Yard Closure. During the term of this Collective Agreement, the Employer shall not close any existing highways yards except by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union unless the highways yard closure is brought on by the BC provincial government. If the BC provincial government and the Employer are engaged in any discussions that involve a proposed closure or closure of a current highway yard the Employer will at the earliest possible time call a meeting of the Joint Labour/ Management Committee to discuss all related matters involved in the yard closure as it would relate to employees. If it is determined that the BC provincial government is going to close a yard the following shall occur:
Yard Closure. Should operational requirements or change in required work result in the decision to close a yard or office, the Employer agrees to advise and consult with the Union in accordance with the requirements of Section 54 of the Labour Relations Code, at least sixty (60) days before the closing, so that an understanding may be reached regarding affected employees. Additionally, the Employer agrees to maintain at least one (1) permanent point of assembly in each of the Vancouver Island seniority blocks.
Yard Closure. Should the Employer decide to close a yard, and/or mechanical facility and/or classification series, those regular employees so affected may be offered work in another seniority block and be offered relocation expenses, upon production of receipts, to a maximum of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Employees already residing in the new seniority block will not be entitled to relocation expenses.
Yard Closure. In the event of a yard closure auxiliary employees shall be entitled to bump junior employees in unaffected yards.
Yard Closure. The Employer is committed to continued improvement in providing services for the public. Should a yard closure or relocation occur, the Employer and the Union shall meet to ensure that the resultant transition is smooth. All redundancies, if created, will be dealt with through attrition or early retirement. Where consolidations occur, the following actions will be undertaken:
Yard Closure. During the term of this Collective Agreement, there will not be a closure of any existing yards except by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union.
Yard Closure. Except for circumstances beyond the control of the Employer, there will not be a closure of any existing yards, mechanical facility or office. Permanent and seasonal camps shall remain operational as per past practise except by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union.
Yard Closure. It is not the intent of the Employer to close any existing yard, mechanical facility, bridge yard or office. However, where yard adjustments are initiated and required by the Province of B.C., the Union and the Employer shall meet to ensure that any changes shall not result in the layoff or reduction of any bargaining unit member or positions.
Yard Closure. Except for circumstances beyond the control of the Employer, there will not be a closure of any existing yards, mechanical facility or office. Permanent and seasonal camps shall remain operational as per past practise except by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union. Should a yard closure or relocation of a yard be necessary, the Employer and the Union shall meet to ensure that the impact of the resultant transition process is minimized for existing employees. Any redundancies created will be dealt with through attrition or early retirement. Where yard consolidations occur, the following actions will be undertaken:
