The Company anticipates a significant increase in Distribution Control Center workload for “work management” tasks (writing/checking switching) as a result of increased efforts toward system hardening, Public Safety Power shut off, maintenance, and other application for work requests. As a result of this increased workload, the parties recognize a need within Electric Operations, Distribution Control Centers to initiate utilization of temporary contractor employees to supplement the Company’s existing Distribution Control Center workforce. Traditionally, temporary staffing needs in Electric Control Centers have been filled utilizing Hiring Hall employees. However, changes to laws regarding medical benefits as well as the specialized nature of the skills required to perform work in modern Control Centers have made it increasingly difficult to attract qualified employees through the Hiring Hall. The parties have engaged in numerous discussions on how best to attract the necessary temporary employees, while continuing to meet the interests of both parties. Some of the factors include: (1) to have qualified personnel perform work that is temporary in nature; (2) to have interim work performed in classifications that will be modified or eliminated as a result of technological advances; (3) to avoid the implementation of the demotion and layoff procedures as a result of adding employees to the regular workforce for work that will not continue in the near future; (4) to provide employment security for the regular workforce; and (5) to work together cooperatively to meet the objectives of both parties.