Technological Displacements Clause Samples
The Technological Displacements clause addresses situations where technological advancements or changes render certain roles, processes, or equipment obsolete within an organization. In practice, this clause may outline procedures for reassigning affected employees, retraining staff, or phasing out outdated technologies, and can specify notice periods or compensation for those impacted. Its core function is to provide a structured approach for managing workforce and operational changes due to technological progress, thereby minimizing disruption and ensuring fair treatment of those affected.
Technological Displacements. A. A technological displacement occurs when the job of a regular employee or group of regular employees is no longer considered necessary due to a technological change in the type of plant or equipment used, or a change in operating procedures reducing the total number of employees considered necessary to provide the same service. Technological change shall be defined as any change in equipment, material and/or methods after the date of this Agreement which results in any reduction in the number of bargaining unit employees. This is to be distinguished from a force surplus due to lack of work covered in Section 1. above.
B. When regular employees are displaced by a technological change, such employees shall be offered continuing employment with the Company in accordance with the following conditions:
1. Employees displaced shall be offered the opportunity for reassignment to available jobs within the exchange affected or other locations of the Company. Such employees shall take precedence over employees who seek a transfer under Article 16. Employees exercising their option for reassignment under this Section who are unable to qualify for the job or who the Company determines fails to perform his/her job satisfactorily within ninety (90) days of the new assignment will only be eligible for termination allowance under the schedule in Article 19, Section 1. C. In no instance, will the amount paid under this provision exceed the amount to which the employee would have been entitled under Article 19, Section 1. A. 1.
2. The offering of reassignment shall be in order of seniority.
3. Employees accepting reassignment which results in transfer from one exchange to another shall have reasonable expenses in connection with the transfer borne by the Company, in same manner as a transfer at the instance of the Company.
4. Employees who are technologically displaced may in order of seniority displace employees in similarly rated jobs or lower rated jobs for which they are qualified to the extent of replacing the employees with the lowest seniority in the similarly rated jobs or the lower rated jobs within the exchange or work group if work group covers more than one exchange, or district.
a. Employees with more than three (3) years of net credited service may, if not able to displace an employee in the exchange, or work group if work group covers more than one exchange, or district in the same classification, displace the least senior employee in the division in the s...
Technological Displacements. Should a technological displacement occur by reason of a new machine or mechanical improvement or process in the operation of a department, the Company will attempt to place any displaced Employee in a classification for which he is qualified by track seniority close to his former rate of pay. The Company agrees that it will meet with the Union to discuss the problems which may arise as a result of technological displacements; however, such Employee may exercise track seniority to bid into another classification or department for which he is qualified.
Technological Displacements. (a) A technological displacement occurs when the job of a regular employee or group of regular employees is no longer considered necessary due to a technological change in the type of plant or equipment used, or a change in operating procedures reducing the total number of employees considered necessary to provide the same service. Technological change shall be defined as any change in equipment, material and/or methods after the date of this Agreement which results in any reduction in the number of bargaining unit employees. This is to be distinguished from a force surplus due to lack of work covered in Section 24.01 above.
(b) When regular employees are displaced by a technological change, such employees shall be offered continuing employment with the Company in accordance with the following conditions:
1. Employees displaced shall be offered the opportunity for reassignment to available jobs within the district affected. Such employees shall take precedence over employees who seek a transfer under Article 11. R Employees exercising their option for reassignment
2. The offering of reassignment shall be in order of seniority.
3. Employees who are technologically displaced may in order of seniority displace employees in similarly rated jobs or lower rated jobs for which they are currently qualified.
4. Employees offered, but not accepting re-assignment in the district and in a similarly rated job or not displacing an employee as described in paragraph 3. above shall be retired, if eligible, or considered terminated.
5. If an employee is transferred to a job title in a lower wage schedule, his/her rate of pay, if above the maximum for the new job title, shall be reduced to that maximum.
Technological Displacements. Any full-time or part-time employee shall be considered displaced by a technological change when his services shall no longer be required as a result of a change in plant or equipment, or a change in a method of operation diminishing the total number of employees formerly required to supply the same service to the Company or its subscribers. The term shall not include layoffs caused by business conditions, variations in subscriber's requirements, or other temporary or seasonal interruptions of work.