Common use of Full Utilization Clause in Contracts

Full Utilization. It is the policy of the company to fully utilize its own employees in maintenance skilled trades classifications in the performance of maintenance and construction work. Consistent with local scheduling practices, when such work is required to be performed, skilled trades employees will be given first priority to do such work provided they are capable of performing such work. This language supersedes other sections of the Collective Agreement that would be in conflict with this agreement. The parties agree this commitment should serve to alleviate the real sense of insecurity prevalent among workers in today's business setting. With this new sense of security, the parties believe skilled tradespersons may apply themselves to pursuits that are in the best interest of themselves, the company, the union, and their communities1. 1 For the purposes of this Agreement, (1) the Windsor area -- referring to the Windsor Engine Plant (TMEP) and Essex Engine Plant; (2) the Oakville Assembly Complex; (3) the Bramalea Parts Distribution Centre and Edmonton Parts Distribution Centre will be treated as separate "communities". It is the policy of the company to assign work between skilled tradespersons in conformity with the principles set forth below. In making job assignments, management intends to respect basic differences between the trades and recognize the importance and prestige of its tradespersons. But the company cannot be put to a disadvantage by multiple hair-splitting refinements and cumbersome and unreal distinctions. Indeed, the efficient operation of the company's plants demands the full utilization of the talents of each trade. Factors to be Considered in Making Job Assignments Central Skills Tasks which require the unique and central skills of one particular trade are assigned to that trade (unless such tasks are incidental to a principal job being performed by other tradespersons as discussed below).