ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. (a) Within departments and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis. The Employer must offer and assign all available forty (40) hour shifts to the employees with the most seniority before implementing shifts of lesser hours. If a more senior employee declines the forty (40) hour shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the (40) hour shift shall again be reassigned on a seniority basis. Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
(b) Employees may exchange shifts with prior authorization of the Employer, and the Employer shall not unreasonably withhold authorization. There shall be no increased cost to the Employer should employees exchange shifts with the Employer’s authorization, and there shall be no grievances filed as a result of an authorized and agreed to shift exchange.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. (a) Within each departmental classification, the employees with the most seniority are entitled to the longest shifts.
(b) Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. Within departments and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis. The Employer must offer and assign all available 40 hour shifts to the employees with the most seniority before implementing shifts of lesser hours. If a more senior employee declines the 40 hour shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the 40 hour shift shall again be reassigned on a seniority basis. Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee. In the exercise of its rights to schedule shifts in a manner which is consistent with the best interest of its operation, the Employer will make every reasonable effort to apply the principles of seniority to the assignment of shifts which are equal in length.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. Within departments and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis. The Employer must offer and assign all available forty (40) hour shifts to the employees with the most seniority before implementing shifts of lesser hours. If a more senior employee declines the forty (40) hour shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the forty (40) hour shift shall again be reassigned on a seniority basis. Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. The Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis. Where possible, when two similar length shifts are available with different start times, the more senior employee shall be able to pick their shift. Senior employees who have declined an available shift need to wait for the next available shift to exercise their seniority rights for the purpose of maximizing their hours of work.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. (a) Within departments and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis.
(b) The Employer must offer and assign all available forty (40) hour shifts to the employees with the most seniority before implementing shifts of lesser hours.
(c) If a more senior employee declines the forty (40) hour shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the (40) hour shift shall again be reassigned on a seniority basis.
(d) Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
(e) In the exercise of its rights to schedule shifts in a manner which is consistent with the best interests of its operation, the Employer will make every reasonable effort to apply the principles of seniority to the assignment of shifts which are equal in length.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. (For the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) and (C) of this Article, it is understood and agreed that the term ‘shift’ or’ shifts’ applies to any block of work of forty (40) hours duration or less.)
(a) Within departments and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis.
(b) The Employer must offer and assign all forty (40) hour shifts to the employees with the most seniority before implementing shifts of lesser hours.
(c) If a more senior employee declines the forty (40) hour shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the forty (40) hour shift shall again be reassigned on a seniority basis.
(d) Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
(e) In the exercise of its rights to schedule shifts in a manner which is consistent with the best interests of its operation, the Employer will make every reasonable effort to apply the principles of seniority to the assignment of shifts which are equal in length.
(i) Employees who restrict their availability for scheduled work will revert to the bottom of the seniority list as long as the restriction remains in place. Such employees must be available to work at least one (1) shift in each and every seven (7) day period. Reasons for restriction are: Family reasons:
(a) child care
(b) family member or senior care where there are medical circumstances. Proof of need for such care may be required by the Employer.
(ii) Employees may restrict their availability for scheduled work for up to four (4) months to attend an Employer approved college, university, technical or vocational course. Proof of attendance may be required by the Employer. Restrictions may only apply when the college, school or university is in session. All restrictions of availability must be forwarded to the Employer and the Union in writing, with a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours’ notice. There shall be a maximum of seventy-two (72) hours in which to adjust the work schedule to accommodate a returning employee.
(g) All restrictions of availability, to attend an employer approved college, must be forwarded to the Employer and the Union, in writing, with a minimum of fourteen (1 4) days’ notice. There shall be a maximum of fourteen (14) days in...
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. (a) Within departments and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis.
(b) The employee within his/her department and classification shall have the right to bid and receive hours of work up to and including forty (40) hours per week determined by seniority of the employee.
(c) Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
(d) The Employer will make every reasonable effort to apply the principles of seniority to the assignment of shifts which are equal in length. The employer will make every attempt to honour an employee’s request for shift preferences ie. am/pm days off, subject to it being understood that this right is restricted to requesting shift on a block basis, subject to shift availability, the employee’s ability to perform the work and business and scheduling requirements.
(e) In the exercise of the rights referred to in paragraph (d), the Employer will not treat any employee in an unfair and discriminatory manner, nor in a manner which constitutes a disciplinary measure against any employee.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. (a) Within Departments and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis. The Employer must offer and assign all available forty (40) hour shifts to the employees with the most seniority before implementing shifts of lesser hours. Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
(b) Employees may exchange shifts with prior authorization of the Employer, and the Employer shall not unreasonably withhold authorization. There shall be no increased cost to the Employer should employees exchange shifts with the Employer’s authorization, and there shall be no grievances filed as a result of an authorized and agreed to shift exchange.
(c) Employees must request days off at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the posting of the schedule and such requests will not be unreasonably denied. One employee’s request may not adversely affect another employee’s work schedule. The granting of such requests may result in less than a full work week.
(d) Overtime shifts shall be offered in seniority order from among those employees who have signed the monthly Departmental overtime list. The Employer will continue to try and ensure that overtime is filled on a voluntary basis. If it becomes necessary to schedule an overtime shift and all employees on the overtime list have declined the shift, the junior employee in the classification shall work the overtime if required, subject to the notice requirements set out in article 9.12.
ASSIGNMENT OF SHIFTS BY SENIORITY. (a) Within units and classifications, the Employer must offer and assign the longest shifts to employees with the most seniority. If a more senior employee declines a longer shift in favour of an available shorter shift, then the longer shift shall be again offered on a seniority basis.
(b) The employee within his/her unit and classification shall have the right to bid and receive hours of work up to and including forty (40) hours per week determined by seniority of the employee.
(c) Any regular employee shall be entitled, in descending order of seniority, to be excused from a maximum of two (2) shifts in any specific week, providing that there is an employee within the same unit and classification available to work the shift(s) in question at normal straight-time rates.
(d) Where an employee is scheduled for less than eight (8) hours in a day, the shift cannot be extended unless by consent of the employee.
(e) In the exercise of its rights to schedule shifts in a manner which is consistent with the best interests of its operation, the Employer will maintain the practice of making every reasonable effort to apply the principles of seniority to the assignment of a.m., p.m., and midnight shifts.
(f) The Employer will make every reasonable effort to apply the principles of seniority to the assignment of shifts which are equal in length.
(g) In the exercise of the rights referred to in paragraphs (d) and (e), the Employer will not treat any employee in an unfair and discriminatory manner, nor in a manner which constitutes a disciplinary measure against any employee.
