Labour Management. 15.01 The Management of the Company and the direction of the working force, including the right to plan, direct and control Company operations, to hire, transfer, or to relieve employees from duty because of lack of work or for other reasons, and the right to introduce new and improved production methods or facilities is vested exclusively in the Company subject to the seniority rules, grievance procedure and other provisions of this Agreement as herein set forth. 15.02 If changes in manufacturing or improved production methods are contemplated by the Company, the Union will be notified. The Union agrees not to hinder or prevent the Company from making or proceeding with such improved manufacturing or production methods, including but not limited to the installation of new machinery if necessary. The Union further agrees to operate the new machinery or equipment on both a trial or production basis. 15.03 Where any new classifications are created, such classifications shall be subject to commencement of negotiations between the Company and the Union within thirty (30) days following the initial production run for inventory. A supplementary agreement covering such new classifications shall be executed and shall be retroactive for the hours worked on the job to the date of the initial production run for inventory. 15.04 Should the parties fail to agree, such dispute shall be submitted to a representative of the National Union and the Plant Manager. Should both officials fail to reach an agreement, the matter may be submitted to arbitration in the usual manner.
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Labour Management. 15.01 The Management of the Company and the direction of the working force, including the right to plan, direct and control Company operations, to hire, transfer, or to relieve employees from duty because of lack of work or for other reasons, and the right to introduce new and improved production methods or facilities is vested exclusively in the Company subject to the seniority rules, grievance procedure and other provisions of this Agreement as herein set forth.
15.02 If changes in manufacturing or improved production methods are contemplated by the Company, the Union will be notified. The Union agrees not to hinder or prevent the Company from making or proceeding with such improved manufacturing or production methods, including but not limited to the installation of new machinery if necessary. The Union further agrees to operate the new machinery or equipment on both a trial or production basis.
15.03 Where any new classifications are created, such classifications shall be subject to commencement of negotiations between the Company and the Union within thirty (30) days following the initial production run for inventory. A supplementary agreement covering such new classifications shall be executed and shall be retroactive for the hours worked on the job to the date of the initial production run for inventory.
15.04 Should the parties fail to agree, such dispute shall be submitted to a representative of the National International Union and the Plant Manager. Should both officials fail to reach an agreement, the matter may be submitted to arbitration in the usual manner.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement