TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. 45.1 The parties have agreed that in cases where, as a result of technological change, the services of an employee are no longer required beyond a specified date because of lack of work or the discontinuance of a function, the Work Force Adjustment Policy concluded by the parties will apply. In all other cases, the following clauses will apply:
45.2 In this Article "Technological Change" means:
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. During the term of this Agreement any disputes arising in relation to adjustment to technological change shall be discussed between the Bargaining Representatives of the two parties to this Collective Agreement.
1. Where the Employer introduces or intends to introduce a technological change that:
(i) Affects the terms and conditions or security of the employment of a significant number of employees to whom this Collective Agreement applies; and
(ii) Alters significantly the basis upon which the Collective Agreement was negotiated, either party may, if the dispute cannot be settled in direct negotiations, refer the matter directly to an Arbitration Board pursuant to Section 18 of this Collective Agreement by bypassing all other steps in the Grievance Procedure.
2. The Arbitration Board shall decide whether or not the Employer has introduced or intends to introduce a technological change and, upon deciding that the Employer has or intends to introduce a technological change, the Arbitration Board shall inform the Minister of Labour of its findings, and then or later make any one or more of the following orders:
(i) That the change is made in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement unless the change alters significantly the basis upon which the Collective Agreement was negotiated;
(ii) That the Employer will not proceed with a technological change for such period, not exceeding ninety (90) days, as the Arbitration Board considers appropriate;
(iii) That the Employer reinstate any employee displaced by reason of the technological change;
(iv) That the Employer pay to the employee such compensation in respect to his/her displacement as the Arbitration Board feels reasonable;
(v) That the matter be referred to the Labour Relations Board (under Section 54 of the Labour Code of British Columbia).
3. The Employer will give to the Union in writing at least ninety (90) days notice of any intended technological change that:
(i) Affects the terms and conditions or security of employment of a significant number of employees to whom this Collective Agreement applies, and
(ii) Alters significantly the basis upon which the Collective Agreement applies.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. 30.01 If during the life of this Agreement the Company decided to make a technological change as defined by The Labour Relations Act, which would have the effect of abolishing existing classifications, creating new classifications, or which will result in the layoff of any full-time employee, the Company will give the Union written notice ninety (90) days in advance of such change, specifying the nature and effects of the change. The Company will meet with the Union to consider the impact of such change upon employees affected.
30.02 Where an employee's job is changed by reason of any technological change as provided in clause 30.01 above, and provided that such an employee possesses the necessary qualifications to perform the changed job after a reasonable training period, they shall receive such training period.
30.03 If an employee is subject to permanent layoff as the result of technological change, it is agreed the employee shall bump into a lower classification, if available, in accordance with Article 14 of this Agreement, in which case the employee's rate will be red circled for twelve (12) months. If no position is available through bumping, the employee will be required to choose one of the following options:
(a) the employee may elect to go on layoff status; or
(b) the employee may elect to voluntarily sever their employment completely with the Company and accept severance pay in the amount of two (2) weeks' salary for each year of completed service with the Company as of the date of termination.
30.04 This Article is intended to assist employees affected by any technological change and accordingly Sections 83, 84 and 85 of The Manitoba Labour Relations Act do not apply during the term of the collective agreement between the Company and the Union.
(a) Any full-time employee who is permanently laid off because their existing job is abolished shall have the option of applying for severance pay.
i) Severance pay shall be one (1) week earnings (hourly rate, or 1/52 of annual salary for employees on a yearly salary multiplied by the number of years of seniority the employee has in the bargaining unit), up to a maximum of twenty-six (26) weeks.
ii) In addition, the employee shall receive a lump sum benefit payment equivalent to the Company's cost of benefit coverage during the employee's period.
(c) The employee who has had their job abolished shall have the right to bump a less senior employee in accordance with Article 14 of this Agreement.
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TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. The Hospital undertakes to notify the Union in advance, so far as practicable, of any technological changes which the Hospital has decided to introduce which will significantly change the status of employees within the bargaining unit. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Union the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse affect, if any, upon employees concerned. Where new or greater skills are required than are already possessed by affected employees under the present methods of operation, such employees shall be given a period of training, with due consideration being given to the employee's age and previous educational background, during which they may perfect or acquire the skills necessitated by the new method of operation. The employer will assume the cost of tuition and travel. There shall be no reduction in wage or salary rates during the training period of any such employee. Training shall be given during the hours of work whenever possible and may extend for up to six months. Employees with one (1) or more years of continuous service who are subject to lay-off under conditions referred to above, will be given notice of the impending change in employment status at the earliest reasonable time in keeping with the notification to the Union as above set forth and the requirements of the applicable law."
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. The Hospital undertakes to notify the Union in advance, so far as practicable, of any technological changes which the Hospital has decided to introduce which will significantly change the status of employees within the bargaining unit. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Union the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse affect, if any, upon employees concerned. Where new or greater skills are required than are already possessed by affected employees under the present methods of operation, such employees shall be given a period of training, with due consideration being given to the employee's age and previous educational background, during which they may perfect or acquire the skills necessitated by the new method of operation. The employer will assume the cost of tuition and travel. There shall be no reduction in wage or salary rates during the training period of any such employee. Training shall be given during the hours of work whenever possible and may extend for up to six months. Employees with one (1) or more years of continuous service who are subject to lay-off under conditions referred to above, will be given notice of the impending change in employment status at the earliest reasonable time in keeping with the notification to the Union as above set forth and the requirements of the applicable law.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. The Employer undertakes to notify a Labour Relations Representative of the Union in advance, of any technological changes which the Employer has decided to introduce which will impact on the Bargaining Unit.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE.
23.1 Definition
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. 801 Technological Change shall mean the introduction by the Employer of equipment or material of a different nature or kind than that previously used by the Employer, and a change in the manner in which the Employer carries on the work, that is directly related to the introduction of that equipment or material. In the event of a technological change occurring during the life of this Agreement which will displace or adversely affect one or more nurses in the bargaining unit:
(a) The Employer shall notify the Union at least one hundred and twenty (120) working days before the introduction of the technological change, with a detailed description of the project it intends to carry out, disclosing all fore- seeable effects and repercussions on nurse(s).
(b) The Employer and the Union will meet as soon as possible and not later than ninety (90) working days prior to the intended date of implementation for the purpose of negotiating reasonable provisions to protect the interest of nurse(s) so affected.
(c) If the Employer and the Union fail to agree upon measures to protect the nurse(s) from any adverse effects, the matter may be referred by either party to arbitration as provided for under the terms of this Agreement. 802 A nurse who is displaced from her/his job as a result of technological change:
(i) shall be entitled to apply for any vacancy, or
(ii) shall have the right to displace a nurse with less seniority in accordance with Article 27 specified in this Agreement. 803 Where newer skills are required than are already possessed by nurse(s) who are affected by a technological change as provided in Article 801, such nurse(s) shall, at the expense of the Employer, be given a reasonable training period during which they may acquire the skills necessitated by the new method of operation or, at the option of the Employer, be trained in a new area in respect of which there is a demand for individuals possessing such skills. There shall be no reduction in wage or salary rates during the training period of any such nurse.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. (The following clause will appear in all collective agreements replacing any provision related to Technological Change that existed in the Hospital's expiring collective agreement:) NOTE: Article 12 applies to full-time and regular part-time employees only. It does not apply to casual part-time employees.
12.01 The Hospital undertakes to notify the Union in advance, so far as practicable, of any technological changes which the Hospital has decided to introduce which will significantly change the status of employees within the bargaining unit. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Union the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, upon employees concerned. Employees with one (1) or more years of continuous service who are subject to lay-off under conditions referred to above, will be given notice of the impending change in employment status at the earliest reasonable time in keeping with the notification to the Union as set forth above and the requirements of the applicable legislation.
12.02 Where new or greater skills are required than are already possessed by affected employees under the present methods of operation, such employees shall be given a period of training, with due consideration being given to the employee's previous educational background, during which they may perfect or acquire the skills necessitated by the newer method of operation. The employer will assume the cost of tuition and travel. There shall be no reduction in wage or salary rates during the training period of any such employee. Training shall be given during the hours of work whenever possible and may extend for up to six (6) months.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. 17.01 Technological Change means the automation of equipment, or the mechanization or automation of operations, or the replacement of existing equipment or machinery with new equipment or machinery which results in the displacement of an employee from her regular job.
17.02 Where the Hospital has decided to introduce a technological change which will significantly alter the status of an employee within the bargaining unit, the Hospital undertakes to meet with the Union to consider the minimizing of adverse effects (if any) upon the employees concerned.
17.03 Where new or greater skills are required than are already possessed by affected employees under the present methods of operation, such employees shall be given a period of training, with due consideration being given to the employee's previous educational background, during which they may perfect or acquire the skills necessitated by the new method of operation. The employer will assume the cost of tuition and travel. There shall be no reduction in wage or salary rates during the training period of any such employee. Training shall be given during the hours of work whenever possible and may extend for up to six (6) months.
17.04 Employees with one (1) or more years of continuous service who are subject to layoff under conditions referred to above, will be given notice of impending change in employee status at the earliest reasonable time in keeping with the notice to the Union as set out above and the requirements of the applicable legislations.
