Common use of Promotions Clause in Contracts

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions13.01 Except during when employees in the particular job classification are on layoff, upgradings or transfers (except permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in Article 14) paragraph 11.04A will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities posted for ten (10) work days on the basis bulletin board in each building. A copy of each posting will be provided to the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee whopositions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during employees with job classification seniority working in the trial period same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return Office of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be person designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The training period shall not job opening will be curtailed unless awarded to the applicant with the longest job classification seniority, provided such applicant has the present ability and physical fitness to perform the job. In addition, an employee may be denied a position if the employee refuses has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. In the event the applicant with the greatest job classification seniority is not awarded the job, upon request he/she will be furnished with a letter stating the reasons for the rejection and thereafter the matter may be processed pursuant to continue the training or it grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACT. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor class" classification shall be made, whenever practical, by competitive examination as determined by the EMPLOYER. Employees will be notified prior to the date of any promotional examinations for any classifications, so that they might afford themselves the opportunity to take such examination. 13.03 When an employee is obvious promoted to a higher paying position, the employee cannot perform shall have the requirements right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or for a period of up to three calendar years, whichever is less. Such request will be granted only if a vacancy exists in the job at classification to which time he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee can do, without regard seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more senioritywhich he/she is demoted. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 PromotionsWhere the Company decides that a position is to be filled or created within the bargaining unit on a permanent or regular part-time basis, upgradings the Company shall post a notice of vacancy which will include the proposed job title, for a minimum of five (5) days. Employees from within and outside the bargaining unit may apply during the posting period. When the Company requires a temporary employee to cover: a project or transfers production of a predetermined length of time not to exceed twelve (except as in Article 1412) months, vacation relief, maternity leave, child care leave or leave of absence, the Company will post the position. The successful applicant will be based primarily on reassigned to the temporary position without loss of seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any or benefits. The employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned on trial for a period of up to their three (3) months in the new position. The Company may, at any time during this period, return the employee to the former job at their former rate of pay, without position with no loss of seniority. Any Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Company from hiring (without posting a position) a temporary employee being displaced by in accordance with Article 2.6 to temporarily replace an employee accepted on a posting for a temporary assignment. The parties acknowledge that where it is not possible to determine with certainty the length of the reassignment to a temporary position the Company may end a temporary reassignment at any time and return of the employee to their the former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without position with no loss of seniority. Definition At the conclusion of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotiontemporary reassignment, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity return to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy his/her former position. Where the Company decides that the position permanentlyis to be filled on a permanent basis it is understood the position will be posted in accordance with this Article. Nothing Extensions of the temporary reassignment will be agreed to by the parties where in this article the circumstances it is reasonable to do so. 10.1.1 Promotions and transfers to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be construed based on qualifications established by the Company. These qualifications may include: creativity, knowledge, experience, skill, ability, training and/or education, as implying well as other relevant factors. Providing that one or more of the employee must continue on applicants satisfactorily meets or exceeds the job for qualifications, the full period of time and Company shall award the position to the best applicant. Company seniority will be considered when evaluating applicants. When two (2) or more employees’ qualifications are relatively equal, Company seniority shall apply. If there is no implication that an employee applicant who has passed satisfactorily meets the Trial Period is excused qualifications established for the position, the Company may hire from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of workany source. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited Company encourages employees to this period. 11.03 Whenever self-identify to managers when they are interested in training opportunities. Management will make best efforts to offer these opportunities in a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting noticefair and equitable manner. The training period shall not be curtailed unless Company and the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee Union agree this paragraph will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions grievance procedure. 10.1.2 An employee who is promoted or transferred to another position shall be on trial for a period of up to three (3) months. The Company may, at any time during this Agreementtrial period, return the employee to the former classification with no loss of seniority. At the conclusion of a successful trial period the employee will be advised, in writing, that the promotion or transfer has been confirmed. 10.1.3 It is recognized that the Company may, from time to time, require employees to perform work in a job classification other than their regular classification. Employees who perform in a job classification different from their regular classification will not be penalized for errors committed during such performance if such errors are not a result of negligence. 10.1.4 Should an application for promotion or transfer be unsuccessful, it is agreed that management will discuss with the employee, if so requested, why his/her promotion or transfer was denied and will bring to the employee’s attention any concerns, which may affect his/her opportunities for advancement. 10.1.5 The Company shall post electronic notice of full-time and regular part- time vacancies at its PL, WI and NX locations and shall send a copy to the Union.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions(a) Where a job vacancy occurs or a new job is created, upgradings which the Company intends to fill, it shall post notice of the vacancy in the store for a period of seven (7) working days. A copy of the job posting will be given to one (1) union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ designated by the union. Associates bidding on the vacancy must make application to the Operations Manager/Service Leader/Human Resources Manager no later than the seventh working day. Full time or transfers part time associates may apply. The Company need not consider any applicant who, within the prior three (except as 3) month period, successfully bid on a vacancy and occupied it unless the vacancy is in Article a higher classification. Once the posting period is over the Company has fourteen (14) will days in order to make its decision on the successful applicant. (b) Applicants shall be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities considered for the position on the basis of their immediate qualifications and seniority. If the Company is satisfied that the qualifications of applicants to perform the job, without training but subject to a seventy (70) hour familiarization period, are relatively equal, then the most senior qualified employeeapplicant shall be promoted. The successful applicant shall be placed in the position within fourteen (14) days of selection by the Company. All associates successful in obtaining job postings shall have their names posted on the bulletin board after all applicants have been notified. 11.02 Any employee who(c) The successful applicant shall be allowed, having been promotedfor a period of fifteen (15) shifts worked, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned return to their her former job at their former rate of pay, position without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by seniority or wage should the return associate find herself unable to perform the duties of the employee to their former new job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during classification. (d) If the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying Company is satisfied that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee nobody who has passed the Trial Period applied is excused from the obligation qualified to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot satisfactorily perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of payjob, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within training but subject to ten (10) working shifts familiarization period, the Company may select any associate in the bargaining unit for training or appoint an associate from outside the bargaining unit or outside of the store or hire a new associate. (e) This article will not apply where the Company does not expect a vacancy to exceed ninety (90) calendar days of all appointmentsor where the vacancy is caused by illness, hiringsaccident, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, vacations or leaves of absence, including pregnancy and parental leave. (f) For the purposes of the collective agreement, a promotion shall be defined as a movement from one classification to another classification within the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit where the maximum rate of pay applicable to the new classification exceeds or is the same as the maximum rate of pay applicable to the associate’s present classification, or movement which would create an upward change in associate status as defined in Article 3.01 (b) and (c). 