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 Employer 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 Agreement prior to the institution of such new methods of operation or equipment in- sofar as possible. Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Employer from instituting or continuing in use the operations of any equip- ment or practices in question during the consideration or establish- ment of proper rates of pay as provided for in the immediately pre- ceding sentence, provided that the rates of pay shall be retroactive to the date of institution of such operations 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. This provision shall apply only to those employees who bid into or are hired into such work after May 1, 1982.

NEW METHODS. If new methods of operation, including airborne equipment within the Geographical Area covered by this Agreement Agreement, not covered by this Agreement are introduced by the Employer, or if the Employer 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 Agreement prior to the institution of such new methods of operation or equipment in- sofar as possible. Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Employer from instituting or continuing in use the operations of any equip- ment or practices in question during the consideration or establish- ment of proper rates of pay as provided for in the immediately pre- ceding sentence, provided that the rates of pay shall be retroactive to the date of institution of such operations 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. This provision shall apply only to those employees who bid into or are hired into such work after May 1, 1982.