Common use of ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE Clause in Contracts

ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE. D.3.1 Organizational and technological change means changes introduced by the employer that significantly affect the terms, conditions and/or security of employment of any employee or alters significantly the basis upon which this agreement is negotiated. D.3.1.1 The parties agree that organization and technological change should benefit both employers and employees and will not be introduced for the purpose of reducing the hours of employees. D.3.2 The employer will notify and seek advice from the Union and employees affected by the intended organizational or technological change. D.3.3 Should differences arise respecting the implementation of such changes, these differences shall be resolved through negotiation and/or by arbitration. Technological or other changes will not be introduced by the employer until these differences have been resolved. D.3.4 Retraining will be at the employer's expense and will be during working hours. (See Article F.2 In-Service) D.3.5 No employee will be assigned to a lower pay grade as a result of organizational and technological change.