Common use of Promotion and Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Promotion and Vacancies. 12.01 Promotions or allocations to better paid permanent jobs within the bargaining unit shall be based on seniority provided that the applicants have the ability and are qualified and considering the efficient operation of the Company. It is agreed that culpable absenteeism and disciplinary record may be factors in determining whether or not an applicant has the ability and qualifications to be awarded a job pursuant to this article. In the event that a senior employee lacks necessary training, the Company will arrange to give the necessary training whenever in the opinion of the Management, this is practicable. 12.02 Except in the Packaging Department, the Company agrees to post for fifteen (15) working days all vacancies for permanent jobs in the bargaining unit. The Company is not obligated to consider applications which are received after the expiration of the fifteen (15) working days. 12.03 All permanent vacancies will be posted on all plant bulletin boards and will set out the nature of the job, the qualifications required, and such other information as may be necessary. All permanent employees may apply for such jobs. 12.04 The Company agrees to fill such vacancies from the list of applicants subject to the provisions set out in “Section 12.01” above. If a vacancy cannot be filled from the list of applicants, the Company may select another candidate. 12.05 The Company shall have the right to fill vacancies temporarily pending a permanent appointment to the position. 12.06 Upon appointment to a new position, the selected employee will undergo the normal three (3) month probationary period, but such period may be extended in specific instances after discussion and agreement with the Union. If an employee demonstrates that he/she will not qualify within the probationary period, he/she may be required to return to their former position before such time without prejudice and without loss of seniority. 12.07 The selected employee may, within the above probationary period, request a return to his/her former position if he/she provides reasons satisfactory to the Company for such request. In the event that the employee is permitted to so return, he/she shall not be eligible to apply for any further posted jobs for a period of one year from the date of his/her return to their former job. This restriction shall not prevent an employee from applying for a posted day job at any time.

Promotion and Vacancies. 12.01 Promotions or allocations to better paid permanent jobs within the bargaining unit shall be based on seniority provided that the applicants have the ability and are qualified and considering the efficient operation of the Company. It is agreed that culpable absenteeism and disciplinary record may be factors in determining whether or not an applicant has the ability and qualifications to be awarded a job pursuant to this article. In the event that a senior employee lacks necessary training, the Company will arrange to give the necessary training whenever in the opinion of the Management, this is practicable. 12.02 . Except in the Packaging Department, the Company agrees to post for fifteen (15) working days all vacancies for permanent jobs in the bargaining unit. The Company is not obligated to consider applications which are received after the expiration of the fifteen (15) working days. 12.03 All . permanent vacancies will be posted on all plant bulletin boards and will set out the nature of the job, the qualifications required, and such other information as may be necessary. All permanent employees may apply for such jobs. 12.04 . The Company agrees to fill such vacancies from the list of applicants subject to the provisions set out in “Section 12.01” above. If a vacancy cannot be filled from the list of applicants, the Company may select another candidate. 12.05 . The Company shall have the right to fill vacancies temporarily pending a permanent appointment to the position. 12.06 . Upon appointment to a new position, the selected employee will undergo the normal three (3) month probationary period, but such period may be extended in specific instances after discussion and agreement with the Union. If an employee demonstrates that he/she will not qualify within the probationary period, he/she may be required to return to their former position before such time without prejudice and without loss of seniority. 12.07 . The selected employee may, within the above probationary period, request a return to his/her former position if he/she provides reasons satisfactory to the Company for such request. In the event that the employee is permitted to so return, he/she shall not be eligible to apply for any further posted jobs for a period of one year from the date of his/her return to their former job. This restriction shall not prevent an employee from applying for a posted day job at any time.