Common use of Permanent Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Permanent Vacancies. 1. A permanent vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position or an existing position that is not filled (i.e., retirement, death, or separation from service). When a route becomes vacant, the primary and secondary runs shall be posted separately. 2. Positions shall be posted within five (5) workdays after a vacancy occurs. 3. Vacant positions shall be posted for a period of seven (7) calendar days during which time applicants must be submitted in writing as per the instructions on the job posting. Posting of vacancies during the summer months shall be mailed to the Chapter Chairperson. Any employee wanting copies of the postings during the summer months shall give self-addressed, stamped envelopes to the Transportation Supervisor or Chapter Chairperson and copies of the postings will be mailed to them. A vacancy shall be filled on a temporary basis by a non-unit employee until the posting requirements can be met. 4. Where it is financially more efficient to do so, runs may be combined by the Employer for posting purposes. 5. Except as set forth in this subsection, a vacant position shall be awarded to the most senior applicant who is qualified. Vacant primary routes shall first be filled by posting the position under this section before recalling an employee from layoff. Vacant secondary positions will first be filled in accordance with Article 10(C). In the event there are no request for transfers, laid off employees shall be recalled. 6. In filling vacancies, a driver shall not bid and accept a vacant assignment that conflicts with current assignment when such an acceptance would require him/her to vacate portions of the regular current assignment in order to acquire the additional work. 7. Van runs shall not be construed or configured with two or more runs combined such that the Employer will avoid having to pay initial base run wages. When pick ups and deliveries requiring added distance are attached to an established van run, the driver awarded such an addition shall receive added compensation equal to one-half current base run rate plus additional pay the added mileage generates.

Permanent Vacancies. 1. A permanent vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position or an existing position that is not filled (i.e., retirement, death, or separation from service). When a route becomes vacant, the primary and secondary runs shall be posted separately. 2. Positions shall be posted within five (5) workdays after a vacancy occurs. 3. Vacant positions shall be posted for a period of seven (7) calendar days during which time applicants must be submitted in writing as per the instructions on the job posting. Posting of vacancies during the summer months shall be mailed to the Chapter Chairperson. Any employee wanting copies of the postings during the summer months shall give self-addressed, stamped envelopes to the Transportation Supervisor or Chapter Chairperson and copies of the postings will be mailed to them. A vacancy shall be filled on a temporary basis by a non-unit employee until the posting requirements can be met. 4. Where it is financially more efficient to do so, runs may be combined by the Employer for posting purposes. 5. Except as set forth in this subsection, a vacant position shall be awarded to the most senior applicant who is qualified. Vacant primary routes routs shall first be filled by posting the position under this section before recalling an employee from layoff. Vacant secondary positions will first be filled in accordance with Article 10(C). In the event there are no request for transfers, laid off employees shall be recalled. 6. In filling vacancies, a driver shall not bid and accept a vacant assignment that conflicts with current assignment when such an acceptance would require him/her to vacate portions of the regular current assignment in order to acquire the additional work. 7. Van runs shall not be construed or configured with two or more runs combined such that the Employer will avoid having to pay initial base run wages. When pick ups and deliveries requiring added distance are attached to an established van run, the driver awarded such an addition shall receive added compensation equal to one-half current base run rate plus additional pay the added mileage generates.