Common use of Cross Training Clause in Contracts

Cross Training. 39.01 The Employer and the Union agree that it is mutually beneficial to have employees take advantage of training programs and learn additional jobs required in the workplace. Therefore, taking into account the needs of the business, the Employer will make best efforts to provide cross training opportunities for employees to learn such additional jobs. The Employer will post a sign up list of cross training opportunities as far in advance of such opportunities as is reasonable in the circumstances. Interested employees will indicate their willingness, in writing, to learn such additional jobs. The Employer retains discretion on what training to offer, and to whom, but will where it sees it as reasonable give senior employees priority. The Employer will advise the Union of ongoing cross training opportunities.