Common use of Right to Return to Former Position Clause in Contracts

Right to Return to Former Position. Employees that are promoted or transferred to a position outside of the bargaining unit shall retain seniority rights in the position which they held prior to the promotion or transfer for a period of six (6) months. During this six (6) month period they may return to their former position at their own request, or as a decision of management, without loss of seniority or other accumulated rights, except for promotions which may have taken place during their absence. It is agreed that during this period the employee will not participate in collective bargaining negotiations.