Common use of Technology Change Clause in Contracts

Technology Change. The Company and the Union agree that it is to their mutual benefit and a sound economic and social goal to utilize the most efficient machines, processes, methods and/or materials. This utilization is part of the process of continuous quality improvement, which enhances the Company's ability to compete effectively in the marketplace and, thereby, minimize the negative impact on job security. It is the Company's policy to assure that training is available for its employees so that they may have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required by the introduction of technological change.

Technology Change. The Company and the Union agree that it is to their mutual benefit and a sound economic and social goal to utilize the most efficient machines, processes, methods and/or materials. This utilization is part of the process of continuous quality improvement, which enhances the Company's ’s ability to compete effectively in the marketplace and, thereby, minimize the negative impact on job security. It is the Company's ’s policy to assure that training is available for its employees so that they may have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required by the introduction of technological change.