Technological Progress Sample Clauses
Technological Progress. The wages and other benefits herein established for the Bargaining Unit employees, and the welfare of the District and those employees in the future, depend to a great extent on technological progress, better and more efficient methods, processes, and equipment, and a cooperative spirit in the part of the District and its employees.
Technological Progress. During the 1994 negotiations, the Parties recognize that remaining competitive and becoming a world class manufacturing company requires a cooperative attitude on the part of all parties. Continuous improvement requires and depends upon technological progress and the ability of the parties to adopt and to accept change in the spirit of mutual cooperation and involvement. It is recognized that advances in technology may alter, modify, or otherwise change the scope and duties of employees' job responsibilities. Where advances in technology are anticipated that impact the scope of the Unit, the Company will discuss the matter with the Bargaining Committee as far in advance of implementation of such technological change as is practicable. When Bargaining Unit work is altered as a result of technological change, the employee will have the opportunity to progress with such technology. The Company and Union are committed to mutually resolving these issues. Very truly yours ▇▇▇▇ Deep Site Manager (original letter dated October 2, 1994 to ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, from ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇) ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, President IBEW, Local 1206 ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Dear ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇: Subject: PAINT LINE OPERATION It is agreed that the I.B.E.W. and U.A.W. will continue to cooperate in the operation of the Department 30 paint system. It is recognized that the U.A.W. has primary care for the operation of the system and that in all cases an Assembler or Misc. Machining classification will be on the job. It is not the intent of the Company to replace a U.A.W. employee with an I.B.E.W. employee. If in an overtime situation no one is signed up, then an employee will be borrowed to the appropriate U.A.W. classification and the electrician will instruct if necessary. The I.B.E.W. still has the right to move hooks if the line is being worked on by Maintenance. Very truly yours ▇▇▇▇ Deep Site Manager (original letter dated October 2, 1994 to ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, from ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇) ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, President IBEW, Local 1206 ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Dear ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇: