Common use of Work Methods Clause in Contracts

Work Methods. 34.01 When the introduction of new equipment makes a material change which is expected to result in the closing of a department or a substantial reduction in the number of employees in a department, the Employer will inform the Chief Xxxxxxx of the Union of such change at least sixty (60) days in advance of the contemplated change and the parties will discuss what is expected to take place and how the matter may best be handled. 34.02 Where an employee is transferred to work where the bracket is lower, as a direct result of the introduction of new equipment, or where an employee remains on a job reduced in value following a technological change, their rate shall not be reduced for a period of two (2) years, including layoff, provided that the employee accepts all opportunities to post to work where the bracket is higher, unless it is unreasonable to expect such employees to apply due to such things as age, health, working conditions, and the employee’s ability to learn the job. Where an employee after a sincere effort is unable to qualify their bracket protection shall not be affected. 34.03 In the application of or adjustment of bracket values, such an employee will not be paid a rate greater than the rate paid them at the time of the above mentioned posting, except for reasons of a general wage increase after the date of transfer. 34.04 At the expiring of the two (2) year period set out above, the amount of rate reduction shall be limited to two (2) brackets, at twelve (12) month intervals thereafter, further reductions of a maximum of two (2) brackets shall take place until the lower rate prevails.

Work Methods. 34.01 When the introduction of new equipment makes a material change which is expected to result in the closing of a department or a substantial reduction in the number of employees in a department, the Employer will inform the Chief Xxxxxxx of the Union of such change at least sixty (60) days in advance of the contemplated change and the parties will discuss what is expected to take place and how the matter may best be handled. 34.02 Where an employee is transferred to work where the bracket is lower, as a direct result of the introduction of new equipment, or where an employee remains on a job reduced in value following a technological change, their rate shall not be reduced for a period of two (2) years, including layoff, provided that the employee accepts all opportunities to post to work where the bracket is higher, unless it is unreasonable to expect such employees to apply due to such things as age, health, working conditions, and the employee’s 's ability to learn the job. Where an employee after a sincere effort is unable to qualify their bracket protection shall not be affected. 34.03 In the application of or adjustment of bracket values, such an employee will not be paid a rate greater than the rate paid them at the time of the above mentioned posting, except for reasons of a general wage increase after the date of transfer. 34.04 At the expiring of the two (2) year period set out above, the amount of rate reduction shall be limited to two (2) brackets, at twelve (12) month intervals thereafter, further reductions of a maximum of two (2) brackets shall take place until the lower rate prevails.