Common use of Introduction of New Technology Clause in Contracts

Introduction of New Technology. The Union shall be given reasonable advance notice of the introduction of new equipment, software, or processes which may affect bargaining unit members. Where those members will be expected to operate such new equipment, software and/or processes, the Employer shall provide adequate training. Where such introduction shall result in the layoff/reduction in FTE of employees in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall bargain with OCOPE about the effects.

Introduction of New Technology. The Union shall be given reasonable advance notice of the introduction of new equipment, software, equipment or new processes which may affect bargaining unit members. Where those members will be expected to operate such new equipment, software and/or processes, the Employer shall provide adequate training. Where such introduction shall result in the layoff/reduction in FTE layoff of employees in the bargaining unit. Thereafter, the Employer Authority and the Union shall bargain meet for the purpose of discussing means of mitigating the impact of the introduction of said equipment upon affected employees. The Authority shall provide counseling to any displaced employee and shall assist the employee in securing training opportunities which may qualify him / her to be employed in another position with OCOPE about the effectsAuthority. The Authority shall train employees required to operate such new equipment.