Common use of Promotions Clause in Contracts

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees in the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 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 the 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demoted.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A Article 14) will be posted for ten (10) work days based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the bulletin board in each building. A copy basis of each posting 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 provided returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift return of the positions open 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 dates period of postingsixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). Within ten (10) work days after During this period the dates employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of posting, employees with performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter 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 Office normal requirements of the person 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 SUPERINTENDENT indicated 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 opening at which time the employee will be awarded 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 applicant with the longest job classification seniorityBargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, provided such applicant who has the present ability been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and physical fitness is unable to perform the job. In additiontheir regular duties, an employee may be denied a position if the employee has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. In the event the applicant with the greatest employed in an established 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 the 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee will receive may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the current rate provisions of pay for this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the classification to which he/she is demotedprovisions of this Agreement.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees in Where the particular Company decides that a position is to be filled or created within the bargaining unit on a permanent or regular part-time basis, the Company shall post a notice of vacancy which will include the proposed job classification are on layofftitle, permanent job openings in job classifications other than for a minimum of five (5) days. Employees from within and outside the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification bargaining unit may apply for during the job openings by sending posting period. When the Company requires a letter temporary employee to the Office cover: a project or production of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be awarded a predetermined length of time not 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 has been disciplined within the last exceed twelve (12) months, vacation relief, maternity leave, child care leave or leave of absence, the Company will post the position. In the event the The successful 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 reassigned to the 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 EMPLOYERtemporary position without loss of seniority or benefits. Employees The employee 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or on trial for a period of up to three calendar years, whichever is less. Such request will be granted only if a vacancy exists (3) months in the classification new position. The Company may, at any time during this period, return the employee to which he/she seeks demotionthe former position with no loss of seniority. If Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Company from hiring (without posting a demotion position) a temporary employee 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 requested when 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 the employee to the former position with no vacancy existsloss of seniority. At the conclusion of the temporary reassignment, the employee shall return to his/her former position. Where the Company decides that the position is to be filled on a permanent basis it is understood the position will be posted in accordance with this Article. Extensions of the temporary reassignment will be agreed to by the parties where in the circumstances it is reasonable to do so. 10.1.1 Promotions and transfers to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be based on qualifications established by the Company. These qualifications may include: creativity, knowledge, experience, skill, ability, training and/or education, as well as other relevant factors. Providing that one or more of the applicants satisfactorily meets or exceeds the qualifications, the Company shall award the position to the best applicant. Company seniority will be placed considered when evaluating applicants. When two (2) or more employees’ qualifications are relatively equal, Company seniority shall apply. If there is no applicant who satisfactorily meets the qualifications established for the position, the Company may hire from any source. The Company encourages employees to self-identify to managers when they are interested in training opportunities. Management will make best efforts to offer these opportunities in a fair and equitable manner. The Company and the Union agree this paragraph will not be subject to the 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 trial period, return the top employee to the former classification with no loss of seniority. At the conclusion of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which successful trial period the employee seeks demotionwill 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 employee will receive 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 current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotedUnion.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees in Where the particular Company decides that a position is to be filled or created within the bargaining unit on a permanent or regular part-time basis, the Company shall post a notice of vacancy which will include the proposed job classification are on layofftitle, permanent job openings in job classifications other than for a minimum of five (5) days. Employees from within and outside the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification bargaining unit may apply for during the job openings by sending posting period. When the Company requires a letter temporary employee to the Office cover: a project or production of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be awarded a predetermined length of time not 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 has been disciplined within the last exceed twelve (12) months, vacation relief, maternity leave, child care leave or leave of absence, the Company will post the position. In the event the The successful 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 reassigned to the 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 EMPLOYERtemporary position without loss of seniority or benefits. Employees The employee 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or on trial for a period of up to three calendar years, whichever is less. Such request will be granted only if a vacancy exists (3) months in the classification new position. The Company may, at any time during this period, return the employee to which he/she seeks demotionthe former position with no loss of seniority. If Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Company from hiring (without posting a demotion position) a temporary