Common use of CONTRACTING AND SUB-CONTRACTING Clause in Contracts

CONTRACTING AND SUB-CONTRACTING. 1. It is acknowledged that Company Employees should perform work normally performed within the bargaining unit for which they are qualified. 2. Contractors will not be introduced into an operation where this results in the loss of full time positions held by regular Employees unless there are special circumstances. 3. The Company will consult with the Union in advance of introducing new contractors unless time constraints make it unreasonable to do so, (e.g. through a Plant Contracting Committee). 4. Contracting out issues should be settled at the Plant level on a practical common sense basis. 5. This Article does not alter existing contractor relationships. 6. In the case of any dispute arising with respect to the interpretation, application, operation or alleged violation of this Article, either Party may refer the dispute to the Arbitrator who shall determine the dispute, by arbitration, on an expedited basis. The Arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding.