Common use of Classification Series Closure Clause in Contracts

Classification Series Closure. The Union and the Employer agree that there may be circumstances that may cause a classification series in a yard to be closed. If the Employer wants to close a classification series in a yard, then the Employer shall call for a meeting of the Joint Labour/Management Committee and this committee shall assess the impact on employees and shall review options available under Article 13 for the affected employees. If the parties are not able to agree then the matter shall be referred to arbitration pursuant to Clause 9.6 and the issue shall be concluded before any classification series closure is implemented. The Arbitrator shall meet with the parties and attempt to mediate a settlement and if mediation fails, the issue shall be arbitrated. The Arbitrator shall take into account employee preferences, fairness and equity and operational considerations, and costs to the Employer when rendering a decision.

Classification Series Closure. The Union and the Employer agree that there may be circumstances that may cause a classification series in a yard to be closed. If the Employer wants to close a classification series in a yard, then the Employer shall call for a meeting of the Joint Labour/Management Committee and this committee shall assess the impact on employees and shall review options available under Article 13 for the affected employees. If the parties Parties are not able to agree then the matter shall be referred to arbitration pursuant to Clause Article 9.6 and the issue shall be concluded before any classification series closure is implemented. The Arbitrator shall meet with the parties Parties and attempt to mediate a settlement and if mediation fails, the issue shall be arbitrated. The Arbitrator shall take into account employee preferences, fairness and equity and operational considerations, and costs to the Employer when rendering a decision.