Limits on Xxxxxxx Reductions Sample Clauses

Limits on Xxxxxxx Reductions. The parties agree that in order to secure the Company’s future and that of its employees, Algoma Steel inc. must make productivity improvements and cost reductions. To achieve these improvements and cost reductions the parties agree to work cooperatively to reduce the active workforce by 450 employees through the elimination of positions in all levels of the company, in a fair and equitable manner, over the term of this agreement. Although layoffs may be necessary from time to time, it is expected that the bulk of the contemplated workforce reductions will be achieved through attrition. In order to accomplish these objectives of productivity and cost improvement the parties agree to the following: The Company remains committed to the joint decision making process and will ensure the DSC’s and the JSC are involved in any decisions with respect to the workforce reduction of 450 stated above. Until the earlier of the termination date of the collective agreement or the workforce reduction of 450 in the company, the parties agree, in the event the is unable to reach consensus on the combination, amalgamation, creation, or elimination of tasks, jobs, or lines of sequence or on the layoff of employees as set: out in the general article section 3a (ii) and (iv), management may proceed with the proposed action providing such action does not result in the contracting out of the work, and providing it does not result in an increase in scheduled overtime. The Union may file a grievance on any such decision that they believe is in violation of Articles of the Collective Agreement other than the General Article. At the request of the Union Co- Chair of the Joint Steering Committee, the decision of management will not be implemented until the Union has had an opportunity to review such decision with the Company’s Board of Directors. The co-operative effort utilized with respect to this workforce reduction will include assurance that the following criteria have been diligently evaluated and addressed: Geography Similarity of Functions Training Employee Availability (time/workload) Safety/Health Proficiency Relevant Legislation Productivity Customer Impact/Quality Asset Integrity Physical Capability of incumbents Any Other Criteria as Agreed to By The Parties Documented evidence of such evaluation shall be provided to the Joint Steering Committee prior to implementation. Department Steering Committees will be responsible for monitoring all new job combinations in their are...