Common use of Permanent Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of a vacancy in a bargaining unit job within ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of When a permanent job or vacancy occurs in a position previously held by a bargaining unit member, or a newly created position within the bargaining unit, notice of the job within or vacancy shall be posted on the bulletin board in each building in which bargaining unit personnel work for ten (10) working days from days, and a copy mailed to the date local Association Xxxxxxx. For purposes of this section, the vacancy (providing the addition of more regularly scheduled hours to an existing part-time position is going will be considered to be filled) setting forth a vacancy if the additional hours cause the part-time position to become a full-time position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will vacancy notice shall also be placed sent to each bargaining unit member who is laid off. A permanent job or vacancy does not include vacancies caused by leaves of absence. The Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine if a vacancy exists which is to be filled under this Section. Employees interested in the employee’s filejob posting may file a written application with the Employer by the deadline established in the posting. The Employer shall provide give due consideration to all applicants for the Union President with a copy of permanent vacancy, including applicants from outside the postingbargaining unit. In considering an applicant's qualifications to perform the required work, the names Employer shall consider the employee's ability, experience, training, productivity, seniority, work performance, work record and dependability. The applicant considered by the Employer in its sole discretion to be the best qualified shall be awarded the permanent vacancy; provided, however, that if the Employer determines that the qualifications of the applicants who meet the qualifications for the job or vacancy are equal, the applicant with the greatest seniority shall be awarded the position. The Employer reserves the right to determine that none of the applicants are qualified and to whom leave the position was awardedopen or to seek further applicants. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of a vacancy in a All vacancies or newly-created positions within the bargaining unit job shall be posted within ten seven (107) working days from of the date the vacancy occurs in a conspicuous place on bulletin boards in each building. The job posting will set forth the requirements for the position. Employees within the job division in which the vacancy exists may apply for it. The senior employee within the job division in which the vacancy exists applying for the position who meets all of the vacancy (providing the position is going to requirements shall be filled) setting forth granted the position. In the event the senior applicant is denied the promotion, location, and shift, and it the reason for denial shall be posted given in writing to the employee. If the vacancy is not filled from within the division, then the vacancy shall be reposted for a period of five seven (57) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than Full time and full time school year employees from other divisions interested in the bargaining unitjob posting may file a written application with the Employer by the deadline established in the posting. Any interested The senior full time or full time school year employee may apply in writingapplying for the position who meets all the requirements according to the job description and shall be granted the position. After In the end of event the posting periodsenior applicant is denied the promotion, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her the reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position denial shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from given in writing to the end of employee. If the posting period. The vacancy is not filled by a full time or full time school year employee, then the vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied reposted for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing period of the reason(sseven (7) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s fileworking days. The Employer shall provide given due consideration to all applicants for the Union President with a copy of permanent vacancy. In considering an applicant’s qualifications to perform the postingrequired work, the names Employer shall consider the employee’s ability, experience, training, work record, skills and dependability. The applicant considered by the Employer to be the best qualified shall be awarded the permanent vacancy; provided, however, that if the Employer determines that the qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, the applicant with the greatest seniority shall be awarded the position. The Employer reserves the right to determine that none of the applicants are qualified and to whom leave the position was awardedopen or to seek further applicants. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. (a) The Employer will post notice of Permanent vacancies shall be defined as a vacancy within one of the full- time classifications identified in a bargaining unit job within ten “Appendix C” hereto and which will be in existence for more than thirty (1030) continuous working days from the date and shall exclude any vacancy: (i) where there is less than forty (40) hours of the vacancy (providing the position is going available work to be filledperformed; or (ii) setting forth which is caused by the positiontemporary absence of an employee by reason of illness, locationdisability or approved leave of absence. For the purpose of this clause specifically, and shift, and it the term “temporary” shall be defined as a period of no more than three (3) continuous months. (b) All permanent vacancies shall be posted unless there is an employee who possesses recall rights to the position as provided for in this agreement. All