Common use of TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES Clause in Contracts

TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES. Definition technological and mechanical changes shall be defined to mean the introduction and utilization of vehicular and other equipment changes which have not previously been used with the bargaining unit by the Company and the use of which results in the termination or the laying off of regular employees. Recognition by Parties all Parties to this Agreement recognizethat technological and mechanical changes that result in the increased efficiency and productivity must be encouraged, and further that all Parties have a direct responsibility to reduce to a minimum the adverse effects that may result from such changes. Prior Notification the Company shall advise the Union as far in advance as possible, and not less than thirty (30)calendar days prior to the introductionof technological or mechanical changes and the matter shall immediately become the topic of general discussion and consultation between the Company and the Union and particularly in regard to:

TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES. Definition technological and mechanical changes shall be defined to mean the introduction and utilization of vehicular and other equipment changes which have not previously been used with the bargaining unit by the Company and the use of which results in the termination or the laying off of regular employees. Recognition by Parties all Parties to this Agreement recognizethat recognize that technological and mechanical changes that result in the increased efficiency and productivity must be encouraged, and further that all Parties have a direct responsibility to reduce to a minimum the adverse effects that may result from such changes. Prior Notification the Company shall advise the Union as far in advance as possible, and not less than thirty (30)calendar 30) calendar days prior to the introductionof introduction of technological or mechanical changes changes, and the matter shall immediately become the topic of general discussion and consultation between the Company and the Union and particularly in regard to: