Common use of Change in Working Methods Clause in Contracts

Change in Working Methods. Section (a) When the introduction of new equipment makes a material change which is expected to result in the closing of a department or a substantial reduction in the number of emp- loyees in a department, the Company will inform the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union of such change at least ninety days in advance of the con- templated change and the parties will discuss what is expected to take place and how the matter may best be handled. Employees who are eligible for placement in the plant will be entitled to,the provisions set out in Article Section (a). Employees with one (1) or more years of seniority who are affected by such change and who are not eligible for placement in the plant be entitled to the provisions set out in Article Section Where an employee is transferred to work where the job rate is lower, as a direct result of the introduction of new equipment, or where an employee remains on a job reduced in value following a technological change, his rate shall not be reduced for a period of three (3) years, including layoff, provided that the employee accepts all opportunities to post to work where the job rate is higher, unless it is unreasonable to expect such employees to apply due to such things as age, health. working conditions, and the employee’s ability to learn on the job. Where an employee after a sincere effort is unable qualify his rate protection shall not be affected. In the application of or adjustment of bracket values, such an employee will not be paid a rate greater than the rate paid him at the time of the above mentioned posting, except for reasons of a general wage increase after the date of transfer. At the expiring of the three (3)year period set out above, the amount of rate reduction shall be limited to two (2) brackets, at twelve (12) month intervals thereafter, further reductions of a max- imum of two (2) brackets shall take place until the lower rate prevails. Establishing rates for new jobs: For the purpose of this clause a new job is defined as one which is not presently being performed in the bargaining unit. Additions or changes to the present wage schedule shall be the subject of collective bargaining between the Company and the Union. Any new job rates agreed to shall be retroactive to the date on which the new job or jobs began. Section The Company prefers to have work done by its employees although at times it is necessary to have work performed by outside contractors. The relevant factors which the Company will consider before contracting out such work include, adverse effect on employees, availability of required skills, duration and fre- quency of the job, urgency of the job, cost of equip in relation to its use and relative cost com- parison. Section When work performed on the prem- ises by outside contractors represents a material change in practice and has adverse effect on present employees of a group affected by such change of practice, the matter may be the subject of a grievance and may be taken to arbitration. Section Should an Arbitration Committee be called on to review the Company’s action, it may consider the relevant factors referred to above, in order to determine the reasonableness of the Company’s action with regard to all circum- stances. Should the Arbitration Committee find that the Company’s action was not reasonable, the Committee will direct that the Company choose between having the work performed by its employees or ceasing such operation, and that the Company shall have a reasonable time to effect.the decision. Section This provision does not apply to installation and construction work. Section The Company may at times exper- iment to determine if work can be performed effectively and economically by its own When this is done for a trial period, it shall not be considered a change of-practice should the Company elect to contract out, after a trial period.

Change in Working Methods. Section (a) When the introduction of new equipment makes a material change which is expected to result in the closing of a department depart- ment or a substantial reduction in the number of emp- loyees employees in a department, the Company will inform the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union of Article e affected by such change at least ninety days in advance of the con- templated change and the parties will discuss what is expected to take place and how the matter may best be handled. Employees who are eligible not elig- ible for placement in the plant will be entitled to,the provisions set out in Article Section (a). Employees with one (1) or more years of seniority who are affected by such change and who are not eligible for placement in the plant be entitled to the provisions set out in Article Section Where an employee is transferred employe erred to work where the job rate is lower, as a direct result of the introduction of new equipment, or where an employee remains on a job reduced in value following a technological change, his rate shall not be reduced for a period of three (3) years, including layoff, provided that the employee accepts all opportunities to post to work where the job rate is higher, unless it is unreasonable to expect such employees to apply due to such things as age, health. , working conditions, and the employee’s 's ability to learn on the job. Where an employee after a sincere effort is unable to qualify his rate protection shall not be affected. In the application of or adjustment of bracket values, such an employee will not be paid a rate greater than the rate paid him at the time of the above mentioned posting, except for reasons of a general wage increase after the date of transfer. At the expiring ex- piring of the three (3)year 3) year period set out above, the amount of rate reduction shall be limited to two (2) brackets, at twelve (12) month intervals thereafter, further reductions of a max- imum maximum of two (2) brackets shall take place until the lower rate prevails. Establishing rates for new jobs: For the purpose of this clause a new job is defined as one which is w not presently being performed in the bargaining unit. Additions or changes to the present wage schedule shall be the subject of collective bargaining between the Company and the Union. Any new job rates agreed to shall be retroactive to the date on which the new job or jobs began. Section The Company prefers to have work done by its employees although at times it is necessary to have work performed by outside contractors. The relevant factors which the Company will consider before contracting out such work include, adverse effect on employees, availability of required skills, duration and fre- quency frequency of the job, urgency of the job, cost of equip equipment in relation to its use and relative cost com- parisoncomparison. Section When work performed on the prem- ises premises by outside contractors represents a material change in practice and has adverse effect on present employees of a group affected by such change of practice, the matter may be the subject of a grievance and may be taken to arbitration. Section Should an Arbitration Committee be called on to review the Company’s action, it may consider the relevant factors referred to above, in order to determine the reasonableness reasonable- ness of the Company’s action with regard to all circum- stancescircumstances. Should the Arbitration Committee Commit- tee find that the Company’s action was not reasonable, the Committee will direct that the Company choose between having the work performed by its employees or ceasing such operation, and that the Company shall have a reasonable time to effect.the effect the decision. Section This provision does not apply to installation and construction work. ontract ou Section The Company may at times exper- iment experi- ment to determine if work can be performed effectively and economically by its own em- ployees. When this is done for a trial period, it shall not be considered a change of-of practice should the Company elect to contract outc , after a the trial period.