job postings shall designate the shift (days, afternoons or nights), the area, the days of the week and the starting and quitting times. (c) Permanent vacancies within a particular distribution centre shall first be posted within that facility. Once all the postings within the distribution centre have been filled and a vacancy still exits, this vacancy shall be posted in all other distribution centres covered by the UFCW Local 1000A. In the event that such a posting is not filled with a current full time employee and the Employer decides to add to the overall full time compliment of staff then this opening shall be offered to all part time distribution employees covered by the UFCW Local 1000A in accordance with Article A.08(d). An employee who is transferred to another distribution centre under the portability provisions shall be eligible to exercise their seniority after a period of thirty (30) calendar days following such transfer. All vacancies shall be filled first by full time employees, then by part time employees based on the provisions of Article A.08(d) of the part time appendix of this agreement. (d) Selection to such vacancy shall be on the basis of bargaining unit seniority provided that the employee who is applying for the vacancy possesses the qualifications and ability necessary to perform the work in question. (e) If a successful applicant is unable to perform the normal requirements of the position he shall be returned to his former position at his former rate of pay. (f) If there is no successful applicant for a permanent vacancy, the Company shall have the right fill the vacancy either by assigning the vacancy to any employee within the bargaining unit or by filling the vacancy from outside the bargaining unit. (g) A successful applicant for a permanent vacancy, or an employee who is assigned to fill such vacancy, shall be paid the rate for such vacancy. (h) A successful applicant for a permanent vacancy shall be prohibited from applying for another permanent vacancy for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months, from the awarding of the original vacancy. However, if a vacancy arises in This prohibition shall not apply for permanent vacancies with a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers)rate of pay. e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. (a) The Employer Notices of permanent vacancies will post notice of be posted in the department where the vacancy occurs. Permanent vacancies shall be defined as a vacancy within one of the full-time classifications identified in a bargaining unit job within ten “Appendix C” hereto and which will be in existence for more than thirty (1030) continuous working days from and shall exclude any vacancy: (i) where there is less than forty (40) hours of available work to be performed; or (ii) which is caused by the date temporary absence of an employee by reason of illness, disability or approved leave of absence. For the purpose of this clause specifically, the term “temporary” shall be defined as a period of no more than three (3) continuous months. (b) Notices of vacancy will remain posted in the department where the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted occurs for a period of five (5) working days. A All such job postings shall designate the shift (days, afternoons or nights), the days of the week and the starting and quitting times. Selection to such vacancy exists when shall be on the basis of departmental seniority provided that the employee who is applying for the vacancy possesses the qualifications and ability necessary to perform the work in question. (c) If a successful applicant is unable to perform the normal requirements of the position he shall be returned to his former position at his former rate of pay. (d) If there are more positions than employees in is no successful applicant for a permanent vacancy, the Company shall have the right fill the vacancy from outside the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period. (e) A successful applicant for a permanent vacancy, or an employee may not applywho is assigned to fill such vacancy, regardless of his/her reason shall be paid the rate for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting periodsuch vacancy. b(f) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The A successful applicant for a permanent vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied prohibited from applying for another permanent vacancy for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing period of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) monthsmonths from the awarding of the original vacancy or to the effective date of the annual job bid whichever occurs first. HoweverThis prohibition shall not apply: i) if, if within the six month period the employee is displaced from the position as a vacancy arises in result of the annual job bid; ii) with respect to subsequent applications for permanent vacancies with a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers)rate of pay. e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of When a permanent job or vacancy occurs in a position previously held by a bargaining unit member, or a newly created position within the bargaining unit, notice of the job within or vacancy shall be posted on the bulletin board in each building in which bargaining unit personnel work for ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will vacancy notice shall also be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants sent to each bargaining unit member who is laid off and to whom the position was awarded. cAssociation. A permanent job or vacancy does not include vacancies caused by leaves of absence of less than one (1) During year or less or positions which the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training Employer intends to the employee. During the first fill for less than forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant workdays. Such vacancies shall be considered temporary vacancies and they may elect to return to his/her former job, or be filled by