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement13.02 For the purposes of the collective agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury“qualifications” and “qualified” shall be defined as an associate’s skill, compensable occupational diseaseability, or permanent disablementeducation, productivity and is unable to perform their regular dutiesexperience, may be employed provided all the relevant qualifications are applied in an established job which the employee can doeven, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniorityrelevant and non-discriminatory fashion. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 PromotionsWhere the Company decides that a position is to be filled or created within the bargaining unit on a permanent or regular part-time basis, upgradings the Company shall post a notice of vacancy which will include the proposed job title, for a minimum of five (5) days. Employees from within and outside the bargaining unit may apply during the posting period. When the Company requires a temporary employee to cover: a project or transfers production of a predetermined length of time not to exceed twelve (except as in Article 1412) months, vacation relief, maternity leave, child care leave or leave of absence, the Company will post the position. The successful applicant will be based primarily on reassigned to the temporary position without loss of seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any or benefits. The employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned on trial for a period of up to their three (3) months in the new position. The Company may, at any time during this period, return the employee to the former job at their former rate of pay, without position with no loss of seniority. Any Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Company from hiring (without posting a position) a temporary employee being displaced by in accordance with Article 2.6 to temporarily replace an employee accepted on a posting for a temporary assignment. The parties acknowledge that where it is not possible to determine with certainty the length of the reassignment to a temporary position the Company may end a temporary reassignment at any time and return of the employee to their the former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without position with no loss of seniority. Definition At the conclusion of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotiontemporary reassignment, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity return to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy his/her former position. Where the Company decides that the position permanentlyis to be filled on a permanent basis it is understood the position will be posted in accordance with this Article. Nothing Extensions of the temporary reassignment will be agreed to by the parties where in this article the circumstances it is reasonable to do so. 10.1.1 Promotions and transfers to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be construed based on qualifications established by the Company. These qualifications may include: creativity, knowledge, experience, skill, ability, training and/or education, as implying well as other relevant factors. Providing that one or more of the employee must continue on applicants satisfactorily meets or exceeds the job for qualifications, the full period of time and Company shall award the position to the best applicant. Company seniority will be considered when evaluating applicants. When two (2) or more employees’ qualifications are relatively equal, Company seniority shall apply. If there is no implication that an employee applicant who has passed satisfactorily meets the Trial Period is excused qualifications established for the position, the Company may hire from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of workany source. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited Company encourages employees to this period. 11.03 Whenever self-identify to managers when they are interested in training opportunities. Management will make best efforts to offer these opportunities in a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting noticefair and equitable manner. The training period shall not be curtailed unless Company and the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee Union agree this paragraph will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions grievance procedure. 10.1.2 An employee who is promoted or transferred to another position shall be on trial for a period of up to three (3) months. The Company may, at any time during this Agreementtrial period, return the employee to the former classification with no loss of seniority. At the conclusion of a successful trial period the employee will be advised, in writing, that the promotion or transfer has been confirmed. 10.1.3 It is recognized that the Company may, from time to time, require employees to perform work in a job classification other than their regular classification. Employees who perform in a job classification different from their regular classification will not be penalized for errors committed during such performance if such errors are not a result of negligence. 10.1.4 Should an application for promotion or transfer be unsuccessful, it is agreed that management will discuss with the employee, if so requested, why his/her promotion or transfer was denied and will bring to the employee’s attention any concerns, which may affect his/her opportunities for advancement. 10.1.5 The Company shall post electronic notice of full-time and regular part-time vacancies at its PL, WI and NX locations and shall send a copy to the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) 20.01 The Employer will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on endeavour to fill vacancies from within the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on bargaining unit using the job posting noticemethod. The Union will be notified and notices posted in the lunchroom and on bulletin boards up to seven working days if necessary before filling the vacancy. Should the vacancy not be filled in this manner, the Employer shall seek other means. For job posting purposes, upgrading is considered a vacancy. Only vacancies created as a result of an Employee leaving the Employer or newly created positions will be posted. Vacancies created as a result of illness or accident, maternity leave, leave of absence, vacation, transfer, training, etc. will not be subject to job posting. The Employer will fill such vacancies with preference to seniority provided the Employee has the qualifications, skill and ability to perform the work. 20.02 Copies of such postings will set out the job description, bargaining unit or excluded position, educational requirements and position grade. These postings shall state "this position is open to both female and male applicants". Managerial positions are open to Bargaining Unit Employees and the general public. 20.03 Management will review all applications received for bargaining unit positions and will make a decision based on the seniority, skills, ability and experience of each applicant. 20.04 The job familiarization, training and trial period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements consist of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days days. In the event the Employee is not able or does not wish to complete the training or trial period or cannot perform the required work set out in the job description, she will be offered her previous position. The ten (10) day period referred to above may be extended by mutual agreement. 20.05 When an Employee temporarily performs the duties of all appointmentsa higher paying position for which a salary has been established, hiringsshe will receive the rate for that position. When an Employee is temporarily assigned to a position paying a lower rate of pay, her rate shall not be reduced. 20.06 Lateral moves within the same classification or moves to a lower rated position will be handled on a request to Management basis. If two or more Employees request the lower rated position, the Employee with the most seniority will be given the position provided they are qualified. 20.07 If an Employee accepts a position with the Employer outside of the bargaining unit, she shall have the right to return to the bargaining unit, with her seniority accumulated up to the date of acceptance outside the bargaining unit, during her trial period, which shall be a maximum of six (6) months. Such return shall not result in the lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations off of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more Employee holding greater seniority. 11.06 Promotions 20.08 In any transfer which may arise during a lay-off situation or other reduction in the work force, Employees shall be transferred in accordance with Article 18.01 to positions excluded from the provisions a job of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject comparable rate or to a job rate close to the provisions rate of this Agreementthe job from which transferred as the Employee's seniority entitled them, displacing, if necessary, Employees of lesser seniority. 20.09 In such transfer situations, it is agreed that a training period is frequently required. Such training period will not exceed ten (10) working days.