In 1985 the length of progression was 3 years. First year was 85% of scale, second year was 90% of scale and third year was 95% of scale. Full contract scale on your third anniversary. In the 1988 the wage progression was reduced from 3 years to 18 months, and applied over the new time frame.NMFA effective April 1, 1985, Article 36, introduces New Entry Rates (progression) for the first time. A black day IMHO.