AWARDING OF POSITIONS. Positions will be awarded on the basis of qualifications and seniority (see Section 47.5). In such cases where qualifications are equal, Tour Seniority will be the determining factor. Employees on approved leaves of absence shall not be considered unqualified because of their leave. If the most senior qualified driver is on an approved leave, regardless of when the leave started, the position shall be filled by the next most senior qualified driver who bid on the position until the most senior qualified driver returns from leave.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement