District Implementation. If after exhaustion of the procedures set forth above, the HBC fails to or refuses to take action to contain health and welfare costs within the District’s defined total aggregate contribution level, the District, consistent with an arbitration panel finding (as provided for in V, 2, d), may implement plan design changes and/or premium contributions from current employees through automatic payroll deduction and/or from retirees through direct payment or other means to the extent necessary to contain health and welfare costs within the District’s defined total aggregate contribution level. Upon request, the District will consult with the unions before implementing any such measures to discuss any possible cost savings alternatives. Such consultation shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of notice from the District.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Health Benefits Agreement, Health Benefits Agreement
District Implementation. If after exhaustion of the procedures set forth above, the HBC fails to or refuses to take action to contain health and welfare costs within the District’s defined total aggregate contribution level, the District, consistent with an arbitration panel finding findings (as provided for in V, 2, d), may implement plan design changes and/or premium contributions from current employees through automatic payroll deduction and/or from retirees retiree through direct payment or other means to the extent necessary to contain health and welfare costs within the District’s defined total aggregate contribution level. Upon request, the District will consult with the unions before implementing any such measures to discuss any possible cost savings alternatives. Such consultation shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of notice from the District.
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Samples: Health Benefits Agreement