Common use of TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT Clause in Contracts

TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT. The parties recognize that technological developments, if they are to further the continued growth of the graphic arts industry, place a responsibility upon the Company to explore and promote new markets, and require cooperation of the Company and the Union in the development of new skills. In order to ensure the orderly and most advantageous introduction of new types of equipment and new processes, the agree to upon request of either to consider and develop programs the retraining or rehabilitation of employees in new skills required so as to avoid, if possible, layoffs resulting from the introduction of new types of equipment or new processes.

TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT. The parties recognize that technological developments, if they are to further the continued growth of the graphic arts industry, place a responsibility upon the Company to explore and promote new markets, and require cooperation of the Company and the Union in the development of new skills. In order to ensure the orderly and most advantageous introduction of new types of equipment and new processes, the parties agree to meet upon request of either party to consider and develop programs for the retraining or rehabilitation of employees in new skills required so as to avoid, if possible, layoffs resulting from the introduction of new types of equipment or new processes.