Common use of Probationary Period Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Probationary Period Evaluation. SENIORITY LIST, REDUCTION OF WORK FORCE, AND PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS A. PROBATIONARY PERIOD New employees hired into the unit from the outside shall be probationary for one hundred twenty (120) workdays. Upon completion of the probationary period, the employees shall attain seniority status, and their names shall be entered on the seniority list with their seniority dating from the date of hire. New employees, while in their probationary period, may be terminated and/or disciplined without recourse to the grievance procedure. They shall be represented by the Union for all purposes under this Agreement during the probationary period, except that no protest may be entered against termination and/or discipline during said probationary period, unless for discrimination or Union activities.