Office and Technical Employees Only. Except by mutual agreement, employees excluded from the bargaining unit defined in this Article shall not perform work of employees covered by this Agreement, except in cases of emergency if no other qualified employee is available either on shift or off shift. It is recognized that excluded supervisors do certain routine work and this clause does not apply to such persons, provided that any work so performed shall not have the effect of jeopardizing employment in the bargaining unit.
Office and Technical Employees Only. The parties recognize that job opportunity and security shall increase in proportion to length of service. It’s therefore agreed that (subject to Article 12.01) senior employees shall be entitled to preference in all cases of job posting, transfer, lay-off (subject to Article 12.10 (l)), vacations, and rehiring after lay-off, subject to qualifications. The Company will establish reasonable qualifications for new jobs. Whenever a permanent opening becomes available, the Union will be notified of such opening and such openings will be posted and individuals who have expressed an interest in the specific job will be selected for the opening in accordance with seniority and qualifications. Office and Technical Employees are not eligible to bid on the position they currently occupy or hold a bid. All employees remain subject to change in assignment within their designated pool. Individuals who wish to move within their job can express interest in writing to their supervisor and preference will be given to that employee when the next vacancy in that job occurs.
Office and Technical Employees Only. The Company shall post the name of the successful bidder on the Union bulletin board within five (5) calendar days after the expiration of the fourteen (14) calendar day posting period. An employee who bid for and is awarded a job shall be given a reasonable trial period to demonstrate his ability to perform the work satisfactorily. If during the trial period it is determined that the employee cannot qualify, such employee shall revert to his former position.
Office and Technical Employees Only. 1. It is recognized that the Company in order to maintain efficiency of operations may hire temporary relief. Such persons shall not be permitted to bid on positions and shall not accumulate seniority. They also shall not be eligible for membership in the Company’s Benefit Plans.
2. Temporary vacancies shall be defined as a period not longer than thirty (30) days except in periods of vacations and temporary relief for periods of extended illness which shall not exceed ninety (90) days, where after the position shall be posted.
3. Any temporary employees or students wishing to apply for permanent work shall do so in writing. Temporary employees or students who are hired into fulltime positions will be given credit towards their probation period, up to a maximum of 600 hours, for such time previously worked. Temporary employees who are rehired following a cutback into fulltime employment within three (3) months will be given credit towards their probation period, up to a maximum of 600 hours, for such time previously worked.
4. Students including Co-op students may be hired and will not be eligible for membership in the Company’s Benefit Plans.
5. Temporary employees, students or Co-op students hired for temporary relief positions who meet all qualifications as defined in Appendix A will be compensated at the rate of pay for the position they are performing.
Office and Technical Employees Only. (a) Overtime compensation shall not apply for hours worked until the regular hours worked exceed the regular scheduled hours for the applicable work week. Overtime hours on a regular scheduled shift do not apply as regular hours worked in the week. The following reasons shall be considered in the calculation of regular hours worked for the week:
(i) Death in the family;
(ii) Jury Duty or subpoenaed witness;
(iii) Approved leave of absence;
(iv) Pre-scheduled vacation; and
(v) O&T sick
(b) For hours in excess of a department's scheduled day, the overtime rate for an individual will be 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate for all hours worked up to 10 hours, and 2 times the straight time hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 10 hours.
(c) If overtime is scheduled on the employee’s first day off, hours are paid at 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate, and hours in excess of 10 hours are paid at 2 times the straight time hourly rate. If overtime is scheduled on the employee’s second day off, hours are paid at 2 times the straight time hourly rate. If the employee chooses to work an alternate day rather than the normal scheduled day and receives approval from the supervisor, the employee will be paid at 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate. If the employee chooses to perform only part of the work on the first day off and the balance of the work on the second day off and receives approval from the supervisor, all work is paid at 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate.
(d) If the Company schedules a department, or part thereof, to work an 8 hour day from a 7 or 7.5 hour day, an employee will be paid 8 hours at straight time; if the department is scheduled to a 7.5 hour day from a 7 hour day, the employee will be paid 7.5 hours at straight time pay. Overtime rates will be applied as outlined above for hours worked in excess of the hours scheduled for the day.
