Common use of JOB BIDDING Clause in Contracts

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job Before filling a vacancy which occurs in a bargaining unit classification, or filling a new bargaining unit classification, the position shall be subject to bidding by unit members. (a) Notices of vacancies occurring in the bargaining unit will be posted as followsfor a period of five (5) days. Interested non-probationary employees may bid for the vacancy by submitting an application no later than the end of the posting period. Human Resources or designee will manage the application process for internal bids. Employees will not be considered for any promotional vacancy unless they will be available for work in the vacant position on the date the position is to be filled. (b) In filling a posted vacancy, the department head: a.(1) The shall determine that the candidate meets the minimum qualifications specified in the established job description; (2) shall evaluate the relative experience, knowledge and skill of bidding candidates; (3) may review documents in candidates' County personnel files relating to attendance, discipline, performance evaluations conducted within the previous three (3) years, and job-related test scores. (4) will conduct oral interviews and may conduct job related testing in the screening process. If a resume and/or a new employment application is required, notice shall be given in a like manner. (c) Where the above general qualifications are equal, employees with the greatest bargaining unit seniority shall be entitled to the position if it is awarded to a bargaining unit member. (d) No employee will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include permitted to seek another position through this procedure if the employee has been awarded another position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and within the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed preceding six (6) months as a result of employment. In addition, an earlier award under this procedure; unless the employee who has transferred is a part-time employee seeking a full-time position and did not bid from a full-time to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted the part-time position. Except that an employee Employees still within their probationary period may apply for a posted also seek another position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer however, it shall be limited to only one position award during that timeframe. (e) The Department Head may assign an employee to fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date vacancy until the position is awarded. Once a position is posted pursuant to this procedure, temporary assignments to that position, notwithstanding Section 19.3, or the continued employment of temporary employees for that position shall not exceed eight (8) weeks duration. Section 4. (f) The Department Head may fill a vacancy from outside the bargaining unit whenever: (1) there are no qualified bargaining unit employees who have submitted applications for the position, or; (2) it is determined, after thoroughly reviewing the qualifications of unit members who bid for the position, and conducted interviews, that a better qualified candidate is available from outside the unit whose better qualifications can be documented and verified. (g) A successful bidder bargaining unit employee who is awarded a bid under this procedure shall be required to serve granted a sixty thirty (6030) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At to determine desire to remain on the midpoint of job and/or ability to perform the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem existsjob satisfactorily. During the trial period, the employee will be returned shall have the opportunity to his/her original revert back to the former position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds desired. If the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position, the employee may be returned to their former position by the Employer, or to a position on the same shift equal rated to the former position, without loss of seniority, and other employees who are affected by such action may also be returned to their former positions.

JOB BIDDING. Section 11.01 Insofar as practical and consistent with rendering good telephone service, seniority shall apply as follows whenever more than one (1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows) employee has the requisite ability and qualifications and is capable of performing the work: a.(a) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope Selection of scheduled working hours for seven (7) calendar dayswhich an employee is qualified in conformity with Article 6 within his work group. b.(b) Selection of vacation periods in conformity with Article 9 within the work group. (c) For the purpose of layoffs, those employees who perform essentially the same type of work within the same working area, and in conformity with Article 24, "Force Adjustments". (d) Voluntary transfers and involuntary transfers. (e) Temporary assignment to higher-rated job classifications. 11.02 All employees on military leaves of absence shall continue to accrue seniority during such leaves in conformity with Article 17, "Military Leaves". 11.03 In the exercise of Section 11.01 (a) and (b) above, in any case where seniority is equal, the selections shall be on a rotation basis. 11.04 The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade seniority of a regular full-time employee temporarily assigned to part-time work and the qualifications for seniority of part-time employees will accrue on a pro rata basis during the position as defined in period of the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Unionemployee’s part-time work. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed 11.05 Any employee transferred or promoted into a position covered by the Bargaining Unit who has had six (6) months or more of employmentemployment with the Company will be credited with seniority based upon his total service beginning with the last date upon which he entered the Company's employ. 11.06 The Company will, as soon as possible after the date of this Agreement, and annually thereafter, prepare seniority rosters of employees covered by this Agreement and copies thereof will be furnished to the Union. In additionSuch rosters will show: (a) The names of all regular employees; (b) The department in which each listed employee is employed; (c) The last date upon which the employee entered the Company's employ; (d) Assigned job classification of all regular employees; and (e) Footnote explanations relative to any periods subsequent to the last date on which the employee entered the Company's employ when seniority did not accrue. 11.07 The first rosters so prepared shall be subject to review and correction for a period of sixty (60) days, an after which time they shall become the official seniority rosters, except as to any corrections, if any, to be made through the elimination of inaccuracies presented before the end of said sixty (60) day period, subject only to additions, removals and changes made between the date of the first such rosters and the dates of any rosters prepared thereafter. 11.08 Effective June 2, 2015, all members of any CenturyLink bargaining unit who transfer into CWA Local 2204 on or contracts require reciprocity, this language will authorize those reciprocal agreements. 11.09 Effective September 7, 2007, seniority for new employees hired on the same day will be determined by using the last four digits of the employees’ social security numbers with the higher number being more senior. 11.10 Job postings will be available on-line on the Company’s internal website. Such notice shall include the title and job duties of the position available, the skills required for the position, the closing date for submission of bids, and the work location of the position. Only those job vacancies which the Company has declared to be a job vacancy will be available for employee bids. Applications must be submitted electronically within the specified time period using the on-line application tool provided by the Company. The application shall contain a clear, concise statement of the employee’s background, training and overall qualifications and the reasons the bidding employee should be considered for the position. The job will be considered a promotion if it pays a higher maximum rate than the job in which the employee is presently working. An employee's bid will be considered except employees who has transferred to a position must remain at the time of the vacancy are in that position for one of the following categories: (a) Probationary and temporary employees; (b) Laid off employees; (c) Employees who within the previous six (6) months before applying have been returned to their former job because of failure to qualify on a job in the same classification as the vacancy involved; (d) Employees in formal corrective action (e) Employees who have not been in their present position for another posted at least one year. With supervisory approval, employees with less than one year’s service in their present position may submit a job bid. The Company will attempt to fill the vacancy internally from those employees submitting a job bid request. However, it is understood that the Company may also consider candidates outside the bargaining unit when filling those vacancies. In order to be considered a candidate for selection (either internal or external), the candidate must successfully pass any reasonable and job appropriate tests used by the Company for the position. Except that an employee If the candidate passes such testing, or if the Company elects not to use testing as part of the selection process, qualifications shall be determined by the total circumstances including work experience, performance (and any performance evaluations), applicable technical education and attendance. The Company may apply for a posted use other forms of testing, interviews and/or other reasonable methods of determining qualifications as herein defined. The position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall will be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position candidate from any source as determined by the Company. Seniority will govern only in the event multiple internal candidates are determined to be most qualified by the Company. If no candidates are deemed qualified by the Company, the Company may elect to fill the vacancy from any available source. The Company will make a reasonable effort to notify Local 2204 President of vacant positions within Local 2204 at the Employer, provided the candidate meets all time of posting. Notification of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required provided to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positionLocal 2204 President.

JOB BIDDING. Section 111.1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include Whenever the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to Employer determines that a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from permanent vacancy exists within the bargaining unit, notices of such vacancy shall be posted on the bulletin board where employee notices are usually posted, for a period of five (5) working days. All such notices shall contain a description of the position to be filled, including job duties, pay range, normal working hours, and special qualifications required. During the posting period, any eligible person wishing to apply for the vacant position shall do so by submitting a written application to the Employer. Bargaining unit applicants will be given first preference for the vacant position (i.e., interviews, job testing, etc.) before other applicants are interviewed. The Employer shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx or designee of vacancies during regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The Chief Xxxxxxx or designee will in turn inform the union membership of the vacancies that will be available. The utilization of on-call workers will also be discussed at the monthly meeting or as needed. Section 11.2. The Employer will award the position to the bargaining unit employee (non- retiree) who best meets the minimum qualifications for the position, as outlined in the position specification. (Retirees are not eligible for full-time positions). Qualifications will include experience within the Agency, knowledge, skills, and the ability to perform the work. A non- probationary employee within the same classification requesting a lateral transfer will be given first consideration. If two (2) or more employees have relatively equal qualifications, the employee with the most seniority shall be awarded the position. If the vacancy is filled by a lateral transfer, the resulting vacancy may be filled from the original list of bidders, or the Employer may fill determine to post the position from any source available resulting vacancy. If no bargaining unit applicant meets minimum qualifications, then other non-bargaining unit applicants will be interviewed for the position. Retirees will be considered for part-time bargaining unit positions (as non-bargaining unit applicants) and may be considered for part-time non-bargaining unit positions in accordance with Agency policy. Section 11.3. If the vacancy is filled by a bargaining unit employee or other Agency employee, he/she will be required to successfully complete a non-initial probationary period in the Employer, provided newly appointed position. The non-initial probationary period for the candidate meets all successful bidder shall begin on the effective date of the qualifications appointment/move, or the date the employee is fully placed into the new position without regular continuation in his/her former position, whichever is later, and shall continue for hiring into that positiona period of ninety (90) calendar days. In all instancesWhen full assumption of the new position occurs on other than the date of appointment/move, the appropriate manager date the employee is responsible fully placed into the new position will be documented by the receiving supervisor and signed by the affected employee. A scheduled training plan will be developed between the sending and receiving supervisors to allow for the interview appointed/moved employee to both receive training in the new position and selection assist with the continuation of applicants within fourteen his/her former duties, inclusive of the training of his/her replacement, as applicable. The scheduled training plan will be structured in a manner so as to be clear to all involved parties. Employees serving a non-initial probationary period will receive a written narrative review on or before completion of forty-five (1445) days of the end non- initial probationary period, and a final non-initial probationary evaluation on or before expiration of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two ninety (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (6090) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training requiredprobationary period. At the midpoint of the trial period the A newly appointed/moved employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will who evidences unsatisfactory performance may be returned to his/her original former position if any time during the non-initial probationary period without loss of any seniority from the job classification he/she left. A newly hired employee elects shall be required to complete an initial probationary period consistent with the provisions of Section 9.3 herein. Section 11.4. In filling a vacancy, consideration will be returned given to the length an applicant has spent in his/her current position. Employees seeking a lateral transfer, who have been in their position for twelve (12) months or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory less, will be expected to make reference to their reasons for requesting a change in the new positiontheir application. For move-up opportunities, applicants need not offer any other explanation for their application.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies Employees shall be permitted to bid on jobs which the Employer intends to fill within the bargaining unit prior to the Employer hiring from outside the bargaining unit in accordance with the following procedure: a. Job openings which the Employer intends to fill will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysbusiness days or until the position is filled. b.) The b. An employee from the division where the opening occurs who has applied for the job opening in writing to the Department Head within the time of posting shall include will be considered for the position job on the basis of Local Union seniority; provided that, in the opinion of the City (job titlesubject to the provisions of Article 6), posting datesthe employee possesses the skills, statusabilities, hours per pay periodqualifications, shiftand/or prior experience that the City requires. c. When the job opening is not filled by an employee within the division in which the opening occurs by Local Union seniority, starting an employee from another division or department will be considered for the job on the basis of Local Union seniority; provided that, in the opinion of the City (subject to the provisions of Article 6), the employee possesses the skills, abilities, qualifications, and/or prior experience that the City requires. d. When the job opening is not filled by an employee within the contractual unit Covered by this Agreement as specified above, all other regular part-time and ending timesfull-time City employees will be considered for the job based on skills, pay grade abilities and the qualifications for the position as defined job before any temporary employee or new hires are considered, provided that, in the job description opinion of the City (subject to the provisions of Article 6), the employee possesses the skills, abilities, qualifications, and/or prior experience that the City requires. An employee scheduled for absence from work due to taking paid vacation for an entire posting period: 1) may be advised of the vacancy prior to the posting in order to allow him/her to apply for the position. A copy of all job postings will vacancy, or 2) shall be sent a notice of the opening by the Employer by certified mail to the Union. c.) Employees may employee’s last known address not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months later than the first day of employmentposting, it being the obligation and responsibility of the employee to provide his/her Department Head with his/her current mailing address. In additioneither case, an if the employee who has transferred wishes to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard the opening, he/she shall have delivered his/her written application to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change Department Head in whose department the opening occurs on or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by before the most senior qualified applicant from within last day of the bargaining unitposting period. If the position canDepartment Head does not be filled from within receive said employee’s written application on or before the bargaining unitlast day of posting, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period then the employee shall be evaluated deemed to have waived any and given written notification if a problem exists. During all rights to apply for the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All A. When it becomes necessary to add employees to any seniority classification, such vacancies, except those created by job vacancies bidding, will be posted subject to job bidding after the recall or restoration of all employees with recall or restoration rights to the seniority classification. B. Any vacancy which in the best judgment of the Company is of a temporary nature, that is, of less than sixty (60) days' duration, shall not be listed as follows: a.) The position will a vacancy and it shall not be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysbidding. b.) C. The Company shall post the vacancy to be filled on bulletin boards in the plant. No vacancy shall be posted during the annual inventory and vacation shutdown period. The posting shall include list the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting seniority classification and ending times, pay grade department in which the vacancy exists and the qualifications for the position as defined work assignment. It is agreed that the Company shall have the right to prescribe the qualifications necessary for each posted vacancy. D. Any employee who is working in the job description for seniority classification and in the positiondepartment in which the vacancy exists may request from the supervisor of the department assignment to the vacancy. A copy If more than one such employee requests assignment to the vacancy, the supervisor will transfer the employee with the greatest seniority to the vacancy, provided they are qualified to perform the work, and provided the employee's request has been made before the expiration of all job postings the posting date referred to in Paragraph F below. In such an event, the vacancy created by the transfer will be sent the vacancy to the Unionbe filled by job bidding. c.) Employees may not E. Any employee with seniority, excluding those employees in the seniority classification within the department in which the vacancy exists, who can qualify or believes to be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In additionqualified, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for the vacancy by submitting a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard completed "Application for Vacancy" form to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesLR/HR Department within the period specified. Section F. When the vacancy has been posted for two (2) working days (48 hours), the Company shall remove the posting from the bulletin boards and accept no more applications for the vacancy. Posted positions From the applications filed, the Company shall determine those who are qualified, and from this group, if there be more than one (1), shall fill the vacancy as hereinafter set out: (1) The senior qualified applicant. However, in jobs in Pay Xxxxx 0, the senior job bid applicant will be selected except where physical qualifications and/or specific skills are necessary to perform the required work such as the ability to operate a motor vehicle. (2) If it is determined by the Company that there are no qualified applicants and the Company is unable to hire qualified employees within thirty (30) days from the date the vacancy is posted, then the Company shall give consideration to those applicants, or those employees considered not qualified under Paragraph D of this Section, whose records would seem to indicate they could learn satisfactorily to perform the required work before a new inexperienced employee shall be hired and trained for the work assignment. (3) Assuming there are no experienced qualified applicants and there are no applicants whose record would seem to indicate that they could learn satisfactorily to perform the required work, then the Company may fill the vacancy by the transfer or hire of any employee or applicant. G. The Company shall, within two (2) weeks, transfer the successful bidder to the vacancy. H. Any employee who fills a vacancy by this bidding procedure and who fails to perform the job satisfactorily shall be returned to their previous assignment, department, and/or seniority classification, provided their seniority will permit such return. I. Any vacancies caused by this procedure may be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within Company by recall or restoration before transfer or hire. The filling of the bargaining unit. If vacancy left by the position canjob bidder will be filled subject to the possible failure of the job bidder on the posted vacancy, but the transfer of a replacement for the job bidder, if the job bidder fails to perform the job satisfactorily, will not be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview considered a temporary assignment and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee no special pay provisions will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positioninvolved.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All The following procedure shall apply to the filling of vacancies or new jobs that may occur in the classifications included in the Bargaining Unit: a. Employees in job vacancies classifications where reduction-in-force (RIF) notices are in effect will be given consideration for existing or new bargaining unit openings in accordance with their qualifications and seniority. Under special circumstances of an RIF, the Employer and Union may agree to expedite the job bid process when a vacancy exists. b. When a vacancy occurs in a classification that cannot be filled from within the seniority group, such vacancy shall be posted for complex-wide bidding. Such a vacancy shall be filled on the same basis as follows:that outlined in Section 6 of this Article. a.c. The bulletin announcing such a vacancy shall be posted for seven (7) calendar days and shall show the job title, hours of work, rate of pay, and shall provide space for the listing of the applicant's name and payroll number. The position bulletin shall show the closing date. d. When necessary, the job that is posted may be filled temporarily prior to the transfer of the employee definitely awarded or assigned to the job. e. An employee selected to fill a new job or vacancy will be given reasonable time, not more than twelve (12) weeks, with proper instructions, to learn the job before final decision is made of his or her ability to handle the job. f. If it develops before the end of the twelve (12) weeks period that the employee is not capable of handling the new job, the employee shall be entitled to return to his or her former job with his or her former status. g. When an employee who applied for a job is awarded such job, the Company will not be required to accept his or her application for another job unless twelve (12) months have elapsed from the time he or she was awarded the new job. h. If no applicant has the qualifications required for the vacancy or new job or if there be no applicant, the Company may assign a qualified employee from outside the Bargaining Unit, subject to other provisions of this Agreement, or hire a person qualified to fill the job. i. A bulletin announcing the disposition of each job bid with one or more eligible bidders shall be posted on Kaleidascope by the union job bid officer for seven (7) calendar days. The name and seniority date of each successful bidder will be shown. This information will be provided by the Company to the ATLC job bid officer. If there is no successful bidder, the bulletin will so indicate. b.) The posting shall include j. Where there is more than one successful bidder on the position (same job title)bid, posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings promotion will be sent to the Unionin order of seniority. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. k. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if released within a reasonable time. Providing the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds job is not canceled and the employee is unsatisfactory not released within thirty (30) calendar days of posting the successful bidder, the bidder will then be reclassified, paid the new rate, and given a new seniority date. The twelve (12) week trial period will begin when the employee is transferred and assigned to work in the new positionclassification. l. Only a bidder's work experience which appears in his or her personnel folder at the time of the bid review will be considered in determining the bidder's qualifications.

