Allocation of Work. 9.1 As a general principle and to the extent possible, work will be allotted to available owner-operators on the basis of first-in, first-out with reasonable exceptions which may include: (a) The type of equipment, licenses or permits requirements necessary for the service required. (b) The return of owner-operators from a foreign terminal point towards their home terminal. (c) Where there is the opportunity to equalize work or miles and other owner-operators have been allotted reasonable work or run reasonable miles in the week. NOTE: In circumstances where it is advantageous to do so, the first-in, first-out principle may be altered by local agreement between the terminal manager and the chief shop xxxxxxx. 9.2 Where in effect, assignment of starting time blocks and permanent runs will be bid for and allotted on the basis of seniority. Where in effect, starting time blocks and permanent runs will be bulletined at the terminal each January for a period of five calendar days and will be awarded to the senior owner-operator possessing the requisite equipment, licenses and permits who submits a written bid prior to the closing date of the bulletin. 9.3 Nothing in this article or in any other article of this agreement shall be construed as requiring an owner-operators to work in violation of the applicable federal or provincial regulations governing hours of work.
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Allocation of Work. 9.1 As a general principle and to the extent possible, work will be allotted to available owner-operators on the basis of first-in, first-out with reasonable exceptions which may include:
(a) The type of equipment, licenses or permits requirements necessary for the service required.
(b) The return of owner-operators from a foreign terminal point towards their home terminal.
(c) Where there is the opportunity to equalize work or miles and other owner-operators have been allotted reasonable work or run reasonable miles in the week. NOTE: In circumstances where it is advantageous to do so, the first-in, first-out principle may be altered by local agreement between the terminal manager and the chief shop xxxxxxx.
9.2 Where in effect, assignment of starting time blocks and permanent runs will be bid for and allotted on the basis of seniority. Where in effect, starting time blocks and permanent runs will be bulletined at the terminal each January for a period of five calendar days and will be awarded to the senior owner-owner- operator possessing the requisite equipment, licenses and permits who submits a written bid prior to the closing date of the bulletin.
9.3 Nothing in this article or in any other article of this agreement shall be construed as requiring an owner-operators to work in violation of the applicable federal or provincial regulations governing hours of work.
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Samples: Collective Agreement