Major Technological Change. No major technological change shall be introduced prior to review by the Joint Steering Committee. Technological change is defined as technological changes in method of operations, materials and process, including the introduction of new or modified equipment which substantially alters the manner in which work is performed. The Joint Steering Committee will evaluate technological changes based on their contribution to achieving the objectives set out in Section 2 and set policies and procedures to be followed in respect of major technological change. Employees who will be affected by a proposed technological change must be involved in the process of designing and implementing that change.
Major Technological Change. The employer shall notify the Union at least three (3) months before the introduction of any major technological changes which will impact members of the bargaining unit. This notice shall include the nature of the change and when the change would take effect. The employer shall discuss any technological changes with the Union at a meeting. A permanent employee to be affected by the technological change shall be allowed a reasonabletraining period to acquire the necessary knowledge or skill. No such employee as in above shall be dismissed or have regular hours or rate of pay reduced by the employer because of a technological change provided the employee has the skills, experience, ability and qualifications to perform the work that remains available.
Major Technological Change. No major technological change shall be introduced prior to review by the Joint Steering Committee, Technological change is defined as technological changes in method of operations, materials and process, including the introduction of new or modified equipment which substantially alters the manner in which work is performed. The Joint Steering Committee will evaluate technological changes based on their contribution to achieving the objectives set out in Section 2 and in the Strategic Plan, and set policies and procedures to be followed in respect of major technological change. Employees who will be affected by a proposed technological change must be involved in the process of designing and implementing that change. The Joint Steering Committee will establish a joint sub-committee, the Joint Technology Design Team, to ensure the joint development of technological change, and the participation of workers. A Joint Project Team will be established when proposed technological changes will change, modify or eliminate work duties or methods, impact on skill requirements, impact on health and safety, or require new training as referred to in the Template. The Joint Project Team would bring together workers who will actually use the new technology, and the designers of that equipment or system, on a project by project basis: Appropriate expertise and training for the development of the project will be provided to the Joint Project Team. The Joint Project Team will be responsible for the development of the technology. The Joint Project Team will provide the following information to the Joint Technology Design Team and/or Joint Steering Committee: a description of the purpose and function of the technology, and how it would fit into existing operations and process; the estimated cost of the technology, and a cost justification of the technology; any service or maintenance warranties or contracts provided by the vendor (if any); the number of jobs which would be eliminated or changed by the technology; the anticipated impact on the skill requirements of the work force; the anticipated impact on established lines of sequence; a review of the technology for health and safety hazards; details of any training programs connected with the new technology.
Major Technological Change. 32.01 The Employer shall notify the Union at least three (3) months before the introduction of any major technological changes which will impact members of the bargaining unit. This notice shall include the nature of the change and when the change would take effect.
