TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES. (a) Definition: Technological and mechanical changes shall be defined to mean the utilization of vehicular and other equipment changes which have not previously been used within the bargaining unit by the Employer and the use of which results in the termination or the laying off of regular employees.
TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES. Definition - technological and mechanical changes shall be defined to mean the introduction and utilization of vehicular and other equipment changes which have not previously been used with the bargaining unit by the Company and the use of which results in the termination or the laying off of regular employees. Recognition by Parties - all Parties to this Agreement recognize that technological and mechanical changes that result in the increased efficiency and productivity must be encouraged, and further that all Parties have a direct responsibility to reduce to a minimum the adverse effects that may result from such changes. Prior Notification - the Company shall advise the Union as far in advance as possible, and not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the introduction of technological or mechanical changes and the matter shall immediately become the topic of general discussion and consultation between the Company and the Union and particularly in regard to:
TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES. Definition - technological and mechanical changes shall be defined to mean the introduction and utilization of vehicular and other equipment changes which have not previously been used with the bargaining unit by the Company and the use of which results in the termination or the laying off of regular employees. Recognition by Parties - all Parties to this Agreement recognize that technological and mechanical changes that result in the increased efficiency and productivity must be encouraged and further that all Parties have a direct responsibility to reduce to a minimum the adverse effects that may result from such changes. Prior Notification - the Company shall advise the Union as far in advance as possible, and not less than thirty
TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES. Definition technological and mechanical changes shall be defined to mean the introduction and utilization of vehicular and other equipment changes which have not previously been used with the bargaining unit by the Company and the use of which results in the termination or the laying off of regular employees. Recognition by Parties all Parties to this Agreement recognize that technological and mechanical changes that result in the increased efficiency and productivity must be encouraged, and further that all Parties have a direct responsibility to reduce to a minimum the adverse effects that may result from such changes. Prior Notification the Company shall advise the Union as far in advance as possible, and not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the introduction of technological or mechanical changes and the matter shall immediately become the topic of general discussion and consultation between the Company and the Union and particularly in regard to: the effect such changes will have on the number of employees within the bargaining unit the probable effect on working conditions any changes in job classifications Dislocated Employees in the event technological or mechanical changes result in a reduction in the work force or the demotion or promotion of employees, such reductions, demotions or promotions shall be done in accordance with the provisions of Article Seniority as contained herein. Re-training and Upgrading the parties jointly and individually will undertake with the assistance of Canada Manpower and through recognized provincial or local adult training programs if necessary to re-train and upgrade regular employees, to enable them to become qualified and capable of performing new jobs resulting from or created by the technological mechanical changes. ARTICLE