the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy from any source without regard to the Presidentprocedure set forth in this Section. This The Employer, in its sole discretion, shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, determine if a vacancy arises exists which is to be filled under this Section. Employees interested in the job posting may file a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days written application with the Employer by the deadline established in positionthe posting. Sub-sections c The Employer shall review the qualifications of all applicants for the permanent vacancy to determine if the applicant presently has the skills and d do not apply ability to perform the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to work in the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their job classification. The request for transfer should state best qualified applicant shall be awarded the reason(s) permanent vacancy; provided, however, that if two or more applicants are equally qualified for the transferjob or vacancy, the applicant with the greatest seniority shall be awarded the position. If The Employer reserves the right to determine that none of the applicants are qualified and leave the position open or to see further applicants. The employer will only consider applicants outside the bargaining unit if it is determined through the interview process that the internal applicants do not meet the job qualifications set forth in the posting of the position. Bargaining unit members who do not meet the qualifications for the position will have the opportunity to request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating from the reason(s) for superintendent, or his agent, as to the reasons why the qualifications were not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trainedmet. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer A. A seniority list shall be established listing all employees covered by this Agreement with the employee with the greatest seniority listed first. Seniority shall be based on the employees most recent date of hire. However, seniority credit will post notice of a vacancy be given for broken service in a bargaining unit job within ten (10) working days from position as long as time served outside the date bargaining unit is with the Department. Time out of the vacancy (providing bargaining unit shall not accrue for the position is going purpose of seniority. B. Where qualification and abilities are substantially equal, seniority shall prevail in matters pertaining to be filled) setting forth the positionpromotion, locationtransfer, and work shift, reduction in force, recall and it shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting periodvacation preferences, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If qualified and certified, provided certification is a job requirement, in-house applicants will be given the first opportunity to fill permanent vacancies. The selection process shall be grievable by an employee however, in the case of non-selection, an employee must show that the selection process was violated or that the selection was made in an arbitrary or capricious manner. Qualifications and abilities shall be measured relative to the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible under consideration. All employees promoted to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty position shall serve a probationary period of sixty (3060) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfercalendar days. If the request employee does not successfully complete probationary period, s/he shall be returned to his/her former position. C. If a regular employee is not granted absent from work and the City determines their position should be filled on a temporary basis, regular bargaining unit employees will be given the first opportunity to temporarily fill the position, if in the judgment of the City, the employee willis qualified to perform the work and/or operate the equipment associated with the temporary vacancy. If there are no volunteers (selected on a seniority basis) assignments to temporary vacancies that do not require training, upon request(i.e. rubbish truck, laboring) will be given made in inverse order of seniority within divisions. A temporary vacancy will be filled by personnel within their division first The Bureau Director shall then determine that if an employee who does volunteer for any position on a written statement indicating temporary basis, other than his/her own division, that his/her absence from his/her regular position will not interfere with the reason(s) for not implementing work flow requirements as determined by the transfer. No transfer shall take place until City, then the replacement employee is adequately trainedeligible at that time for the temporary assignment. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of a vacancy in a bargaining unit 1. All job within ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it vacancies shall be posted in locations accessible to all employees for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees All job vacancies shall also be listed in the bargaining unitDistrict Administrative Bulletin. Vacancies will be defined in posting by job title / and or time schedule of posting not assigned area(s) of building. