Exception to Seniority For Promotional Opportunities. Solely for the purpose of selection for promotions, the seniority clause of this Agreement shall not apply to Track Foremen, Rail Traffic Controllers, Car Controllers and Rate Clerks.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers The parties hereto agree that promotion shall be on the basis of qualification and seniority; in the event that applicants for a given position are similarly qualified, the position shall be awarded to the applicant with the greater seniority in the bargaining unit.