Common use of Meaningful Association Clause in Contracts

Meaningful Association. NAV CANADA Consultation (a) following notice to the Association of potential job displacement and prior to any letters of vulnerability being given to any employee; (b) with the intent to minimize adverse consequences of job displacement, and resolve surplus situations without layoff, through the possible development of a human resource transition plan. Any human resources plan so developed shall be provided to the Association. Areas of consideration at a location or on a regional basis shall include, but are not limited to the following: 1. elimination of casuals and term or temporary employees; 2. voluntary methods, including job exchange, transfers to vacant positions at equivalent levels, and retraining; 3. alternate work arrangements, including job sharing and part-time; 4. leaves of absence; 5. seeking voluntary separation through NAV CANADA’s Departure Incentive Program; 6. names of vulnerable employees and anticipated timing; 7. review use of contract employees and consultants; 8. whether or not retraining would allow an affected employee to qualify for available or anticipated vacancies within a reasonable period of time.