Technological and Operational Changes Clause Samples
The Technological and Operational Changes clause defines the parties' rights and obligations regarding modifications to technology, systems, or operational processes during the term of an agreement. Typically, this clause outlines procedures for implementing new technologies, upgrading existing systems, or altering workflows, and may require advance notice, mutual agreement, or cost-sharing arrangements. Its core practical function is to provide a structured approach for adapting to technological advancements or operational needs, thereby minimizing disruption and ensuring both parties remain aligned as circumstances evolve.
Technological and Operational Changes. 15.1 In changing methods of operation by the introduction or replacement of automatic or semi-automatic equipment or by the elimination or replacement of structures, which result in the abolition of operational, clerical or maintenance positions, employees covered by this Agreement who have at least thirty (30) cumulative months of service shall be retained in the employment of the Corporation, provided:
a) The Corporation may assign an employee whose position has been abolished by such a change, to another vacated or newly created position in the same Seaway Region, without the necessity of bulletining, provided that the employee's rate of pay will not be affected by the fact that the position is a lower classification and that he may only be assigned to a higher classification in the entry position group.
b) An employee whose position is abolished may elect to use Article 14 and retain his former rate of pay provided he displaces an employee in a position which is not lower-rated than the one to which he has been assigned in accordance with (a) above.
c) An employee who occupies a position under the terms of either (a) or
Technological and Operational Changes. In changing methods of operation by the introduction or replacement of automatic or semi-automatic equipment or by the elimination or replacement of structures, which result in the abolition of operational, clerical or maintenance positions, employees covered by this Agreement who have at least thirty (30) cumulative months of service shall be retained in the employment of the Corporation, provided:
Technological and Operational Changes. 15.1 In changing methods of operation by the introduction or replacement of automatic or semi-automatic equipment or by the elimination or replacement of structures, which result in the abolition of operational, clerical or maintenance positions, employees covered by this Agreement who have at least thirty (30) cumulative months of service shall be retained in the employment of the Corporation, provided:
a) The Corporation may assign an employee whose position has been abolished by such a change, to another vacated or newly created position in the same Seaway Region, without the necessity of bulletining, provided that the employee’s rate of pay will not be affected by the fact that the position is a lower classification and that he may only be assigned to a higher classification in the entry position group.
b) An employee whose position is abolished may elect to use Article
c) An employee who occupies a position under the terms of either
d) If the employee whose position is abolished does not accept a position under the terms of either (a) or (b) he may elect to use Article 14 without retaining his rate, and the displaced employee, provided he has at least thirty (30) cumulative months of service, shall be entitled to avail himself of any of the provisions of this Article.
15.2 Any technological or operational changes which are contemplated under this Article shall be communicated to the Local Chairperson of the group as per the Canada Labour Code provisions.
15.3 The principles of Article 13 in regard to training for promotion without reference to seniority, shall apply to training for reassignments under this Article.
15.4 Employees laid off as a result of changes contemplated under this Article shall be entitled to a special gratuity in accordance with the following schedule (in addition to any gratuity payable in accordance with the provisions of Article 27), provided that a special gratuity shall be payable at the end of each month of lay-off and shall be limited to the period of his separation from the service of the Corporation.
15.5 Where an employee whose position has been abolished or who has been displaced as the result of a change contemplated by this Article is assigned or bumps into a position in another area, which requires him to travel at least sixty-five (65) additional kilometres per day to and from his new assembly point, provided he has at least thirty (30) cumulative months of service, and he moves to the new area within six