Common use of Workforce Reduction Alternatives Clause in Contracts

Workforce Reduction Alternatives. Prior to the University exercising rights afforded in 18.2, the parties agree to explore options to redesigning the workforce in order for the department / unit to meet budgetary constraints. The parties agree that Management will offer a voluntary reduction in FTE by seniority in each affected department/unit. This would be an additional option for the parties and not required as part of the process. If an employee accepts a voluntary reduction in FTE, this would be permanent and without recall rights. Any benefit reductions would occur. The parties also could agree to offer voluntary shift changes by FTE offered by seniority. If an employee accepts a voluntary shift change, it would be permanent and without recall rights. This would be an additional option for the parties and not required as part of the process.