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 or new processes which may result in the layoff of employees in the bargaining unit. Thereafter, the City and the Union shall meet for the purpose of discussing means of mitigating the impact of the introduction of said equipment upon affected employees. The City 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 the City. The City shall train employees required to operate such new equipment.

Introduction of New Technology. ‌ The Union shall be given reasonable advance notice of the introduction of new equipment or new processes which may result in the layoff of employees in the bargaining unit. Thereafter, the City and the Union shall meet for the purpose of discussing means of mitigating the impact of the introduction of said equipment upon affected employees. The City 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 the City. The City shall train employees required to operate such new equipment.