ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. The Employer will give the Union a minimum of three- (3) months advance notice of any technological change that will have an effect on the employment status of employees. The spirit and intent of this Article is so that both parties shall meet to resolve ways and means of averting any loss of employment.
ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. It is the policy of the Board to endeavour to place in other positions any permanent service members who may be displaced by technological improvements in the operation of the Service or by the contracting out of any services now performed by the members represented by the Association. Should the Board decide to contract out any work now performed by members coming within the bargaining unit, no such member with at least two years of permanent service with the Service will be laid off or have his/her employment terminated by reason thereof.
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ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. Where the Employer is contemplating a significant change in the work force due to technological change and where the terms and conditions or security of employment of a significant number of employees in the bargaining unit is likely to be affected, the Employer will give the Union notice of the technological change one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the date on which the technological change is to be effected. After notice has been given, the Employer and the Union shall meet to discuss the change, its impact upon the affected employees and the feasibility of retraining or placement options.
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ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. The Villa undertakes to the Union ninety (90) days in advance, as far as is practical, of any technological changes which the Villa has decided to introduce which will significantly change the status of employees within the bargaining unit. The Villa agrees to discuss with the Union the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, upon employees concerned.
ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. The Hospital undertakes to notify the Union in advance, of any technological changes which the Hospital has decided to introduce which will significantly change the status of employees of the bargaining unit. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Union the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, upon employees concerned. Employees with one or more years of continuous service who are subject to lay- off under the conditions referred to above, will be given notice of the impending / change in employment status at the earliest reasonable time in keeping with the notification to the Union as set forth above and the requirements of the applicable legislation.
ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. Both parties acknowledge the need to discuss and be aware of matters related to change in technology and introduction of such changes. Technological change in this context means the introduction of new equipment or process substantially different in nature or design than previously in effect.
ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. (The following clause will appear in all collective agreements replacing any provision related to Technological Change that existed in the Hospital’s expiring collective agreement:) NOTE: Article applies to full-time and regular part-time employees only. It does not apply to casual part-time employees. The Hospital undertakes to notify the Union in advance, so far as practicable, of any technological changes which the Hospital has decided to introduce which will significantly change the status of employees within the bargaining unit. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Union the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, upon employees concerned. Employees with one or more years of continuous service who are subject to layoff under conditions referred to above, will be given notice of the impending change in employment status at the earliest reasonable time in keeping with the notification to the Union as set forth above and the requirements of the applicable legislation. Where new or greater skills are required than are already possessed by affected employees under the present methods of operation, such employees shall be given a period of training, with due consideration being given to the employee’s previous educational background during which they may perfect or acquire the skills necessitated by the newer method of operation. The employer will assume the cost of tuition and travel. There shall be no reduction in wage or salary rates during the training period of any such employee. Training shall be given during the hours of work whenever possible and may extend for up to six (6) months.
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