Body § 4.5 CIM v5 2021

The language of Section 4.5 deals with new automated or mechanized equipment that is either locally purchased or nationally deployed and that will have a significant impact on duty assignments. It requires advance notice to the appropriate local union official of the deployment of such equipment. If requested, the installation head or designee will meet with the union to discuss the deployment. While the notice must be made as far in advance as “reasonably practicable,” no set time frame has been established.