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    CBA - Layoff clause vs. closure clause

    I respect your greater knowledge of the law, and see you are a retired lawyer and judge. I appreciate your taking the time to give me your perspective. At the same time, I recognize I've given you a limited set of data with which to work, and that there are many variables which could affect the...
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    CBA - Layoff clause vs. closure clause

    Thanks, I appreciate your insight. Company HR officials won't give any answers, as they claim that is bargaining, and they can't bargain individually. Oh, and one more point I didn't state earlier - the CBA expires 2/1/12, but the company has stated we will all be laid off by the end if the...
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    CBA - Layoff clause vs. closure clause

    Yes, obviously the union will need to hash this out. I realize no definitive answer can be gotten here. We have consulted with union leadership on this, and their position is that 6 months is correct. However, the company position seems to be that 90 days is all that is required. I was just...
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    CBA - Layoff clause vs. closure clause

    PLANT CLOSURE The Company will notify the Union in writing at least 6 months in advance of a complete plant closure that will involve personnel transfers or personnel layoff of bargaining unit employees. The Company and Union will meet with 15 days after such written notice for the purpose...
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    CBA - Layoff clause vs. closure clause

    My worksite is up for sale, and will close permanently in 6 months if not sold. The current CBA expires at the end of January, 2012. It has two related side notes. One pertains to layoffs, requiring the company give 90 days notice prior. The second pertains to total plant closure, and requires...
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