Common use of Awarding Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Awarding Vacancies. A. Lateral Transfer is defined as moving to a vacancy within the same classification, but on a different shift. B. A Promotion is defined as moving to a classification with a higher rate of base pay C. A Demotion is defined as moving to a classification with a lower rate of base pay D. Vacancies will be awarded within the Bargaining Unit in the following order: 1. The applicant meeting the minimum qualifications with the most seniority within the classification in which the vacancy exists. 2. The applicant meeting the minimum qualifications with the most union seniority within the Bargaining Unit in which the vacancy exists. 3. Where there is no applicant meeting the minimum qualifications, applications will be taken outside the Bargaining Unit, posted externally. E. The assignment of external applicants will be facilitated within a reasonable time period of the selection of the applicant. F. Notice of award or denial shall be sent to all applicants and the Employer will notify the Bargaining Unit President in writing of the person selected for any job vacancy in the bargaining unit. G. A physical examination will be provided and paid for by the Employer before the person begins employment to determine his/her fitness for the particular position's physical requirements.

Awarding Vacancies. A. Lateral Transfer is defined as moving to a vacancy within the same classification, but on a different shift. B. A Promotion is defined as moving to a classification with a higher rate of base pay C. A Demotion is defined as moving to a classification with a lower rate of base pay D. Vacancies will be awarded within the Bargaining Unit in the following order: 1. The applicant meeting the minimum qualifications with the most seniority within the classification in which the vacancy exists. 2. The applicant meeting the minimum qualifications with the most union seniority within the Bargaining Unit in which the vacancy exists. 3. Where there is no applicant meeting the minimum qualifications, applications will be taken outside the Bargaining Unit, posted externally. E. The assignment of external applicants will be facilitated within a reasonable time period of the selection of the applicant. F. Notice of award or denial shall be sent to all applicants and the Employer will notify the Bargaining Unit President in writing of the person selected for any job vacancy in the bargaining unit. G. X. A physical examination will be provided and paid for by the Employer before the person begins employment to determine his/her fitness for the particular position's physical requirements.