Change in Working Methods Sample Clauses

Change in Working Methods. (a) When the introduction of new equipment makes a material change the Company will inform the Union of such change as soon as possible, but in no case less than sixty (60) days in advance of the contemplated change. The parties will discuss what is expected to take place and how the matter may best be handled. (b) For employees who are affected, placement in the plant will be covered by the provisions set out in Section 5.02. (c) For employees with one (1) or more years of seniority who are affected by such change and who are not eligible for such placement in the plant will be entitled to the provisions set out in Article 13. (d) Where an employee is transferred to work where the job rate 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 job rate if 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 rate protection shall not be affected. (e) In the application of or adjustment of level values, such an employee will not be paid a rate greater than the rate paid them at the time of above mentioned posting, except for reasons of a general wage increase after the date of transfer. At the expiring of the two (2) years period set out above the lower rate shall prevail. (f) If the Company creates a new job or combines existing jobs or substantially changes the duties of existing jobs, the Union will be given written notice as soon as possible.

Change in Working Methods. Section (a) 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 emp- loyees in a department, the Company will inform the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union of such change at least ninety days in advance of the con- templated change and the parties will discuss what is expected to take place and how the matter may best be handled. Employees who are eligible for placement in the plant will be entitled to,the provisions set out in Article Section (a). Employees with one (1) or more years of seniority who are affected by such change and who are not eligible for placement in the plant be entitled to the provisions set out in Article Section Where an employee is transferred to work where the job rate 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, his rate shall not be reduced for a period of three (3) years, including layoff, provided that the employee accepts all opportunities to post to work where the job rate 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 on the job. Where an employee after a sincere effort is unable qualify his rate protection shall not be affected. In the application of or adjustment of bracket values, such an employee will not be paid a rate greater than the rate paid him at the time of the above mentioned posting, except for reasons of a general wage increase after the date of transfer. At the expiring of the three (3)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 max- imum of two (2) brackets shall take place until the lower rate prevails. Establishing rates for new jobs: For the purpose of this clause a new job is defined as one which is not presently being performed in the bargaining unit. Additions or changes to the present wage schedule shall be the subject of collective bargaining between the Company and the Union. Any new job rates agreed to shall be retroactive to the date on which the new job or jobs began. Section The Company prefers to have work done by its employees although at times it is necessary to have work performed by outside contractors. The relevant factors which the Company will co...

Change in Working Methods. When the introduction of new a material change which is expected to in the closing of a department or a substantial reduction in the number of employees in a the Company will inform Union of such change at thirty days in advance of the contemplated change and the parties will discuss what expected to place and how the matter may best be Employees who are eligible for in their own plant will be entitled to the provisions set out in Appendix E, Section Employeeswith five or years of who by such change and who are not eligible for placement in their own plant will entitled to the provisions set out m "Plant Closing". Work Requirements. If an that them has been an unreasonable in work, Union request that the be reviewed with the Company. Representatives of the Union (not to exceed two) and, if desired, a Representative of the Union may with Management to discuss the of the case and endeavour to resolve the issue. The concernedmay be present at these if desired by the employee or by either party. If the not resolved locally, may be held between the National of the Union and the Head of the Company (in the person of the National Manager other of staff) and, if to the plant is felt to be desirable in order to a and thorough study of the problem, such will be undertaken by a member of the National Office and the National Production Manager or another member of The of the National of the Union or of the Company may, if advisable, have recourse to the advice and of other that such persons are not in the of consultant to a ARTICLE DURATION OF AGREEMENT This from and the date of signing until year to year, unless either party gives notice in writing of or of amendment of not than days and not less than days prior to the date of expiration. During the period of resulting any of the provisions above, this Agreement shall in force and

Change in Working Methods. When the introduction of new equipment or work methods 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 Company will inform the Union of such changes at least thirty (30) days in advance of the contemplated change and the parties will discuss what is to take place and how the matter may best be handled.