Stettler District Ambulance Association Collective Agreement 2023 - 2026

Article 41: Contracting Out

1. Where the Employer finds it necessary to transfer, assign, subcontract or contract out any work or functions performed by regular Employees covered by this Collective Agreement, the Employer shall notify the Union three (3) months in advance of such change, and will meet and discuss reasonable measures to protect the interests of affected Employees.
2. The parties agree to work towards the implementation and utilization of voluntary measures, including but not limited to voluntary leaves of absence, transfers and voluntary separation programs, including early retirement, job sharing or severance (see Letter of Understanding # 1) in order to minimize the impact on Employees.
3. The Employer will make every effort to ensure the new contractor acquires the bargaining unit Employees and that the Collective Agreement prevails to protect these Employees.
4. If the provisions of 41.02 or 41.03 cannot be utilized, then Employees will have access to the options provided in Article 26 (Layoff and Recall) or Letter of understanding # 1 (Severance).