Common use of Significant Technological Change Clause in Contracts

Significant Technological Change. Where the Employer introduces, or intends to introduce, a technological change that: 1. Affects the terms and conditions or security of employment of a significant number of Employees to whom this Collective Agreement applies; or, 2. Alters significantly the basis upon which the Collective Agreement was negotiated, A Technological Change Committee shall be established, comprised of 2 representatives of the Employer and 2 representatives of the Union, to discuss and attempt to resolve the introduction of technological change and its anticipated impact so that problems and negative consequences can be avoided. If the matter cannot be resolved, either party may refer it to an Arbitration Board pursuant to Section 8.

Significant Technological Change. Where the Employer introduces, or intends to introduce, a technological change that: 1. Affects the terms and conditions or security of employment of a significant number of Employees to whom this Collective Agreement applies; or, 2. Alters significantly the basis upon which the Collective Agreement was negotiated, A Technological Change Committee shall be established, comprised of 2 representatives of the Employer and 2 representatives of the Union, to discuss and attempt to resolve the introduction of technological change and its anticipated impact so that problems and negative consequences can be avoided. If the matter cannot be resolved, either party may refer it to an Arbitration Board pursuant to Section 8.