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 PromotionsWhere the Company decides that a position is to be filled or created within the bargaining unit on a permanent or regular part-time basis, upgradings the Company shall post a notice of vacancy which will include the proposed job title, for a minimum of five (5) days. Employees from within and outside the bargaining unit may apply during the posting period. When the Company requires a temporary employee to cover: a project or transfers production of a predetermined length of time not to exceed twelve (except as in Article 1412) months, vacation relief, maternity leave, child care leave or leave of absence, the Company will post the position. The successful applicant will be based primarily on reassigned to the temporary position without loss of seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any or benefits. The employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned on trial for a period of up to their three (3) months in the new position. The Company may, at any time during this period, return the employee to the former job at their former rate of pay, without position with no loss of seniority. Any Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Company from hiring (without posting a position) a temporary employee being displaced by in accordance with Article 2.6 to temporarily replace an employee accepted on a posting for a temporary assignment. The parties acknowledge that where it is not possible to determine with certainty the length of the reassignment to a temporary position the Company may end a temporary reassignment at any time and return of the employee to their the former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without position with no loss of seniority. Definition At the conclusion of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotiontemporary reassignment, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity return to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy his/her former position. Where the Company decides that the position permanentlyis to be filled on a permanent basis it is understood the position will be posted in accordance with this Article. Nothing Extensions of the temporary reassignment will be agreed to by the parties where in this article the circumstances it is reasonable to do so. 10.1.1 Promotions and transfers to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be construed based on qualifications established by the Company. These qualifications may include: creativity, knowledge, experience, skill, ability, training and/or education, as implying well as other relevant factors. Providing that one or more of the employee must continue on applicants satisfactorily meets or exceeds the job for qualifications, the full period of time and Company shall award the position to the best applicant. Company seniority will be considered when evaluating applicants. When two (2) or more employees’ qualifications are relatively equal, Company seniority shall apply. If there is no implication that an applicant who satisfactorily meets the qualifications established for the position, the Company may hire from any source. 10.1.2 An employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation promoted or transferred to meet the normal requirements another position shall be on trial for a period of the job with respect up to quality and quantity of workthree (3) months. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to Company may, at any time during this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless , return the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious former classification with no loss of seniority. At the employee cannot perform the requirements conclusion of the job at which time a successful trial period the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of payadvised, without loss of seniorityin writing, that the promotion or transfer has been confirmed. 11.04 The IUDC shall 10.1.3 It is recognized that the Company may, from time to time, require employees to perform work in a job classification other than their regular classification. Employees who perform in a job classification different from their regular classification will not be notified within ten (10) working days penalized for errors committed during such performance if such errors are not a result of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unitnegligence. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement10.1.4 Should an application for promotion or transfer be unsuccessful, who has been incapacitated at their work by injuryit is agreed that management will discuss with the employee, compensable occupational diseaseif so requested, why his/her promotion or permanent disablementtransfer was denied and will bring to the employee’s attention any concerns, and is unable to perform their regular duties, which may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniorityaffect his/her opportunities for advancement. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions 10.1.5 The Company shall post electronic notice of this Collective Agreement full-time and regular part-time vacancies at its PL, WI and NX locations and shall not be subject send a copy to the provisions of this AgreementUnion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions12.1 All employees expressing a desire to do so shall be given equal opportunity to train for a higher classification if approved by your supervisor. 12.2 A vacancy is defined to mean any permanent job opening caused by a new job or a quit, upgradings termination, death, retirement or other absence in excess of thirty (30) days, which the Employer intends to fill. Vacancies caused by leaves of absence granted for vacation, illness, or maternity shall not be posted but may be filled by temporary transfers or hires. If a vacancy is of an emergency nature, the Employer may designate an emergency substitute not to exceed thirty (except as 30) calendar days without loss of seniority and former classification and no loss in Article 14pay. 12.3 All bargaining unit vacancies shall be posted on the College’s website within seven (7) calendar days excluding holidays after the Employer’s decision to fill the vacancy. The date it is posted on the website, such notice shall be sent via inter- office mail to the unit president and secretary who may then post the notice on the designated bulletin boards. Employees who bid on such vacancies shall so indicate on the job posting, in writing, in the office of the Executive Director of Human Resources, within seven (7) calendar days excluding holidays of the date of the posting. Employees with seniority may apply for posted jobs which posting will contain the following information: (a) Date and time of posting of notice; (b) The job classification and shift; (c) The description of the work involved; (d) The wage rate to be paid; (e) The date of closing time of the posting; (f) The expected date the job will commence; and (g) Any specific qualifications required. If the Employer decides not to fill the vacancy, it shall notify the Union President within five (5) workdays of that decision. 12.4 Any interested employee with seniority may apply for the vacancy by the end of the posting period – not less than 6 days following the process in the posting. All applicants will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance considered for the vacancy and abilities on the basis of vacancy shall be awarded to the most senior qualified applicant and in the event their qualifications are equal, seniority shall prevail: (a) Applicants will be reviewed according to their experience, training, educational background, demonstrated skills and further taking into account the employee’s discipline, evaluation and work record. The review shall be uniformly administered among the applicants. 11.02 (b) If there are no qualified applicants then the position may be filled from any source. 12.5 Any employee whofilling a vacancy of a promotional nature, having for which they have not been promotedpreviously classified, upgraded or transferredshall be given up to thirty (30) calendar days to prove their ability, fails during as determined by the trial period Employer. If unable to reach a satisfactory level of performance will qualify, they shall be returned to their former job position without prejudice at their former the rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of pay for such position and the employee to will not be charged with the bid. They shall be given the reasons for their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-disqualification in writing within five (655) working days immediately following a promotionworkdays. 12.6 From the date of entering the classification, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy be paid at the position permanently. Nothing in this article minimum rate agreed upon for the classification, and shall be construed as implying that subject to the thirty (30) calendar day trial period covered above; provided any employee must awarded a job by promotion, carrying a lower starting rate than the rate received at the time of appointment, shall continue on to receive not less than the job rate received at the time of the appointment, and shall upon recommendation, continue to receive increases until the top for the full period of time and there working classification is no implication that an employee who has passed received, subject to the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements provisions of the job with respect to quality and quantity wage schedule adopted by virtue of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this periodAgreement. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period 12.7 Any employee may be designated by the Company exercise their prerogative to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training refuse permanent promotion or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, transfer without bias or loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (1012.8 Although such employee(s) working days of all appointmentscan apply, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An Employer may refuse to consider any employee covered by this Agreement, for promotion who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established awarded a posted job which within the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniorityprevious six (6) months. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