JOB BIDDING. Section Before filling a vacancy which occurs in a bargaining unit classification, or filling a new bargaining unit classification, the position shall be subject to bidding by unit members. (a) The purpose of the bidding procedure is: (1) to allow non-probationary employees to change to a different classification which is higher paid or equal rated. (2) to allow non-probationary employees to change programs without regard to whether the position sought is the same classification or is a lower rated classification. (3) to allow non-probationary part-time employees to change from a part-time to full- time status without regard to whether the position sought is the same classification or is a lower rated classification. (4) to allow non-probationary full-time employees to change from a full-time to part- time status without regard to whether the position sought is the same classification or is a lower rated classification. (5) to allow the best qualified unit applicant to be awarded the position except as otherwise provided in this section. All job Except as specified above, employees shall not use this procedure to bid for a position which is in their current classification or a lower rated classification. (b) Notices of vacancies occurring in the TPOAM-Health bargaining unit will be posted as followsfor a period of five (5) working days, Interested non-probationary employees may submit an application no later than the end of the posting period. Human Resources or designee will manage the application process for internal bids. Employees will not be considered for a promotional vacancy unless they will be available for work in the vacant position on the date the position is to be filled. (c) In filling a posted vacancy the Health Officer or Team Manager: a.(1) The position Shall determine that the candidate meets the minimum qualification specified in the established job description. (2) Shall evaluate the relative experience, knowledge and skill of bidding candidates. (3) May review documents in candidates personnel files relating to attendance, discipline, performance evaluations conducted within the previous three (3) years, and job-related test scores. (4) May conduct oral interviews and job-related testing in the screening process. Whenever oral interviews are to be utilized, prior notice shall be furnished in writing, or the posting itself may indicate that oral interviews will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysrequired as part of the selection process. If a resume and/or a new employment application is required, notice shall be given in a like manner. b.(5) The posting shall include Bargaining unit members that are seeking to transfer to a different program with the position Health Department (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and while retaining their current classification) will be subject to testing only when the qualifications for the position as defined in use of a specialized program or specific knowledge base is required by the job description for to perform the position. A copy essential functions of all job postings the job. (d) Where the above general qualifications are equal, employees with the greatest bargaining unit seniority shall be entitled to the position if it is awarded to a bargaining unit member. (e) No employee will be sent permitted to seek another position through this procedure if awarded another position within the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed preceding six (6) months as a result of employment. In addition, an earlier award under this procedure. (f) The Health Officer may assign an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date vacancy until the position is awarded. Once a position is posted pursuant to this procedure, temporary assignments to that position, notwithstanding Section 19.3 or the continued employment of temporary employees for that position shall not exceed eight (8) weeks duration. Section 4. (g) The Health Officer may fill a vacancy from outside the bargaining unit whenever: (1) There are no bargaining unit employees who have submitted applications for the position, or (2) It is determined, after thoroughly reviewing the qualifications of unit members who bid for the position, and conducting interviews, that a better qualified candidate is available from outside the unit whose better qualification can be documented and verified. (h) A successful bidder bargaining unit employee who is awarded a bid under this procedure shall be required granted a trial period of up to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At days to determine desire to remain on the midpoint of job and/or ability to perform the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem existsjob satisfactorily. During the trial period, the employee will be returned shall have the opportunity to his/her original revert back to the former position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds desired. If the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position, they may be returned to the former position by the employer, or to a position on the same shift equal rated to the former position without loss of seniority, and other employees who are affected by such action may also be returned to their former positions.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope in a prominent place where members of the bargaining unit work for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. d.) It is agreed to and understood by the parties that the Employer will post all temporary vacancies and temporary assignments. Any employee may apply for and be accepted into a position which is labeled and posted as a temporary vacancy or temporary assignment. Only employees who already have the competencies to fill the position and who can fill the position without training will be considered. Employees filling temporary vacancies will receive benefits of that position while in the temporary vacancy and will return to his/her permanent position when the temporary vacancy has been filled permanently or deleted. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unitbargaining, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty thirty (6030) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position. Section 5. The decision as to whether any vacancy in any job classification exists, and if it will be filled, is reserved to the Employer.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All Whenever a permanent vacancy occurs in any job vacancies will classification covered by this Agreement and the Employer determines it necessary to fill such vacancy, the following procedure shall be posted as followsfollowed: a.) a. The position Employer will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy post notice of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position such vacancy for six (6) months before applying workdays where announcements of general employee interest are normally posted, setting forth the title of the job classification, its work location, the rate of pay and a brief description of the required duties and minimum qualifications for another posted positionsuch job classification. Except that If eligible employees are on an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard approved leave during the time of posting they will be given the chance to bid on the job upon their return to the six (6) month limitwork place. This paragraph shall not apply If the position was awarded in error the employer agrees to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled rectify the situation by placing the most senior qualified applicant from within individual in the bargaining unit. If position. b. All employees shall be eligible to submit a bid in writing requesting consideration for a permanent transfer to the job classification where the posted vacancy exists. c. In order to provide for continuity of operations, in the case of more than one position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unitbeing posted at any one time, the Employer shall have the right to specify in the Notice of Intent to Fill a Vacancy the number of persons that may be transferred out of any one department to fill the position from any source available vacancies. In case of conflicting bids by employees competing for the same or different positions, the selection shall be based on seniority. d. Employees who have submitted timely bids shall be considered for such vacancy on the basis of their respective seniority, qualifications and ability. If two or more employees possess the minimum qualifications as listed in section (e) and have relatively equal ability, the permanent transfer shall be awarded to the Employer, provided employee with the candidate meets all greater seniority. Notice of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instancessuccessful bidder, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant if any, shall be defined posted within ten (10) workdays after the bidding closes, or as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awardedsoon as possible. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All 1 Vacancies in all job vacancies will classifications, except as provided below, shall be posted as follows: a.at least seventy- two (72) The position will be posted hours by the Company, on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The a bulletin board in the plant, prior to the filling of these jobs permanently. Such posting shall include the position (job title)classification of the job, posting datesthe rate of pay, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications department (where applicable) level of experience and shift. Employees who have completed their probationary period and who feel they possess the necessary qualification may make application for the position as defined in job openings by signing the job description for posted bid during the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.seventy-two (72) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changeshours. Section 22 Award of a job bid will be based on qualifications, ability and physical fitness. Posted positions If applicants are relatively equal in qualifications, ability and physical fitness, length of service shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the postingdetermining factor. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses 3 For the entry level qualifications purposes of job bidding in the job description classifications #1 and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance#2, inclusive of disciplinary record, may department seniority will be considered when prior to general plant seniority in awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awardedposted job. Section 4. A successful bidder shall 4 Employees promoted to fill a vacancy may be required to serve given a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At forty-five (45) days work or longer if an extension is mutually agreed to by the midpoint of Company and the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem existsUnion. During the trial period, the Company shall assist and train the employee will if production schedules allow and if no prior experience for the position is required. If an employee proves incapable of satisfactorily performing the job, he shall be removed from such job and returned to his/her his former classification and rate, but shall be prohibited from bidding for a three (3) month period on the same classification. Section 5 The Company may select the next employee from the original position bid list or they may re-post the opening if the first selected employee cannot qualify or elects to return to their old job. If the Company elects to select the next qualified bidder, they shall follow this procedure until the list of bidders for such vacancy has been exhausted. The Company may then select an employee to fill the position or hire a new employee for such vacancy. Section 6 The successful bidder shall be returned allowed to voluntarily return to his old job if he so desires, within two (2) weeks of promotion. Section 7 Employees who have so qualified after the training period specified above may not bid to any other job opening for a period of three (3) months from the date of qualification, except for a newly created job or a job at a higher rate of pay. Section 8 Posting shall remain valid for thirty (30) days after such posting in case additional openings become necessary within a particular classification, department and shift and the Employer finds Company elects to use the prior posting from which to select a qualified candidate. Section 9 Any employee who is at rate and is awarded a new job, in any higher classifications covered by this Agreement, shall receive progressionary increases every thirty (30) days until he reaches the rate of the classification to which the employee bid starting from the date the employee is unsatisfactory moved to the new classification. Section 10 An employee who elects to bid down shall receive the rate for that classification as listed in Appendix A or a rate agreed to by the Company and the Union. Section 11 Any employee whose rate is still in progression at the time of the bid shall be moved to the maximum of the classification rate immediately below the position bid when the employee moves to the new classification and will then continue with such regular progression increases until he reaches the top rate of the classification to which he bid. Section 12 The promotion and demotion of the Leadperson, Maintenance Mechanic A and B and Quality Control Inspector positions shall be at the sole discretion of the Company, and not subject to the provisions of Article 15 providing however, in the new positionevent of any demotion the Company will discuss the basis for it s decision with the Union before doing so. The Company will post notice asking for names of employees who would want to be considered for QCI. Section 13 The Company will post the name of the successful bidder on a job or a job bid cancellation notice, if the Company elected not to fill the opening and the bid was canceled.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All The City agrees to post vacancies which are to be filled in existing job vacancies classifications in each department only for a period of three (3) working days. Employees may indicate in advance their desire to be considered for specified jobs when they become available by filing a notice of their interest on the form provided by the City with their supervisor. The supervisor will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include forward a copy to the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the positionPersonnel Office. A copy of all job postings the notice will be sent provided to the Unionemployee. c.) Section 2. In promotion of employees covered by this agreement to classifications within the bargaining unit, seniority will govern whenever qualifications and abilities of the employees being considered are equal with preference being given to departmental seniority. If the seniority employee is not selected, the employee can take the matter up through the grievance procedure. The City reserves the right to require a CDL in order to bid for certain jobs. Upon successful completion of the written exam, the City will make a vehicle available for training purposes and for the CDL road test. Upon attainment of the CDL, the City will reimburse the employee the CDL license fee. Section 3. Employees may be required to remain in their old jobs until properly replaced. Every reasonable effort shall be made to assign the successful bidder as soon as possible. In the event the City is unable to place the successful bidder in the job within thirty (30) days, the City shall begin paying the Section 4. Employees who are awarded a job bid, shall not be accepted entitled to bid for posted positions until they have completed any other job for a period of six (6) months of employmentin the event: (a) The employee refused the job after receiving the award, or declined during the trial period. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee The job may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from declined within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen first fifteen (1415) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in work on the job description (and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial periodsuch case, the employee will be returned to his/her original position former job). Section 5. Employees awarded a job bid shall have no more than sixty (60) days of work to qualify for such job. This shall not prevent the City from disqualifying the employee prior to the completion of such trial period where lack of ability to qualify is obvious. Employees who fail to qualify shall be returned to their former jobs and shifts without loss of seniority or bidding rights. If the Union disagrees with such disqualifications, the employee or the Union may take the matter up through the Grievance Procedure and the City must be able to show that the disqualification was justified. Section 6. Employees awarded a job bid under this Article shall receive their current rate provided it is equal to or below the maximum of the new classification or the starting rate for the new classification, whichever is higher. In promotion to PSE III, IV or Mechanic, if the employee elects was at the top of the schedule prior to be returned or the Employer finds promotion, the employee will receive the top rate of the new classification. If the employee is unsatisfactory not at the top, the employee will receive the next step on the salary schedule that provides at least a twenty-cent ($.20) per hour increase. Said rate to be effective the start of the pay period after 30 Section 7. This posting procedure shall not prevent the City from hiring from the outside whenever qualified applicants are not available. If the employee is transferred into the bargaining unit from a position outside of the bargaining unit, the employee will be placed on the salary schedule on the same basis as set forth in Section 6 above. The employee shall receive credit for his previous City service for purposes of vacation pay, holiday eligibility and insurance eligibility. Section 8. In the new positionevent there is a temporary job opening due to illness, emergency leaves, temporary production increases, etc., the City may fill such job by transferring another employee or employees to such temporary vacancy for not to exceed sixty (60) days of work, unless a longer time is agreed to. In filling temporary job openings under these circumstances to a packer crew, the qualified employee with the lowest seniority shall be assigned, provided no senior employee present at the time of assignment wants the job. Upon the completion of such sixty (60) days, or immediately, if the leave is originally for more than sixty

