Selecting a Basic Workforce. In selecting its basic work force, the company shall give first consideration to those members of the Union who have submitted applications, as provided in 6A.07 above, and who, in its opinion, possess the necessary abilities and qualifications. However, if the company is unable to select its desired complement of employees from amongst such applicants due to insufficient members or, in its opinion, inadequate abilities and qualifications, it may then obtain members of its basic work force from any available source. It is understood that the applicants will be considered on the basis of aptitude for the performance of the various kinds of work and that, if the company is satisfied that an applicant possesses the required aptitude, the company agrees to train the applicant upon his/her application being accepted.
