Common use of Preferential Hires - Office or Plant Closure Clause in Contracts

Preferential Hires - Office or Plant Closure. During negotiations, in conjunction with discussions regarding the Job and Income Security Program, the parties discussed the application of the preferential placement guidelines. The parties agree that in circumstances involving an Office or Plant closure exceptions will be made to the arrangements specified under Sections (6.2) and (6.3) of the Office and Clerical and Engineering Agreement such that employees who transfer to another location will receive an adjusted seniority date at the new location which will be the date that notice of closure was given to the Union. Employees would be canvassed for Preferential Hire considerations and offered the opportunity at any office or plant covered by the Office and Clerical and Engineering Agreement to which they would exercise hiring rights. As job opportunities occur at a receiving office or plant, employees will be contacted in seniority order and offered employment. Employment offers may be made prior to the actual office or plant closing. If an employee declines the employment opportunity, such employee shall be removed from the list for that office or plant after which the employee shall become eligible for normal preferential hire rights as specified under Sections (6.2) and (6.3). Such employees, when transferred to an opening at the new location, may displace employees hired at that location after the date the notice of closure was provided to the Union.