that the classification is appropriately within the bargaining unit, or if the parties agree as to the inclusion of the classification within the bargaining unit, the parties shall meet to negotiate the rate of pay. If the parties are unable to reach agreement as to the rate of pay, the Employer may implement its last offer, pending contract negotiations similar to an existing bargaining unit classification.