employee 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 requested when 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 the employee to the former position with no vacancy existsloss of seniority. At the conclusion of the temporary reassignment, the employee shall return to his/her former position. Where the Company decides that the position is to be filled on a permanent basis it is understood the position will be posted in accordance with this Article. Extensions of the temporary reassignment will be agreed to by the parties where in the circumstances it is reasonable to do so. 10.1.1 Promotions and transfers to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be based on qualifications established by the Company. These qualifications may include: creativity, knowledge, experience, skill, ability, training and/or education, as well as other relevant factors. Providing that one or more of the applicants satisfactorily meets or exceeds the qualifications, the Company shall award the position to the best applicant. Company seniority will be placed considered when evaluating applicants. When two (2) or more employees’ qualifications are relatively equal, Company seniority shall apply. If there is no applicant who satisfactorily meets the qualifications established for the position, the Company may hire from any source. The Company encourages employees to self-identify to managers when they are interested in training opportunities. Management will make best efforts to offer these opportunities in a fair and equitable manner. The Company and the Union agree this paragraph will not be subject to the 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 trial period, return the top employee to the former classification with no loss of seniority. At the conclusion of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which successful trial period the employee seeks demotionwill 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 employee will receive 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 current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotedUnion.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees in Where the particular Company decides that a position is to be filled or created within the bargaining unit on a permanent or regular part-time basis, the Company shall post a notice of vacancy which will include the proposed job classification are on layofftitle, permanent job openings in job classifications other than for a minimum of five (5) days. Employees from within and outside the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification bargaining unit may apply for during the job openings by sending posting period. When the Company requires a letter temporary employee to the Office cover: a project or production of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be awarded a predetermined length of time not 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 has been disciplined within the last exceed twelve (12) months, vacation relief, maternity leave, child care leave or leave of absence, the Company will post the position. In the event the The successful 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 reassigned to the 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 EMPLOYERtemporary position without loss of seniority or benefits. Employees The employee 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or on trial for a period of up to three calendar years, whichever is less. Such request will be granted only if a vacancy exists (3) months in the classification new position. The Company may, at any time during this period, return the employee to which he/she seeks demotionthe former position with no loss of seniority. If Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Company from hiring (without posting a demotion position) a temporary employee 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 requested when 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 the employee to the former position with no vacancy existsloss of seniority. At the conclusion of the temporary reassignment, the employee shall return to his/her former position. Where the Company decides that the position is to be filled on a permanent basis it is understood the position will be posted in accordance with this Article. Extensions of the temporary reassignment will be agreed to by the parties where in the circumstances it is reasonable to do so. 10.1.1 Promotions and transfers to jobs within the bargaining unit shall be based on qualifications established by the Company. These qualifications may include: creativity, knowledge, experience, skill, ability, training and/or education, as well as other relevant factors. Providing that one or more of the applicants satisfactorily meets or exceeds the qualifications, the Company shall award the position to the best applicant. Company seniority will be placed considered when evaluating applicants. When two (2) or more employees’ qualifications are relatively equal, Company seniority shall apply. If there is no applicant who satisfactorily meets the qualifications established for the position, the Company may hire from any source. 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 trial period, return the top employee to the former classification with no loss of seniority. At the conclusion of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which successful trial period the employee seeks demotionwill 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 employee will receive 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 current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotedUnion.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees (a) Where a job vacancy occurs or a new job is created, which the Company intends to fill, it shall post notice of the vacancy in the particular store for a period of seven (7) working days. A copy of the job classification are posting will be given to one (1) union xxxxxxx designated by the union. Associates bidding on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other the vacancy must make application to the Operations Manager/Service Leader/Human Resources Manager no later than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth seventh working day. Full time or part time associates may apply. The Company need not consider any applicant who, within the prior three (3) month period, successfully bid on a vacancy and occupied it unless the vacancy is in paragraph 11.04A will a higher classification. Once the posting period is over the Company has fourteen (14) days in order to make its decision on the successful applicant. (b) Applicants shall be 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 applicant 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. (c) The successful applicant shall be allowed, for a period of fifteen (15) shifts worked, to return to her former position without loss of seniority or wage should the associate find herself unable to perform the duties of the new job classification. (d) If the Company is satisfied that nobody who has applied is qualified to satisfactorily perform the requirements of the job, without training but subject to ten (10) work 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 on or where the bulletin board in each building. A copy vacancy is caused by illness, accident, vacations or leaves of each posting will absence, including pregnancy and parental leave. (f) For the purposes of the collective agreement, a promotion shall be provided defined as a movement from one classification to another classification within the bargaining unit where the maximum rate of pay applicable to the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift of the positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job new classification seniority working in exceeds or is the same job classification may apply for as the job openings by sending a letter maximum rate of pay applicable to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be awarded to the applicant with the longest job classification seniorityassociate’s present classification, provided such applicant has the present ability or movement which would create an upward change in associate status as defined in Article 3.01 (b) and physical fitness to perform the job. In addition, an employee may be denied a position if the employee 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 the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACTc). 