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All In filling a vacancy in a department other than temporary for the starting job vacancies in a line of progression or for a non-progression job, the Company will be posted as follows: a.post a notice of the vacancy for a period of seven (7) The position days. No notices will be posted on Kaleidascope weekends, holidays or Fridays. Such notice shall include the job classifications, rate, and minimum qualifications. When the Union and the Company agree that a job is to be eliminated or combined a bid will not be necessary; however, when jobs are to be filled, the job will be posted within two (2) weeks of the known vacancy. The successful bidder’s seniority will begin on the closing date of the job posting. a. Eligible to bid are all employees in the group, who will be given first consideration; employees in other groups within the same department; employees in other departments; and Transfer Pool employees. Employees who received a Final Warning or a Last Chance Agreement within eighteen (18) months before the bid is posted are not eligible to bid. Employees in a line of progression shall not bid downward in the same line, except in a line of progression containing two or more branches, in which case an employee can bid on a bottom job in order to be eligible for seven promotion to a job in one of the other branches. b. Any vacancies created among starting jobs in lines of progression or among non-progression jobs by the filling of this vacancy shall be posted and bid in the same manner; however, there shall be no more than three separate postings, including the one for the original vacancy. c. Lacking a qualified applicant, a non-progression job or a starting job in a line of progression shall be filled with the least senior employee in the Transfer Pool, except in filling those jobs which are not posted for bid, they shall be filled by a qualified employee in the Transfer Pool, giving preference to seniority. If the employee refuses to accept this job, he shall be terminated except that an employee with more than five (75) calendar years seniority may take a layoff and shall have recall rights as hereinafter provided. If there are no qualified employees available, the Company shall hire the necessary qualified people as required. d. Employees will be released within forty-five (45) days of the successful bid. Successful bidder will be notified the second Monday following the closing date of the job bid. The top three bidders’ names will be posted on the Company/Union Bulletin boards on the second Monday following the closing date of the job bid. The successful bidder will be released within forty-five (45) days unless the Union and Company agree to extend this time period, but under no circumstance will the time period exceed ninety (90) days. b.e. In the event that the successful bidder declines the bid, the next successful bidders will be awarded the bid the second Monday after the bid was declined. Everything else will follow the language in Section d steps above. 2. Employees shall be limited to three (3) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade successful bids in their career and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings minimum time between successful bids will be sent to the Union. c.one (1) Employees may year. Any Employee hired on or after ratification will not be accepted for posted positions eligible to bid until they have completed six eighteen (618) months of employmentactive, full-time, continuous employment with Evergreen Packaging, LLC. as a Canton employee. 3. An employee who is demoted through no fault of his own out of a line of progression or out of a non-progression job shall have one job bid opportunity restored. 4. In additionfilling the vacancies described above, the Company will take into consideration seniority and qualifications and when all the factors that constitute minimum qualifications are relatively equal, and then seniority shall prevail. In applying seniority for starting jobs in a line of progression or for non-progression jobs, group seniority shall prevail, followed by department and plant seniority. A vacancy filled by an employee exercising group and/or department seniority will not count towards the employee’s successful bid opportunity. 5. The filling of vacancies as outlined in this Section shall be made on a one hundred twenty (120) working hours probationary period basis. If the employee fails to qualify or wishes to return to his former job, he may be returned to his former job at any time during that period without loss of previously credited seniority. An employee who has transferred wishes to a position must remain voluntarily return to his/her former job within the probationary period may do so twice in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted positionhis/her career. Except that an If the employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard returned to his former job within the six (6) month limit. This paragraph probationary period, the vacancy shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions be posted, but shall be filled by the next most senior qualified applicant from employee who bid on the vacancy. The names of the successful bidders shall be posted. 6. Openings in apprentice/maintenance classifications shall not be subject to the bidding procedure but will be filled by qualified applicants within the bargaining unitplant. 7. If Upon ratification of this Agreement, all employees will be zeroed out for the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all purpose of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection number of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the postingavailable job bids. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) 1 The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting Employer shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting determine if a vacancy exists and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent whether or not to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesfill such vacancy. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by 2 When the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from City determines that a vacancy exists within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all notice of the qualifications vacancy shall be posted for hiring into that positiona period of ten (10) consecutive working days, not including the day of the posting. In all instances, During the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants posting period anyone may apply in writing to Human Resources Office within fourteen ten (1410) days of the end posting. Postings shall contain the requirements as set forth in the position description or classification, the shift, and the rate of pay. The Employer shall not consider applications filed after the postingtenth full working date. Employees shall only be permitted to accept a vacancy within the same classification once within a two (2) year period or for valid medical reasons. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid 3 All applications filed in a timely manner not will be reviewed by the City Manager or his/her designee within a reasonable time after the completion of the ten (10) day posting period. The position shall be awarded to exceed the most qualified applicant with the most skill, ability and experience. Should there be multiple applicants with equal skill, ability, and experience the following preferences shall be observed: • Bargaining Unit Members shall be awarded the position over non-bargaining unit members; • Internal applicants (Current City Employees) shall be awarded the position over external candidates; If two (2) weeks from or more applicants are bargaining unit employees and they are determined to be equal in skill, ability, and experience, the date employee with the position is awardedmost bargaining unit seniority shall be awarded the position. Section 4. A successful bidder 4 Bargaining unit employees who are chosen for such vacancies shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar 120 day trial period exclusive of any classroom training requirednew job probationary period. At Such employees who show little progress or fail to demonstrate the midpoint ability to meet the requirements of the trial period the employee position shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects their same position, and those who advanced behind them shall be placed back to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positiontheir former positions.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1(a) When an opportunity for a regular job exists, the Company shall post a notice announcing such a job opportunity and necessary qualifications. Each job posting will show the classification, either Customer Service Associate or Janitor. In addition, the primary duties of the job will be shown, such as "Ticket Office", “Cleaning/Fueling/Dumping" along with other repetitive functions. The other repetitive functions may be assisting supervisors as starters during busy periods or assisting management by working in the Customer Service office answering phones and giving out schedule and fare information. All job vacancies postings will provide for employees to do "other duties as assigned." (b) Bids for the job must be made by application within seven calendar days after the day the job is posted. If none of the employees who apply for the job have the ability and necessary qualifications to efficiently perform the work of the particular job, the Company may select any person for the job in accordance with the seniority provisions. The job vacated by any employee who received the job opening shall be filled in the same manner. (c) An employee, who through a legitimate bid, received the job posted cannot be bumped off by another employee at any time except by a senior employee whose job is abolished and who is capable of performing efficiently and fulfilling adequately the job requirements or by general bid. (d) Any employee placed on the job which was duly posted and which was not bid within the seven calendar days stipulated shall have this job as his/her own as if he/she had bid it. (e) During the bidding period, the Company will attempt to place temporarily on the job the employee who may eventually get the job, or fill such position by using a part-time employee. (f) Whenever an employee who loses his permanent job has seniority, such employee must select another job within three calendar days from the time he loses his original permanent job. (g) Each employee is to train and study at his/her own initiative. Training will be provided to all full-time employees on request to make them capable to perform all job functions. All employees will be paid their regular hourly rate while training. In order to bid a job, the employee must pass tests for the job. (h) In the event of a change of start time of more than one hour, if such change exceeds ten days, such job will be posted within 15 days of the start time change. (i) An employee may not change job classifications (such as bidding from Janitor to Customer Service Associate) if such change results in another employee being reduced to a lower classification. (j) There shall be three general bids per year for full-time employees. One will be held in conjunction with the vacation bid and will be effective the first pay period beginning in January. The second will be held in May to be effective the first pay period beginning in June. The third will be held in August to be effective the first pay period beginning in September. Three classifications will be recognized at the general bid. They are as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days.1. GPX, Baggage & Tracing b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.Tickets & Will Call

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will A. If the management determines to fill a permanent vacancy (not caused by vacation, illness, leave of absence, or similar reason), a written notice shall be posted on Kaleidascope the bulletin board(s) for seven a period not to exceed eleven (711) calendar working days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in . Any employee may fill the job description for pending the positionsuccessful bid. A copy of all job postings will be sent The management shall offer the vacancy to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from bidder, within the bargaining unitdivision - or if there is no senior qualified bidder within the division, then the most senior qualified bidder, who is capable of performing the job based on the seniority list following in this section. If The establishment of qualifications for jobs is the position canresponsibility of the Employer. Any employee who is deemed by management not to qualify for a job must be communicated with by management as to what qualifications management considers absent in him. Whether an employee meets qualifications is subject to the grievance procedure, including grievance arbitration. The job vacated by a successful bidder must also be posted and be filled from within in the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available above prescribed manner. B. Up to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen first sixty (1460) days of actual time on the end job shall be considered a trial period, which may be extended for up to an additional thirty (30) day period upon the mutual written consent of the posting. Section 3parties. A qualified applicant shall be defined as During the trail period, an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may will be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed advised on two (2) weeks from occasions of his progress in the date presence of the Shop Xxxxxxx. Any deficiencies in his performance of the new job will be specified and methods for improvement demonstrated to him. If management determines that the job is not being satisfactorily performed, the employee shall be returned to his former job and the position is awarded. Section 4shall be given by management to the next qualified senior bidder. A successful bidder shall may be required to serve restricted from bidding more than once in a sixty twelve (6012) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial month period. C. Divisional seniority lists effective January 1, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position2005.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies Employees shall be permitted to bid on jobs which the Employer intends to fill within the bargaining unit prior to the Employer hiring from outside the bargaining unit in accordance with the following procedure: a. Job openings which the Employer intends to fill will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysbusiness days or until the position is filled. b.) The b. An employee from the division where the opening occurs who has applied for the job opening in writing to the Department Head within the time of posting shall include will be considered for the position job on the basis of Local Union seniority; provided that, in the opinion of the City (job titlesubject to the provisions of Article 6), posting datesthe employee possesses the skills, statusabilities, hours per pay periodqualifications, shiftand/or prior experience that the City requires. c. When the job opening is not filled by an employee within the division in which the opening occurs by Local Union seniority, starting an employee from another division or department will be considered for the job on the basis of Local Union seniority; provided that, in the opinion of the City (subject to the provisions of Article 6), the employee possesses the skills, abilities, qualifications, and/or prior experience that the City requires. d. When the job opening is not filled by an employee within the contractual unit Covered by this Agreement as specified above, all other regular part-time and ending timesfull-time City employees will be considered for the job based on skills, pay grade abilities and the qualifications for the position as defined job before any temporary employee or new hires are considered; provided that, in the job description opinion of the City (subject to the provisions of Article 6), the employee possesses the skills, abilities, qualifications, and/or prior experience that the City requires. An employee scheduled for absence from work due to taking paid vacation for an entire posting period: 1) may be advised of the vacancy prior to the posting in order to allow him/her to apply for the position. A copy of all job postings will vacancy, or 2) shall be sent a notice of the opening by the Employer by certified mail to the Union. c.) Employees may employee’s last known address not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months later than the first day of employmentposting, it being the obligation and responsibility of the employee to provide his/her Department Head with his/her current mailing address. In additioneither case, an if the employee who has transferred wishes to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard the opening, he/she shall have delivered his/her written application to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change Department Head in whose department the opening occurs on or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by before the most senior qualified applicant from within last day of the bargaining unitposting period. If the position canDepartment Head does not be filled from within receive said employee’s written application on or before the bargaining unitlast day of posting, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period then the employee shall be evaluated deemed to have waived any and given written notification if a problem exists. During all rights to apply for the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1The COMPANY will provide an opportunity for qualified employees seeking promotion to jobs in a higher level or to a higher level 3 classification by posting open jobs for bid for a twenty-four (24) hour period. All job vacancies Posted jobs may be bid on only within the department in which the opening occurs. If there is no bid in the department, bidding will be posted open to qualified employees from any other departments of the plant. The job bidding procedure will be as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment1. In addition, order for an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply be eligible to bid for a posted position which is at opening the employee must: (a) Have been on the active payroll for a higher pay grade without regard to period of nine (9) months preceding the six date of bid (6b) month limit. This paragraph shall Have not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesbeen awarded a job by means of successful bidding for a period of nine (9) months preceding date of bid. Section (c) Be actively working at the time the job bid is posted. 2. Posted positions shall bid job will be filled by awarded to the most senior qualified applicant from within eligible bidder with the bargaining unit. If most seniority. (a) Any employee who is a successful bidder will be reclassified in accordance with the position cannot job he/she bid for and will be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available paid according to the EmployerLos Angeles PPB Addendum #1. (b) The successful bidder will be allowed the established learner's time for that particular classification. If, provided at the candidate meets all completion of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial periodestablished learner's time, the employee has not at minimum productivity levels for the job, he/she will be returned to his/her original position if job. (c) When openings occur in the following jobs, bidding will be open only to those employees of proved mechanical aptitude and excellent attendance records: 1. Pocket Machine Operators 2. Closers (d) The COMPANY reserves the right to hire at any time qualified candidates from outside sources for the closing and pocket machine operations. 4. Level 1 and 2 employees with a combined age and years of service equal to or in excess of 75 will be considered for Xxxxx 0 job openings. The Level 1 or 2 employee elects must have worked for at least 12 years in a direct classification to be returned or eligible for a job range. If the Employer finds position is filled in this manner the direct employee would transfer to the level 3 job once a replacement is unsatisfactory trained in the new direct position. If an eligible direct employee does not file the Level 3 job the COMPANY reserves the right to hire level 3 employees in the manner they choose. The job change of a senior direct employee would not result in the transfer of another senior employee within the same occurrence. The senior employee would be expected to work in the level 3 position with equal or greater effort.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies 35.1 Employees will be posted as follows: a.) The notified of any new position or vacancy to be filled by the Employer and such new position or vacancy will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the positionbulletin board. A copy of all job All internal postings will be sent placed on a bulletin board at every Metro location. One sign-up sheet will be maintained at the location designated on the posting. Shop Posting. Notice of non-supervisory vacancies shall be posted on the bulletin board for a period of four (4) work days before the vacancy is filled. Employees interested in such posted jobs shall sign the posted notice. Qualifications being reasonably equal among those employees in the next lower classification who have met the minimum qualifications, seniority shall apply in filling vacancies. After the new employee is hired, the "work schedule" shall be posted immediately and will be picked by seniority in that classification. Minimum qualifications must be reasonably related to the Unionjob. The provisions of this section shall not apply to entry-level "C" mechanic and entry-level utility positions. Office Posting. c.A. The Employer shall post notices of all permanent position vacancies in classifications of work covered by this Agreement. The Employer may decide not to fill a vacancy or pending vacancy and shall notify the Union of such intentions. Vacancy notices shall be posted on all bulletin boards used by unit employees and such other places as the Employer decides. Such notices shall be posted for at least five (5) Employees may not working days which days shall be accepted for posted positions until they in two (2) separate weeks before the final date of acceptance of applications. Notices shall be as informative as is reasonably possible. When minimum qualifications are required of applicants, such information shall be provided on the job position notice. Minimum job qualifications must be reasonably related to the job. B. In the event that an employee holding a permanent position shall have completed secured a leave of absence of at least six (6) months of employment. In addition, or in the event that it is anticipated that an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position may be absent because of illness or injury for six (6) months, such vacancy thus created either directly or indirectly shall be posted as a temporary vacancy consistent with Paragraph "A" above. The Employer shall have the option to fill or not fill such vacancies. C. Such temporary vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as "permanent" position vacancies and employees filling such position vacancies shall in all ways be treated as other full-time employees except that such employees shall have the title of "acting" added to their job title. Should the employee holding permanent status in that position return to work in that position, the "acting" employee, if said employee held a position with the City immediately prior to the temporary appointment, shall return to that position, and pay and other benefits to that employee D. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with written notice prior to creating any new job titles within the office, exclusive of managerial, professional, confidential and/or supervisory positions. The parties shall, within ten (10) days of such notice, enter into negotiations to establish a wage rate for the new position(s), and in the event no agreement is reached the dispute may be first submitted to the WERC for mediation and, failing resolution, may be submitted by either party to arbitration pursuant to Article 8 of the Agreement. The arbitrator shall be limited to selecting the proposed wage rate of one (1) of the parties. E. In case a convalescent office employee is able to work limited periods of the day, every effort shall be made to allow the employee to work such hours as he/she can handle. 35.2 Operators and shop employees promoted or transferred into another classification shall enter that classification at the same progression step held immediately prior to the promotion or transfer. 35.3 Office employees promoted into a classification with a higher rate of pay shall be placed at the nearest salary step of the higher classification which provides for a five percent (5%) increase in the employee's base rate of pay. Office employees transferred into a classification with the same rate of pay shall enter that classification at the same progression step held immediately prior to the transfer. 35.4 In the event that any shop employee holding a permanent position shall have secured a leave of absence of at least three (3) months before applying for another posted position. Except or it is anticipated that an employee will be off on long term illness exceeding sixty (60) days, such vacancy thus created either directly or indirectly may apply be posted as a temporary vacancy. If the Employer so decides to fill the vacancy, such temporary vacancies may be filled in the same manner as "permanent" position vacancies and employees filling such position vacancies shall in all ways be treated as other full-time employees except that such employees shall have the title of "acting" added to their job title. Should the employee holding permanent status in that position return to work in that position, the "acting" employee, if said employee held a position with the Employer immediately prior to the temporary appointment, shall return to that position, and pay and other benefits to that employee shall be as though no temporary appointment had taken place. In the event that it is determined that the "permanent" employee will not return, the "acting" employee will become the permanent employee. 35.5 When there is a vacancy in the day shop or an increase in personnel in the day shop, the senior night employee shall be permitted to advance to the day shop except in case an expert is needed temporarily. Provisions may be made for training new employees in the day shop before going on night shift for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard period not to the exceed six (6) month limitmonths. This paragraph Senior day employees shall not apply be rotated to intra cost center night shift change or intra cost center status changesif qualified junior employees are working days. Section 2. Posted 35.6 Junior shop employees who have advanced to maintenance classification cannot be bumped back to a lower classification by senior shop employees who had passed their opportunity to advance to a higher classification. 35.7 A. Recruitment for job position vacancies for office, full-time main line motor coach operators, entry- level utility and entry-level "C" Mechanic positions shall be filled by open and competitive. In the event that a bargaining unit member(s) applies for one of the above mentioned positions, at least the most senior qualified applicant from within bargaining unit member(s) equivalent to the bargaining unit. If number of positions to be filled who meets the minimum qualifications required at the time of application for the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses included on the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive City of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awardedMadison Human Resource Department Certification Hiring Request form. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. When a vacancy occurs as outlined under Section 1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position it will be posted on Kaleidascope the bulletin board for seven five (75) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include working days during which period an employee with seniority, may make written application for such vacancy. Employees within the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings department containing such vacancy will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted given first consideration for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employmentsuch vacancy. In addition, an employee who has transferred Any immediate changes to a position must remain in job that position for six is to be posted will be made prior to posting. The successful applicant will be advised within five (65) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) working days of the end expiry of the posting. Section 3five (5) working day posting period. A qualified Upon filling a vacancy, the successful applicant shall will be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding allowed a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner period not to exceed two exceeding twenty (220) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period working days during which the employee shall will be evaluated and given written notification if a problem existspermitted to return to his former job. During If within the trial same twenty (20) day period, the employee is found to be incapable of performing the duties of the job vacancy, he will be returned to his/her his former job. In the event the successful candidate does return to his former job, the vacancy will not be but will be filled under the same terms as set out herein, in accordance with from among employees who applied for the original position if posting. In the event no other qualified employee applied for the posting, the Company shall fill the vacancy at its discretion. When the applicant described under section A and B above has qualified for the vacancy, then the subsequent vacancy, but not thereafter, created by his application will be posted in the same manner as described above, except that applications will be accepted from all departments and filled in accordance with The successful applicant will be selected by the Company and such selection shall be made in a manner consistent with the terms of this Agreement. A successful applicant for a job posting (posting A) or any new full time hire shall not be eligible to bid on another job posting until he has worked twelve (12) months in his new job unless the job posting represents a pay progression opportunity. In this case, the employee elects will not be allowed to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the bid on another new position.job until a total of twenty four

