Common use of Job Selection Clause in Contracts

Job Selection. Preference in appointments to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be given to applicants in the bargaining unit provided they have the necessary ability, experience, and skill. If there is no applicant within the bargaining unit with the ability, experience and skill, then the Company may fill the vacancy by hiring outside the bargaining unit. Such outside hire must meet the qualifications for the job. Should more than one employee within the bargaining unit have the ability, experience and skill to fill a job vacancy and should the ability, experience and skill be relatively equal then preference shall be given to the senior employee as defined under paragraph 5.01.

Job Selection. ‌ Preference in appointments to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be given to applicants in the bargaining unit provided they have the necessary ability, experience, and skill. If there is no applicant within the bargaining unit with the ability, experience and skill, then the Company may fill the vacancy by hiring outside the bargaining unit. Such outside hire must meet the qualifications for the job. Should more than one employee within the bargaining unit have the ability, experience and skill to fill a job vacancy and should the ability, experience and skill be relatively equal then preference shall be given to the senior employee as defined under paragraph 5.01.