Common use of Working Leader Clause in Contracts

Working Leader. This bargaining unit position directs the workforce for a period of time that is anticipated to extend longer than two (2) months in duration and performs the duties of the Flow Manager except that this position shall not be allowed or required to discipline or effectively recommend discipline. For future Working Leader openings, the Company will post a notice asking those bargaining unit employees that have been employed with SSM for a minimum of 5 years who are interested to contact the Company representative(s). Selection is at the discretion of the Company. However, the Working Leader shall be selected with consideration for qualifications and seniority, and shall not necessarily be the senior employee(s) in the department from which they are selected. In the event, the Company cannot identify a qualified candidate for the position of Working Leader, the Company at its discretion can rescind the opening for Working Leader. In the event that there are no employees interested with a minimum of 5 years employment with the Company, the Company can repost the opening for employees with less than 5 years employment that are interested in the Working Leader position. The selection process would follow the same criteria from above (selection is at the discretion of the Company. However, the Working Leader shall be selected with consideration for qualifications and seniority, and shall not necessarily be the senior employee(s) in the department from which they are selected). The bargaining unit employee(s) selected and assigned to the Working Leader position shall be paid ten (10) percent above the Master Operator rate in the wage progression scale in Attachment A. The Working Leader rate is specifically excluded from the wage retention provision of Article 19, Paragraph 19.1.4. Working Leader will be subject to the same application of the Company’s rules and policies, including overtime distribution, as are applicable to other bargaining unit members. If requested by the Union, the Company will meet to discuss disputes regarding this provision prior to a formal grievance being filed.