Common use of Principle of Seniority Clause in Contracts

Principle of Seniority. The principle of seniority is to give preference to employees and former employees covered by this Agreement in the matter of promotions, demotions, layoffs, job postings, and recall after layoff, in accordance with their accredited continuous service in the hourly bargaining unit.

Principle of Seniority. The principle of seniority is to give preference to employees and former employees covered employeescovered by this Agreement in the matter of promotions, demotions, layoffs, job postings, and recall after layoff, demo- in accordance with their accredited continuous service in the hourly bargaining unit. For the purpose of administeringthe Article of this agreement, the following fac- tors shall be considered.