Common use of Contracting for Services Clause in Contracts

Contracting for Services. A. The Employer may contract for services customarily and historically performed by employees only as permitted by RCW 41.06.142 and WAC 236-5 1, and as authorized by applicable law existing prior to July 1, 2005. B. “Contracting out” occurs when the work is transferred to employees of another employer. C. Prior to contracting out for services customarily and historically performed by bargaining unit members, Western shall: 1. Notify the Union of the intent to contract services except that, in the event of emergencies or mandated conditions requiring immediate implementation, Western will notify PSE within three (3) days. 2. Satisfy any collective bargaining obligation under RCW 41.80. PSE shall have twenty-eight (28) calendar days from receipt of the written notice to request negotiations. The request must be in writing and sent to the Human Resources Director or his or her designee. If PSE does not request negotiations within twenty-eight (28) calendar days, the Employer may purchase services without bargaining.

Contracting for Services. A. The Employer may contract for services customarily and historically performed by employees only as permitted by RCW 41.06.142 and WAC 236-5 1, and as authorized by applicable law existing prior to July 1, 2005. B. . “Contracting out” occurs when the work is transferred to employees of another employer. C. . Prior to contracting out for services customarily and historically performed by bargaining unit members, Western shall: 1. Notify the Union of the intent to contract services except that, in the event of emergencies or mandated conditions requiring immediate implementation, Western will notify PSE within three (3) days. 2. Satisfy any collective bargaining obligation under RCW 41.80. PSE shall have twenty-eight (28) calendar days from receipt of the written notice to request negotiations. The request must be in writing and sent to the Human Resources Director or his or her designee. If PSE does not request negotiations within twenty-twenty- eight (28) calendar days, the Employer may purchase services without bargaining.