Common use of FORCE ADJUSTMENT Clause in Contracts

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 or more Regular employees from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load workload to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off layoff of 50 10 or more Regular regular employees from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offslayoffs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off layoff of Regular regular employees or part-part timing of Regular Fullregular full-Time time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off layoff to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off layoff at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment adjustment, either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect. 11.04 The Company shall not initiate lay-off or retain employees on lay-off when: (a) a contractor is doing bargaining unit work, or (b) a student, term or temporary employee(s) is working at a locality where the affected employee(s) at that locality is qualified to perform the work. This provision shall not apply when the laid off employee(s) refuses such work.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 or more Regular employees from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-part- timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force 11.04 (1) Where as a result of the discussions outlined in sections 11.01 and 11.02 the work force adjustment plan shall is to be resumed at any time at reduced and the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to Company proceeds on a plan of force adjustment either party lay-offs which may resume negotiations at any time be for a period of up to but not exceeding a maximum of 25 consecutive weeks, the following provisions shall apply. (a) No Regular employee shall be laid off until: (i) the employment of all Regular Term and Temporary employees is terminated within the affected family and headquarters where lay-off is warranted, and (ii) all contractors working within the affected family and headquarters where lay-off is warranted, are released, where Company employees can do the contracted work with a five day familiarization period and when the necessary tools and equipment are available. (b) Once the temporary lay-off is in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications effect, no employee shall be hired or transferred into the affected family and headquarters until the end of the plan then lay-off period. (c) For the purposes of this Article, family(ies) shall mean the family(ies) listed in effectAttachment D of this Agreement. (d) The aggregate period of temporary lay- off(s) shall not exceed thirty-two weeks within any calendar year.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 15% or more Regular employees per province from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-part- timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect. 11.04 (1) Where as a result of the discussions outlined in sections 11.01 and 11.02 the work force is to be reduced and the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-offs which may be for a period of up to but not exceeding a maximum of 25 consecutive weeks, the following provisions shall apply.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 or more Regular employees from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Full- Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 or more Regular employees from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-part- timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 25% or more Regular employees per province (15% or more Regular employees per province commencing December 1 2014) from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-lay- offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-part- timing of Regular Full-Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect. 11.04 (1) Where as a result of the discussions outlined in sections 11.01 and 11.02 the work force is to be reduced and the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-offs which may be for a period of up to but not exceeding a maximum of 25 consecutive weeks, the following provisions shall apply.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load workload to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 15% or more Regular employees per province from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-part- timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 30- day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect. 11.04 (1) Where as a result of the discussions outlined in sections 11.01 and 11.02 the work force is to be reduced and the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-offs which may be for a period of up to but not exceeding a maximum of 25 consecutive weeks, the following provisions shall apply.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 15% or more Regular employees per province from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-lay- offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Full- Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's ’s opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 or more Regular employees from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-part- timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-lay- offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary. 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect. 11.04 (1) Where as a result of the discussions outlined in sections 11.01 and 11.02 the work force is to be reduced and the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-offs which may be for a period of up to but not exceeding a maximum of 25 consecutive weeks, the following provisions shall apply. (a) No Regular employee shall be laid off until: (i) the employment of all Regular Term and Temporary employees is terminated within the affected family and headquarters where lay-off is warranted, and (ii) all contractors working within the affected family and headquarters where lay-off is warranted, are released, where Company employees can do the contracted work with a five day familiarization period and when the necessary tools and equipment are available. (b) Once the temporary lay-off is in effect, no employee shall be hired or transferred into the affected family and headquarters until the end of the lay-off period. (c) For the purposes of this Article, family(ies) shall mean the family(ies) listed in Attachment D of this Agreement. (d) The aggregate period of temporary lay- off(s) shall not exceed thirty-two weeks within any calendar year.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT. General 11.01 When any condition arises which reduces the work load to the extent that, in the Company's opinion, force adjustment is warranted, the following shall apply: (a) If the contemplated adjustment to the force would involve the lay-off of 50 or more Regular employees from the bargaining unit within a period of 30 days, or alternatively the spreading of the equivalent work by part-timing, the Company shall endeavour to reach agreement with the Union as to whether a plan of part-timing, lay-offs, or a combination of the two shall be put into effect. (b) If the contemplated adjustment to the work force is less extensive than that described in subsection 11.01 (a), the Company shall not resort to lay-off of Regular employees or part-timing of Regular Full-Full- Time employees, except with the agreement of the Union. 11.02 In the event that an agreement as to a plan cannot be reached under subsection 11.01 (a) within a period of 30 calendar days after the matter has been submitted to the Union, the Company may proceed on a plan of lay-off to the extent it deems necessary.on 11.03 It is expressly understood, however, that if the Company proceeds on a plan of lay-off at the expiration of the 30 day period or later as prescribed in this Article, negotiations toward an agreement relating to a force adjustment plan shall be resumed at any time at the request of either party. Similarly, after agreement has been reached as to a plan of force adjustment either party may resume negotiations at any time in an effort to obtain agreement upon modifications of the plan then in effect.