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Sources: Custodial/Maintenance Agreement, Custodial/Maintenance Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions12.01 In the event that there is a vacant established position requiring filling from the rank of Constable or any higher rank, upgradings or transfers then the probationary period required to qualify for such position shall not exceed six (except as in Article 146) months from the date that the member is appointed to such position. Appointments to vacant established positions will be based primarily made within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days. It is understood that promotions will be automatically confirmed upon the completion of the probationary period. The exception shall be that if in the judgement of the Chief of Police, the member under probation proves not qualified to fill the position, he may terminate the period of probation and withdraw the opportunity for promotion. This act of termination must however, be invoked prior to the date that the probationary period terminates and the Chief of Police must, in all cases, give reasons to the member for the withdrawal. 12.02 Any member of the Lethbridge Regional Police Service who is required to write examinations in order to qualify for promotion and who is advised that he has not passed the qualifying examinations, shall be entitled to appear before the Examining Board and be entitled to be advised of his marks on each examination and be entitled to have such examinations remarked. (a) Regular vacancies and promotions shall be filled and made from qualified members in the required or lower rank having the knowledge, skills, ability, seniority and education and the member that is, in the opinion of the Chief and Inspectors, best qualified, shall be entitled to the promotion. (b) If an appointment is to be made to a temporary acting position and such appointment may provide temporary promotion for any member, such appointment shall be made from amongst the members who have passed the written exam for the rank in which they will be acting within the past three (3) years. Temporary Acting Appointments shall not exceed one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days, at which time a promoted member will permanently fill the position/vacancy. A member may be in a Temporary Acting Position beyond one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days when relieving a member who is absent as well as performance a result of accident or illness, without the promotion to that rank being confirmed. 12.04 No rank other than Constable, Sergeant or Staff Sergeant shall be created during the life of this agreement except through negotiations with the Association. All members shall hold one of the said listed ranks and abilities shall be paid according to the pay classification set out in Appendix “A”, on the basis of the most senior qualified employeejob content and responsibilities assigned and performed that correspond to one of the listed ranks. 11.02 Any employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65a) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period A constable shall not be curtailed eligible to participate for promotion until writing and passing a qualifying exam. The member is first eligible to write the qualification exam in their fifth (5) calendar year of continuous employment with the Lethbridge Regional Police Service. The exam will be held once every calendar year unless otherwise mutually agreed. The ▇▇▇▇ necessary to qualify for promotion shall be sixty percent (60%). This ▇▇▇▇ will be retained for three years. The member will be eligible for promotion after passing the employee refuses qualification exam and completing five (5) years of actual continuous employment with the Lethbridge Regional Police Service. (b) For a member to continue remain qualified for promotion after three years the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform examination must be re- written and a ▇▇▇▇ of sixty percent (60%) achieved, this examination will incorporate the requirements outlined in Clause 12.06, Senior Constable. (c) At the discretion of the job Chief of Police, a member may be permitted to postpone the writing of a qualifying exam, however, where such a postponement is granted, the member shall write the exam at which time the employee will be returned earliest opportunity upon return to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of senioritywork. 11.04 (a) The IUDC pay classification of Senior Constable I shall be notified within ten provided to First Class Constables who are in their eight (108th) working days year of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within continuous employment with the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablementLethbridge Regional Police Service, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed who have attained a passing ▇▇▇▇ on the exam outlined in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article Clause 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions‌ 15:01 When the Employer determines a vacancy exists, upgradings or transfers when a new job is created, a notice shall be posted for a period of seven (except 7) calendar days. Such postings shall state required qualifications, current unit/department (as applicable), current or anticipated shift, hours of work and wage rate. (a) Subsequent postings that originate as a result of vacancies occurring due to staff transferring in Article 14to initial vacancies; (b) will An employee terminating employment and not giving full period of notice; or (c) Where a term position has been created due to a leave of absence where less than four (4) weeks’ notice has been given. 15:02 When an employee fails to give proper termination notice, the position may be based primarily filled immediately on seniority as well as performance and abilities on a temporary basis. 15:03 Notice of job vacancies or newly created positions shall contain the basis nature of the most senior qualified employeeposition, minimum qualifications and salary range. The Employer agrees that the position shall be given to employees within the bargaining unit where the applicant’s qualifications meet the job requirements. 11.02 Any 15:04 Seniority shall be the determining factor in matters of promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, reduction of hours and recall, subject to the employee whobeing able to meet the physical requirements of the job, having been promotedthe necessary qualifications and a good employment record. (a) All promotions and voluntary transfers are subject to a four (4) consecutive month trial period of actual time worked. (b) Conditional upon satisfactory performance, upgraded or transferred, fails during they shall be declared permanent after the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will period. (c) During the trial period, shall be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, position without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced : (i) By the Employer when they prove to be unsatisfactory in the new position, or (ii) On request by the return of employee but at the Employer’s sole discretion. (d) If the employee returns in accordance with (a) or (b) above, they will be placed in their former position and former employment status. If an employee had replaced them, they too will bump back to their previous job/employment status. If that employee was FT or PT permanent they revert back to their previously owned position. If this move displaces another employee they too bump back and so on. If an employee was casual, they revert back to casual. If they were hired specifically for the term then their employment ends. Notwithstanding Article 15:01, should an employee return to their former job position in accordance with (i) or (ii) above within twenty-eight (28) days after commencing the position, the next most senior qualified applicant will be awarded the position. 15:06 Within seven (7) calendar days of the date of appointment to a vacant position, the name of the successful applicant shall also be returned posted on the bulletin board. 15:07 Where an employee is promoted, they shall be paid at a step in the pay range of the classification to their former job and former which they are promoted to, which is greater than the rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply pay they were receiving prior to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a her promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever 15:08 The Union shall receive a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days copy of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations job postings and the names of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unitsuccessful applicants. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) 20.01 The Employer will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on endeavour to fill vacancies from within the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on bargaining unit using the job posting noticemethod. The Union will be notified and notices posted in the lunchroom and on bulletin boards up to seven working days if necessary before filling the vacancy. Should the vacancy not be filled in this manner, the Employer shall seek other means. For job posting purposes, upgrading is considered a vacancy. Only vacancies created as a result of an Employee leaving the Company or newly created positions will be posted. Vacancies created as a result of illness or accident, maternity leave, leave of absence, vacation, transfer, training, etc. will not be subject to job posting. The Company will fill such vacancies with preference to seniority provided the Employee has the qualifications, skill and ability to perform the work. 20.02 Copies of such postings will set out the job description, bargaining unit or excluded position, educational requirements and position grade. These postings shall state "this position is open to both female and male applicants". Managerial positions are open to bargaining unit Employees and the general public. 20.03 Management will review all applications received for bargaining unit positions and will make a decision based on the seniority, skills, ability and experience of each applicant. 20.04 The job familiarization, training and trial period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements consist of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days days. In the event the Employee is not able or does not wish to complete the training or trial period or cannot perform the required work set out in the job description, she will be offered her previous position. The ten (10) day period referred to above may be extended by mutual agreement. 20.05 When an Employee temporarily performs the duties of all appointmentsa higher paying position for which a salary has been established, hiringsshe will receive the rate for that position. When an Employee is temporarily assigned to a position paying a lower rate of pay, her rate shall not be reduced. 