Common use of SUBCONTRACTING AND PRIVATIZATION Clause in Contracts

SUBCONTRACTING AND PRIVATIZATION. The Employer shall provide the Association with sixty (60) days written notice prior to the effective date of any subcontract or privatization agreement which may have an adverse effect on bargaining unit employees. At the request of the Association, the Parties shall meet and negotiate in an effort to minimize the adverse effects of the Employer's decision upon affected bargaining unit employees. If the department where the subcontracting or privatization is to take place has a functioning Labor Management Committee (LMC), the proposed changes in service delivery should be placed on the agenda prior to the finalization of any contract with a vendor. During the LMC meeting the Employer should share the reasons and expected outcome(s) of the change in service delivery and have a meaningful dialogue in search of viable alternatives. If the department does not have a functioning LMC, the Association will be notified and be given five (5) business days to notify management of their desire to arrange a meeting between management and the employees in the affected department. The meeting will be held as soon as reasonably possible. If MPEA does not arrange a meeting within 30 days, no further notification is required beyond the 60-day notice.