Common use of New Technology and Job Security Clause in Contracts

New Technology and Job Security. a. No employee shall be laid off or demoted as a consequence of the introduction of computer/microelectronic technology (hardware or software); employees shall be required to participate in training on such technology as directed by the District to obtain or maintain an acceptable level of proficiency in the new technology. To the extent possible, affected employees shall be involved in the selection and implementation of technological changes. b. As new job classifications are created in response to the introduction of new or changing technology, the AFT shall have the right to consult on those classifications in accordance with Article 15. When appropriate, and with the approval of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the new classifications shall become part of the Clerical/Technical Unit. c. Current bargaining unit work or new bargaining unit work which results from new or changing technology shall remain the work of the bargaining unit. The District and the AFT recognize that upon the implementation of software developed by outside sources, the application, routine maintenance and normal modification of such software to District needs and functions remains the work of the Clerical/Technical Unit. Exceptions to the above may be made by joint agreement between the AFT and the District.