Common use of New Operations Clause in Contracts

New Operations. a. The Employer will not be required to employ more than the minimum number of employees necessary to efficiently and safely operate the Plant, and it is recognized that if processes, methods or equipment undergo a major change or the volume of operations in any department is substantially curtailed, it may be necessary from time to time to create, modify, consolidate or eliminate existing or future classifications or duties. Any such change shall be made only after the Employer and the Union’s Committee have discussed and endeavored to reach an agreement on such change. The question as to whether or not a major change or substantial curtailment has been made shall be subject to arbitration as provided in Article 19. b. When a new unit is put in operation for which rates of pay are not established by this Agreement, both parties will meet and negotiate on rates of pay and the position in progression. Failure to agree on new rates of pay and the position in progression covering the new unit will result in the matter being referred to arbitration.

New Operations. a. The Employer will not be required to employ more than the minimum number of employees necessary to efficiently and safely operate the Plant, and it is recognized that if processes, methods or equipment undergo a major change or the volume of operations in any department is substantially curtailed, it may be necessary from time to time to create, modify, consolidate or eliminate existing or future classifications or duties. Any such change shall be made only after the Employer and the Union’s 's Committee have discussed and endeavored to reach an agreement on such change. The question as to whether or not a major change or substantial curtailment has been made shall be subject to arbitration as provided in Article 19. b. When a new unit is put in operation for which rates of pay are not established by this Agreement, both parties will meet and negotiate on rates of pay and the position in progression. Failure to agree on new rates of pay and the position in progression covering the new unit will result in the matter being referred to arbitration.