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After new vacancies occurring within the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy bargaining unit shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing within sixty (60) days of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy creation of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, vacancy unless the employer will provide assignment specific training decides to eliminate the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c All employees shall have the right to bid on any vacancy within their classification. (Custodial and d do not apply maintenance positions are separate classifications). Custodial employees shall have the right to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer bid on any vacancy within their classification. The request for transfer should state employee with the reason(sgreatest seniority in the classification with the vacancy shall be awarded the job. provided they have completed at least three (3) for the transferyears in their current position. If the request is not granted the employee willno one in that classification bids on that position, upon requestany individual in that classification with less than three (3) years of service in that classification, may apply and will be considered for that position. The successful bidder shall be given a written statement indicating maximum of twenty (20) working days to demonstrate that the reason(s) for not implementing bidder possesses the transfernecessary qualifications to perform the job. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will This demonstration period may be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be shortened at the discretion of the employer. An employee who is awarded a bid and successfully demonstrates his qualifications shall lose all rights to his former job. If the successful bidder is unable to demonstrate that he has the necessary qualifications, he shall be returned to his original job. Final decision as to ability and qualifications shall be with the employer. With regard to the subsection and to the filling of vacancies the grievance procedure shall apply only to the time lines set forth above and shall not apply to any other subject. 2. In filling vacancies when no employee bids or desires a job, the employer may hire non-bargaining unit persons. 3. Before the final candidate is recommended to the Board of School Directors for hire in the Maintenance classification the candidate must pass each District required exam with a minimum score of 85%. The District will identify the xxxxxxx to administer both theory concepts and practical hands-on exams. Exams will be conducted at the Steel Valley Area Vocational Technical School and at the convenience of the District identified xxxxxxx. The District will pay all costs associated with the testing including but not limited to administrative fees and licensing fees. The District will pay all costs for the employee to maintain certifications necessary for employment with the District.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of a vacancy in a bargaining unit job within ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer Director of Business for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of When a permanent job or vacancy occurs in a position previously held by a bargaining unit job member, or a newly created position within ten (10) working days from the date bargaining unit, notice of the job or vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted on the bulletin board in each building in which bargaining unit personnel work for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in The posting shall include the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After classification, its rate of pay, the end normal hours to be worked, the location of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during assignment when possible and the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selectedstarting date. A copy of the notification will vacancy notice shall also be placed sent to the Union. A permanent job or vacancy does not include vacancies caused by leaves of absence or positions which the Employer intends to fill for less than ninety (90) workdays, which temporary vacancies may be filled by the Employer from any source without regard to the procedure set forth in this Section. The Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine if a vacancy exists which is to be filled under this Section and may reassign personnel prior to determining the vacancy to be posted and filled. Employees interested in the employee’s filejob posting may file a written application with the Employer by the deadline established in the posting. The Employer shall provide give due consideration to all applicants for the Union President with a copy of permanent vacancy, including applicants from outside the postingbargaining unit. In considering an applicant’s qualifications to perform the required work, the names Employer shall consider the job description, and the individual’s ability (including testing), experience, training, productivity, work performance, work record and dependability. The applicant considered by the Employer to be the best qualified shall be awarded the permanent vacancy; provided, however, that if the qualifications of the applicants for the job or vacancy are equal, the applicant with the greatest classification seniority (see appendix A) shall be awarded the position. The Employer reserves the right to determine that none of the applicants are qualified and to whom leave the position was awarded. c) During open or to seek further applicants. In instances where the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training vacancy is not to be awarded to the employee. During applicant with the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee willmost seniority, upon request, be given the Employer will provide the unsuccessful applicant with a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall reasons that the individual selected was considered to be at the discretion of the employerbest qualified applicant.