Common use of FORCE ADJUSTMENT AND FORCE REDUCTIONS FORCE ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS Clause in Contracts

FORCE ADJUSTMENT AND FORCE REDUCTIONS FORCE ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS. Section 19.1 The Company shall determine when it may be necessary to make force reductions. The three available options include ZIPP Voluntary Separation Payment Program (ZIPP VSPP), Reduction of Hours, and the declaration of a formal surplus. Prior to implementation of a formal surplus, the Company should, if applicable, adjust its force under the provisions of Article 20. ZIPP VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PAYMENT PROGRAM (ZIPP VSPP) Section 19.2 The Company may, at its discretion, offer the option of ZIPP VSPP by seniority within a title, within an RCA, and Organization, in order to eliminate the need for other force adjustment processes. Employees who accept ZIPP VSPP will be entitled to all regular Voluntary Separation Payment Program (VSPP) separation entitlements. REDUCTION OF HOURS Section 19.3 Whenever, in the judgment of the Company, there exists a need for a temporary reduction in work time, the Company agrees to give the Union fifteen (15) calendar days notice of its intent to negotiate a Reduction of Hours Program. The Company will determine the extent of the reductions required and the Adjustment Group(s) and RCA(s) affected. The Company and Union will work together in order to minimize the impact on the employee groups. Reduction of Hours may include either voluntary or involuntary reduction of hours but will require mutual agreement of the parties.