Seniority Definition. Each employee shall accumulate or lose seniority as follows: (a) While on probation, employees shall not acquire seniority. Upon completion of probation, employees shall receive seniority credits retroactive to the date of employment. (b) Seniority shall be measured by the number of longevity credits as defined in Article VII, 7.07. Seniority shall be determined within rank and by date of promotion within such rank. (c) Seniority shall be terminated and lost when: 1) an employee resigns, retires or is discharged for just cause; 2) the employee fails to respond to a recall from lay off in accordance with Article V, 5.02. (d) Choice of work shifts as openings occur and vacation shall be by seniority.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement