Technology Change. The Employer shall notify the Union at least three (3) months in advance of the introduction of major changes in equipment or technology used by it in its operations. During this period, on the request of either party, the parties shall meet to discuss the impact of such changes. Where such a change in equipment or technology causes the elimination of positions, the Employer shall offer, to affected employees, retraining for job vacancies within the bargaining unit. Where no job vacancies exist or where the employee cannot be retrained within a reasonable period of time, the Employer may layoff staff in accordance with this article.
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