Common use of Technological Change Consultation Clause in Contracts

Technological Change Consultation. In an attempt to keep employees apprised of current and anticipated modifications to the day-to-day work techniques of various classes of employees, the employer and the Union agree to meet from time to time as necessary. In addition, when the Human Resources Department becomes aware of impending significant technological change at the University, it will undertake to call such a meeting. In cases of technological change, which directly affects conditions of employment, the employer and the Union agree to enter into consultation at the request of either party. Consultation may include such things as:  the nature of change to be introduced;  timing of such; reassignment of duties;  effects on terms and conditions of employment;  plans for retraining relative to existing employees adapting to new equipment or work methods;  establishment of a rate of pay to be provided during training and arrangements for the costs of materials and/or tuition;  arrangements for assessment of an employee's suitability for training;  arrangements for periodic assessment of an employee's progress while in training.