Trio Body § 4.1, § 4.2, § 4.3 CIM v5 2021

Under Section 4.1, the Union at the National level will be informed as far in advance as practicable, but no less than 30 days in advance, of the implementation of technological or mechanization changes which affect jobs in the area of wages, hours or working conditions. For major new mechanization or equipment that will be purchased or installed, the Union at the National level will be informed no less than 90 days in advance.

Section 4.2 establishes a National-level Joint Technological and Mechanization Changes Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of Management and the Union. The Committee shall meet semi-annually to discuss issues concerning proposed technological and mechanization changes, including any research and development programs, that may have an effect on the NPMHU bargaining unit. The Committee also will discuss available training opportunities and programs when current employees are capable of being trained for the new or changed jobs.

Section 4.3 provides that, upon notice of changes as outlined above, the parties at the National level shall attempt to resolve any questions about the impact of the proposed changes on affected employees. Any unresolved questions may be submitted by the Union to arbitration; any such arbitration will be given priority in scheduling.

The provisions of Sections 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 are administered and enforced by the parties at the National level. These provisions are not properly the subject of local grievances.