Common use of Creative Alternatives to Layoffs Clause in Contracts

Creative Alternatives to Layoffs. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that they may, within the course of a proposed layoff, negotiate creative alternatives aimed at meeting the needs of the School District and protecting the jobs of as many bargaining unit members as possible. If such agreement is reached, it shall be reduced to writing, and in this one specific situation, shall have full force and effect as though it were incorporated within this Agreement. If the parties do not reach agreement on other creative alternatives, then the layoff shall proceed as outlined in this Agreement.

Creative Alternatives to Layoffs. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that they may, within the course of a proposed layoff, negotiate creative alternatives aimed at meeting the needs of the ofthe School District and protecting the jobs of as many bargaining unit members as possible. If such agreement is reached, it shall be reduced to writing, and in this one specific situation, shall have full force and effect as though it were incorporated within this Agreement. If the parties do not reach agreement on other creative alternatives, then the layoff shall proceed as outlined in this Agreement.