Common use of Special Training Clause in Contracts

Special Training. The Union agrees that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Collective Agreement, the Company shall have the right from time to time to designate in writing to the Union certain persons who are to be given special training or experience in preparing them or trying out their capabilities for other or broader assignments with the Company or for future service other than with the Company not exceeding at any one (1) time three percent (3%) of the employees, and to promote, demote or transfer such persons, engage, retain or dispense with their services, and direct their efforts from time to time free from any limitations provided for in this Agreement. It is acknowledged that no reduction of the existing bargaining unit shall result from any such designation nor shall any designated person replace, displace or in any way interfere with the normal progression or promotion of a member of the bargaining unit.

Special Training. The Union agrees that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Collective Agreement, the Company shall have the right from time to time to designate in writing to the Union certain persons who are to be given special training or experience in preparing them or trying out their capabilities for other or broader assignments with the Company or for future service other than with the Company not exceeding at any one (1) time three percent (3%) of 3%)of the employees, and to promote, demote or transfer such persons, engage, retain or dispense with their services, and direct their efforts from time to time free from any limitations provided for in this Agreement. It is acknowledged that no reduction of the existing bargaining unit shall result from any such designation nor shall any designated person replace, displace or in any way interfere with the normal progression or promotion of a member of the bargaining unit. The Company will not direct a Supervisor to perform work for the purpose of depriving a bargaining unit employee of his regular work.