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of a vacancy in a bargaining unit job within ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s 's file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. Section 1. Each permanent job vacancy and each permanent new job which falls within the scope of the Union’s certification shall be filled as follows: (a) The Employer will post notice Notice of a vacancy in a bargaining unit such job within ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted in the plant for two (2) days. Such job postings shall include the job classification, department, and the shift on which the new job or vacancy exists. Any employee who wishes to bid for such jobs shall sign the posting. Job postings shall be placed in three locations throughout the plant for official signing in the presence of a period member of management, who will initial the posting. Two postings will be provided in the supervisory offices assigned in the plant; a third posting will be placed in the Human Resources office for signing. At all posting locations, job descriptions for all jobs will be available for review. At the end of the two (2) days, the Company shall remove the posting. (b) Where skill and ability are relatively equal, seniority shall prevail, providing the employee is physically able to perform the work without endangering his or her health or safety. The most senior qualified employee will be awarded the job and be notified by the Human Resources office within five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end days after removal of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting periodposting. The Employer may fill a posted Company will transfer the employee awarded the vacancy hereunder to the new job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) calendar days, provided the release of the employee does not interfere with the efficient operations of the department. Multiple postings will be awarded from the highest pay grade posting to the lowest pay grade posting. (c) An employee awarded the vacancy hereunder shall be given up to sixteen (16) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, in which to demonstrate his or her ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the jobwork involved. In some circumstances, prior extensions may be required, not to exceed sixteen (16) additional workdays. During the qualifying period, employees are unable to bid. During this period, the Company may remove the employee from the job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of if the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in Company considers the employee’s filework to be unsatisfactory. The Employer shall employee may then bid on any other vacancy. An employee disqualified from a job will be unable to bid that job for a period of three (3) months. Section 2. The Union and the Company may, by mutual agreement, provide rules whereby disabled employees may be assigned to jobs which they are able to satisfactorily perform without regard to this Article. When the Union President with a copy and the Company agree to placement of the postingan employee hereunder, the names of the applicants and conditions pertaining to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she that placement shall be ineligible reduced to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c writing and d do not apply to signed by the Transportation unit (drivers)parties. e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. (a) The Employer will post notice of Permanent vacancies shall be defined as a vacancy within one of the full-time classifications identified in a bargaining unit job within ten “Appendix C” hereto and which will be in existence for more than thirty (1030) continuous working days from the date and shall exclude any vacancy: (i) where there is less than forty (40) hours of the vacancy (providing the position is going available work to be filledperformed; or (ii) setting forth which is caused by the positiontemporary absence of an employee by reason of illness, locationdisability or approved leave of absence. For the purpose of this clause specifically, and shift, and it the term “temporary” shall be defined as a period of no more than three (3) continuous months. (b) All permanent vacancies shall be posted unless there is an employee who possesses recall rights to the position as provided for in this agreement. All job postings shall designate the shift (days, afternoons or nights), the area, the days of the week and the starting and quitting times. (c) Permanent vacancies within a particular distribution centre shall first be posted within that facility. Once all the postings within the distribution centre have been filled and a vacancy still exits, this vacancy shall be posted in all other distribution centres covered by the UFCW Local 1000A. In the event that such a posting is not filled with a current full time employee and the Employer decides to add to the overall full time compliment of staff then this opening shall be offered to all part time distribution employees covered by the UFCW Local 1000A in accordance with Article A.08(d). An employee who is transferred to another distribution centre under the portability provisions shall be eligible to exercise their seniority after a period of thirty (30) calendar days following such transfer. All vacancies shall be filled first by full time employees, then by part time employees based on the provisions of Article A.08(d) of the part time appendix of this agreement. (d) Selection to such vacancy shall be on the basis of bargaining unit seniority provided that the employee who is applying for the vacancy possesses the qualifications and ability necessary to perform the work in question. (e) If a successful applicant is unable to perform the normal requirements of the position he shall be returned to his former position at his former rate of pay. (f) If there is no successful applicant for a permanent vacancy, the Company shall have the right fill the vacancy either by assigning the vacancy to any employee within the bargaining unit or by filling the vacancy from outside the bargaining unit. (g) A successful applicant for a permanent vacancy, or an employee who is assigned to fill such vacancy, shall be paid the rate for such vacancy. (h) A successful applicant for a permanent vacancy shall be prohibited from applying for another permanent vacancy for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months, from the awarding of the original vacancy. However, if a vacancy arises in This prohibition shall not apply for permanent vacancies with a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers)rate