Avoidance of Layoff. If the Hospital believes a layoff is necessary, before implementing any such layoffs, it shall first discuss with the Association the following alternatives: 1. The steps set forth under Temporary Reductions in Force. 2. The creation of work sharing agreements among qualified Regular Nurses within a department. 3. An across-the-board decrease in hours of designated percentage or the reduction of Full-Time to RPT 4, and of RPT 4 to RPT 3, and RPT 3 to relief, and RPT 2 to Relief. Mutual agreement shall be required before implementation of any of the above alternatives in lieu of a layoff.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