20.06 Lateral moves within the same classification or moves to a lower rated position will be handled on a request to Management basis. If two or more Employees request the lower rated position, the Employee with the most seniority will be given the position provided they are qualified. 20.07 If an Employee accepts a position with the Employer outside of the bargaining unit, she shall have the right to return to the bargaining unit, with her seniority accumulated up to the date of acceptance outside the bargaining unit, during her trial period, which shall be a maximum of six (6) months. Such return shall not result in the lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations off of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more Employee holding greater seniority. 11.06 Promotions 20.08 In any transfer which may arise during a lay-off situation or other reduction in the work force, Employees shall be transferred in accordance with Article 18.01 to positions excluded from the provisions a job of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject comparable rate or to a job rate close to the provisions rate of this Agreementthe job from which transferred as the Employee's seniority entitled them, displacing, if necessary, Employees of lesser seniority. 20.09 In such transfer situations, it is agreed that a training period is frequently required. Such training period will not exceed ten (10) working days.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 . Any employee who, who having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, transferred fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance performance, will be returned to their former job at a their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue be continued on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 . I Whenever a new job identification is created, created a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 . The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10I 0) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, recalls promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves leave: of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 . An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 . Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of o this Agreement. not make application for jobs which do not constitute a promotion or upgrading for them. It is understood, however that where a lateral transfer or demotion may open up an avenue of promotion that would otherwise closed an employee may make application. Exceptions to general rule will also be permitted for genuine grounds. The parties recognize the policy of providing opportunities to employees for advancement in line with their qualifications including training, education and experience, as well as seniority, demonstrated skills and abilities and previous performance.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions‌ 15:01 When the Employer determines a vacancy exists, upgradings or transfers when a new job is created, a notice shall be posted for a period of seven (except 7) calendar days. Such postings shall state required qualifications, current unit/department (as in Article 14) applicable), current or anticipated shift, hours of work and wage rate. Employees will be based primarily required to make application in accordance with the employer’s defined process. (a) Subsequent postings that originate as a result of vacancies occurring due to staff transferring in to initial vacancies; (b) An employee terminating employment and not giving full period of notice; or (c) Where a term position has been created due to a leave of absence where less than four (4) weeks’ notice has been given. 15:02 When an employee fails to give proper termination notice, the position may be filled immediately on seniority as well as performance and abilities on a temporary basis. 15:03 Notice of job vacancies or newly created positions shall contain the basis nature of the most senior qualified employeeposition, minimum qualifications and salary range. The Employer agrees that the position shall be given to employees within the bargaining unit where the applicant’s qualifications meet the job requirements. 11.02 Any 15:04 Seniority shall be the determining factor in matters of promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, reduction of hours and recall, subject to the employee whobeing able to meet the physical requirements of the job, having been promotedthe necessary qualifications and a good employment record. (a) All promotions and voluntary transfers are subject to a four (4) consecutive month trial period of actual time worked. (b) Conditional upon satisfactory performance, upgraded or transferred, fails during they shall be declared permanent after the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will period. (c) During the trial period, shall be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, position without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced : (i) By the Employer when they prove to be unsatisfactory in the new position, or (ii) On request by the return of employee but at the Employer’s sole discretion. (d) If the employee returns in accordance with (a) or (b) above, they will be placed in their former position and former employment status. If an employee had replaced them, they too will bump back to their previous job/employment status. If that employee was FT or PT permanent they revert back to their previously owned position. If this move displaces another employee they too bump back and so on. If an employee was casual, they revert back to casual. If they were hired specifically for the term then their employment ends. Notwithstanding Article 15:01, should an employee return to their former job position in accordance with (i) or (ii) above within twenty-eight (28) days after commencing the position, the next most senior qualified applicant will be awarded the position. 15:06 Within seven (7) calendar days of the date of appointment to a vacant position, the name of the successful applicant shall also be returned posted on the bulletin board. 15:07 Where an employee is promoted, they shall be paid at a step in the pay range of the classification to their former job and former which they are promoted to, which is greater than the rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply pay they were receiving prior to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a her promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever 15:08 The Union shall receive a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days copy of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations job postings and the names of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unitsuccessful applicants. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions(A) The Employer shall maintain the current MDTA Promotional Process procedures, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) follows: Promotional eligibility lists for the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant will remain active for a period of at least one year and may not be reduced or modified after publication. Promotional eligibility lists for the ranks of First Sergeant and Lieutenant will remain active for a period of at least two years. These lists may not be reduced or modified after publication. In unusual circumstances, the Chief of Police and Human Resources reserve the right to extend, reduce or modify any of the promotion eligibility list based on business/operational needs. In these cases, the FOP will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis advised of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee whobusiness/operational needs necessitating the change. The Chief of Police and Human Resources reserve the right to conduct promotional testing more frequently based on business/operational needs and only if the current eligibility has been exhausted. In these cases, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance FOP will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return advised of the employee business/operational needs necessitating the change. Structured Resumes for promotion testing to their former job the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant shall also not be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniorityadministered. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job final promotional score for the full period ranks of Corporal and Sergeant will be computed as follows: 60% for Written Test and 40% for Oral Interview with an overall minimum score of 65%. To be eligible for participation in the promotional process for the rank of Corporal, employees must have completed at least 12 months in rank as an Officer II at the time and of the written test. To be eligible for participation in the promotional process for the rank of Sergeant, employees must have completed at least 12 months in rank as a Corporal at the time of the written test. To be eligible for participation in the promotional process for the rank of 1st Sergeant, employees must have completed at least 6 months in their current rank at the close of the filing date. However, personnel will not be eligible for promotion until they have completed 12 months in their current rank. To be eligible for participation in the promotional process for the rank of Lieutenant, there is no implication that an employee who has passed time in grade requirement for 1st Sergeants to participate in the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of worktesting process. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is createdHowever, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall personnel will not be curtailed unless eligible for promotion until they have successfully completed their 6-month probationary period in their current rank. For the employee refuses ranks of 1st Sergeant and Lieutenant, employees must have a maximum passing score of 65%. Time of any acting compensation for any rank does not count towards the minimum requirements for eligibility to continue participate in the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of senioritypromotional process. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Memorandum of Understanding

