Common use of Preferred Method Clause in Contracts

Preferred Method. 26 • Manager/designee and Union Representative meet to 27 discuss possible alternatives to furlough(s), and options 28 available to affected employee(s). 29 • Manager/designee and Union Representative schedule 30 meeting(s) with affected employee(s). (If possible, in 31 inverse seniority order) 32 • Manager/designee and Union Representative meet with 33 affected employee(s) a minimum of fourteen (14) days 34 prior to effective date of furlough(s). 35 • Issue written furlough notice to affected employee. 36 • Explain available options to affected employee. 37 • Review company option sheet. 38 • Review preference bid form(s). 39 • Explain timeline for completing and returning form(s). 40 • Seven calendar days after meeting with Manager/designee 41 and Union Representative, affected employee will return 42 forms, or their name will be stricken from all seniority lists. 43