of pay. e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of a vacancy in a All vacancies or newly-created positions within the bargaining unit job shall be posted within ten seven (107) working days from of the date the vacancy occurs in a conspicuous place on bulletin boards in each building. The job posting will set forth the requirements for the position. Employees within the job division in which the vacancy exists may apply for it. The senior employee within the job division in which the vacancy exists applying for the position who meets all of the vacancy (providing the position is going to requirements shall be filled) setting forth granted the position. In the event the senior applicant is denied the promotion, location, and shift, and it the reason for denial shall be posted given in writing to the employee. If the vacancy is not filled from within the division, then the vacancy shall be reposted for a period of five seven (57) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than Full time and full time school year employees from other divisions interested in the bargaining unitjob posting may file a written application with the Employer by the deadline established in the posting. Any interested The senior full time or full time school year employee may apply in writingapplying for the position who meets all the requirements shall be granted the position. After In the end of event the posting periodsenior applicant is denied the promotion, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her the reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position denial shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from given in writing to the end of employee. If the posting period. The vacancy is not filled by a full time or full time school year employee, then the vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied reposted for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing period of the reason(sseven (7) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s fileworking days. The Employer shall provide given due consideration to all applicants for the Union President with a copy of permanent vacancy. In considering an applicant’s qualifications to perform the postingrequired work, the names Employer shall consider the employee’s ability, experience, training, work record and dependability. The applicant considered by the Employer to be the best qualified shall be awarded the permanent vacancy; provided, however, that if the Employer determines that the qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, the applicant with the greatest seniority shall be awarded the position. The Employer reserves the right to determine that none of the applicants are qualified and to whom leave the position was awarded. c) During open or to seek further applicants. The name of the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If individual awarded the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six within seven-two (672) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers)hours. e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of a vacancy in a bargaining unit job within ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training to the employee. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer Director of Business for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of When a permanent job or vacancy occurs in a position previously held by a bargaining unit job member, or a newly created position within ten (10) working days from the date bargaining unit, notice of the job or vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the position, location, and shift, and it shall be posted on the bulletin board in each building in which bargaining unit personnel work for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than employees in The posting shall include the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After classification, its rate of pay, the end normal hours to be worked, the location of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during assignment and the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skill, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the job, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing of the reason(s) for not being selectedstarting date. A copy of the notification will vacancy notice shall also be placed sent to the Union. A permanent job or vacancy does not include vacancies caused by leaves of absence or positions which the Employer intends to fill for less than ninety (90) workdays, which temporary vacancies may be filled by the Employer from any source without regard to the procedure set forth in this section. A permanent job or vacancy also does not include regular or special bus run assignments. The Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine if a vacancy exists which is to be filled under this Section and may reassign personnel prior to determining the vacancy to be posted and filled. Employees interested in the employee’s filejob posting may file a written application with the Employer by the deadline established in the posting. The Employer shall provide give due consideration to all applicants for the Union President with a copy of permanent vacancy, including applicants from outside the postingbargaining unit. In considering an applicant’s qualifications to perform the required work, the names Employer shall consider the job description, and the individual’s ability (including testing), experience, training, productivity, work performance, work record and dependability. The applicant considered by the Employer to be the best qualified shall be awarded the permanent vacancy; provided, however, that if the qualifications of the applicants for the job or vacancy are equal, the applicant with the greatest classification seniority (see appendix A) shall be awarded the position. The Employer reserves the right to determine that none of the applicants are qualified and to whom leave the position was awarded. c) During open or to seek further applicants. In instances where the first ten (10) days on his/her new job, the employer will provide assignment specific training vacancy is not to be awarded to the employee. During applicant with the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful applicant may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier posting. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee willmost seniority, upon request, be given the Employer will provide the unsuccessful applicant with a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall reasons that the individual selected was considered to be at the discretion of the employerbest qualified applicant.