Promotions. 11.01 PromotionsSection 16.1 Promotion is hereby defined as a move from a lower grade to a higher grade. It is the intention of the Employer to fill job vacancies from within the company before hiring new employees, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) providing employees are available with the necessary qualifications to fill the vacant position. Section 16.2 The Employer will be based primarily post all new and vacant bargaining unit job classifications on seniority the electronic bulletin boards on the BHR website and intranet, as well as performance an email to all employees to insure the widest possible notification of bargaining unit members of job opportunities. This notice will remain on the bulletin board for seven (7) calendar days and abilities include job title, pay grade and a brief description of job duties, including qualifications and necessary skills. Only those employees who make application during the seven (7) day period will be considered for the job and will be permitted to file a grievance against the final decision. Following the 7-day posting period bargaining unit members may apply for vacancies but will not be permitted to file a grievance against the final decision made by the Employer. New hires and bargaining unit members newly hired into positions shall not again apply for posted positions or request transfers for six (6) months. Exceptions may be made by the Employer due to business need or due to unusual circumstances brought forward by the employee and shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for discussion. The six (6) month wait period begins on the date the employee begins fulltime training for the newly accepted position or on mutually agreed date and does not apply to individuals entering a job due to a bumping process or returning to a job due to reversion within a trial service period. The individual may apply for all posted positions within the bargaining unit until the date fulltime training for the newly accepted position begins. Section 16.3 Promotions shall be made on the basis of seniority and qualifications. In the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any event two or more employees have the same relative qualifications, the employee who, having been promoted, upgraded with the greatest seniority shall be selected. An employee who is promoted to a higher position shall be placed on step one of the new job classification or transferred, fails during the nearest step within the pay grade that results in a minimum five percent (5%) increase in pay. All employees so promoted shall be placed on the higher rated job for a trial service period of thirty (30) days. In the event the employee does not successfully pass the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will service period, such employee shall be returned to their given his former job at their former rate of pay, position without loss of seniorityseniority or pay associated with that job. Section 16.4 An employee may apply for and may receive a transfer to a position in the same job classification or another classification within the same pay grade. Any An employee being displaced by so transferred shall receive the return of same salary as in his former position. In the event the employee does not successfully pass the thirty (30) day trial service period, such employee shall be given his former position without any loss of seniority or pay. An employee who is bumped due to reversion will return to their his/her former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee seniority or pay associated with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect the exception that a person returning to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this perioda lower pay grade will receive a one step increase in pay. 11.03 Whenever a new Section 16.5 Regular part-time employees are eligible for full-time job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently vacancies in accordance with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job Section 16.2 and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions Section 16.3 of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniorityArticle. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions15:01 When the Employer determines a vacancy exists, upgradings or transfers when a new job is created, a notice shall be posted for a period of seven (except 7) calendar days. Such postings shall state required qualifications, current unit/department (as in Article 14) applicable), current or anticipated shift, hours of work and wage rate. Employees will be based primarily required to make application in accordance with the employer’s defined process. A five (5) calendar day positing period will be required for; (a) Subsequent postings that originate as a result of vacancies occurring due to staff transferring in to initial vacancies; (b) An employee terminating employment and not giving full period of notice; or (c) Where a term position has been created due to a leave of absence where less than four (4) weeks’ notice has been given. 15:02 When an employee fails to give proper termination notice, the position may be filled immediately on seniority as well as performance and abilities on a temporary basis. 15:03 Notice of job vacancies or newly created positions shall contain the basis nature of the most senior qualified employeeposition, minimum qualifications and salary range. The Employer agrees that the position shall be given to employees within the bargaining unit where the applicant’s qualifications meet the job requirements. 11.02 Any 15:04 Seniority shall be the determining factor in matters of promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, reduction of hours and recall, subject to the employee whobeing able to meet the physical requirements of the job, having been promotedthe necessary qualifications and a good employment record. (a) All promotions and voluntary transfers are subject to a four (4) consecutive month trial period of actual time worked. (b) Conditional upon satisfactory performance, upgraded or transferred, fails during she shall be declared permanent after the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will period. (c) During the trial period, shall be returned to their her former job at their former rate of pay, position without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced : (i) By the Employer when she proves to be unsatisfactory in the new position, or (ii) On request by the employee but at the Employer’s sole discretion. (d) If the employee returns in accordance with (a) or (b) above, she will be placed in her former position and former employment status. If an employee had replaced her, they too will bump back to his previous job/employment status. If that employee was FT or PT permanent they revert back to their previously owned position. If this move displaces another employee they too bump back and so on. If an employee was casual, they revert back to casual. If they were hired specifically for the term then their employment ends. Notwithstanding Article 15:01, should an employee return to her former position in accordance with (i) or (ii) above within twenty-eight (28) days after commencing the position, the next most senior qualified applicant will be awarded the position. 15:06 Within seven (7) calendar days of the date of appointment to a vacant position, the name of the successful applicant shall be posted on the bulletin board. 15:07 Where an employee is promoted, she shall be paid at a step in the pay range of the classification to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former which she is promoted to, which is greater than the rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply pay she was receiving prior to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a her promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever 15:08 The Union shall receive a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days copy of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations job postings and the names of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unitsuccessful applicants. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions(a) Where a job vacancy occurs or a new job is created, upgradings or transfers which the Company intends to fill, it shall post notice of the vacancy in the store for a period of seven (except as in Article 147) will working days. Associates bidding on the vacancy must make application to the store manager no later than the seventh working day. The Company need not consider any application who, within the prior three (3) month period, successfully bid on a job vacancy. (b) Applicants shall be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities considered for the position on the basis of their immediate qualifications and seniority. If the most Company is satisfied that the qualifications of applicants to perform the job, without training but subject to a one (1) week familiarization period, are relatively equal, then the senior qualified employeeapplicant shall be promoted. 11.02 Any employee who(c) The successful applicant shall be allowed, having been promotedfor a period of fifteen (15) shifts worked, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned return to their her former job at their former rate of pay, position without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by seniority or wage of position previously held, should the return Associate find herself unable to perform the duties of the employee to their former new job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during classification. (d) If the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying Company is satisfied that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee nobody who has passed applied has the Trial Period is excused from the obligation qualifications to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot satisfactorily perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of payjob, without loss training but subject to a one (1) week familiarization period, the Company may select any Associate in the bargaining unit for training or appoint an Associate from outside the bargaining unit or outside of senioritythe Store or hire a new Associate. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10e) working This article will not apply where the Company does not expect a vacancy to exceed ninety (90) calendar days of all appointmentsor where the vacancy is caused by illness, hiringsaccident, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, vacation or leaves of absence, including pregnancy and parental leave. (f) For the purposes of the Collective Agreement, a promotion shall be defined as a movement from one classification to another classification within the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit where the maximum rate of pay applicable to the new classification exceeds or is the same as the maximum rate of pay applicable to the Associate’s present classification, or movement which would create an upward change in the Associate’s status as defined in Article 3.01(b) and (c). 11.05 An employee covered by this 14.02 For the purposes of the Collective Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury“qualification” and “qualified” shall be defined as an Associate’s skill, compensable occupational diseaseability, or permanent disablementeducation, and is unable to perform their regular dutiesproductivity, may be employed experience, provided all the relevant qualifications are applied in an established job which the employee can doeven, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniorityrelevant and non- discriminatory fashion. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee who, who having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, transferred fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance performance, will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue be continued on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, created a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) will A. BARGAINING UNIT PROMOTIONS - Promotions within the bargaining unit shall be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities made first on the basis of seniority and qualifications of Employees in the most senior group where the vacancy exists, and second, on the basis of seniority and qualifications of Employees within the bargaining unit. When qualifications are equal the promotion shall be granted to the Employee with the highest Group seniority. If the applicant has no Group seniority within the Group, which the promotion exists, District-wide seniority shall prevail with equal qualifications. Employees who promotes to a different group shall be placed at the fifth (5) year wage scale. If the Employee has a benefit package, the benefit package will follow the Employee to the new Group (including leave time, vacation time and longevity). Promotions shall be subject to a ninety (90) calendar day trial period. This trial period is to determine if the person is qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee whoto perform full-time employment and any additional requirements as contained within the job description that may be associated with the full-time position or in the case of promotion to determine if the person is capable of performing all duties and functions required in the position. Notwithstanding, having been promotedthe Employee’s previous benefits shall not be diminished during this trial period. Written evaluations by the District shall be made on the 25th day, upgraded 50th day, and 80th day with the final decision being made on or transferredbefore the 90th day. Notwithstanding, fails during if after twenty (20) days, the Employee’s immediate supervisor determines that the trial period Employee does not meet minimum qualifications for the trial position, the supervisor shall meet with the trial Employee and Union representative to reach a satisfactory level of discuss the trial Employee’s job performance will be returned and expectations. If the trial Employee fails to their former job improve upon the minimum qualifications, the supervisor shall have the right at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixtyforty-five (6545) days to meet with Union representation and the trial Employee to discuss the disqualification of the trial Employee from the position, and if so disqualified, the trial Employee shall revert back to the prior position held. Employees from within the bargaining unit who have been granted a promotion but who are outside the Group in which the vacancy exists shall enter the seniority listing of the group from the first day of employment in the Group. However, Employees shall retain District- wide seniority for all other areas of this Agreement. If the Employee leaves the Group, his/her group seniority will be frozen within the Group. Job vacancies will be posted for a period of four (4) work days, setting forth the minimum requirements for the position in a designated Union information center in each building. Employees within the bargaining unit interested shall apply within the four (4) work days of posting period. The Employee applying for the promotion and who meets the minimum requirements shall be granted a trial period of ninety (90) calendar days, excluding vacations, and personal leave days. Employees working less than 52-weeks shall be granted a trial period of ninety (90) calendar days, excluding summer break, vacation, and personal leave days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance his/her ability to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on perform the job for satisfactorily under the full period of time duties and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements qualifications of the job description. B. MAINTENANCE POSITIONS - The Board will have three (3) levels of maintenance personnel, with respect the minimum employment of two maintenance personnel in Level (1); two maintenance personnel in Level (2); and, one Maintenance ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the Level (3) position. (See job description for duties and qualifications.) If no bargaining unit Employee has the qualifications to quality and quantity promote into the open level of worka maintenance position, the Board will have the right to fill the Level from outside the bargaining unit to the general public. 1. Pre-qualifications - Level 1 will have a pre-qualification test consisting of 25 questions at four (4) points per question, with a minimum of a 76% passing rate to qualify for the Level (1) Maintenance position. The application of Article 11.02 shall test will be limited prepared by Union and Management. The senior applicant receiving a 76% or better score on the test will have the right to this the promotional ninety (90) calendar day trial period. 11.03 Whenever a new C. HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK MECHANIC POSITION - The Board may employ one Certified State of Michigan Certified Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic according to the negotiated job identification description. D. REASONS FOR DENIAL OF PROMOTION - If the senior applicant is createddenied the promotion, a training period may be designated by reasons for the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period denial shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed given in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject writing to the provisions of this AgreementUnion President.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Master Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions(a) Where a job vacancy occurs or a new job is created, upgradings or transfers which the Company intends to fill, it shall post notice of the vacancy in the store for a period of seven (except as in Article 147) will working days. Employees bidding on the vacancy must make application to the store manager no later than the seventh working day. The Company need not consider any application who, within the prior three (3) month period, successfully bid on a job vacancy. (b) Applicants shall be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities considered for the position on the basis of their immediate qualifications and seniority. If the most Company is satisfied that the qualifications of applicants to perform the job, without training but subject to a one (1) week familiarization period, are relatively equal, then the senior qualified employeeapplicant shall be promoted. 11.02 Any employee who(c) The successful applicant shall be allowed, having been promotedfor a period of fifteen (15) shifts worked, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned return to their her former job at their former rate of pay, position without loss of seniority. Any seniority or wage of position previously held, should the employee being displaced by find herself unable to perform the return duties of the employee to their former new job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during classification. (d) If the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying Company is satisfied that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee nobody who has passed applied has the Trial Period is excused from the obligation qualifications to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot satisfactorily perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of payjob, without loss training but subject to a one (1) week familiarization period, the Company may select any employee in the bargaining unit for training or appoint an employee from outside the bargaining unit or outside of senioritythe Store or hire a new employee. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10e) working This article will not apply where the Company does not expect a vacancy to exceed ninety (90) calendar days of all appointmentsor where the vacancy is caused by illness, hiringsaccident, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, vacation or leaves of absence, including pregnancy and parental leave. (f) For the purposes of the Collective Agreement, a promotion shall be defined as a movement from one classification to another classification within the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit where the maximum rate of pay applicable to the new classification exceeds or is the same as the maximum rate of pay applicable to the employee’s present classification, or movement which would create an upward change in the employees’ status as defined in Article 3.01(b) and (c). 11.05 An employee covered by this 14.02 For the purposes of the Collective Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury“qualification” and “qualified” shall be defined as an employee’s skill, compensable occupational diseaseability, or permanent disablementeducation, and is unable to perform their regular dutiesproductivity, may be employed experience, provided all the relevant qualifications are applied in an established job which the employee can doeven, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniorityrelevant and non- discriminatory fashion. