Common use of Temporary Shutdown Clause in Contracts

Temporary Shutdown. 39.01 The Company will provide the Union and all employees with two (2) weeks’ advance written notice of a temporary shutdown of their business. A temporary shutdown, shall be defined as, a shutdown not exceeding one (1) working day. Full-time or permanent part-time employees who are not required to work during a temporary shutdown may elect to take a layoff, to take unused vacation, and/or banked time, or to voluntarily make-up the day as per the procedure outlined in article 39.04. Such make-up shift shall be scheduled within the four (4) week production block during which the temporary shutdown occurs. 39.02 The Company will provide the Union and all employees with four (4) weeks' advance written notice of a shutdown of their business of two (2) to seven (7) calendar days in duration. Full-time or permanent part-time employees who are not required to work during a shutdown may elect to take a layoff, to take unused vacation, and/or banked time, or to voluntarily make-up the day(s) as per the procedure outlined in article 39.04. Such make-up shift(s) shall be scheduled two (2) weeks prior and/or four (4) weeks following the shutdown. 39.03 The Company will provide the Union and all employees with six (6) weeks' advance written notice of a shutdown exceeding seven (7) calendar days. Full-time or permanent part-time employees who are not required to work during a shutdown may elect to take a layoff, to take unused vacation, and/or banked time, or to voluntarily make-up the day(s) as per the procedure outlined in article 39.04. Such make-up shift(s) shall be scheduled two (2) weeks prior and/or four (4) weeks following the shutdown. 39.04 If a full-time or permanent part-time employee so chooses, they may make-up time lost due to a temporary shutdown or a shutdown provided such work is available. In order to make up such time, the following procedure shall apply. Full-time and permanent part-time employees may sign-up to make- up such lost time by signing the provided posting and indicating their availability. Make- up shifts will be scheduled by seniority and shift preference where possible. In the event that an employee elects to not make-up a cancelled shift(s) they may take vacation, banked time, or a lay-off without pay by completing the “time-off request form”. Failure to complete said form, or sign up for a make-up shift may result in the employee being scheduled for said make-up shift in reverse seniority order for a temporary shutdown only as per Article 39.01.