Common use of Unit Merger/Restructure Clause in Contracts

Unit Merger/Restructure. The Employer will provide the Union with at least forty-five (45) days advance notice prior to a unit merger or significant restructure. During this forty-five (45) day period the Employer will, upon request, meet with the Union to discuss the changes, at which time the Union may provide input regarding the changes and proposed alternatives. The parties recognize that the final decision regarding the unit merger/restructure lies with the Employer. If the Employer changes the core schedule for the unit, or if the Employer establishes a core schedule on a merged unit, the Employer will provide the opportunity for employees on the unit to indicate their preference regarding the new work patterns offered. Clarification regarding the FTE, shift and work schedule will be made available upon request. The Employer will match employees to their preference based on seniority, providing the employee's skill, competence and ability are considered equal. This shall not apply to a change in an individual's start time. The Employer will not exercise this right in an arbitrary or capricious manner. The new schedule will be effective no sooner than forty-five (45) days from the re-bid.

Unit Merger/Restructure. The Employer will provide the Union with at least forty-five (45) days advance notice prior to a unit merger or significant restructure. During this forty-five (45) day period period, the Employer and the Union will, upon request, meet with the Union to discuss the changes, at which time the Union union may provide input regarding the changes and proposed propose alternatives. The parties recognize that the final decision regarding the unit merger/restructure lies with the Employer. If the Employer changes the core schedule for the unit, or if the Employer establishes a core schedule on a merged unit, the Employer will provide the opportunity for employees on the unit to indicate their preference regarding the new work patterns offered. Clarification regarding the FTE, shift and work schedule will be made available upon request. The Employer will match employees to their preference based on seniority, providing the employee's skill, competence and ability are considered equal. This shall not apply to a change in an individual's start time. The Employer will not exercise this right in an arbitrary or capricious manner. The new schedule will be effective no sooner than forty-five thirty (4530) days from the re-bid.