Common use of Contracting Out of Bargaining Unit Work Clause in Contracts

Contracting Out of Bargaining Unit Work. Section 1. It is recognized that the contracting out of work within the Bargaining Unit is an area of discretion of the Employer and higher authority. The Employer will consult with the Union concerning any contemplated contracting out of work that could adversely affect employees in the Bargaining Unit or result in a reduction-in-force (RIF). The Employer will consider such actions as reassignment, restricting in-hire and other actions as a means of lessening the impact of the reduction-in-force (RIF) on Bargaining Unit employees.