Common use of OPERATIONAL CHANGE Clause in Contracts

OPERATIONAL CHANGE. 26.1 The Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is reasonably practicable, but not less than three (3) months' notice, to the Union of a technological change in equipment or methods which would result in a change in employment status or a significant change in working conditions of employees as provided for in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to meet with the Union with the view to discussing problems which might arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. 26.2 In the event of technological change or other change causing job elimination, the Employer will seek ways and means of minimizing adverse effects on employees which might result from such change. 26.3 Where the Employer determines that the appropriate response to a technological change is employee retraining and that such training is reasonably feasible, it shall be provided during normal work hours where possible. 26.4 Where the Employer determines that there are redundant positions resulting from operational change those regular full-time employees who are laid off or terminated will be provided with a severance package which will pay four (4) weeks pay for each year of service to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks. On production of receipts from an authorized educational institution or employment counseling firm, regular full-time employees shall be entitled to reimbursement of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) as an employment transition allowance or up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) as a relocation allowance. To be eligible for reimbursement, receipts must be received within twelve (12) months from the date of layoff or termination.

OPERATIONAL CHANGE. 26.1 The Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is reasonably practicable, but not less than three (3) months' notice, to the Union of a technological change in equipment or methods which would result in a change in employment status or a significant change in working conditions of employees Employees as provided for in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to meet with the Union with the view to discussing problems which might arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. 26.2 In the event of technological change or other change causing job elimination, the Employer will seek ways and means of minimizing adverse effects on employees Employees which might result from such change. 26.3 Where the Employer determines that the appropriate response to a technological change is employee Employee retraining and that such training is reasonably feasible, it shall be provided during normal work hours where possible. 26.4 Where the Employer employer determines that there are redundant positions resulting from operational change those regular full-time employees who are laid off or terminated will be provided with a severance package which will pay four (4) weeks pay for each year of service to a maximum of fifty-fifty- two (52) weeks. On production of receipts from an authorized educational institution or employment counseling firm, regular full-time employees shall be entitled to reimbursement of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) as an employment transition allowance or up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) as a relocation allowance. To be eligible for reimbursement, receipts must be received within twelve (12) months from the date of layoff or termination.

OPERATIONAL CHANGE. 26.1 The Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is reasonably practicable, but not less than three (3) months' notice, to the Union of a technological change in equipment or methods which would result in a change in employment status or a significant change in working conditions of employees Employees as provided for in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to meet with the Union with the view to discussing problems which might arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. 26.2 In the event of technological change or other change causing job elimination, the Employer will seek ways and means of minimizing adverse effects on employees Employees which might result from such change. 26.3 Where the Employer determines that the appropriate response to a technological change is employee Employee retraining and that such training is reasonably feasible, it shall be provided during normal work hours where possible. 26.4 Where the Employer employer determines that there are redundant positions resulting from operational change those regular full-time employees who are laid off or terminated will be provided with a severance package which will pay four (4) weeks pay for each year of service to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks. On production of receipts from an authorized educational institution or employment counseling firm, regular full-time employees shall be entitled to reimbursement of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) as an employment transition allowance or up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) as a relocation allowance. To be eligible for reimbursement, receipts must be received within twelve (12) months from the date of layoff or termination.