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor class" classification For the purposes of the collective agreement, “qualifications” and “qualified” shall be madedefined as an associate’s skill, whenever practicalability, by competitive examination as determined by education, productivity and experience, provided all the EMPLOYER. Employees will be notified prior to the date of any promotional examinations for any classificationsrelevant qualifications are applied in an even, so that they might afford themselves the opportunity to take such examinationrelevant and non-discriminatory fashion. 13.03 When an employee is promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demoted.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees 20.01 The Employer will endeavour to fill vacancies from within the bargaining unit using the job posting method. The Union will be notified and notices posted in the particular 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 classification are on layoffposting purposes, permanent job openings in job classifications other than upgrading is considered a vacancy. Only vacancies created as a result of an Employee leaving the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A Employer or newly created positions will be posted 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 consist of ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) monthsdays. In the event the applicant with the greatest job classification seniority Employee is not awarded able or does not wish to complete the jobtraining or trial period or cannot perform the required work set out in the job description, upon request he/she will be furnished with a letter stating the reasons for the rejection and thereafter the matter offered her previous position. The ten (10) day period referred to above may be processed pursuant to the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACTextended by mutual agreement. 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 20.05 When an employee is promoted to Employee temporarily performs the duties of a higher paying position for which a salary has been established, she 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 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 go back return to the classification he/she left 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-off of an Employee holding greater seniority. 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 Civil Service Rule 12 Article 18.01 to a job of comparable rate or for to a job rate close to the rate of the 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 of up to three calendar years, whichever is lessfrequently required. Such request training period will be granted only if a vacancy exists in the classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotednot exceed ten (10) working days.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees (a) Where a promotional vacancy in a bargaining unit job occurs, the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days Employer shall post a notice of such vacancy on the bulletin board in each building. A copy of each posting will be provided bul- letin boards it ordinarily uses for notices to the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift of the positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 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 the 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or bargaining unit Employ- ees for a period of up not less than three (3) working days excluding weekends and holidays before the vacancy is filled. Where two (2) or more Employees are under consideration for such vacancy, the Employer shall promote the Employee with the greatest bargaining unit seniority, unless as between or among such Employees there is an appreciable difference in their ability to three calendar years, whichever is lessdo the job. Such request will be granted only if a vacancy exists in the classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy Where an emergency exists, the employee Employer may dispense with the posting requirement. Disputes under this provision shall be placed at subject to the top grievance and arbitration provisions of a promotional and/or open eligible list the Agreement. (b) An Employee who is promoted shall, upon promotion, receive an increase equal to the difference between his/her prior rate and the minimum rate for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to job into which he/she is demotedpro- moted or ten dollars ($10.00) per week, whichever is greater (pro- rated in the case of part-time Employees). (c) An Employee who is promoted shall serve the same pro- bationary period on the new job as a new hire. If he/she is removed from the new job during the probationary period, he/she shall be returned to his/her former job, if vacant, or to another suitable job (vacant or one that will be newly created) on the same shift as the former job without loss of seniority, pay or other bene- fits applicable to the former job, excepting that if he/she is dis- charged, his/her rights shall be subject to Article XXIX (Discharge and Penalties) of this Agreement. (d) A bargaining unit job vacancy shall, as to any Employee under consideration for such vacancy, be deemed a promotion if the difference in minimum rates between the job occupied by the Employee and the job in which a vacancy exists is at least five dol- lars ($5.00) per week, or if the vacancy exists within a job classifica- tion (for example, a Staff to Senior title, “A” to “B”, “I” to “II”). If the new job in which the Employee is placed is considered a promotion under the foregoing provisions, he or she shall receive the xxxxxx- xxxx increase as set forth above in paragraph 8(b). If the new job in which the Employee is placed is not considered a promotion under the foregoing, the Employee shall receive either his or her present salary or the minimum rate for the new job, whichever is higher.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when Bidding will be permitted for employees upgrading to higher paying jobs. Employees may also bid lateral and down. In the event a permanent vacancy occurs in an existing job and the particular job classification are on layoffCompany declares it open, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A a notice will be posted for ten three (103) work working days on the 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 positions open such permanent vacancy and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification plant may apply indicate their desire to be considered for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting noticesuch job. The job opening Company will make the selection of such employee. Seniority shall be awarded to given consideration where the applicant with the longest job classification seniority, provided such applicant employee has the present skill, experience and ability and physical fitness to perform the jobwork. In additionEmployees with less than six (6) months' service will not be eligible to post under the procedure. Any employee who posts successfully shall not be eligible to post again for a period of six (6) months. Special Skilled jobs will be subject to the posting procedure; however, an to be successful in a bid, the bidding employee may must be denied immediately qualified to perform the work. An employee who is selected for a position if job bid and fails to meet the job requirement or disqualifies himself within a period of two (2) weeks will be returned to his former job without loss of seniority. The employee has been disciplined within the last who disqualifies himself will not be allowed to bid again for twelve (12) months and where the Company disqualifies the employee six (6) months. In the event the applicant with the greatest An employee who is selected for a swing job classification seniority is not awarded the job, upon request he/she will be furnished with a letter stating the reasons must qualify for the rejection and thereafter job within fifteen working days. If an employee vacates a job due to a leave of absence for any reason, during the matter first sixty days of the absence the Company may fill the vacancy through the bid process or by temporary transfer. If the absence lasts for more than sixty days, the vacancy must be processed pursuant filled through the bid process. When the employee returns from the absence, the employees who changed jobs as a result of the filling of the vacancy will return to the grievance procedure set forth in jobs from which they came. During the life of the contract, employees may bid on a lateral job (to a same base wage rate job) only three times, provided that all other conditions of 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 EMPLOYERArticle are satisfied. 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 promoted to a may bid on higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee jobs as many times as this Article may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotedpermit.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during ‌ 15:01 When the Employer determines a vacancy exists, or when employees in the particular a new job classification are on layoffis created, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will a notice shall be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 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 the 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 seven (7) calendar years, whichever is lessdays. 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 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 a temporary basis. 15:03 Notice of job vacancies or newly created positions shall contain the nature of the position, 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. 15:04 Seniority shall be the determining factor in matters of promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, reduction of hours and recall, subject to the employee being able to meet the physical requirements of the job, having the 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, they shall be declared permanent after the trial period. (c) During the trial period, shall be returned to their former position without loss of seniority: (i) By the Employer when they prove 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, they will be granted only if 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 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 vacancy exists vacant position, the name of the successful applicant shall be 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 which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion they are promoted to, which is requested when no vacancy exists, greater than the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for they were receiving prior to her promotion. 15:08 The Union shall receive a copy of all job postings and the classification to which he/she is demotednames of successful applicants.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees (a) Where a job vacancy occurs or a new job is created, which the Company intends to fill, it shall post notice of the vacancy in the particular job classification are store for a period of seven (7) working days. Employees bidding on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other the vacancy must make application to the store manager no later than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will 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 posted considered for ten (10) work days the position on the bulletin board in each buildingbasis of their immediate qualifications and seniority. A copy If the Company is satisfied that the qualifications of each posting will be provided to the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift of the positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be awarded to the applicant with the longest job classification seniority, provided such applicant has the present ability and physical fitness applicants to perform the job. In addition, an employee may without training but subject to a one (1) week familiarization period, are relatively equal, then the senior applicant shall be denied a position if the employee 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 the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACTpromoted. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor class" classification (c) The successful applicant shall be madeallowed, 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or for a period of up fifteen (15) shifts worked, to three calendar yearsreturn to her former position without loss of seniority or wage of position previously held, whichever should the employee find herself unable to perform the duties of the new job classification. (d) If the Company is less. Such request satisfied that nobody who has applied has the qualifications to satisfactorily perform the requirements of the job, without 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 the Store or hire a new employee. (e) This article will be granted only if not apply where the Company does not expect a vacancy exists in to exceed ninety (90) calendar days or where the vacancy is caused by illness, accident, 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 which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, another classification within the employee may be placed at bargaining unit where the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current maximum rate of pay for 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 he/she is demotedwould create an upward change in the employees’ status as defined in Article 3.01(b) and (c). 14.02 For the purposes of the Collective Agreement, “qualification” and “qualified” shall be defined as an employee’s skill, ability, education, productivity, experience, provided all the relevant qualifications are applied in an even, relevant and non- discriminatory fashion.