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in Article 14) will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance performance, will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions13.01 Except during when employees in the particular job classification are on layoff, upgradings or transfers (except permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Front-Line Worker Class as set forth in Article 14) paragraph 11.04A will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities posted for ten (10) work days on the basis bulletin board in each building. A copy of each posting will be provided to the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee whopositions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during employees with job classification seniority working in the trial period same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return Office of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be person designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The training period shall not job opening will be curtailed unless awarded to the applicant with the longest job classification seniority, provided such applicant has the present ability and physical fitness to perform the job. In addition, an employee may be denied a position if the employee refuses has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. In the event the applicant with the greatest job classification seniority is not awarded the job, upon request he/she will be furnished with a letter stating the reasons for the rejection and thereafter the matter may be processed pursuant to continue the training or it grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACT. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Front-Line Worker Class" classification shall be made, whenever practical, by competitive examination as determined by the EMPLOYER. Employees will be notified prior to the date of any promotional examinations for any classifications, so that they might afford themselves the opportunity to take such examination. 13.03 When an employee is obvious promoted to a higher paying position, the employee cannot perform shall have the requirements right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or for a period of up to three calendar years, whichever is less. Such request will be granted only if a vacancy exists in the job at classification to which time he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee can do, without regard seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more senioritywhich he/she is demoted. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 Promotions(a) No employee shall be transferred or promoted by the Employer to another position or job classification without the employee’s consent. No employee shall be penalized for refusing to accept such transfer or promotion. (b) The Employer shall be the sole judge in determining an employee’s assignment, upgradings beat, territory or transfers district. In the event there is a change in assignment, beat, territory or district, there shall be no reduction in salary or impairment of benefits as a result of such change. 17.2 An employee may be transferred from a lower wage to a higher wage classification for a trial period of sixty (except as 60) days. During such trial period, the employee shall receive at least the minimum next higher than his salary in Article 14the classification from which he advanced. If at any time during this sixty (60) will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on day period it is determined by management that the basis employee is not competent to perform the duties of the most senior qualified employeehigher wage classification, he or she may be returned to his or her former job and wages. During such trial period the employee may elect to return to the classification from which he advanced without penalty or prejudice. 11.02 Any (a) At the end of such trial period, the employee whoshall be confirmed in the classification to which he advanced, having unless he has been promotedunable to perform the duties of the job. If so confirmed, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period shall be included for all purposes in determining length of service and experience in the classification to reach a satisfactory level of performance will which he advances. If not so confirmed, he shall be returned to their former job at their former rate the classification from which he advances without penalty or prejudice. (b) If the employee returns to the classification from which he advanced, he shall then receive the salary he would be entitled to if he had never been advanced. His period of payservice in higher classification shall be counted for all purposes as service in the classification from which he advanced. 17.4 The Employer agrees that whenever practicable, without loss it will, in the order shown below, take the following steps: (a) Give first opportunity to regular employees then on the payroll in filling new or vacant positions in preferable or higher paid classifications. (b) Insofar as consistent with Sections 15.5 and 15.6, give first opportunity for regular employment to (i) part-time employees, and (ii) then to temporary employees. 17.5 Notice of seniorityall Guild-covered vacancies shall be posted on all available bulletin boards and copies thereof given to the Guild. Employees not on a reinstatement list desiring to fill such vacancies shall submit written applications within seven (7) business days of such posting to be followed by an interview if requested by the employee. Any employee being displaced by the return who is unsuccessful in bidding for such a position may ask for and shall receive an explanation of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an decision. 17.6 An employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation promoted to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period higher salary classification shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee canreceive while in such classification less salary than he would have received if he had not perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of senioritybeen promoted. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Promotions. 11.01 PromotionsSection 1. Except as stated in the next paragraph, upgradings or transfers (except as Seniority shall prevail on promotions provided the senior employee has the requisite skill and ability to perform the job. Current employees shall be given preference for promotional job vacancies over new applicants for employment provided the current employee has the skills and abilities to perform the subject job. Section 2. The Company shall, at its discretion, designate a number of employees in Article 14) certain job groups who will be based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities offered the opportunity to participate in classroom and/or correspondence training courses which will prepare them to take the requisite test(s) for the next higher level job. Section 3. Employees will be offered the opportunity to participate in the designated requisite training on the basis of the most senior qualified employee. 11.02 Any employee who, having been promoted, upgraded or transferred, fails during the trial period to reach a satisfactory level of performance will be returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the return of the employee to their former job shall also be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Definition of Trial Period The term Trial Period shall apply to an employee with established seniority during the period of sixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided defined in Article 12.01). During this period the employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job for the full period of time and there is no implication that an employee who has passed the Trial Period is excused from the obligation to meet the normal requirements of the job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article 11.02 shall be limited to this period. 11.03 Whenever a new job identification is created, a training period may be designated by the Company to run concurrently with the trial period. Any designated training period shall be noted on the job posting notice. The training period shall not be curtailed unless the employee refuses to continue the training or it is obvious the employee cannot perform the requirements of the job at which time the employee will be returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. 11.04 The IUDC shall be notified within ten (10) working days of all appointments, hirings, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leaves of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is unable to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard to other seniority provisions 41 of this Agreement, or Article 12and must be performing all job duties, except that such employee may not displace an employee with more seniorityincluding having good attendance at acceptable performance levels meaning having received no discipline at the final written warning level within the preceding 6 month period. 11.06 Promotions Section 4. At the time an opening is to positions excluded be filled, those employees who have completed the requisite training, as described in Section 2, will be tested to determine if they have obtained the requisite level of knowledge. Employees who pass the test(s) will be placed on an availability list on the basis of seniority, as defined in Article 41, Each availability list shall be valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year from the provisions date such a list is compiled. a) Employees, on the appropriate availability list, will be offered probationary promotions as the subject jobs are filled in accordance with section 1. Employees will be selected in seniority order beginning with the most senior. b) Employees, on the appropriate availability list, may be offered temporary promotion to fill vacancies caused by temporary disabilities or approved leaves of this Collective Agreement absence. If employees are selected to fill such temporary positions, they will be selected in seniority order beginning with the most senior. Section 6. Employees who are selected per Section 5 a., shall be in a probationary status for a period not to exceed 90 working days, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.evaluated after sixty

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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement