Contracting and Subcontracting. The Union and the University agree that layoffs are inherently destructive to the stability of the employment relationship. Therefore, the parties agree that should it become necessary to contract out or subcontract any work or services now performed by employees in the bargaining unit, and by so doing there is a loss of position, a reduction in schedule, or demotion, the University will notify the Union as soon as possible after the decision but no less than thirty (30) days before the contract becomes effective. The management will consider, as part of its decision-making process, whether or not it is appropriate and possible to discuss these changes with the Union prior to a final decision. The parties shall then meet in an attempt to avoid the proposed layoff or any part of it by alternative means such as, but not limited to, transfers, schedule changes, alternate vacation schedules, etc., it being fully understood that final determination regarding layoffs remains with the University.
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Samples: Agreement, Article I Agreement, Agreement
