Training to Prevent Layoff. Where there is an available opening which has not be filled in accordance with Article 12.08 and Article 12.11, an employee who has either accepted a layoff or is under notice of layoff and is unable to displace any other employee will be given an opportunity for on-the-job training of up to six (6) months, subject to the staffing requirements of the hospital, if, with the benefit of such training, the employee could reasonably be expected to obtain the qualifications and ability to perform the work. Such opportunities will be provided in order of seniority. During the period of on-the-job retraining, the recall period will continue to apply from the original date of layoff. If, following the period of on-the-job retraining the employee has not obtained the qualification and ability to perform the work, the employee will be returned to the recall list or will be terminated in accordance with Article 10.09(c).
Training to Prevent Layoff. The Union-Hospital Committee will be used by the parties to identify training needs of employees, including retraining to prevent layoff. This will include:
