10. Consultation About Change

The University will notify affected staff and the relevant Union(s) where a proposed significant or substantial change will affect staff. Such change includes, but is not limited to, outsourcing or contracting out and changes to University Policies that have a significant and substantial impact on staff terms and conditions of employment.

Consultation will be initiated with the provision of a written document outlining the proposal and rationale for proposing the change and proposed impact on staff. Following initial consultation the University will provide written responses to the issues raised in writing by affected staff and/or the relevant Union(s). In order to facilitate this consultation, staff and the relevant Union(s) will be provided with up to two weeks to respond in writing to a proposal presented by management.

If a decision to proceed is made by the University, management will consult with the affected staff and with the relevant Union(s) about the implementation of that change, particularly where the change is likely to have an impact on the work, conditions or career prospects of staff. The consultations will be conducted within a frame-work which acknowledges the statutory obligations and responsibilities of the University management and there will be no power of veto over the University's decision-making processes.