Common use of Introduction of Technological Change Clause in Contracts

Introduction of Technological Change. Where the Board introduces or intends to introduce a technological change, the following conditions shall apply: (a) A Regular Employee who is affected by technological change and requires new or greater skills shall receive priority for new training to maintain their job security with the Board. Such training shall be at the expense of the Board and there shall be no reduction in pay. (b) A Regular Employee who is demoted or whose job classification is devalued as a consequence of technological change, shall not suffer any reduction in pay. Such an employee shall be "red circled" and shall not receive a wage increase until the wage rate for the job exceeds the "red circled" rate. (c) A Regular Employee who is laid off from their job by virtue of technological change shall be given the opportunity to fill any vacancies in accordance with the Job Postings procedures of this Agreement.