The Work Reorganization Program

Agreement between the Treasury Board and the PSAC
Program and Adminstration Services

ARTICLE 24

24.01 The parties have agreed that in cases where as a result of technological change the services of an employee are no longer required beyond a specified date because of lack of work or the discontinuance of a function, Appendix"E" on Work Force Adjustment will apply. In all other cases the following clauses will apply.

24.02 In this Article "Technological Change" means:

(a) the introduction by the Employer of equipment or material of a different nature than that previously utilized;

and

(b) a change in the Employer's operation directly related to the introduction of that equipment or material.

24.03 Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change and will, therefore, encourage and promote technological change in the Employer's operations. Where technological change is to be implemented, the Employer will seek ways and means of minimizing adverse effects on employees which might result from such changes.

24.04 The Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but, except in cases of emergency, not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days written notice to the Alliance of the introduction or implementation of technological change when it will result in significant changes in the employment status or working conditions of the employees.

24.05 The written notice provided for in clause 24.04 will provide the following information:

(a) the nature and degree of the technological change;

(b) the date or dates on which the Employer proposes to effect the technological change;

(c) the location or locations involved;

(d) the approximate number and type of employees likely to be affected by the technological change;

(e) the effect that the technological change is likely to have on the terms and conditions of employment of the employees affected.

24.06 As soon as reasonably practicable after notice is given under clause 24.04, the Employer shall consult meaningfully with the Alliance concerning the rationale for the change and the topics referred to in paragraph 24.05 on each group of employees, including training.

24.07 When, as a result of technological change, the Employer determines that an employee requires new skills or knowledge in order to perform the duties of the employee's substantive position, the Employer will make every reasonable effort to provide the necessary training during the employee's working hours without loss of pay and at no cost to the employee.