Common use of Number of Positions Clause in Contracts

Number of Positions. 1. An employee may apply for and may be granted a second position within the Bargaining Unit provided both supervisors agree that the holding of two positions is not disadvantageous to the Employer. The Employer will not grant a second position to an employee if by doing so the employee's regular hours would exceed forty (40) per week. 2. The position with the greatest regularly scheduled hours shall be considered the primary job. If the positions have identical hours, the first position held shall be considered the primary job. 3. An employee holding a second position shall receive only the insurance benefits of the primary position. If the primary position is entitled to accrued benefits (i.e. sick, vacation, etc.) the employee shall earn such benefits on hours worked in both positions. 4. The Employer shall not be obligated to change work hour schedules to accommodate either position. 5. Granting a second position to an employee shall be solely at the discretion of Management, and failure to grant a second position shall not be grievable under the terms of this Agreement.