Common use of ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE Clause in Contracts

ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. Where the Employer is contemplating a significant change in the work force due to technological change and where the terms and conditions or security of employment of a significant number of employees in the bargaining unit is likely to be affected, the Employer will give the Union notice of the technological change one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the date on which the technological change is to be effected. After notice has been given, the Employer and the Union shall meet to discuss the change, its impact upon the affected employees and the feasibility of retraining or placement options.

ARTICLE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. Where the Employer is contemplating a significant change in the work force due to technological change and where the terms and conditions or security of employment of a significant number of employees in the bargaining unit is likely to be affected, the Employer will give the Union notice of the technological change one hundred and twenty (12020) days prior to the date on which the technological change is to be effected. After notice has been given, the Employer and the Union shall meet to discuss the change, its impact upon the affected employees and the feasibility of retraining or placement options.