Common use of Reduction of Forces Clause in Contracts

Reduction of Forces. (a) A reduction of forces within the bargaining unit shall be accomplished by laying off the employees in the inverse order of their seniority. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of 22 (a), an employee may be retained in a skilled job regardless of his/her seniority when there is no other available employee with greater seniority who is qualified to perform the job. (c) Whenever employees are to be laid off, the employees concerned will be notified individually at least five (5) working days before the layoff or be paid five (5) days in lieu of notice. The Union will receive copies of such notices. (d) Should the Company decide to move any of its operations from the present plant, employees affected shall be given the opportunity to move to the new location. Four (4) months notice of such a move will be given. (e) In the event of department shutdown, Gravure, Flexo, Laminating, Extruder, Kroenert, Ink Room, Make Ready, Plate Mounting, or the plant closure, etc., any employee laid off to the street for a period of thirteen (13) weeks or more, (except a discharge for cause) shall be entitled to a combination of Notice and Severance in the following manner (provided the eligible employee gives up any and all rights including rights to recall, under the Collective Agreement); Notice or pay in lieu of notice to the extent provided for in the Employment Standards Act. It is understood that the above compensation satisfies any requirements as set out in the Employment Standards Act including in particular the Severance Section.

Reduction of Forces. (a) A reduction of forces within the bargaining unit shall be accomplished by laying off the employees in the inverse order of their seniority. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of 22 (a), an employee may be retained in a skilled job regardless of his/her seniority when there is no other available employee with greater seniority who is qualified to perform the job. (c) Whenever employees are to be laid off, the employees concerned will be notified individually at least five (5) working days before the layoff or be paid five (5) days in lieu of notice. The Union will receive copies of such notices. (d) Should the Company decide to move any of its operations from the present plant, employees affected shall be given the opportunity to move to the new location. Four Six (46) months notice of such a move will be given. (e) In the event of department shutdown, Gravure, Flexo, Laminating, Extruder, Kroenert, Ink Room, Make Ready, Plate Mounting, or the plant closure, etc., any employee laid off to the street for a period of thirteen (13) weeks or more, (except a discharge for cause) shall be entitled to a combination of Notice and Severance in the following manner (provided the eligible employee gives up any and all rights including rights to recall, under the Collective Agreement); Notice or pay in lieu of notice to the extent provided for in the Employment Standards Act. It is understood that the above compensation satisfies any requirements as set out in the Employment Standards Act including in particular the Severance Section.