Common use of Seniority Principle Clause in Contracts

Seniority Principle. In all cases of promotions and layoffs when working forces are being decreased and recalls when working forces are increased, where employees are sub- stantially equal in ability, which includes physical fitness, length of service in the bargaining unit in continuous City employment shall be the determining factor. Any determination made by the City on an employee's ability and physical fitness may be challenged by the employee and processed through the Grievance Procedure article of this Agreement.

Seniority Principle. In all cases of promotions and layoffs when working forces are being decreased and recalls when working forces are increased, where employees are sub- stantially equal in ability, which includes physical fitness, length of service in the bargaining unit in continuous City employment shall be the determining factor. Any determination made by the City on an employee's ability and physical fitness may be challenged by the employee and processed through the Grievance Procedure article of this Agreement.Agreement.‌‌

Seniority Principle. In all cases of promotions and layoffs when working forces are being decreased and recalls when working forces are increased, where employees are sub- stantially substantially equal in ability, which includes physical fitness, length of service in the bargaining unit in continuous City employment shall be the determining de- termining factor. Any determination made by the City on an employeeemploy- ee's ability and physical fitness may be challenged by the employee and processed through the Grievance Procedure article of this Agreement.