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A Article 14) will be posted for ten (10) work days based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the bulletin board in each building. A copy basis of each posting 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 provided returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift return of the positions open 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 dates period of postingsixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). Within ten (10) work days after During this period the dates employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of posting, employees with performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must be continued on the job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter 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 Office normal requirements of the person 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 SUPERINTENDENT indicated 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 opening at which time the employee will be awarded 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 applicant with the longest job classification seniorityBargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, provided such applicant who has the present ability been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and physical fitness is unable to perform the job. In additiontheir regular duties, an employee may be denied a position if the employee has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. In the event the applicant with the greatest employed in an established 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 the 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee will receive may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the current rate provisions of pay for this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the classification to which he/she is demotedprovisions of this Agreement.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees Promotions, or transfers (except as in the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A Article will be posted for ten (10) work days based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the bulletin board in each buildingbasis of the most senior employee. A copy Any employee who having been promoted, upgraded transferred fails during the trial period to reach a level of each posting performance, will be provided returned to their former job a their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift return of the positions open 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 dates period of postingsixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). Within ten (10) work days after During this period the dates employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of posting, employees with performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must be continued on the job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter 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 Office normal requirements of the person job with respect to quality and quantity of work. The application of Article shall be limited to this period. I Whenever a new job identification is created a training period may be designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated 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 opening at which time the employee will be awarded returned to their former job and former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. The shall be notified within ten (I 0) working days all appointments, lay-offs, transfers, recalls promotions, demotions, terminations of employment, leave: of absence, within the Bargaining Unit. An employee covered by this Agreement, who has been incapacitated at their work by injury, occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and is to perform their regular duties, may be employed in an established job which the employee can do, without regard other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or except that such employee may not displace an with more seniority. Promotions to positions excluded the provisions of Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the applicant with the longest job classification seniorityprovisions o this Agreement. not make application for jobs which do not constitute a promotion or upgrading for them. It is understood, provided such applicant has the present ability and physical fitness to perform the job. In addition, 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 denied a position if the employee 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 permitted for the rejection and thereafter the matter may be processed pursuant to the 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotiongenuine grounds. The employee will receive parties recognize the current rate policy of pay providing opportunities to employees for the classification to which he/she is demotedadvancement in line with their qualifications including training, education and experience, as well as seniority, demonstrated skills and abilities and previous performance.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees in the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. 12.01 In the event that there is a vacant established position requiring filling from the applicant with rank of Constable or any higher rank, then the greatest job classification seniority probationary period required to qualify for such position shall not exceed six (6) months from the date that the member is not awarded the job, upon request he/she appointed to such position. Appointments to vacant established positions will be furnished with a letter stating made within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days. It is understood that promotions will be automatically confirmed upon the reasons for completion of the rejection and thereafter the matter may be processed pursuant to the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACT. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor class" classification probationary period. The exception shall be madethat if in the judgement of the Chief of Police, whenever practicalthe member under probation proves not qualified to fill the position, by competitive examination as determined by he may terminate the EMPLOYERperiod of probation and withdraw the opportunity for promotion. Employees will This act of termination must however, be notified invoked prior to the date that the probationary period terminates and the Chief of any promotional 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 classificationsmember, so 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 a result of accident or illness, without the promotion to that they might afford themselves the opportunity to take such examinationrank being confirmed. 13.03 When an employee 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 shall be paid according to the pay classification set out in Appendix “A”, on the basis of the job content and responsibilities assigned and performed that correspond to one of the listed ranks. (a) A constable shall not be eligible to participate for promotion until writing and passing a qualifying exam. The member is promoted 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 xxxx necessary to qualify for promotion shall be sixty percent (60%). This xxxx will be retained for three years. The member will be eligible for promotion after passing the qualification exam and completing five (5) years of actual continuous employment with the Lethbridge Regional Police Service. (b) For a higher paying positionmember to remain qualified for promotion after three years the examination must be re- written and a xxxx of sixty percent (60%) achieved, this examination will incorporate the requirements outlined in Clause 12.06, Senior Constable. (c) At the discretion of the Chief of Police, a member may be permitted to postpone the writing of a qualifying exam, however, where such a postponement is granted, the employee member shall have write the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed exam at the top earliest opportunity upon return to work. (a) The pay classification of Senior Constable I shall be provided to First Class Constables who are in their eight (8th) year of continuous employment with the Lethbridge Regional Police Service, and who have attained a promotional and/or open eligible list for passing xxxx on the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotedexam outlined in Clause 12.