Office and Technical Employees Only. In the event of cutbacks or layoffs, an employee shall be deemed to have the right to a position according to seniority and qualification. An employee may bump into any position that they can hold. Employees bumping a position that they have not previously performed will be subject to the intermediate training rate for a period of six (6) months. It is therefore understood and agreed that management shall have the right to pass over any employee if it is established that they do not have the qualifications, ability or physical fitness to perform the work involved, even if they were given a reasonable trial or training period. An employee who refuses to exercise their bumping rights and elects to take a layoff will not be recalled unless the job from which they were laid off becomes available. Should a laid off employee wish to return to any other vacant jobs they must advise the Human Resources Department of such request, in writing, before becoming eligible for recall. Displaced Employee
Office and Technical Employees Only. Welfare Benefits for the Office and Technical employees as in effect of July 31, 1984 shall continue for the duration of this agreement.
Office and Technical Employees Only. Except in the case of a temporary vacancy of thirty (30) calendar days or less, when a permanent vacancy occurs notice of such vacancy shall be posted for either seven (7) calendar days (in consultation with the union) or fourteen
Office and Technical Employees Only. Except in the case of a temporary vacancy of thirty (30) calendar days or less, when a permanent vacancy occurs notice of such vacancy shall be posted for either seven (7) calendar days (in consultation with the union) or fourteen (14) calendar days depending on the nature of the vacancy to be filled on the Union bulletin boards provided in the office and plant. The Company will notify the Union Executive of the posting. An employee desiring the position must make application to Management and to a Union Shop Xxxxxxx within the above days. Any bid that has been challenged or contested, a copy of the full bid file will be sent to the local union hall, upon request. Selection of the successful applicant will be in accordance with the provisions of Article 12. A permanent vacancy shall be any vacancy exceeding thirty (30) days, including new jobs established of thirty (30) days duration or more: Exceptions to this shall be:
1. Vacations
2. Sickness
3. Worker’s Compensation
4. Approved Leave of Absence (less than 90 days)
5. Apprenticeship (90 days) If after consultation with the union it is determined that a vacancy due to sickness or Workers’ Compensation is going to exceed ninety (90) days the vacancy may be declared permanent and the position posted. The vacancy may be delayed or not posted at all if the parties mutually agree. If the employee subsequently returns they will be placed into their bid job in accordance with their seniority. An employee desiring the position must make application to management (with a copy to the Union), within the above seven (7) or fourteen (14) calendar days. The senior qualified employee applying for the position shall be given preference to the appointment. Successful applicants shall have the right to return to their previous job within thirty (30) days without loss of seniority. The Company shall have the right to return an employee to their previous job within thirty (30) days as per Article 12.01 and such employee will not lose seniority. In the event that an employee returns to their previous job, the next most senior applicant shall be awarded the bid to a maximum of four (4) employees per vacancy.
Office and Technical Employees Only. For hours in excess of a department's scheduled day, the overtime rate for an individual will be 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate for all hours worked up to 10 hours, and 2 times the straight time hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 10 hours. If overtime is scheduled on the employee’s first day off, hours are paid at 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate, and hours in excess of 10 hours are paid at 2 times the straight time hourly rate. If overtime is scheduled on the employee’s second day off, hours are paid at 2 times the straight time hourly rate. If the employee chooses to work an alternate day rather than the normal scheduled day and receives approval from the supervisor, the employee will be paid at 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate. If the employee chooses to perform only part of the work on the first day off and the balance of the work on the second day off and receives approval from the supervisor, all work is paid at 1.5 times the straight time hourly rate. If the Company schedules a department, or part thereof, to work an 8 hour day from a 7 or 7.5 hour day, an employee will be paid 8 hours at straight time; if the department is scheduled to a 7.5 hour day from a 7 hour day, the employee will be paid 7.5 hours at straight time pay. Overtime rates will be applied as outlined above for hours worked in excess of the hours scheduled for the day.