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will Bid Procedure: Bids shall be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted and remain open on Kaleidascope all Police Department bulletin boards for seven (7) consecutive calendar days for department-wide bids, and five (5) consecutive calendar days for intra-shift bids. Persons to accept bids will be the Shift Commanders. Employees must bid in person by signature and shall receive a receipt to show that a bid has been placed. The Employee will retain the original and the shift commander or commander of the day issuing the receipt shall forward the copy along with the bid at the time the bids close to the Chief of Police or his designee. An Employee may remove his/her name from the bid by appearing in person to the Shift Commander during working hours with his/her receipt during the seven (7) days while the bid is open. The Union xxxxxxx may act on behalf of an Employee on any bidding procedure, provided written authorization is furnished. A bid shall be considered awarded upon the effective starting date of the position, however a bid may also be withdrawn anytime prior to the effective starting date. Unsuccessful bids shall not be counted against the Employee's allowed number of bids. An Employee may bid on more than one job, but not more than three (3) jobs simultaneously. An Employee may not exercise bidding rights while under departmental suspension in excess of thirty (30) days. b.) . Employees shall exercise bid rights in a two-phased format: The posting Employee's initial bid when moving from one division to another shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay periodbe a simultaneous bid for division, shift, starting and ending timesand/or bureau. Once successfully awarded a bid for division, pay grade and shift, and/or bureau, the qualifications Employee may exercise a secondary bid right on section or specific job classification as herein identified. All Employees shall have the right to an unlimited number of primary bids. Successful secondary bids will not impact primary bid rights. It is agreed that for the position as defined in the purposes of secondary job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent bid rights, motor districts, etc., those Employees presently assigned to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions specific jobs shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unitgrand fathered into their positions. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from Employees apply for the date same opening and they have identical seniority dates, then the position is awardedsystem prescribed in "Seniority Defined," based on an alphabetical list, shall prevail. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All 7.01 When it has been determined by the administration that a vacancy exists in the bargaining unit, that job vacancies opening will be posted in all buildings for a minimum of five (5) days prior to filling the vacancy. The administration shall make this determination within thirty (30) days of the reason for this vacancy. This posting shall set forth the classification, location, qualifications, wage range, and time schedule of the position. During this posting period, employees, interested in the position, must submit their bids to the administrator listed on the posting. All bidders are to be documented by classification seniority first and district seniority second. Positions shall be filled within ten (10) work days of the last day of the posting. The Parties can mutually agree to extend the timelines. In lieu of this process, the Board and the Association may agree to an alternative procedure for bidding. If the parties agree to an alternative procedure, the ground rules established prior to the bid shall be written and binding on all bargaining unit members. 7.02 The administration shall have the right to establish qualifications and to decide who are qualified applicants. Qualifications include local, state, and applicable federal qualifications. All applicants must meet the general requirements as follows:listed in the job posting. The Administration shall provide the Union President a copy of each position posted for bid. In addition, the Board agrees to notify the Union President of any changes in position or in the creation of a new position at least ten (10) days prior to such change or creation of a new position. a.) 7.03 To obtain or retain a given classification, the employee must possess and maintain the requisite qualifications. 7.04 The position will be posted awarded to the qualified candidate, from within the classification in which the position exists, possessing the most seniority. Should no employee from within the classification bid on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysthe position, the senior qualified candidate from the remainder of the bargaining unit who bids on a position shall be awarded the position. Employees moving to a different classification shall be placed on the wage scale based upon one-half of their district seniority, rounded up. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title)7.05 If an employee is required to have a license bids out of that building, posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description his/her reassignment may be delayed until a qualified replacement can be found for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.7.06 The administration may assign qualified employees to different assignments within their job classification on a thirty (30) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred day temporary basis pursuant to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesO.R.C. 4117. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All 35.1 For the purpose of these provisions a "vacancy" is defined as the City determining to fill a particular job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined listed in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to Appendix A. Whenever a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from vacancy occurs within the bargaining unit, notice of such vacancy shall be posted by the Employer City for a period of at least five (5) consecutive work days, not including the date of posting. During the posting period anyone may fill apply for the vacant position from any source available by submitting a written application on a form provided by the City, to the Employer, provided person designated in the candidate meets all posting for receipt of the qualifications for hiring into that positionapplication. In all instancesPostings shall contain the requirements of the job, scheduled hours, and the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection rate of applicants within fourteen pay. Selection of a successful bidder will be made ten (1410) days of after the end of the posting. Section 3five (5) day posting period. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid All applications filed in a timely manner not will be reviewed by the City. The job shall be awarded to exceed two the applicant deemed qualified by the City after considering the following: (2a) weeks from length of continuous service with the date City, (b) unexcused absence within the position is awarded. Section 4last twenty-four (24) months, (c) prior performance at work and any prior documented discipline within the last thirty-six (36) months, (d) skill and ability to perform the duties of the vacant job, (e) any job training, and (f) licensing when required. A When factors (b) through (f) are relatively equal, seniority shall prevail. Assignments will be made within thirty (30) days after the selection of the successful bidder shall has been made. If there are no applicants deemed qualified by the City, the job may be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training requiredfilled by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. At When promoting from within the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial periodBargaining Unit, the employee should have additional job training made available to enhance their skill set. The City may elect to outsource this additional training if needed. 35.2 When the City decides to fill a vacancy in the laborer classification created by a promotion of a laborer or a laborer leaving the employment of the City, the opening will be returned posted in accordance with Section 35.1 and all interested employees shall submit a written application on a form provided by the City. The opening will be awarded to his/her original position if the senior applicant after considering the following: (a) ability to learn the job, (b) unexcused attendance within the last twelve (12) months, and (c) prior performance at work within the last twelve (12) months. If there are no applicants deemed qualified by the City, the job may be filled by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. 35.3 Any existing City employee elects selected for a vacancy shall serve a promotion probationary period of up to be returned or one hundred twenty (120) days from the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory first workday in the new position. An employee who fails to qualify during this promotion probationary period as determined by the City shall be returned to his former position. 35.4 In order to have readily available trained employees for vacancies occurring under Sections 35.1, the City may decide to offer job training opportunities. When the City decides to offer job training opportunities, notice of these opportunities will be posted in accordance with Section

