Common use of Alternate Length Shifts Clause in Contracts

Alternate Length Shifts. The standard work day shall normally consist of eight (8) hours, exclusive of meal break. A standard work day may also be less than eight (8) hours or may consist of nine (9) hours, exclusive of meal break. In addition, where mutually agreeable to the Employer and the individual employee, a standard work day may consist of ten (10) hours or twelve (12) hours, exclusive of meal break(s). Where any work day greater than eight (8) hours is adopted, overtime concepts and other contract language relating to eight (8) hour days shall be converted to a nine (9) hour concept, a ten (10) hour concept, or a twelve (12) hour concept, whichever applies. In the event that the Employer contemplates movement to 9-hour shifts, 10-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts for several positions within a department or unit, mutual agreement with the individual employee shall not be required; the Employer, however, shall notify the Union at least thirty (30) days in advance of such contemplated action and shall meet with the Union to bargain the ramifications and effects of such action, including the potential inconveniences imposed upon any particular employee or group of employees.

Alternate Length Shifts. The standard work day shall normally consist of eight (8) hours, exclusive of meal break. A standard work day may also be less than eight (8) hours or may consist of nine (9) hours, exclusive of meal break. In addition, where mutually agreeable to the Employer and the individual employee, a standard work day may consist of ten (10) hours or twelve (12) hours, exclusive of meal break(s). Where any work day greater than eight (8) hours is adopted, overtime concepts and other contract language relating to eight (8) hour days shall be converted to a nine (9) hour concept, a ten (10) hour concept, or a twelve (12) hour concept, whichever applies. In the event that the Employer contemplates movement to 9-hour shifts, 10-hour shifts or DRAFT - TO BE FINALIZED 12-hour shifts for several positions within a department or unit, mutual agreement with the individual employee shall not be required; the Employer, however, shall notify the Union at least thirty (30) days in advance of such contemplated action and shall meet with the Union to bargain the ramifications and effects of such action, including the potential inconveniences imposed upon any particular employee or group of employees.