Promotions. 13.01 Section 1. Except during when employees as stated in the particular job classification are next paragraph, Seniority shall prevail on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than promotions provided the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be awarded to the applicant with the longest job classification seniority, provided such applicant senior employee has the present requisite skill and ability and physical fitness to perform the job. In addition, an employee may Current employees shall be denied a position if given preference for promotional job vacancies over new applicants for employment provided the current employee has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) monthsskills and abilities to perform the subject job. Section 2. In the event the applicant with the greatest The Company shall, at its discretion, designate a number of employees in certain job classification seniority is not awarded the job, upon request he/she groups who will be furnished with a letter stating offered the reasons opportunity to participate in classroom and/or correspondence training courses which will prepare them to take the requisite test(s) for the rejection and thereafter the matter may be processed pursuant to the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACTnext higher level job. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor class" classification shall be made, whenever practical, by competitive examination as determined by the EMPLOYERSection 3. Employees will be notified prior to the date of any promotional examinations for any classifications, so that they might afford themselves offered the opportunity to take such examinationparticipate in the designated requisite training on the basis of seniority as defined in Article 41 of this Agreement, and must be performing all job duties, including having good attendance at acceptable performance levels meaning having received no discipline at the final written warning level within the preceding 6 month period. 13.03 When Section 4. At the time an employee opening is promoted to 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 higher paying positionperiod not to exceed one (1) year from the date such a list is compiled. a) Employees, on the employee shall have appropriate availability list, will be offered probationary promotions as the right to go back to the classification he/she left subject jobs are filled in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 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 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 of up not to three calendar yearsexceed 90 working days, whichever is less. Such request will and shall be granted only if a vacancy exists in the classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demoted.evaluated after sixty

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees (a) Where a job vacancy occurs or a new job is created, which the Company intends to fill, it shall post notice of the vacancy in the particular job classification are store for a period of seven (7) working days. Associates bidding on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other the vacancy must make application to the store manager no later than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will 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 posted considered for ten (10) work days the position on the bulletin board in each buildingbasis of their immediate qualifications and seniority. A copy If the Company is satisfied that the qualifications of each posting will be provided to the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift of the positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be awarded to the applicant with the longest job classification seniority, provided such applicant has the present ability and physical fitness applicants to perform the job. In addition, an employee may without training but subject to a one (1) week familiarization period, are relatively equal, then the senior applicant shall be denied a position if the employee 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 the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACTpromoted. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor class" classification (c) The successful applicant shall be madeallowed, 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or for a period of up fifteen (15) shifts worked, to three calendar yearsreturn to her former position without loss of seniority or wage of position previously held, whichever should the Associate find herself unable to perform the duties of the new job classification. (d) If the Company is less. Such request satisfied that nobody who has applied has the qualifications to satisfactorily perform the requirements of the job, without 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 the Store or hire a new Associate. (e) This article will be granted only if not apply where the Company does not expect a vacancy exists in to exceed ninety (90) calendar days or where the vacancy is caused by illness, accident, 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 which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, another classification within the employee may be placed at bargaining unit where the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current maximum rate of pay for 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 he/she is demotedwould create an upward change in the Associate’s status as defined in Article 3.01(b) and (c). 14.02 For the purposes of the Collective Agreement, “qualification” and “qualified” shall be defined as an Associate’s skill, ability, education, productivity, experience, provided all the relevant qualifications are applied in an even, relevant and non- discriminatory fashion.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees in the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Front-Line Worker Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 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 the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACT. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor classFront-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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demoted.