JOB BIDDING. Section 11.01 Insofar as practical and consistent with rendering good telephone service, seniority shall apply as follows whenever more than one (1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows) employee has the requisite ability and qualifications and is capable of performing the work: a.(a) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope Selection of scheduled working hours for seven (7) calendar dayswhich an employee is qualified in conformity with Article 6 within his/her work group. b.(b) Selection of vacation periods in conformity with Article 9 within the work group. (c) For the purpose of layoffs, those employees who perform essentially the same type of work within the same working area, and in conformity with Article 24, "Force Adjustments". (d) Voluntary transfers and involuntary transfers. (e) Temporary assignment to higher-rated job titles. 11.02 All employees on military leaves of absence shall continue to accrue seniority during such leaves in conformity with Article 17, "Military Leaves". 11.03 In the exercise of Section 11.01 (a) and (b) above, in any case where seniority is equal, the selections shall be on a rotation basis. 11.04 The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade seniority of a regular full-time employee temporarily assigned to part-time work and the qualifications for seniority of part-time employees will accrue on a pro rata basis during the position as defined in period of the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Unionemployee’s part- time work. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed 11.05 Any employee transferred or promoted into a position covered by the Bargaining Unit who has had six (6) months or more of employmentemployment with the Company will be credited with seniority based upon his/her total service beginning with the last date upon which he entered the Company's employ. 11.06 The Company will, as soon as possible after the date of this Agreement, and annually thereafter, prepare seniority rosters of employees covered by this Agreement and copies thereof will be furnished to the Union. In additionSuch rosters will show: (a) The names of all regular employees; (b) The department in which each listed employee is employed; (c) The last date upon which the employee entered the Company's employ; (d) Assigned job title of all regular employees; and (e) Footnote explanations relative to any periods subsequent to the last date on which the employee entered the Company's employ when seniority did not accrue. 11.07 The first rosters so prepared shall be subject to review and correction for a period of sixty (60) days, an after which time they shall become the official seniority rosters, except as to any corrections, if any, to be made through the elimination of inaccuracies presented before the end of said sixty (60) day period, subject only to additions, removals and changes made between the date of the first such rosters and the dates of any rosters prepared thereafter. 11.08 Effective June 2, 2015, all members of any CenturyLink bargaining unit who transfer into CWA Local 2204 on or after June 2, 2015 will have immediate seniority portability. This language does not cover management and/or non-bargaining unit employees. Where other CenturyLink/Lumen contracts require R reciprocity, this language will authorize those reciprocal agreements. 11.09 Effective September 7, 2007, seniority for new employees hired on the same day will be determined by using the last four digits of the employees’ social security numbers with the higher number being more senior. 11.10 Job postings will be available on-line on the Company’s internal website. Such notice shall include the title and job duties of the position available, the skills required for the position, the closing date for submission of bids, and the work location of the position. Applications must be submitted electronically within the specified time period using the on-line application tool provided by the Company. The application shall contain a clear, concise statement of the employee’s background, training and overall qualifications and the reasons the bidding employee should be considered for the position. The job will be considered a promotion if it pays a higher maximum rate than the job in which the employee is presently working. An employee's bid will be considered except employees who has transferred to a position must remain at the time of the vacancy are in that position for one of the following categories: (a) Probationary and temporary employees; (b) Laid off employees; (c) Employees who within the previous six (6) months before applying have been returned to their former job because of failure to qualify on a job in the same title as the vacancy involved; (d) Employees in formal corrective action unless they receive R (e) Employees who have not been in their present position for another posted at least one year. With supervisory approval, employees with less than one year’s service in their present position may submit a job bid. The Company will attempt to fill the vacancy internally from those employees submitting a job bid request. However, it is understood that the Company may also consider candidates outside the bargaining unit when filling those vacancies. In order to be considered a candidate for selection (either internal or external), the candidate must successfully pass any reasonable and job appropriate tests used by the Company for the position. Except that an employee If the candidate passes such testing, or if the Company elects not to use testing as part of the selection process, qualifications shall be determined by the total circumstances including work experience, performance (and any performance evaluations), applicable technical education and attendance. The Company may apply for a posted use other forms of testing, interviews and/or other reasonable methods of determining qualifications as herein defined. The position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall will be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position candidate from any source available as determined by the Company. Seniority will govern only in the event multiple internal candidates are determined to be most qualified by the Employer, provided Company. If no candidates are deemed qualified by the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instancesCompany, the appropriate manager is responsible for Company may elect to fill the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the postingvacancy from any available source. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All A. When it becomes necessary to add employees to any seniority classification, such vacancies, except those created by job vacancies bidding, will be posted subject to job bidding after the recall or restoration of all employees with recall or restoration rights to the seniority classification. B. Any vacancy which in the best judgment of the Company is of a temporary nature, that is, of less than sixty (60) days' duration, shall not be listed as follows: a.) The position will a vacancy and it shall not be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysbidding. b.) C. The Company shall post the vacancy to be filled on bulletin boards in the plant. No vacancy shall be posted during the annual inventory and vacation shutdown period. The posting shall include list the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting seniority classification and ending times, pay grade department in which the vacancy exists and the qualifications for the position as defined work assignment. It is agreed that the Company shall have the right to prescribe the qualifications necessary for each posted vacancy. D. Any employee who is working in the job description for seniority classification and in the positiondepartment in which the vacancy exists may request from the supervisor of the department assignment to the vacancy. A copy If more than one such employee requests assignment to the vacancy, the supervisor will transfer the employee with the greatest seniority to the vacancy, provided he is qualified to perform the work, and provided the employee's request has been made before the expiration of all job postings the posting date referred to in Paragraph F below. In such an event, the vacancy created by the transfer will be sent the vacancy to the Unionbe filled by job bidding. c.) Employees may not E. Any employee with seniority, excluding those employees in the seniority classification within the department in which the vacancy exists, who can qualify or believes himself to be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In additionqualified, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for the vacancy by submitting a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard completed "Application for Vacancy" form to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesLR/HR Department within the period specified. Section F. When the vacancy has been posted for two (2) working days (48 hours), the Company shall remove the posting from the bulletin boards and accept no more applications for the vacancy. Posted positions From the applications filed, the Company shall determine those who are qualified, and from this group, if there be more than one (1), shall fill the vacancy as hereinafter set out: (1) The senior qualified applicant. However, in jobs in Pay Level 7, the senior job bid applicant will be selected except where physical qualifications and/or specific skills are necessary to perform the required work such as the ability to operate a motor vehicle. (2) If it is determined by the Company that there are no qualified applicants and the Company is unable to hire qualified employees within thirty (30) days from the date the vacancy is posted, then the Company shall give consideration to those applicants, or those employees considered not qualified under Paragraph D of this Section, whose records would seem to indicate they could learn satisfactorily to perform the required work before a new inexperienced employee shall be hired and trained for the work assignment. (3) Assuming there are no experienced qualified applicants and there are no applicants whose record would seem to indicate that they could learn satisfactorily to perform the required work, then the Company may fill the vacancy by the transfer or hire of any employee or applicant. G. The Company shall, within two (2) weeks, transfer the successful bidder to the vacancy. H. Any employee who fills a vacancy by this bidding procedure and who fails to perform the job satisfactorily shall be returned to his previous assignment, department, and/or seniority classification, provided his seniority will permit such return. I. Any vacancies caused by this procedure may be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within Company by recall or restoration before transfer or hire. The filling of the bargaining unit. If vacancy left by the position canjob bidder will be filled subject to the possible failure of the job bidder on the posted vacancy, but the transfer of a replacement for the job bidder, if the job bidder fails to perform the job satisfactorily, will not be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview considered a temporary assignment and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee no special pay provisions will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positioninvolved.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies 35.1 Employees will be posted as follows: a.) The notified of any new position or vacancy to be filled by the Employer and such new position or vacancy will be posted on Kaleidascope the bulletin board. Shop Posting. Notice of non-supervisory vacancies shall be posted on the bulletin board for seven a period of four (74) calendar dayswork days before the vacancy is filled. Employees interested in such posted jobs shall sign the posted notice. Qualifications being reasonably equal among those employees in the next lower classification who have met the minimum qualifications, seniority shall apply in filling vacancies. After the new employee is hired, the "work schedule" shall be posted immediately and will be picked by seniority in that classification. Minimum qualifications must be reasonably related to the job. The provisions of this section shall not apply to entry-level "C" mechanic and entry-level utility positions. Office Posting. b.A. The Employer shall post notices of all permanent position vacancies in classifications of work covered by this Agreement. The Employer may decide not to fill a vacancy or pending vacancy and shall notify the Union of such intentions. Vacancy notices shall be posted on all bulletin boards used by unit employees and such other places as the Employer decides. Such notices shall be posted for at least five (5) The posting working days which days shall include be in two (2) separate weeks before the position (job title)final date of acceptance of applications. Notices shall be as informative as is reasonably possible. When minimum qualifications are required of applicants, posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in such information shall be provided on the job description for the positionposition notice. A copy of all Minimum job postings will qualifications must be sent reasonably related to the Unionjob. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they B. In the event that an employee holding a permanent position shall have completed secured a leave of absence of at least six (6) months of employment. In addition, or in the event that it is anticipated that an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position may be absent because of illness or injury for six (6) months, such vacancy thus created either directly or indirectly shall be posted as a temporary vacancy consistent with Paragraph "A" above. The Employer shall have the option to fill or not fill such vacancies. C. Such temporary vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as "permanent" position vacancies and employees filling such position vacancies shall in all ways be treated as other full-time employees except that such employees shall have the title of "acting" added to their job title. Should the employee holding permanent status in that position return to work in that position, the "acting" employee, if said employee held a position with the City immediately prior to the temporary appointment, shall return to that position, and pay and other benefits to that employee shall be as though no temporary appointment had taken place. In the event that it is determined that the "permanent" employee will not return, the "acting" employee will become the permanent employee. D. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with written notice prior to creating any new job titles within the office, exclusive of managerial, professional, confidential and/or supervisory positions. The parties shall, within ten (10) days of such notice, enter into negotiations to establish a wage rate for the new (1) of the parties. E. In case a convalescent office employee is able to work limited periods of the day, every effort shall be made to allow the employee to work such hours as he/she can handle. 35.2 Operators and shop employees promoted or transferred into another classification shall enter that classification at the same progression step held immediately prior to the promotion or transfer. 35.3 Office employees promoted into a classification with a higher rate of pay shall be placed at the nearest salary step of the higher classification which provides for a five percent (5%) increase in the employee's base rate of pay. Office employees transferred into a classification with the same rate of pay shall enter that classification at the same progression step held immediately prior to the transfer. 35.4 In the event that any shop employee holding a permanent position shall have secured a leave of absence of at least three (3) months before applying for another posted position. Except or it is anticipated that an employee will be off on long term illness exceeding sixty (60) days, such vacancy thus created either directly or indirectly may apply be posted as a temporary vacancy. If the Employer so decides to fill the vacancy, such temporary vacancies may be filled in the same manner as "permanent" position vacancies and employees filling such position vacancies shall in all ways be treated as other full-time employees except that such employees shall have the title of "acting" added to their job title. Should the employee holding permanent status in that position return to work in that position, the "acting" employee, if said employee held a position with the Employer immediately prior to the temporary appointment, shall return to that position, and pay and other benefits to that employee shall be as though no temporary appointment had taken place. In the event that it is determined that the "permanent" employee will not return, the "acting" employee will become the permanent employee. 35.5 When there is a vacancy in the day shop or an increase in personnel in the day shop, the senior night employee shall be permitted to advance to the day shop except in case an expert is needed temporarily. Provisions may be made for training new employees in the day shop before going on night shift for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard period not to the exceed six (6) month limitmonths. This paragraph Senior day employees shall not apply be rotated to intra cost center night shift change or intra cost center status changesif qualified junior employees are working days. Section 2. Posted 35.6 Junior shop employees who have advanced to maintenance classification cannot be bumped back to a lower classification by senior shop employees who had passed their opportunity to advance to a higher classification. 35.7 A. Recruitment for job position vacancies for office, full-time main line motor coach operators, entry-level utility and entry-level "C" Mechanic positions shall be filled by open and competitive. In the event that a bargaining unit member(s) applies for one of the above mentioned positions, at least the most senior qualified applicant from within bargaining unit member(s) equivalent to the bargaining unit. If number of positions to be filled who meets the minimum qualifications required at the time of application for the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses included on the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive City of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awardedMadison Human Resource Department Certification Hiring Request form. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies 35.1 Employees will be posted as follows: a.) The notified of any new position or vacancy to be filled by the Employer and such new position or vacancy will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the positionbulletin board. A copy of all job All internal postings will be sent placed on a bulletin board at every Metro location. One sign-up sheet will be maintained at the location designated on the posting. Shop Posting. Notice of non-supervisory vacancies shall be posted on the bulletin board for a period of four (4) work days before the vacancy is filled. Employees interested in such posted jobs shall sign the posted notice. Qualifications being reasonably equal among those employees in the next lower classification who have met the minimum qualifications, seniority shall apply in filling vacancies. After the new employee is hired, the "work schedule" shall be posted immediately and will be picked by seniority in that classification. Minimum qualifications must be reasonably related to the Unionjob. The provisions of this section shall not apply to entry-level "C" mechanic and entry-level utility positions. Office Posting. c.A. The Employer shall post notices of all permanent position vacancies in classifications of work covered by this Agreement. The Employer may decide not to fill a vacancy or pending vacancy and shall notify the Union of such intentions. Vacancy notices shall be posted on all bulletin boards used by unit employees and such other places as the Employer decides. Such notices shall be posted for at least five (5) Employees may not working days which days shall be accepted for posted positions until they in two (2) separate weeks before the final date of acceptance of applications. Notices shall be as informative as is reasonably possible. When minimum qualifications are required of applicants, such information shall be provided on the job position notice. Minimum job qualifications must be reasonably related to the job. B. In the event that an employee holding a permanent position shall have completed secured a leave of absence of at least six (6) months of employment. In addition, or in the event that it is anticipated that an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position may be absent because of illness or injury for six (6) months, such vacancy thus created either directly or indirectly shall be posted as a temporary vacancy consistent with Paragraph "A" above. The Employer shall have the option to fill or not fill such vacancies. C. Such temporary vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as "permanent" position vacancies and employees filling such position vacancies shall in all ways be treated as other full-time employees except that such employees shall have the title of "acting" added to their job title. Should the employee holding permanent status in that position return to work in that position, the "acting" D. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with written notice prior to creating any new job titles within the office, exclusive of managerial, professional, confidential and/or supervisory positions. The parties shall, within ten (10) days of such notice, enter into negotiations to establish a wage rate for the new position(s), and in the event no agreement is reached the dispute may be first submitted to the WERC for mediation and, failing resolution, may be submitted by either party to arbitration pursuant to Article 8 of the Agreement. The arbitrator shall be limited to selecting the proposed wage rate of one (1) of the parties. E. In case a convalescent office employee is able to work limited periods of the day, every effort shall be made to allow the employee to work such hours as he/she can handle. 35.2 Operators, office employees, and shop employees promoted or transferred into another classification shall enter that classification at the same progression step held immediately prior to the promotion or transfer. 35.3 In the event that any shop employee holding a permanent position shall have secured a leave of absence of at least three (3) months before applying for another posted position. Except or it is anticipated that an employee will be off on long term illness exceeding sixty (60) days, such vacancy thus created either directly or indirectly may apply be posted as a temporary vacancy. If the Employer so decides to fill the vacancy, such temporary vacancies may be filled in the same manner as "permanent" position vacancies and employees filling such position vacancies shall in all ways be treated as other full-time employees except that such employees shall have the title of "acting" added to their job title. Should the employee holding permanent status in that position return to work in that position, the "acting" employee, if said employee held a position with the Employer immediately prior to the temporary appointment, shall return to that position, and pay and other benefits to that employee shall be as though no temporary appointment had taken place. In the event that it is determined that the "permanent" employee will not return, the "acting" employee will become the permanent employee. 35.4 When there is a vacancy in the day shop or an increase in personnel in the day shop, the senior night employee shall be permitted to advance to the day shop except in case an expert is needed temporarily. Provisions may be made for training new employees in the day shop before going on night shift for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard period not to the exceed six (6) month limitmonths. This paragraph Senior day employees shall not apply be rotated to intra cost center night shift change or intra cost center status changesif qualified junior employees are working days. Section 2. Posted 35.5 Junior shop employees who have advanced to maintenance classification cannot be bumped back to a lower classification by senior shop employees who had passed their opportunity to advance to a higher classification. 35.6 A. Recruitment for job position vacancies for office, full-time main line motor coach operators, entry-level utility and entry-level "C" Mechanic positions shall be filled by open and competitive. In the event that a bargaining unit member(s) applies for one of the above mentioned positions, at least the most senior qualified applicant from within bargaining unit member(s) equivalent to the bargaining unit. If number of positions to be filled who meets the minimum qualifications required at the time of application for the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses included on the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive City of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awardedMadison Human Resource Department Certification Hiring Request form. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All 16.1 When the Company determines a permanent vacancy exists, other than a minimum pay job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position it cannot be filled from senior employees within the bargaining unitsame job classification, the Employer may fill Company will post a notice of such fact, such notice to remain posted for a period of five (5) days, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. Any employee on vacation during the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen posting period (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks weeks) will have forty-eight (48) hours from the date time the employee was scheduled to return from vacation to determine if any bids were posted during the vacation and to submit a job bid for consideration. This notice shall state rates of pay, hours, current shifts and off days, and job requirements. Employees who wish the job shall be considered in the manner provided herein in paragraph 16.2 and the successful applicant's name should the job be awarded, will be posted within fourteen (14) days after the bid is removed from the bulletin board, no more than thirty (30) days where testing is required. The successful bidder will be placed on the job as needed. If a successful bidder is not assigned to the job within ninety (90) days following the awarding of the bid, and the Company still intends to fill the job, the employee shall receive the applicable rate of the new job. If there are no qualified bidders, the Company may assign the least senior qualified employee who does not hold a bid job to the vacancy. 16.2 The following factors shall apply in the awarding of all jobs: (1) Qualifications of the Applicant (which shall include: ability to perform the work, aptitude, skills, experience, training for the job, score on the mechanical aptitude examination published by The Psychological Corporation, and attendance); (2) Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job; (3) Experience gained through holding jobs under the bid system, outside schooling, as well as skills, knowledge, training and ability acquired by an employee prior to employment with the Company, will be given consideration in awarding jobs. Experience gained through temporary reassignments will not be given consideration in awarding jobs. (4) In the event that the three previous criterion are equal the position is awarded. Section 4will be filled by the most senior applicant. A successful If the employee selected shall fail to qualify after a fair trial period, in the exclusive judgement of the Company he or she shall be returned to his or her former position and the next bidder shall be required to serve given consideration. No employee with a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory formal disciplinary action in the new positionrecord within the last 12 months may be considered for promotion. Employees may only bid for promotional job opportunities except by mutual agreement between the parties an employee may bid on a job which would not result in a promotion when there is a good and sufficient reason.

JOB BIDDING. Section 115.1 When the Company determines a vacancy exists, other than a minimum pay job, the Company will post a notice of such fact, such notice to remain posted for a period of at least five (5) days, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. This notice shall state rates of pay, hours, and job requirements. The Union will be provided with a copy of each bid. All job vacancies bids shall be considered in the manner provided herein in Section 15.3 and the successful applicant's name will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for within seven (7) calendar days after the bids are opened, except where testing is required. Said delay will not exceed ten (10) days, unless additional time is agreed to between the Union and the Company. The successful bidder will be placed on the job within as reasonable a time as possible from the date of posting award. In the event of the successful applicant's failure to qualify in the opinion of the Company, then it is understood that said employee is to be restored to their former position and standing. Employees will submit their bid to the supervisor and will be given a receipt for the bid. No bids will be withdrawn after the time and date the bid is removed from the board. 18 The successful bidder will be placed on the job as soon as possible unless an extension is agreed to by the Company and the Union. The Company may choose to cancel the bid at any time. If a successful bidder is not assigned to the new job within thirty (30) working days following the awarding of the bid, the employee shall receive the applicable starting rate of the new job. Furthermore, the Company and the Union will meet to discuss the reasons for the delay. The successful bidder may be disqualified by the Company within the first 120 days of assignment to the new job at the sole discretion of management. In the event of the successful applicants failure to qualify in the opinion of the Company, then it is understood that said employee is to be restored to their former position and standing. b.) The posting shall include the position 15.2 If within twenty-four (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (624) months of employment. In additionfollowing the assignment to a new job under this procedure, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position applies for six another new job of equal or lower classification, the Company may, at its discretion, disregard such application. After twenty-four (624) months before applying employees may only bid for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to promotional job opportunities except by mutual agreement between the six (6) month limitparties. This paragraph shall provision does not apply to intra cost center shift change employees successfully bidding into the Entry Level Mechanical, Electrical, or intra cost center status changesInstrument Training Program. Lateral or down-bids for any position shall only be permitted one time, per employee, during the course of this agreement. Section 2. Posted positions 15.3 The following factors shall be filled apply in the awarding of all jobs: (1) Qualifications of the Applicant (which shall include: ability to perform the work, aptitude as determined by the most senior qualified applicant from within achieving a minimum correct score of 70% on the bargaining unit. If mechanical aptitude test published by the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unitPsychological Corporation, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employerskills, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instancesPittsburgh plant experience, the appropriate manager is responsible other experience, training for the interview job, and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting.attendance); Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from Ability to physically perform the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint essential job functions of the trial period job with reasonable accommodation by the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification Company, if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.necessary;

