Consultation on Change. If the University introduces or intends to introduce a measure, policy, practice or change that affects the terms, conditions or security of employment of a significant number of regular employees in an affected department, the University will consult with the Union at least ninety (90) days before the date on which the measure, policy, practice or change is to be effected and as needed to facilitate the change with the least disruption to the employee and the workplace.
Consultation on Change. Where the Company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer shall convene a meeting with employees who may be affected, and where requested, their chosen representatives, The Company shall provide to employees concerned, and their chosen representatives, as much relevant information about the changes proposed, and the expected effects of the changes on employees and work routines as is commercially prudent.
Consultation on Change. (1) This term applies if:
(a) the Company has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to its enterprise; or
(b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; and
Consultation on Change. (a) The University will consult with the Employee about changes that have a significant impact on their job with the University prior to the implementation of those changes.
(b) Where it is proposed that the position held by the Employee be declared redundant, the University will:
(i) outline for the Employee in writing the rationale for the change proposal, the likely impact on the Employee and the anticipated timeframe for the change.
(ii) consider any proposal by the Employee to minimise or eliminate the need for forced retrenchment, including allowing the Employee an opportunity to express interest in redeployment, voluntary separation or a pre-retirement contract in appropriate circumstances.
(c) Subclauses 17(a) and (b) above will not apply in the case of the expiration of a fixed-term contract.
Consultation on Change. 8.1. Airservices will consult employees and their Union representatives about the introduction of changes that have an impact on employees covered by this Agreement before a final decision is made to adopt a particular proposal and implement the change. Changes that will be regarded as having an impact on employees covered by this Agreement will include, but will not be limited to, changes of a structural or technological nature, changes in the deployment or methods of operation of employees covered by this Agreement and any changes that are likely to lead to the redundancy of positions held by employees covered by this Agreement.
8.2. The purpose of that consultation will be to give employees and their Union representatives a genuine opportunity to express their views about changes that are under consideration and have them taken into account, and to allow them to contribute to proposals for the introduction of the change before a final decision is made to adopt a particular proposal and implement the change. Thorough and reasonable consideration will be given to proposals and options put forward and responses will be provided.
8.3. The parties will endeavour to reach agreement on issues raised in the course of consultation.
8.4. The consultation will include the provision by Airservices of all relevant information regarding the change which is under consideration. If Airservices does not wish to provide particular information that is relevant because it maintains that it is confidential or commercially sensitive or does not wish to provide such information except on certain terms, it will indicate this and discussions will take place about that matter. If despite discussions about the matter, the matter remains unresolved, the dispute can be dealt with through the dispute settlement process set out in clause 10 (Disputes Avoidance and Settlement Process).
8.5. Information that is provided by Airservices to employees and their Union representatives under these provisions will be used only for the purposes for which it is provided unless Airservices expressly consents to it being used for another purpose.
8.6. Once a final decision is made by Airservices to implement a particular change of the kind described, it will also inform employees and their Union representatives of that decision and consult them about steps to mitigate any adverse effects on employees.
Consultation on Change. Employer to notify
14.1 If the employer is planning or seriously considering major workplace changes that are likely to have a significant effect on the employees covered by this agreement, the Employer must notify and consult with any employees who will be affected by the decision.
14.2 As soon as practicable the employer must discuss with the relevant employees the introduction of the change; and the effect the change is likely to have on the employees. The employer must discuss measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees. Employer to discuss change
Consultation on Change
