Common use of NEW METHODS Clause in Contracts

NEW METHODS. If new methods of operation, including airborne equipment within the Geographical Area covered by this Agreement not covered by this Agreement are introduced by the Employer, or if the Employ- er introduces the use of equipment not heretofore used, the matter shall be subject to negotiations between the parties and shall be handled through the grievance procedure contained in this Agree- ment prior to the institution of such new methods of operation or equipment insofar as possible. Nothing in this Article shall pre- vent the Employer from instituting or continuing in use the oper- ations of any equipment or practices in question during the con- sideration or establishment of proper rates of pay as provided for in the immediately preceding sentence, provided that the rates of pay shall be retroactive to the date of institution of such opera- tions or equipment. A seven (7) day workweek for Air Freight only, with the right of the Union to review on a yearly basis and to negate this provision, if in the Union’s opinion, invalidation of this provision is necessary.