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job Before filling a vacancy which occurs in a bargaining unit classification, or filling a new bargaining unit classification, the position shall be subject to bidding by unit members. (a) Notices of vacancies occurring in the bargaining unit will be posted as followsfor a period of five (5) days. Interested non-probationary employees may bid for the vacancy by submitting a written Request to Bid or Transfer, on a form to be provided by the County, to the Human Resources Department no later than the end of the posting period. Employees will not be considered for any promotional vacancy unless they will be available for work in the vacant position on the date the position is to be filled. (b) In filling a posted vacancy, the department head: a.(1) The shall determine that the candidate meets the minimum qualifications specified in the established job description; (2) shall evaluate the relative experience, knowledge and skill of bidding candidates; (3) may review documents in candidates' County personnel files relating to attendance, discipline, performance evaluations conducted within the previous three (3) years, and job-related test scores. (4) will conduct oral interviews and may conduct job related testing in the screening process. If a resume and/or a new employment application is required, notice shall be given in a like manner. (c) Where the above general qualifications are equal, employees with the greatest bargaining unit seniority shall be entitled to the position if it is awarded to a bargaining unit member. (d) No employee will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include permitted to seek another position through this procedure if he/she has been awarded another position within the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed preceding six (6) months as a result of employment. In addition, an earlier award under this procedure; unless he/she is a part-time employee who has transferred seeking a full- time position and did not bid from a full-time to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted the part-time position. Except that an employee Employees still within their probationary period may apply for a posted also seek another position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer however, it shall be limited to only one position award during that timeframe. (e) The Department Head may assign an employee to fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date vacancy until the position is awarded. Once a position is posted pursuant to this procedure, temporary assignments to that position, notwithstanding Section 19.3, or the continued employment of temporary employees for that position shall not exceed eight (8) weeks duration. Section 4. (f) The Department Head may fill a vacancy from outside the bargaining unit whenever: (1) there are no qualified bargaining unit employees who have submitted applications for the position, or; (2) it is determined, after thoroughly reviewing the qualifications of unit members who bid for the position, and conducted interviews, that a better qualified candidate is available from outside the unit whose better qualifications can be documented and verified. (g) A successful bidder bargaining unit employee who is awarded a bid under this procedure shall be required to serve granted a sixty thirty (6030) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At to determine his/her desire to remain on the midpoint of job and/or his/her ability to perform the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem existsjob satisfactorily. During the trial period, the employee will be returned shall have the opportunity to revert back to his/her original former position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds he/she desires. If the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position, he/she may be returned to his/her former position by the Employer, or to a position on the same shift equal rated to his/her former position, without loss of seniority, and other employees who are affected by such action may also be returned to their former positions.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All : When a permanent job vacancies vacancy occurs, the Company will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted first “Canvass” for that position, that is, provide senior employees on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title)same job, posting datesin the same sharing unit and within the same Department, status, hours per pay period, but working another shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent opportunity to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesshifts. Section 2. Posted positions : When a new job is created or a permanent job vacancy occurs in any department, it shall be filled by posted for two (2) workdays. An Employee submitting a bid for the most senior qualified applicant open position and who is selected to fill the open position will be notified of the selection within five (5) workdays after the posting is taken down. The Company will, within sixty (60) days thereafter, assign the selected Employee to the open position. Any increase in the selected Employee’s hourly rate in the new position will begin when the selected Employee is moved into the new position and begins work. Those Employees desiring to be considered for the job opening will personally submit their bid to the HR department. The prerequisites for all job vacancies shall be posted on the bulletin board. In determining which of the bidding employees will be awarded the job, the Company shall follow the following procedure: A) An eligible Employee bidding on the job from within the bargaining unitplant, including Employees currently on layoff from the posted position, which possesses all the Job Requirements and the ability to perform the work, will be awarded the job. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unittwo or more bidders fulfill these requirements, seniority will govern. B) If there are no bidders who fulfill (A) above, the Employer may fill Company will consider the position employee(s) who possess at least 80% of the Job Requirements, and the ability to perform the work. All bidders who fulfill these requirements will be viewed as equal and seniority will be the determining factor. C) Trainee positions, because of the nature of some jobs, will be awarded based on possession of the minimum Job Requirements and the ability to perform the work. If two or more bidders fulfill these requirements, seniority will govern. D) If an Employee, within three (3) working days up to sixty (60) working days fails to satisfactorily perform the job, the Employee shall be returned to his former job or the Employee may, within that time period, disqualify himself from any source available that position. E) The Company agrees that when there are no qualified bidders and the job remains open for more than ninety (90) days, the Company will repost the vacancy for bid before hiring from the outside, unless the Company has tendered an offer to an external candidate, in which event no repost will be required. Job Requirements are defined as the necessary skills and abilities as stated in the job description. The 80% measure is not to be interpreted as 80% of the number of job requirements. It is the result of the weighted values of each Job Requirement possessed as compared to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that positiontotal value. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the Weighted values will be established prior to job posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses : The Company may cancel any job vacancy posting(s) during or after the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from day period if it determines that it no longer needs to fill the date vacancy, or that the position is awardedvacancy no longer exists. Section 4: If there are no qualified Employees or eligible bidders among those bidding on the opening from the plant, the Company may, at its option, fill the opening by: • recalling a laid-off Employee it determines can perform the existing job; • employing a qualified New Employee; or • awarding the job as a Trainee, using original list of bidders. A The beginning hourly rate applicable for a successful bidder shall bidder, for a Trainee job posting or for a New Employee hired will be required as is provided in Article 18. Section 5: In the event that a new product is introduced, the Company may, at its discretion, limit the number of existing Employees awarded jobs associated with the new product to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive 10% of any classroom training requiredparticular Sharing Unit, during the first 6 months of xxxxxxx for the new product. At Thereafter, any job vacancy associated with the midpoint new product will be subject to the normal job bid procedures of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positionAgreement.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All Job vacancies that the Board intends to fill shall be offered to bargaining unit members beginning with the most senior employee, within the job classifications in which the vacancies exists for the following classifications: School Secretary Maintenance Media Aide Buildings and Grounds Teacher Aide Head Custodian Part-Time Aide Custodian Class III Preschool Aide Custodian Class II/Cleaner Part-Time Preschool Aide Mechanic Auxiliary Clerk/Office Aide Bus Driver Monitor Part-Time Driver Part-Time Monitor Bus Aide Head Cook Part-Time Bus Aide Assistant Cook Student Attendant Part-Time Cook/Cashier Part-Time Student Attendant Sign Interpreter When job vacancies occur in a classification as listed above, said job vacancy shall be posted for a period of five (5) days at all buildings to afford employees currently working that classification the opportunity to indicate their interest in moving to a new position within said classification. If there are applicants from within the classification, seniority will prevail in filling the position. If the position is not filled by an employee within the classification, the Board will select the most qualified from among all internal and outside applicants in filling the position. Qualified applicants who are current employees will be posted as follows: a.) The position given preference in the following manner: current employees will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description granted an interview for the position. A copy of all job postings Current employees will be sent to given points on the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications appraisal form in the job description and is able to do following manner: Three (3) points will be given for full-time in the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performanceclassification series, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from points will be given for part-time in the date classification series and one (1) point will be given for full-time in any classification position. The employee selected for a posted vacancy outside their current job description area will be given a minimum thirty (30) day probationary period in which to prove his ability, skill, dependability, cooperation, etc. during the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial probationary period, the employee will be evaluated at least one time in writing. The probationary period does not apply to seniority transfers within the job description positions. In the event the employee does not qualify for the position after completing the probationary period, a reason will be provided and the employee will be returned to his/her original his previous position. Necessary transfers from one building to another or from one position if to another or one shift to another within the employee elects to system shall be returned made for any purpose which, in the judgment of the Superintendent, is for the welfare of the school or the Employer finds employee. Any employee who is transferred shall be granted the courtesy of a conference before the transfer is made in order to share his concerns or hardships that the transfer may have on his employment. The employee is unsatisfactory in may have a representative at this conference. No loss of pay or loss of hours shall result from this type of involuntary transfer. This type of transfer can be made at any time of the new positionyear.

JOB BIDDING. Section 12. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysSection 3. b.(a) Promotions to Route Supervisor or Working Plant Xxxxxxx shall be made in order of seniority if the employees having seniority are capable of performing the job. The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in filling of such vacancies is excluded from the job description bidding procedures. However, when such vacancies occur, employees shall be advised by posted notice. Any employee may express interest in this vacancy by contacting the personnel office or plant manager. The Employer shall interview all interested employees and select the most senior employee that the Employer in his sole discretion considers to be capable, provided that the selected employee has the minimum “hands on” capability for the position. A copy of all job postings . (b) All Foremen will be sent scheduled for work on the weekly schedule, which denotes days off and they are required to use the Kronos time cards. (a) Any vacancy or job opening resulting from the reactivation of a previously eliminated job shall not be subject to the Unionbidding procedures set forth herein whenever the employee previously performing the job is eligible for recall to active employment or is currently employed and has held the position within the last twelve (12) months. c.(b) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, If an employee who has transferred to becomes physically handicapped, the Union and the Employer may agree upon a position must remain job, which is suitable employment for the employee, and when a vacancy occurs in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an job, it may be filled by assignment of the handicapped employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six provisions of this Article. (6c) month limitTemporary vacancies of ninety (90) days or less may be filled without reference to the provisions of this Article. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2period may be extended by agreement of the Employer and Union. Posted positions shall Vacancies created by bidding on vacation relief schedules of less than ninety (90) days may be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within Employer without reference to the provisions of this Article. (d) There shall be designated places for the posting of bids and posting of notices of interest. The union will be notified of open and awarded bids. Except as specified above, whenever vacancies occur in any job classification covered by the collective bargaining unit. If the position cannot Agreement, said vacancies shall be filled from in accordance with the procedures hereinafter set forth: (a) All vacancies shall be posted on a form which shall give the job title or the principal titles in the case of a combination job, requirements, hours, days off, location and wage rate of the job. Disputes regarding requirements shall be resolved pursuant to Article 47. The vacancies shall be posted for a period of seventy two (72) hours. Within fifteen (15) days after a vacancy occurs, it shall be conspicuously posted at a suitable location designated for this purpose. (b) The job vacancy will be filled within thirty (30) days after the bargaining unitjob has been awarded. In the event that the Employer is unable to fill the job within this period, the Employer circumstances will be reviewed with the Union and the time limit for filling the vacancy may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that positionbe extended by mutual agreement. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants Any employee not placed in his or her bid job within fourteen thirty (1430) days of the award of the bid shall have his or her bid rights restored. (c) Location seniority within a department shall be recognized. If no employee within the department in which the vacancy occurs bids on a position, such vacancy shall be awarded to the senior bidder, based upon location seniority, from outside the department provided he/she is capable of performing the job. (d) The Employer shall not give consideration to any bid made by an employee during his first (1) year of employment. (e) Only bids submitted within the seventy-two (72) hour period during which vacancy was posted shall be considered by the Employer. The bid form shall remain posted for the seventy-two (72) hours after the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a positionposting period. The Employer will notify all applicants shall retain completed bid forms for a period of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.two

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All ‌ 35.1 Routine job vacancies assignments held by sworn personnel below the rank of Lieutenant, other than in-field services (but including specialties within Field Services), will be posted listed as follows: a.four (4) The position year assignments. Sergeants will be posted listed for a four (4) year assignment; regardless of subsequent intra-divisional transfers. Assignments will be based on Kaleidascope calendar years. Consideration will be given to seniority for seven (7) calendar daysthe purpose of assignment selection. b.35.2 Ninety (90) The posting shall include days prior to the position (job title)period of assignment being completed, posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for concerned division commander will cause a department memorandum to be issued announcing the position as defined in the job description for the positionpending vacancy. A copy of all job postings Each bid will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at four (4) year period and 50% of each unit will have a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed every two (2) weeks from years. 35.3 Personnel may apply to succeed themselves in their current assignment, but will compete with other applicants on an equal basis. 35.4 Deputies and Sergeants shall fulfill a two (2) year commitment to that position, after two years are completed, they are eligible to bid for other positions or ask to be reassigned to the date Field Services Division. If the two (2) year commitment is not fulfilled, they may not bid for another job position until three (3) years of their initial commitment would have been completed and they will be reassigned to the Field Services Division (Patrol) until the three (3) years is completed. 35.5 Each job position shall stand as the position is awardednot the Deputy. Should a Deputy or Sergeant vacate that job position regardless of the amount of time in the position, the seceding Deputy shall fulfill the remainder of the time for that position. The vacated position will be advertised as a temporary assignment for the remainder of the four (4) year period. Section 435.6 Interdivisional transfers will be allowed to fill vacancies within a division. The Deputy or Sergeant will fulfill the position as described in 35.5. A successful bidder person may not be transferred to another division. 35.7 Any intra-divisional transfer resulting in a change of work hours or days off shall be required to serve a sixty require five (605) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint days written notice unless mutually waived, or unless emergency needs of the trial period Department dictate otherwise. 35.8 To coincide the employee shall Job Bidding with the Shift Bidding (Article 34), and as to make for a smooth transition from one division to another, each Division Commander will cause a Department Memorandum to be evaluated and given written notification if a problem existsdistributed department wide, announcing the pending vacancy, in accordance with Article 35.2. 35.8.1. During the trial period, the employee This process will be returned started the first of October and be completed by October 20, so the Deputies involved that would be going to his/her original position if Field Services will be able to shift bid with the employee elects to be returned or rest of the Employer finds division. The Deputy leaving the employee division will not transfer out until the shift bid goes into effect, which is unsatisfactory the first pay period in the new positionJanuary.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1A. When a vacancy occurs or when a new position is created within the Bargaining Unit, the Company shall post a notice on the S.P.S. Lobby Bulletin Board for a period of ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, announcing the open position, the Unit which has the opening and the shift. All job vacancies The opening will be posted as follows: a.awarded to the qualified bidder with the highest site seniority who signs the notice (i.e. the bid sheet, or pre-bid sheet) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include of their intent to take the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the open position. A copy of all job postings will Removing a name from the bid sheet, or pre-bid sheet, can only be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled done by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available employee prior to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3position posting date and verified by the Company. A qualified applicant An employee awarded an opening shall be defined as an employee who possesses given a fair trial for a period of not more than thirty (30) worked days on the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training requiredawarded job. At the midpoint end of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification period, if a problem exists. During the trial periodhe is retained, the employee will be paid the highest rate for which he is qualified or his old rate, whichever is greater for a maximum of sixty (60) working days commencing from the date of transfer. As a result of job bidding, an employee will not be decreased more than two (2) labor levels (e.g. 14 to 10, 12 to 7) below the labor level held at the time of transfer provided that he has not bid into a classification whose top labor level is less than the top labor level of the classification that he held at the time of transfer. Training for advancement to higher labor levels will be offered as training opportunities become available. B. Employees will be allowed to “pre-bid” on positions not currently open. This pre-bidding process will be the responsibility of the OTD. Any grievances associated with the job award must be filed within five (5) days of the original job bid award. C. If at any time during the trial period the Company should decide that the employee cannot qualify or adapt to the new position, he shall be returned to his/her original his former position if there is an opening. If no opening exists, he shall be placed in the General Operator Unit, and be paid his old rate for the remainder of the sixty (60) working days. However, if at any time during the first five (5) working days, on the new job, should the employee elects decide to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory not remain in the new job, they shall have the right to disqualify themselves and return to their former job if still open, if not, they will be assigned to GOU. D. All successful bid jobs must be worked for a period of not less than twelve (12) months before another bid can be made. A “successful bid” shall be defined to mean being accepted in the department at anytime during the trial period. E. The Company may choose to train the bidder on a shift other than on the one the employee will work. In this event, the successful bidder will be moved to that shift at the end of the training period. If there is no qualified bidder, the Company will assign the position to any employee(s) in the General Operator Unit with less than eighteen (18) months seniority. If there are no GOU’s with less than eighteen (18) months seniority, the Company will assign the lowest senior GOU to the position. Newly hired GOU employees assigned to an open position must work in the unit for a minimum of eighteen (18) months, from the date of hire, before becoming eligible to bid on any open position in the bargaining unit. F. Every effort will be made to transfer the successful bidder to the new work unit as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date the job was awarded. G. No employee may bid into a unit wherein any level of management therein up to and including the unit manager is his parent, grandparent, sibling, child, grandchild, spouse or same of spouse.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1a) New or permanent job classifications or vacancies shall be posted at least forty-eight (48) hours on a bulletin board in the plant prior to the filling of these jobs permanently. All The bid shall state the job vacancies title, if it is permanent or temporary, shift, rate of pay and department, where applicable. Any employee who feels he possesses the necessary capabilities may make applications for the job openings by following the instructions on the posted bid. Section b) If in the opinion of the Company, (2) and (3) of the seniority provisions are relatively equal, length of service shall be the determining factor. Section c) Before any notice of the successful bidder is posted on the bulletin board, the Plant Manager will review the bid list with the departmental Union Xxxxxxx. Employees whose names remain on the notice at the end of the official posting period shall be considered for the job and should they be the successful bidder, must accept the job. The name of the successful bidder will be posted when the job is awarded. Section d) In the case where a junior employee has been awarded a job bid, the Company shall notify the senior employee or employees in writing as follows:to the reason for the denial. a.Section e) An employee who is eligible for and receives a job shall be allowed a trial period, the length of which shall be determined by the Plant Manager, but in any case the trial period shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days for production and material handling positions, and ninety (90) calendar days for skilled crafts positions, unless an extension is mutually agreed to by the Company and the Union. The skilled craft position shall be Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Die Repair. Section f) If it is determined by the Company within the above referred to trial period that the job bidder or assignee is not qualified, the disqualified employee will thereupon be posted returned to his former job without loss of seniority of rate of pay on Kaleidascope such former job. Section g) There shall be no deliberate disqualifications on the part of the employee or by the supervisor within the trial period on the basis of personalities and/or employees personal desires. Section h) Postings shall remain open for seven up to thirty (730) calendar days. If additional openings should occur within a particular classification, department, and shift or because of a disqualification, then the next senior person on the list shall be awarded the position if he or she qualifies in accordance with Article 20, Section (b) of the Agreement. b.Section i) The posting shall include the position (Any employee assigned or selected for a posted job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications may be denied consideration for the position as defined in the any job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply immediately following his selection, or appointment except for a posted position which is newly created job, a job at a higher rate of pay grade without regard to or an undue hardship case as agreed by the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesCompany and the Union. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by j) The successful bidder will receive twenty-five cent ($.25) increase or the most senior qualified applicant from within rate of the bargaining unit. If job, whichever is less, at the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available time he is moved to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the postingnew job. Section 3. A qualified applicant k) An employee whose rate is still in progression shall be defined as an employee who possesses receive the entry level qualifications in twenty-five cents ($.25) increase when he is moved to the new job description and is able to do then continue with such regular progression increases until he reaches the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants top rate of the result of their bid in a timely manner not classification to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awardedwhich he bid. Section 4l) The promotion and demotion of the Leadperson shall be at the sole discretion of the Company, and not subject to the provisions of Article 18 providing however, in the event of any demotion the Company will discuss the basis for its decision with the Union before doing so. Section m) On a “temporary job bid” the Company will record on the job bid notice as much information concerning the status of the job and person, as they are aware of. A Any individuals who become the successful bidder shall of such a job may be required converted to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial periodpermanent, the employee will be returned to his/her original position without further bidding, if the employee elects to who was absent does not return. Section n) Quality Control positions will be returned or part of the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positionjob bid list.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will When a permanent vacancy occurs in a position in Job Family A, the vacancy shall be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope by the Company for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include days at the position (location where the opening exists. If a unit employee is interested in bidding into a job title)at a different site, posting datesthe employee may ask the site manager of their home location in writing for a listing of then-current bidding postings at the desired location, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications Company will provide that individual a copy of said posting within two (2) business days. Any qualified bargaining unit employee who desires such a posted job may present his/her bid in writing signed by him/her on forms provided by the Company. When qualifications, skill, ability, and performance factors (only written warnings for performance, personal conduct or dependability from the position as defined preceding 12 months will be considered) are equal, the Company will choose the most senior candidate in the job description for following order: 1. Most senior candidate already in that classification 2. Most senior candidate outside of that classification but in that building (i.e. mail vs. cargo) 3. Most senior candidate regardless of classification or building An employee who has already been trained/certified in the position. A copy of all job postings will role (or who holds a special certification) shall be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, deemed more qualified than an employee who has transferred requires training. If no qualified candidate applies, the job may be filled by the Company from any other source. If the employee awarded the job cannot satisfactorily perform the job within thirty (30) days, or if the employee desires to return to his/her previous position within thirty (30) days, the employee shall be returned to his/her old job and old rate if feasible and shall not be able to bid again for a position must remain in that vacant position for six (6) months before applying for another posted positionmonths. Except that Once awarded a position through bidding, an employee may apply not bid for a posted another vacant position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the for six (6) month limitmonths. This paragraph shall Once awarded a position through bidding, an employee may not bid for another vacant position for six (6) months. in most roles and for twelve (12) months Once awarded a position through bidding, an employee may not bid for another vacant position for nine (9) months for Narrow Body, Wide Body, and Export Agent positions roles. Any job openings created by the acceptance of a posted position in any job classification will not be subject to the posting and bidding procedure, but can be filled by the Company at its discretion. The parties recognize that this provision may apply to intra cost center shift change multiple “down the line” job openings which occur as the result of the initial vacancy. The Union recognizes that the Company may not immediately assign the selected individual to the position due to the need to select, train for and backfill the position that the selected employee may be vacating. Employees who are placed in a new role that receives a higher wage, will begin earning the new wage retroactive to the beginning of training for that role once they are certified as trained by their training manager (certification not to be unreasonably withheld). In the event the Company feels that the selected individual who has bid into Narrow Body, Wide Body or intra cost center status changesExport Agent position moved into a new role with a higher wage is not meeting the job expectations as set forth by the Company, the following steps will be followed. The Company will meet with the employee and Union Representation if requested, and advise the employee where they are failing to meet the Company’s expectations in regards to the new job duties. If after thirty (30) days the job performance of the employee has not risen to an acceptable level the employee will be provided with training targeted to raise the performance level of the employee to a satisfactory level. If after another thirty (30) days the job performance of the employee is not at an acceptable level, the Company may remove the employee from his/her position and return them back to a position in the group that his/her seniority could hold. Section 2. Posted positions shall Temporary vacancies for any position will be filled by at the most senior qualified applicant from within Company’s discretion without the bargaining unitneed to post the job. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unitA temporary vacancy under this Article is defined as a job, the Employer may fill the position from any source available duration of which is not expected to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen exceed ninety (1490) days of the end of the postingdays. Section 3. A qualified applicant When a permanent vacancy occurs in Job Family B or in a Lead position, the Company will post the position. While the Company may use seniority as a factor in making selection for employees to assign to Job Family B or Lead positions, it shall not be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able required to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a positionso. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid Company may assign employees to positions in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks Job Family B or Lead positions at its sole and complete discretion and may hire from the date the position is awardedoutside for such positions if it deems necessary. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of In the event the Union disputes any classroom training required. At determination by the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated Company concerning qualification, skill and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial periodability in any matter, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if Union shall bear the employee elects to be returned burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence that the Company’s action was arbitrary or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positioncapricious.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All In filling a vacancy in a department other than temporary for the starting job vacancies in a line of progression or for a non-progression job, the Company will post a notice of the vacancy for a period of ninety-six (96) hours. Such notice shall include the job classifications, rate, and minimum qualifications. When the Union and the Company agree that a job is to be eliminated or combined a bid will not be necessary; however, when jobs are to be filled, the job will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from of the known vacancy. The successful bidder’s seniority will begin on the closing date of the position is awardedjob posting. Section 4a. Eligible to bid are all employees in the group, who will be given first consideration; employees in other groups within the same department; employees in other departments; and Transfer Pool employees. A Employees who received a Final Warning or a Last Chance Agreement within eighteen (18) months before the bid is posted are not eligible to bid. Employees in a line of progression shall not bid downward in the same line, except in a line of progression containing two or more branches, in which case an employee can bid on a bottom job in order to be eligible for promotion to a job in one of the other branches. b. Any vacancies created among starting jobs in lines of progression or among non-progression jobs by the filling of this vacancy shall be posted and bid in the same manner; however, there shall be no more than three separate postings, including the one for the original vacancy. c. Lacking a qualified applicant, a non-progression job or a starting job in a line of progression shall be filled with the least senior employee in the Transfer Pool, except in filling those jobs which are not posted for bid, they shall be filled by a qualified employee in the Transfer Pool, giving preference to seniority. If the employee refuses to accept this job, he shall be terminated except that an employee with more than five (5) years seniority may take a layoff and shall have recall rights as hereinafter provided. If there are no qualified employees available, the Company shall hire the necessary qualified people as required. d. Employees will be released within forty-five (45) days of the successful bid. Successful bidder will be notified the second Monday following the closing date of the job bid. The top three bidders’ names will be posted on the Company/Union Bulletin boards on the second Monday following the closing date of the job bid. The successful bidder will be released within forty-five (45) days unless the Union and Company agree to extend this time period, but under no circumstance will the time period exceed ninety (90) days. e. In the event that the successful bidder declines the bid, the next successful bidders will be awarded the bid the second Monday after the bid was declined. Everything else will follow the language in Section d steps above. 2. Employees shall be required limited to serve a sixty three (603) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At successful bids in their career and the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee minimum time between successful bids will be returned to his/her original position if eighteen (18) months of continuous employment with Evergreen Packaging LLC as a Waynesville employee. 3. An employee who is demoted through no fault of his own out of a line of progression or out of a non-progression job during the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.first twelve

