Common use of Reassignment and Transfer Clause in Contracts

Reassignment and Transfer. A reassignment shall be defined as the involuntary movement of an employee, initiated by the Employer, from their current assignment into another assignment. (a) In making a reassignment to a different functional group or program within a geographic location, the Employer shall consider the skill, experience, and qualifications required for the assignment; any expressions of interest for assignment; potential volunteers; and then the Employer will reassign members in reverse order of seniority so long as it causes no undue hardship to the organization. Where there will be a restructuring of a Branch or geographic location, the Employer will engage in prior discussion with the Union.