Alternate Programs. The Board reserves the right to change insurance carriers or third-party administrators for the benefits under this Article provided that such benefits are equal to the current benefits. In addition, disruption (by physician) shall be no greater than 10%. The Board will notify the Association in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to any change of carriers or third-party administrators. The Association shall have up to thirty (30) days following such notification to review such change and respond in writing whether it approves or does not approve the change. If the Association does not approve the proposed change, with its notification to the Board it shall submit a written statement detailing the reasons for such disapproval. Failure to submit such a statement to the Board within the thirty (30) day period shall be deemed approval of such change. Should the Association file such written statement of disapproval in a timely manner, the Board shall respond within thirty (30) days. The Board reserves the right to proceed with the change as proposed, and the Association reserves the right to seek review of that action through the grievance procedure. Any such grievance shall be filed at the arbitration level, pursuant to the expedited arbitration procedures of the American Arbitration Association, as such procedures may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties.
Alternate Programs. The railroad may request FRA to consider the following alternate program to fulfill the requirements under 49 CFR Part 219.1001 with more favorable conditions to regulated employees troubled by drug or alcohol abuse problems. The alternate program must have the concurrence of the recognized representatives of the railroad employees as per 49 CFR Part 219.1007(b): Submit to the FRA Drug and Alcohol Program Manager at: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Railroad Safety - RRS-19 0000 Xxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx XX Xxxxxxxxxx XX 00000 Once the FRA has approved a Random drug and alcohol testing plan, the railroad will receive an approval letter, which includes these conditions.
Alternate Programs. To accommodate the implementation of any District approved alternate program(s) requiring members to follow a daily or weekly schedule that includes one, or more exception to the criteria found in Article III, Section 14 – Preparation Times and/or Section 15 – Work Schedules. The principal will send a copy of the proposed schedule to the Superintendent for approval. Upon approval, the Superintendent will identify the required exception of the CBA necessary for the implementation of the program and present them in writing to the WVEA Executive Board for their approval.
Alternate Programs. Alternative insurance carriers and/or insurance networks with substantially equivalent or better benefits and administrative services may be substituted for those names above.