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job a. Bidding to all vacancies and new positions created during the term of this Agreement will be posted as follows: a.) The position made on the basis of seniority, performance and ability. Lead positions will be posted on Kaleidascope filled via a management interview process. Selection of candidates will be based upon skill and ability. Given equal skill and ability, the candidate with the most seniority will be awarded the position. The Company shall post a notice for seventy-two (72) hours when such vacancies occur. The Company shall post such notice within seven (7) calendar days. b.) days of determining that a vacancy exists. The posting notice shall include the position (job title)starting time, posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shiftbasic elements of the job, starting wage and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for current days off. The most senior employee signing such posted notice will be awarded the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date Once the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve , the employee will have a sixty thirty (6030) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training requiredperiod, during which time the employee's performance will be evaluated by the Company. At In the midpoint of event the trial period Company determines that the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if fails to perform the job in a problem exists. During the trial periodsatisfactory manner, the employee will be returned disqualified and may return to his/her original his former position that he has the skills and abilities to perform. An associate will be determined to not have the skills and abilities if they have previously been disqualified from a similar position. An associate will be determined to not have the skills and ability if they have been fully trained and disqualified from a similar position within the last 12 months. The position will then be awarded to the next most senior employee on the posting. If the disqualified employee's former position is not available, the employee elects to be returned or may select any open position. In the Employer finds event that there is no open position, the employee is unsatisfactory in will be temporarily assigned at his current rate until a position becomes available. The Union xxxxxxx shall have access to copies of all job postings. Members who are awarded a new job bid shall have their rate of pay adjusted to the rate of the new job immediately upon starting to perform the duties of the new job. b. If, after five (5) weeks, an employee who bids on an open job has not been moved to the new job, absent business conditions or hardship, the employee will be moved and paid the new rate for their bid job, if it remains available, effective five (5) weeks after the date the job was awarded. If the job is no longer available, the employee shall be permitted to bid on another posted position. c. Bidding of job vacancies and new positions will be limited to two (2) successful bids per year. After a position is filled, only the next three (3) positions left vacant by filling the initial vacancy will be posted and open for bidding; after the fourth position is filled, any other positions which become open due to the initial vacancy will be filled by appointment at the Company's sole discretion. During the first three (3) months of employment, employees will not be permitted to bid. Exceptions to this three (3) month rule may be shortened by mutual agreement. A successful bid begins when the job is awarded. d. If no employee signs a posting, the Company reserves the right to fill the vacancy.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All A. When it becomes necessary to add employees to any seniority classification, such vacancies, except those created by job vacancies bidding, will be posted subject to job bidding after the recall or restoration of all employees with recall or restoration rights to the seniority classification. B. Any vacancy which in the best judgment of the Company is of a temporary nature, that is, of less than sixty (60) days' duration, shall not be listed as follows: a.) The position will a vacancy and it shall not be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysbidding. b.) C. The Company shall post the vacancy to be filled on bulletin boards in the plant. No vacancy shall be posted during the annual inventory and vacation shutdown period. The posting shall include list the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting seniority classification and ending times, pay grade department in which the vacancy exists and the qualifications for the position as defined work assignment. It is agreed that the Company shall have the right to prescribe the qualifications necessary for each posted vacancy. D. Any employee who is working in the job description for seniority classification and in the positiondepartment in which the vacancy exists may request from the supervisor of the department assignment to the vacancy. A copy If more than one such employee requests assignment to the vacancy, the supervisor will transfer the employee with the greatest seniority to the vacancy, provided he is qualified to perform the work, and provided the employee's request has been made before the expiration of all job postings the posting date, referred to in Paragraph F below. In such an event, the vacancy created by the transfer will be sent the vacancy to the Unionbe filled by job bidding. c.) Employees may not E. Any employee with seniority, excluding those employees in the seniority classification within the department in which the vacancy exists, who can qualify or believes himself to be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In additionqualified, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for the vacancy by submitting a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard completed "Application for Vacancy" form to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changesLR/HR Department within the period specified. Section F. When the vacancy has been posted for two (2) working days (48 hours), the Company shall remove the posting from the bulletin boards and accept no more applications for the vacancy. Posted positions From the applications filed, the Company shall determine those who are qualified, and from this group, if there be more than one (1), shall fill the vacancy as hereinafter set out: (1) The senior qualified applicant. However, in jobs in Pay Xxxxx 0, the senior job bid applicant will be selected except where physical qualifications and/or specific skills are necessary to perform the required work such as the ability to operate a motor vehicle. (2) If it is determined by the Company that there are no qualified applicants and the Company is unable to hire qualified employees within thirty (30) days from the date the vacancy is posted, then the Company shall give consideration to those applicants, or those employees considered not qualified under Paragraph D of this Section, whose records would seem to indicate they could learn satisfactorily to perform the required work before a new inexperienced employee shall be filled by hired and trained for the most senior work assignment. (3) Assuming there are no experienced qualified applicant from within applicants and there are no applicants whose record would seem to indicate that they could learn satisfactorily to perform the bargaining unit. If required work, then the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer Company may fill the position from vacancy by the transfer or hire of any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the postingemployee or applicant. Section 3. A qualified applicant G. The Company shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed within two (2) weeks from transfer the date successful bidder to the position is awardedvacancy. Section 4. A successful bidder H. Any employee who fills a vacancy by this bidding procedure and who fails to perform the job satisfactorily, shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position his previous assignment, department and/or seniority classification, provided his seniority will permit such return. I. Any vacancies caused by this procedure may be filled by the Company by recall or restoration before transfer or hire. The filling of the vacancy left by the job bidder will be filled subject to the possible failure of the job bidder on the posted vacancy, but the transfer of a replacement for the job bidder, if the employee elects job bidder fails to perform the job satisfactorily, will not be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positionconsidered a temporary assignment and no special pay provisions will be involved.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will It is agreed that should a vacancy occur on a regular job, such vacancy shall be posted on Kaleidascope the bulletin board for seven a period of forty-eight (748) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include hours. On certain vacancies which require special job related aptitudes, employees may be required to demonstrate that they possess the position (required aptitudes to quali- fy for such vacancies. Should an employee successfully bid from another job title)to the above-described vacancy, posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and then the qualifications for the position as defined vacancy in the second job description for shall be posted if the positionCompany is not experiencing a major change in operations. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees Any addition- al vacancy may not be accepted posted. Interested employees must sign their name, current job and clock number on the notice if they want to bid for posted positions until they have completed the vacancy. An employee must be employed for a least six (6) months of employmentto be eligible to bid. In additionall job bidding instances referenced, an any discipline will continue according to the applicable policies, agreements and practices. An employee who has transferred shall not be eligible to bid if awarded a position must remain bid with- in that position for the previous six (6) months before applying for another posted positionunless one of the following apply: 1. Except that an employee may apply The bid is for a posted position which is at job of a higher pay grade without regard or less classification. 2. The bid is for a new job (newly created). 3. The bid is for a job that is an additional headcount to the current staffing of a department. 4. The bid is for a job on a different shift. A bid shall be considered awarded once the employee is advised that he is the successful bidder. Employees on Leave of Absence or Layoff may be notified of the posting of a regular vacancy provided such employee iden- tifies those jobs for which he wishes to be considered. Rules and procedures contained above will otherwise apply. The most senior employee who meets the eligibility require- ments of the preceding paragraph, above, and who meets the reasonable qualifications of the vacancy described above shall be the successful candidate provided the candidate may be required to demonstrate that he possesses the physical capa- bilities to satisfactorily perform the requirements of the vacan- cy by successfully completing a physical examination. During the initial period of twenty-five (25) work days on the new job or operation, should the candidate be unsatisfactory, such can- didate shall be assigned a job of a similar nature as is reason- able to accommodate. Following the job bid award, should the employee desire not to be assigned the awarded job; the employee will be reassigned to his former job. Following the job-bid award, the successful bidder will have up to three (3) working days in the new job to decide whether to accept it. Should operational needs prevent three (3) full workdays in the new job, the employee, the Supervisor and the Union Xxxxxxx of the new department will meet and arrange a schedule to ensure that the employee has an adequate oppor- tunity to try the new job. Should the employee desire not to be assigned the awarded job, he/she will be reassigned to his/her former job. An employee can exercise the “trial period” option in this Local Agreement (“successful bidder will have up to three (3) working days in the new job to decide whether to accept it”). Employees can exercise one (1) three day trial period every six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unitmonths – thus twice a year; however, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an if this employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding exercises a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar three day trial period exclusive of any classroom training requiredand does not accept the job, that employee will not be allowed to exercise a three day trial for one (1) calendar year. At the midpoint This employee is still allowed to bid when one of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positionfour items listed above applies.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All 16.1 When the Company determines a permanent vacancy exists, other than a minimum pay job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position it cannot be filled from senior employees within the bargaining unitsame job classification, the Employer may fill Company will post a notice of such fact, such notice to remain posted for a period of five (5) days, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. Any employee on vacation during the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen posting period (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks weeks) will have forty-eight (48) hours from the date time the employee was scheduled to return from vacation to determine if any bids were posted during the vacation and to submit a job bid for consideration. This notice shall state rates of pay, hours, current shifts and off days, and job requirements. Employees who wish the job shall be considered in the manner provided herein in paragraph 16.2 and the successful applicant's name should the job be awarded, will be posted within fourteen (14) days after the bid is removed from the bulletin board, no more than thirty (30) days where testing is required. The successful bidder will be placed on the job as needed. If a successful bidder is not assigned to the job within ninety (90) days following the awarding of the bid, and the Company still intends to fill the job, the employee shall receive the applicable rate of the new job and any time accumulated after the awarding of the job bid shall be credited towards the progression schedule. If there are no qualified bidders, the Company may assign the least senior qualified employee who does not hold a bid job to the vacancy. 16.2 The following factors shall apply in the awarding of all jobs: (1) Qualifications of the Applicant (which shall include: ability to perform the work, aptitude, skills, experience, training for the job, score on the mechanical aptitude examination published by The Psychological Corporation, and attendance); (2) Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job; (3) Experience gained through holding jobs under the bid system, outside schooling, as well as skills, knowledge, training and ability acquired by an employee prior to employment with the Company, will be given consideration in awarding jobs. Experience gained through temporary reassignments will not be given consideration in awarding jobs, except to qualify the senior bidder (4) In the event that the three previous criterion are equal the position is awarded. Section 4will be filled by the most senior applicant. A successful If the employee selected shall fail to qualify after a fair trial period, in the exclusive judgement of the Company he or she shall be returned to his or her former position and the next bidder shall be required to serve given consideration. No employee with a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory formal disciplinary action in the new positionrecord within the last 12 months may be considered for promotion. A verbal warning shall not be considered a formal disciplinary action for this purpose. Employees may bid for a job below their current classification only once in a 36 month period.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1. All job vacancies will 14.01 Any new position or permanent vacancy as determined by management shall be posted as follows: a.within five (5) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope working days and for not less than seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Persons shall apply for the posted vacancies by completing a form provided by the Employer and sending this written request to the Unit Manager. Copies of the position and applications to the posting will be made available to the Chief Xxxxxxx. The successful applicant shall fill the position as soon as possible, no longer than fifteen (15) working days. b.) 14.02 The posting shall include contain the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting minimum qualifications and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications skill requirements for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position The posting shall also contain the existing hours of work which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change constitute a guarantee of hours of work or intra cost center status changesas a guarantee of work schedules. Section 2. Posted positions shall 14.03 All such vacancies shall, as determined by management, be filled by awarding the position to the most senior qualified applicant from employee who bids for that position and has not been awarded a permanent bid position within the bargaining unitlast six months. Employees who will be transferred or promoted who have the qualifications, skills, ability, and experience can meet the minimum job description requirements. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instancesabove factors are equal, the appropriate manager is responsible for seniority will be the interview governing factors. Two additional vacancies resulting from the original job posting shall be posted as per this article. Any subsequent vacancies shall be filled at the employer’s discretion with the first consideration to current employees giving regard to seniority, skills and selection the ability to meet the minimum job description requirements. The onus will be on the employee to advise management of applicants their interest in the position within fourteen (14) two working days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is second vacancy being awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder (a) The employee selected in accordance with Clause 14.03 shall be required entitled to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required5 working days. At In the midpoint case of the positions Xxxx and Leadhand, the trial period will be 10 working days. However, if during the trial period the employee is proven to be unsatisfactory in the position to which the bid, they shall return to their former position. The successful applicant shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During allowed to return to their former position at any time during the 5 or 10 day trial period, however they will be considered to have had a successful bid in accordance with clause 14.03. Job instructions shall be provided during the employee will trial period as deemed necessary by the Company The parties further agree that where there are special circumstances or where the nature and content of the job warrants, an extension of the trial period may be granted. Any extension must be mutually agreed to and in any event shall not exceed an additional 5 days. The parties further agree that any such request shall not be unduly withheld. (b) Any other employees relocated because of this awarding shall also be returned to his/her original former position if the employee elects to be returned or and wages, without loss of seniority. 14.05 If there are still no qualified applicants the Employer finds shall have the right to go outside the Bargaining Unit to fill the position, 14.06 Temporary vacancies as a result of employee absences such as sickness, WSIB, authorized Leave of Absence and vacation will be filled in accordance with the above posting procedure. The successful applicant for such temporary vacancy shall be required to remain in the position for the duration of the vacancy. This will not prohibit an employee for applying for any new position or permanent vacancy as described above. 14.07 Temporary job vacancies of less than ten (10) working days shall be filled at the discretion of the Employer. 14.08 A seniority employee shall be in the employment of the Company for a period of four (4) months before he may make any application under this Article. 14.09 No job experience gained while an employee is unsatisfactory in temporary employment may be used in qualifying for a job posting under the new positionprovisions of Article 14.