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees in (a) No employee shall be transferred or promoted by the particular Employer to another position or job classification are on layoffwithout 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, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of postingbeat, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) monthsterritory or 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 (60) days. During such trial period, the applicant with employee shall receive at least the greatest job minimum next higher than his salary in the classification seniority from which he advanced. If at any time during this sixty (60) day period it is determined by management that the employee is not awarded competent to perform the duties of the higher 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. (a) At the end of such trial period, the employee shall be confirmed in the classification to which he advanced, unless he has been unable to perform the duties of the job. If so confirmed, upon request he/she will the trial period shall be furnished with a letter stating included for all purposes in determining length of service and experience in the reasons for the rejection and thereafter the matter may classification to which he advances. If not so confirmed, he shall be processed pursuant returned to the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACTclassification from which he advances without penalty or prejudice. 13.02 Appointments into all classifications other than "Unskilled Labor class" (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 service in higher classification shall be madecounted for all purposes as service in the classification from which he advanced. 17.4 The Employer agrees that whenever practicable, whenever practicalit 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 all 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 competitive examination as determined an interview if requested by the EMPLOYERemployee. Employees will be notified prior to Any employee who is unsuccessful in bidding for such a position may ask for and shall receive an explanation of the date of any promotional examinations for any classifications, so that they might afford themselves the opportunity to take such examinationdecision. 13.03 When an 17.6 An employee who is promoted to a higher paying position, the employee salary classification shall not receive while in such classification less salary than he would have the 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 received if a vacancy exists in the classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotedhe had not been promoted.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees 11.01 Promotions, upgradings or transfers (except as in the particular job classification are on layoff, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A Article 14) will be posted for ten (10) work days based primarily on seniority as well as performance and abilities on the bulletin board in each building. A copy basis of each posting 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 provided returned to their former job at their former rate of pay, without loss of seniority. Any employee being displaced by the UNION. Each job posting shall indicate the location and shift return of the positions open 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 dates period of postingsixty-five (65) working days immediately following a promotion, upgrade or transfer (as provided in Article 12.01). Within ten (10) work days after During this period the dates employee shall have a fair opportunity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of posting, employees with performance to occupy the position permanently. Nothing in this article shall be construed as implying that the employee must continue on the job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter 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 Office normal requirements of the person 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 SUPERINTENDENT indicated 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 opening at which time the employee will be awarded 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 applicant with the longest job classification seniorityBargaining Unit. 11.05 An employee covered by this Agreement, provided such applicant who has the present ability been incapacitated at their work by injury, compensable occupational disease, or permanent disablement, and physical fitness is unable to perform the job. In additiontheir regular duties, an employee may be denied a position if the employee has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. In the event the applicant with the greatest employed in an established 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 the 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The can do, without regard to other seniority provisions of this Agreement, or Article 12, except that such employee will receive may not displace an employee with more seniority. 11.06 Promotions to positions excluded from the current rate provisions of pay for this Collective Agreement shall not be subject to the classification to which he/she is demotedprovisions of this Agreement.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when employees 20.01 The Employer will endeavour to fill vacancies from within the bargaining unit using the job posting method. The Union will be notified and notices posted in the particular 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 classification are on layoffposting purposes, permanent job openings in job classifications other than upgrading is considered a vacancy. Only vacancies created as a result of an Employee leaving the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A Company or newly created positions will be posted 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 consist of ten (10) work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) monthsdays. In the event the applicant with the greatest job classification seniority Employee is not awarded able or does not wish to complete the jobtraining or trial period or cannot perform the required work set out in the job description, upon request he/she will be furnished with a letter stating the reasons for the rejection and thereafter the matter offered her previous position. The ten (10) day period referred to above may be processed pursuant to the grievance procedure set forth in this CONTRACTextended by mutual agreement. 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 20.05 When an employee is promoted to Employee temporarily performs the duties of a higher paying position for which a salary has been established, she 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 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 go back return to the classification he/she left 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-off of an Employee holding greater seniority. 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 Civil Service Rule 12 Article 18.01 to a job of comparable rate or for to a job rate close to the rate of the 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 of up to three calendar years, whichever is lessfrequently required. Such request training period will be granted only if a vacancy exists in the classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demotednot exceed ten (10) working days.