Transfers Between Geographic Locations. Employees wishing to transfer to the same job in another geographic location must apply to a posted vacancy of their current job in another geographic location. They will be placed on the list of Qualified Candidates and Article 5.04(b) will apply. Where no vacancy exists, the employee may submit a request for transfer to the employer at any time in the year. The employer will maintain a transfer list. Where a reciprocal request exists and the employer has approved, the transfer will be arranged. Such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Where both employees have signed an acceptance of the approved transfer, the decision will be irrevocable. Where multiple requests have been submitted, if a transfer is approved, the employee with the greatest seniority will be granted their request. Such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Transfers throughout the Year Management will make an effort to facilitate as many documented transfer requests as possible throughout the year.
