Seniority Principle Clause Samples

Seniority Principle. In all cases of promotions, demotions and layoffs when working forc- es are being decreased, and recalls when working forces are increased, seniority shall prevail unless a less senior employee has greater skills, abil- ities and qualifications to perform the work.

Seniority Principle. In cases of increase or decrease of force and promotional opportunity, seniority shall apply as provided in Section 4 and Section 6 herein.

Seniority Principle. In all cases of promotions and layoffs when working forces are being decreased and recalls when working forces are increased, where employees are sub- stantially equal in ability, which includes physical fitness, length of service in the bargaining unit in continuous City employment shall be the determining factor. Any determination made by the City on an employee's ability and physical fitness may be challenged by the employee and processed through the Grievance Procedure article of this Agreement.

Seniority Principle. In all cases of promotions, demotions, layoffs when forces are being decreased, and recalls when working forces are increased, where employees are substantially equal in ability, which includes physical fitness, seniority shall be the determining factor.

Seniority Principle. (a) The Parties recognize that job opportunity and seniority should increase in proportion to length of service. It is agreed that the term "seniority" as used herein, shall have reference to an employee's continuous length of service with the Company. The employee's right to a job shall be based on seniority, skill and ability. Ability to do a job will mean the ability to meet the requirements of a job as set forth in the job posting. (b) All promotions, transfers, filling of vacancies, layoffs, terminations, will be done strictly in accordance with the principles set forth in 8.01 (a), except as provided in 8.01 (c). (c) Promotions or transfers to higher paid jobs or better jobs with equal pay shall be based on an employee's ability, qualifications and seniority. Among employees meeting the requirements of a job as set forth in the job posting, seniority shall be the governing factor. (d) Seniority of each employee covered by this Agreement shall be established after a probationary period of thirty (30) calendar days. Seniority when established shall count from the date of employment.

Seniority Principle a) The Parties recognize that job opportunity and seniority should increase in proportion to length of service. For the purposes of greater certainty it is agreed that the term “seniority” as used herein, shall have reference to an employees’ right to a job based upon his/her length of service with the Company, and his/her ability to efficiently fulfill the job requirements. b) All promotions, demotions, transfers, filling of vacancies, layoffs, terminations, vacations, shifts and re-hiring after layoffs or termination will be done strictly in accordance with the principles set forth in 8.01 a). c) Employees with the same seniority date shall be ranked on the seniority list as determined by a draw, supervised by the Employer and the Unit President present. d) A new Employee will not have any seniority and will be considered a probationary Employee until the Employee has attained seniority by working a probationary period totaling sixty-five (65) workdays. Upon completion of such probationary period, the Employee will acquire seniority status and will have his or her seniority date backdated to the date of the Employee’s original date of hire. Seniority will be on an office-wide basis, and will mean total length of service in the bargaining unit, as defined above.

Seniority Principle. (a) The Parties recognize that job opportunity and seniority should increase in proportion to length of service. It is agreed that the term "seniority" as used herein, shall have reference to an employee's right to a job based upon his length of service with the Company and his ability to efficiently fulfil the job requirement. (b) All promotions, transfers, filling of vacancies, and permanent or temporary lay- offs will be done strictly in accordance with the principles set forth in 8.01(a).

Seniority Principle. The principle of seniority shall govern and control in all cases of transfer, decrease or increase of the working force, as well as preference in assignment of shift work and choice of vacation period, provided the employee has the ability to perform the work available. It is understood that the Company will endeavour to promote employees from the bargaining unit.

Seniority Principle. If there are two (2) or more qualified employees who bid for a given opening, seniority shall govern where skill, ability, and qualifications are substantially equal.