Common use of Filling of Vacancies or New Positions Clause in Contracts

Filling of Vacancies or New Positions. Vacancies or new positions shall be filled on the basis of seniority provided that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications required to fill the position and the ability to perform the required work. If no applicant is appointed from within the Bargaining Unit for a vacancy or position, the Employer(s) shall give next consideration to an applicant(s) in the geographic Health Region. Should an Employer fail to fill a position in the geographic Health Region the posting shall be posted in the other SGEU Health Region(s) prior to an open competition. An Employee shall transfer her/his seniority, unused sick leave credits earned in the previous twenty-four (24) month period and the most recent vacation accrual rate.

Filling of Vacancies or New Positions. ‌ Vacancies or new positions shall be filled on the basis of seniority provided that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications required to fill the position and the ability to perform the required work. If no applicant is appointed from within the Bargaining Unit for a vacancy or position, the Employer(s) shall give next consideration to an applicant(s) in the geographic Health Region. Should an Employer fail to fill a position in the geographic Health Region the posting shall be posted in the other SGEU Health Region(s) prior to an open competition. An Employee shall transfer her/his seniority, unused sick leave credits earned in the previous twenty-four (24) month period and the most recent vacation accrual rate.