Layoff and Bumping. In the event it becomes necessary to reduce the number of employees in the division, the probationary employees shall be the first to be laid off and then the employee with the least seniority. If a position is eliminated, the employee(s) affected by such action shall have the right to displace the least senior employee within his classification. If this is not possible, the affected employee shall displace the least senior employee, regardless of pay rate, provided he has enough seniority to do so, and further provided that the employee is able to demonstrate his ability to perform the work within a sixty (60) day probationary period. Such probationary period may be extended by mutual agreement in writing between the parties.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement