Opinion ID: 1752771
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: the classifications are based upon substantial distinctions.

Text: Charter Ordinance 378 classified employees for the purpose of pension benefits according to whether they had retired before, or on or after, January 1, 1971. This date marked the commencement of the contract period covered by the agreement implemented by the ordinance. A classification based upon whether an employee was employed during the term of a particular collective bargaining contract is a substantial distinction. [6] Charter Ordinance 410 classified employees according to whether they had retired before, or on or after, October 5, 1973. This date appears to have its genesis in the memorandum of understanding between the City and the Union which stated: For purposes of construction and interpretation of the various provisions this agreement shall be considered to have been executed on October 5, 1973. A classification based upon whether an employe was employed on the date that the collective bargaining agreement was executed is a substantial distinction.