JOB BIDDING. Section 11.01 Insofar as practical and consistent with rendering good telephone service, seniority shall apply as follows whenever more than one (1. All job vacancies will be posted as follows) employee has the requisite ability and qualifications and is capable of performing the work: a.(a) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope Selection of scheduled working hours for seven (7) calendar dayswhich an employee is qualified in conformity with Article 6 within his/her work R group. b.(b) Selection of vacation periods in conformity with Article 9 within the work group. (c) For the purpose of layoffs, those employees who perform essentially the same type of work within the same working area, and in conformity with Article 24, "Force Adjustments". (d) Voluntary transfers and involuntary transfers. (e) Temporary assignment to higher-rated job titles. R 11.02 All employees on military leaves of absence shall continue to accrue seniority during such leaves in conformity with Article 17, "Military Leaves". 11.03 In the exercise of Section 11.01 (a) and (b) above, in any case where seniority is equal, the selections shall be on a rotation basis. 11.04 The posting shall include the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade seniority of a regular full-time employee temporarily assigned to part-time work and the qualifications for seniority of part-time employees will accrue on a pro rata basis during the position as defined in period of the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Unionemployee’s part- time work. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed 11.05 Any employee transferred or promoted into a position covered by the Bargaining Unit who has had six (6) months or more of employmentemployment with the Company will be credited with seniority based upon his/her total service beginning with the last date upon R which he entered the Company's employ. 11.06 The Company will, as soon as possible after the date of this Agreement, and annually thereafter, prepare seniority rosters of employees covered by this Agreement and copies thereof will be furnished to the Union. In additionSuch rosters will show: (a) The names of all regular employees; (b) The department in which each listed employee is employed; (c) The last date upon which the employee entered the Company's employ; (d) Assigned job title of all regular employees; and R (e) Footnote explanations relative to any periods subsequent to the last date on which the employee entered the Company's employ when seniority did not accrue. 11.07 The first rosters so prepared shall be subject to review and correction for a period of sixty (60) days, an after which time they shall become the official seniority rosters, except as to any corrections, if any, to be made through the elimination of inaccuracies presented before the end of said sixty (60) day period, subject only to additions, removals and changes made between the date of the first such rosters and the dates of any rosters prepared thereafter. 11.08 Effective June 2, 2015, all members of any CenturyLink bargaining unit who transfer into CWA Local 2204 on or after June 2, 2015 will have immediate seniority portability. This language does not cover management and/or non-bargaining unit employees. Where other CenturyLink contracts require reciprocity, this language will authorize those reciprocal agreements. 11.09 Effective September 7, 2007, seniority for new employees hired on the same day will be determined by using the last four digits of the employees’ social security numbers with the higher number being more senior. 11.10 Job postings will be available on-line on the Company’s internal website. Such notice shall include the title and job duties of the position available, the skills required for the position, the closing date for submission of bids, and the work location of the position. Only those job vacancies which the Company has declared to be a job vacancy will be available for employee bids. Applications must be submitted electronically within the specified time period using the on-line application tool provided by the Company. The application shall contain a clear, concise statement of the employee’s background, training and overall qualifications and the reasons the bidding employee should be considered for the position. The job will be considered a promotion if it pays a higher maximum rate than the job in which the employee is presently working. An employee's bid will be considered except employees who has transferred to a position must remain at the time of the vacancy are in that position for one of the following categories: (a) Probationary and temporary employees; (b) Laid off employees; (c) Employees who within the previous six (6) months before applying have been returned to their former job because of failure to qualify on a job in the same title as the vacancy involved; R (d) Employees in formal corrective action (e) Employees who have not been in their present position for another posted at least one year. With supervisory approval, employees with less than one year’s service in their present position may submit a job bid. The Company will attempt to fill the vacancy internally from those employees submitting a job bid request. However, it is understood that the Company may also consider candidates outside the bargaining unit when filling those vacancies. In order to be considered a candidate for selection (either internal or external), the candidate must successfully pass any reasonable and job appropriate tests used by the Company for the position. Except that an employee If the candidate passes such testing, or if the Company elects not to use testing as part of the selection process, qualifications shall be determined by the total circumstances including work experience, performance (and any performance evaluations), applicable technical education and attendance. The Company may apply for a posted use other forms of testing, interviews and/or other reasonable methods of determining qualifications as herein defined. The position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall will be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position candidate from any source available as determined by the Company. Seniority will govern only in the event multiple internal candidates are determined to be most qualified by the Employer, provided Company. If no candidates are deemed qualified by the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instancesCompany, the appropriate manager is responsible for Company may elect to fill the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3vacancy from any available source. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.R

JOB BIDDING. Section 111.1 Whenever a vacancy occurs in a regularly established classification, the Company shall post notice of such vacancy for a period of ten (10) working days. All If no written bid response forms are received from regular qualified employees within a period of ten (10) working days after the job vacancies will be posted as follows: a.) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar daysclassification is posted, and no bid responses are received from qualified temporary employees, the Company may then fill the job from outside the Company. b.(a) The posting shall include the position (job title)when a temporary vacancy occurs in a regularly established classification, posting dateswhich constitutes movement, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions it shall be filled by the most senior sufficiently qualified applicant employee if practicable. * If the temporary assignment is expected to last more than fourteen (14) working days, then senior (b) Employees may file transfer requests for lateral movement. When temporary vacancies occur, transfer requests will be considered equally with promotional movement based on seniority and sufficient qualifications. (c) Once an employee has been assigned to a temporary vacancy that employee shall remain in the position for the duration of the vacancy, except as noted above. (d) When an employee has accepted a temporary position, that employee must reschedule vacation to meet the department’s needs in which the position exists. (a) Employees may file their bid response in the Telephone Business Office or by U.S. mail to the Vice President or his designate. However, the Company need not consider any bid response forms postmarked after the closing date specified in 11.1., above. 11.4 It is understood and agreed that in all cases of transfer, promotion, decrease of personnel or recall after layoff, the following factors shall be considered and where factors 1 and 2 are sufficient, factor 3 shall govern: 1. Knowledge, training, ability, skill, adaptability and efficiency. 2. Physical fitness required for the job. 3. District seniority. 11.5 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, employees who have been displaced from within a classification as a result of a reduction in work force shall have preferential rights to return to their former classification. This option must be utilized by the bargaining unitemployee at the first opportunity. 11.6 In filling existing vacancies wherein the Company elects to train inexperienced persons, placing such persons at other than the top rate of pay, consideration shall be given to eligible incumbent employees in accordance with the provisions of this Article. If the position vacancies cannot be filled in accordance with this Article, then the Company may make a selection from within outside the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant 11.7 An employee selected to fill a permanent vacancy shall not be defined as an employee who possesses eligible to bid on another permanent vacancy for a period of six (6) months, unless the entry level qualifications in the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding opportunity represents a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awardedpromotion. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial period, the employee will be returned to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1a. When the Company determines a job vacancy exists, those employees in the classification in which the vacancy exists will be canvassed and succeeding vacancies within the classification will be filled by canvassing. All job vacancies The resulting end vacancy will be posted as follows: a.for bids for a period of ten (10) The position will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven (7) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include b. All craft positions except for Plant Operators will be canvassed by seniority only. Plant Operators will be canvassed by seniority in this order: employees that are occupying that classification at the facility where the opening occurs. Example: At Rock Creek Plant for an opening at Rock Creek, first Plant Operator III will be canvassed, then Plant Operator II and then Plant Operator I. At Xxxxx Plant for an opening at Xxxxx Plant, first Plant Operator III (if the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the position. A copy of all job postings exists) will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In additioncanvassed, an employee who has transferred to a position must remain in that position for six (6) months before applying for another posted position. Except that an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard to the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes.then Plant Operator II and then Plant Operator I. Section 2. Posted positions Any employee canvassing to or bidding on a vacancy must be fully qualified for the position to which the employee is canvassing or bidding. For those classifications with qualifications testing requirements, such as craft positions, field operator, plant operator, etc., it is understood that all applicable qualification requirements as outlined in the applicable training and testing guidelines which must be met. The table in Exhibit D illustrates the timeframe allotment required for each position upon being awarded the ―bid‖. When more than one fully qualified employee canvasses or bids on a vacancy, the position shall be filled by awarded to the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit. If the position cannot be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen (14) days of the end of the postingemployee. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an Any employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in may withdraw his bid on a particular vacancy prior to the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a position. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is being awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder Employees who are absent due to illness or vacation and who desire to bid on vacancies that may occur during their absence must sign an absentee bidding form in order to be considered for such vacancies. Section 5. In the event that an employee becomes incapable of performing the duties of his regular classification through illness or accident, such employee may be transferred to a classification which he is capable of performing. This provision shall not require the Company to create a new position or classification, nor to make available a position or classification not then vacant or available. This provision shall not allow such employee to ―bump‖ another employee from any position or classification. This provision shall not alter the procedure for filling a job vacancy. When an employee is transferred to a different position or classification as a result of this Section, his pay shall be required to serve adjusted accordingly. Section 6. If no fully qualified employee bids on a sixty (60) calendar day trial period exclusive of any classroom training required. At the midpoint of the trial period the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem exists. During the trial periodposted vacancy, the vacancy may be filled from any source. Section 7. Any employee successfully completing the qualification requirements defined under the Hourly Classification Guidelines and is placed in that classification, must serve in that classification for a period of one (1) year from the date of qualifying for the craft classification before being eligible for consideration in another classification. Furthermore, any employee awarded a position, for which they are already fully qualified, will be returned to his/her original remain in that position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new for a period of one year before bidding into any other position.

JOB BIDDING. Section 1In the case of an opening in a new or existing job classification on any shift (other than a temporary opening of less than ninety (90) days), the Company shall post the opening for a period of two (2) working days. All The posting shall state the job vacancies title, job code, rate of pay, department and shift on which the opening occurs. In the case of training jobs, the opening will be posted as follows: a.at the highest rate. All employees (except probationary employees) seeking advancement who have the experience and ability necessary to perform the job in a good and workmanlike manner shall be eligible to bid. Employees already on the posted job but who are on a different shift or department shall also be entitled to bid. Employees on layoff will be eligible to bid on job postings they desire to. The position Company shall, within two (2) working days following the bidding period, post a notice of the result of the bidding. The successful bidder shall be most senior qualified employee to perform the job in a good and workmanlike manner. If the qualifications of two or more bidders are substantially equal the senior bidder will be awarded the job. Jobs in Level 4 and above will be posted on Kaleidascope for seven at all available levels unless it is determined by Management that the job is such that only a skilled candidate can satisfy the job requirements in which case the Union Representative in the affected area will be notified in advance. The employee awarded the job may be required to wait actual assignment to the job until his replacement is available and trained but not later than thirty (730) calendar days. b.) The posting shall include days following the position (job title), posting dates, status, hours per pay period, shift, starting and ending times, pay grade and the qualifications for the position as defined in the job description for the positionaward. A copy of all job postings will be sent to the Union. c.) Employees may not be accepted for posted positions until they have completed six (6) months of employment. In addition, When an employee who has transferred bid to a position must remain in that position for six higher rated job and is not assigned within thirty (630) months before applying for another posted positiondays, he shall be paid the higher rate effective the thirty-first (31st) day. Except that If an employee may apply for a posted position which is at a higher pay grade without regard not moved to bid job in thirty (30) calendar days after the award, the six (6) month limit. This paragraph shall not apply to intra cost center shift change or intra cost center status changes. Section 2. Posted positions shall bidding restriction will be filled by the most senior qualified applicant from within the bargaining unitwaived until he is moved. If the position cansuccessful bidder has not performed the awarded job in the past, he shall be filled from within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill the position from any source available to the Employer, provided the candidate meets all allowed a reasonable trial period of the qualifications for hiring into that position. In all instances, the appropriate manager is responsible for the interview and selection of applicants within fourteen ten (1410) days of to determine if he has the end of the posting. Section 3. A qualified applicant shall be defined as an employee who possesses the entry level qualifications in ability to perform the job description and is able to do the work when required. Ability to do the work and documented performance, inclusive of disciplinary record, may be considered when awarding a positionsatisfactorily. The Employer will notify all applicants of the result of their bid in a timely manner not to exceed two (2) weeks from the date the position is awarded. Section 4. A successful bidder shall be required to serve a sixty (60) calendar 10-day trial period exclusive of any classroom training requiredshall be waived if the successful bidder has performed the awarded job in the past. At The Company may, following consultation with the midpoint of Union, extend the trial period if it deems it necessary to do so. During the trial period the Company shall determine whether to retain the employee shall be evaluated and given written notification if a problem existson the job or to return him to his former position or the employee may during this period elect to return to his former position. During the trial periodShould an employee elect to return, or is returned by supervision, the employee will be returned Company shall select the next senior qualified bidder from the original job bid where possible prior to his/her original position if the employee elects to be returned or the Employer finds the employee is unsatisfactory in the new positionreposting.