Common use of Basis of Seniority Clause in Contracts

Basis of Seniority. (a) Plant Seniority is defined as the length of continuous service with the Company and shall continue until terminated for reasons as set forth under paragraph (b) of this Section. The Company will maintain seniority records by department and will make them available to appropriate Union officials upon reasonable request. (b) Plant Seniority shall be terminated for the following reasons: 1. Voluntary quitting. 2. Discharge for just cause. 3. Being absent due to layoff or disability for a continuous period of more than two (2) years, except that absence due entirely to compensable injury received in the course of any employee's employment by the Company shall not, to the extent of the period for which statutory compensation is payable, be included in the computation of said two (2) year period. Such two (2) year period may be extended provided that the employee notifies the Company by letter annually of his current address and of his desire to continue as an employee of the Company. In no case can an employee be granted an extension of more than three (3) years or a period equal to his consecutive service, whichever is smaller. Eligibility for such extensions is limited to employees whose dates of employment precede September 11, 1978. 4. Failure to return to work within five (5) working days after delivery date of certified letter notifying him of primary or secondary recall. Failure to return to work after recall or failure to exercise his bumping rights after being bumped or laid off due to lack of work. 5. Three