1199 EINSTEIN

Article XXVI is modified as follows:

A. Tuition benefits shall be available for courses leading to "qualification in a field in which work is currently performed within AECOM or leading to a degree" in a field related to work performed at AECOM, whether or not represented in the
1199 bargaining unit ("Unit').

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B. AECOM agrees to fund the tuition benefits of the Unit each year of the four years in an amount equal to one-half percent (.5%) of gross pay. To administer these benefits in an orderly manner and ensure that Employees have full access to the tuition, the parties shall keep a rolling account of the Unit's tuition expenses and the cumulative collective bargaining revenue obligation. and "true-up" the four year expenses and revenues at the end of the Agreement. The parties shall credit or carryover any revenue shortfall/ excess in the tuition benefit in the terms of their successor agreement. To facilitate oversight, parties shall establish a Tuition Committee composed of three representatives from labor and management, which shall meet periodically to review performance.

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C. Employees after one year of employment will receive a reimbursement of 25% of covered tuition costs.

 

Employees after two years of employment will receive a reimbursement of 50% of covered tuition costs.

 

Employees after three years of employment will receive a reimbursement of 75% of covered tuition costs.

 

Employees after four years of service will receive 100% of covered tuition costs.