Permanent Vacancies. a) The Employer will post notice of A. In the event there is a vacancy permanent new job or the employer needs additional employees in a bargaining unit job within ten (10) working days from the date of the vacancy (providing the position is going to be filled) setting forth the positionan existing job, location, and shift, and it such vacancies shall be posted for a period of five (5) working days. A vacancy exists when there are more positions than on bulletin boards at locations accessible to all employees in the bargaining unit. Any interested employee may apply in writing. After the end of the posting period, an employee may not apply, regardless of his/her reason for failure to apply during the posting period, and also regardless of his/her seniority standing relative to those who did bid during the posting period. The Employer may fill a posted job on a temporary basis during the posting period. b) The position shall be awarded within fifteen (15) working days from the end of the posting period. The vacancy shall be filled based on the equally weighted components of skillCCAC web-site, ability to acquire the necessary knowledge to perform the jobif available, prior job performance and seniority. Employees who have applied for a posted vacancy, upon request, shall be informed in writing period of the reason(s) for not being selected. A copy of the notification will be placed in the employee’s file. The Employer shall provide the Union President with a copy of the posting, the names of the applicants and to whom the position was awarded. c) During the first ten (10) days consecutive work days. The job bidding announcement shall provide at least the location of the job, a general description of the duties, minimum requirements, the rate of pay, and the shift (if required). B. Regular bargaining unit qualified employees bidding for such vacancy with the most collegewide seniority shall be given the first opportunity to be considered for such vacancy. The job will be awarded to the senior employee bidding, only if she/he meets the following criteria: 1. Is at least relatively equal in qualifications and ability. 2. Meets any special physical requirements of the job. 3. Demonstrates a satisfactory attendance record. 4. Submits a Request for Internal Transfer or Promotion. a) Original to Campus Business Office b) First copy to Chief Union Xxxxxxx c) Second copy to bidding employee 5. Submits a CCAC application for employment. 6. Submits a resume and cover letter. However, the determination of the qualifications of any job shall rest with the employer subject to the grievance procedure set forth in this agreement. The College will notify the successful bidder of the award of the position. C. In the event the senior qualified employee bidding for such vacancy is already classified and working in the same classification as the vacancy, such employee's bid shall not be unreasonably denied. Any employee who successfully bids within his/her same classification shall not be permitted to bid for an additional job within his/her same classification for one (1) year. D. Any employee who successfully bids into a higher or equal paying position shall receive the appropriate rate of pay based on years of service and the employee's hire date for the new position. Any employee who was red- circled in his/her previous position and who successfully bids into an equal or higher paying classification, shall be entitled to keep his/her red-circled rate, if it is higher than the standard rate for his/her new job, . E. The College shall have the employer will provide assignment specific training right to the employeerequest job-related assessment for all internal and external applicants in connection with filling a permanent vacancy. During the first forty-five (45) working days on his/her new job, a successful An internal applicant who refuses to be assessed may elect to return to his/her former job, or the Employer may elect to retransfer the applicant to his/her former job at the former pay rate and benefit level in the event he/she fails to demonstrate his/her ability to do the required work with written notice of documented reasons with a copy to the President. This shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. If denied the job is so vacated, the Employer may select another applicant from the earlier postingfor that reason. d) After an employee's successful application, he/she shall be ineligible to apply for another posted job for six (6) months. However, if a vacancy arises in a higher paying position, an employee may apply after thirty (30) days in position. Sub-sections c and d do not apply to the Transportation unit (drivers). e) Employees may submit a request to the Director of Operations and/or Chief Financial Officer for a transfer within their classification. The request for transfer should state the reason(s) for the transfer. If the request is not granted the employee will, upon request, be given a written statement indicating the reason(s) for not implementing the transfer. No transfer shall take place until the replacement employee is adequately trained. f) The employer shall provide on the job training to any employee seeking to upgrade their skills in their current job classification. Upon receipt of appropriate written requests, the training will be completed within a year. The time and location of the assignment shall be at the discretion of the employer.