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during 15:01 When the Employer determines a vacancy exists, or when employees in the particular a new job classification are on layoffis created, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will a notice shall be posted for ten a period of seven (107) calendar days. Such postings shall state required qualifications, current unit/department (as applicable), current or anticipated shift, hours of work days on the 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 positions open and the dates of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 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 the 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 EMPLOYERwage rate. Employees will be notified prior 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 a temporary basis. 15:03 Notice of job vacancies or newly created positions shall contain the nature of the position, 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. 15:04 Seniority shall be the determining factor in matters of promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, reduction of hours and recall, subject to the employee being able to meet the physical requirements of the job, having the 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, she shall be declared permanent after the trial period. (c) During the trial period, shall be returned to her former position without loss of seniority: (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 any promotional examinations for any classificationsappointment to a vacant position, so that they might afford themselves the opportunity to take such examinationname of the successful applicant shall be posted on the bulletin board. 13.03 When 15:07 Where an employee is promoted to promoted, she shall be paid at a higher paying position, step in the employee shall have the right to go back to the classification he/she left in accordance with Civil Service Rule 12 or for a period pay range of up to three calendar years, whichever is less. Such request will be granted only if a vacancy exists in the classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy existspromoted to, which is greater than the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for she was receiving prior to her promotion. 15:08 The Union shall receive a copy of all job postings and the classification to which he/she is demotednames of successful applicants.

Promotions. 13.01 Except during when A letter will be sent to all employees who are First Class Fighters and above advising them of their ranking within the promotional system. Should a Lay-off or a consequent organizational demotion of an employee or employees be planned, it is recognized to strike the manner which the factor of Seniority may apply in other instances, the Seniority shall govern in the particular job event of a Lay-off or organiza- tional demotion of employees. This will result in the last employee to be hired being the first employee to be laid off, in the of employees below an Officer rank, it will result the last employee to be promoted to an Officer rank being the first to be In the event of a recall, employees shall be recalled in the inverse order of their respective .Seniority. Officers shall be to their respective former Officer ranks in the inverse order of their demotion from those ranks when organisational needs so dictate. Seniority shall govern only if the employee has the skill and ability to the work to be done and willing to perform that work. Employees so laid off shall retain, but shall not accrue their Seniority while laid off. Any employee who has been laid off for eighteen (18) consecutive months will lose any previously acquired Seniority and will only as a new employee. An employee whose Seniority been terminated as a result of a Lay-off may be rehired as a new employee but at a classification are on layoffnot greater than previously held. An employee shall be deemed to have resigned if, permanent job openings in job classifications other than the Unskilled Labor Class as set forth in paragraph 11.04A will be posted for after laid off, he fails to acknowledge his availability to work within five (5) days after notice of re-call excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays and, further, if he fails to report to work within ten (10) work working days after notice of re-call is issued. It is the responsibility at all times to keep the Employer and the informed of his home address and telephone number. A number of employees hired on the bulletin board in each building. A copy of each posting same day will be provided to retained or laid off, as applicable, by the UNIONChief's evaluation. Each job posting shall indicate Employees laid off may continue Group Life Insurance and Medical coverage, excluding Term Disability, with the location and shift employee paying of the positions open and the dates cost thereof, for a period of posting. Within ten (10) work days after the dates of posting, employees with job classification seniority working in the same job classification may apply for the job openings by sending a letter up to the Office of the person designated by the SUPERINTENDENT indicated on the job posting notice. The job opening will be 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 has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. In That such notice will be given by the event Employer to employee to the applicant last known on file by prepaid First Class mail. The Employer agrees to meet with the greatest job classification seniority is not awarded Association ninety (90) days in advance of implementing a technological change. The purpose of the job, upon request he/she meeting will be furnished with a letter stating to discuss the reasons for effect of the rejection and thereafter technological change on the matter may be processed pursuant to the 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 In event that it is determined by the EMPLOYER. Employees will be notified Employer to change the method of providing fire as a result of a Technological Change, and also considered necessary to displace a regular employee from his job, the Employer, prior to displacing such employee, shall consider 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 promoted to a higher paying position, the employee shall have the 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 classification to which he/she seeks demotion. If a demotion is requested when no vacancy exists, the employee may be placed at the top of a promotional and/or open eligible list for the title to which the employee seeks demotion. The employee will receive the current rate of pay for the classification to which he/she is demoted.following: