TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. 29.01 Any significant technological changes affecting members or their work environment will be discussed between Management and the Association prior to implementation with a view to resolving any problems. Whenever practical, the Board, through the Administration of the Service, will commence such discussions at least three (3) months in advance of the planned change.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. 15.1 In changing methods of operation by the introduction or replacement of automatic or semi-automatic equipment or by the elimination or replacement of structures which result in the abolition of operational, clerical or maintenance positions, employees covered by this Agreement who have at least thirty (30) cumulative months of service shall be retained in the employment of the Corporation, provided:
a) The Corporation may assign an employee whose position has been abolished by such a change, to another vacated or newly-created position in the same Seaway Region, without the necessity of bulletining, provided that the employee's rate of pay will not be affected by the fact that the position is a lower classification and that he may only be assigned to a higher classification in the entry position group.
b) An employee whose position is abolished may elect to use Article 14 and retain his former rate of pay provided he displaces an employee in a position which is not lower-rated than the one to which he has been assigned in accordance with a) above.
c) An employee who occupies a position under the terms of either a) or b) above, which is lower-rated than his abolished position shall be deemed to bid on future bulletined positions higher-rated than the position he occupies, provided the bulletined positions are not higher-rated than his abolished position and he has the ability to perform the duties of the position. However, a red-circled employee may decline a position without affecting his rate of pay if a junior employee with the same red-circled rate can be assigned to the position.
d) If the employee whose position is abolished does not accept a position under the terms of either a) or b) he may elect to use Article 14 without retaining his rate, and the displaced employee, provided he has at least thirty (30) cumulative months of service, shall be entitled to avail himself of any of the provisions of this Article.
15.2 Any technological changes, which are contemplated under this Article, shall be communicated to the Local Chairperson of the group as per the Canada Labour Code provisions.
15.3 The principles of Article 13 in regard to training for promotion without reference to seniority, shall apply to training for reassignments under this Article.
15.4 Employees laid off as a result of changes contemplated under this Article shall be entitled to a special gratuity in accordance with the following schedule provided that a special gratuity shall be p...
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. The Employer agrees to give as much advance notice as is reasonably possible, of any technological change(s) affecting employees in the bargaining unit and will, if so requested in writing, meet with the Union to discuss such change(s). The employer will provide paid inservice training to all affected employees. At least forty-five (45) calendar days notice will be given to the Union if any such change(s) displaces an existing permanent employee(s).
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. Company shall continue to provide Union with as much notice as practicable of technological changes in its business which may have a significant effect on its workforce. In such circumstances, Company and Union shall then meet to study and endeavor to adopt appropriate solutions, such as retraining or special placement, as may be practicable before Company implements the provisions of Titles 206, 306, and 19 of the Physical and Clerical Agreements. (Added 1-1-88)
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. The Board and BTU recognize that advances in technology lead to changes in the work environment. The Board and BTU also recognize that the retention of experienced employees is essential to efficient BCPSS operations. The Board and BTU will cooperate in providing transitional assistance to those employees affected by technological changes. The Board shall make every effort to find a position for which the affected employee is qualified within the BCPSS.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. A. The Employer and the Union recognize that changes in operations resulting from technological innovations may occur. When such changes occur, the Employer shall give first consideration to the utilization of affected Employees in the changed operations. In the event the affected Employees do not possess the requisite skills or knowledge to perform the required work in the new operation and such skills and knowledge can be acquired within a reasonable length of time, the Employer shall provide the necessary training to Employees during working hours and at the Employer's expense.
B. If the job of any Employee is eliminated because of the implementation of new technological innovations, the Employer shall, in the following order of priority:
1) place the Employee in a position comparable in level to the Employee's original position; 2) place the Employee in a lower level position, provided that the Employee shall retain the Employee's existing rate of compensation so long as the Employee remains in the position, or 3) follow the procedure under Article 9, Reduction-In-Force.
C. Any Employee affected by this Article shall be required to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the class in which the Employee may be placed.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. The Union shall be notified of any proposed technological changes before their implementation.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES.
23.1 In the event of technological changes, such as, but not limited to, the introduction of data processing equipment, computers or other automated machines, the Employer agrees to discuss such changes, and the rate of pay for such jobs, with the Union prior to the installation of such equipment.
23.2 Present employees will be given first opportunity to qualify for new positions before any person outside the bargaining unit is hired to fill the position(s). If necessary, training programs for employee(s) will be established.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES.
21.1 In the event the Employer should decide to make any technological or labor-saving changes of any kind, including but not limited to the introduction of data processing equipment, computers, or automated equipment of any sort, the Employer agrees to meet with the Union to discuss the effects of such changes. It is mutually agreed that present employees shall be given first consideration for any new or changed position before any persons outside the bargaining unit are hired to fill the resultant jobs, provided existing employees have the ability to satisfactorily perform the work. In the event training is necessary for employees to qualify for such positions, the Employer will provide adequate training to all affected employees at the time the technology is implemented.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES. The Union recognizes the Employer’s right to implement technological changes in the work performed by Bargaining Unit employees. The Employer shall give reasonable advance notice (in no case less than thirty (30) days) to the Union of the Employer’s intent to implement such changes. This notice shall include sufficient information in order for the Union to be able to make a proper evaluation of the impact, if any, on Bargaining Unit employees. When, as a result of technological changes, new classes are established to perform Bargaining Unit work, the Employer agrees that the parties shall recommend jointly to the Civil Service Commission that such new classes be included in the Bargaining Unit.
