Vacation Bids Sample Clauses
The Vacation Bids clause establishes the process by which employees can request their preferred vacation periods, typically by submitting bids according to a set schedule or priority system. In practice, this clause may specify deadlines for submitting vacation requests, outline how conflicts between overlapping requests are resolved—such as by seniority or rotation—and detail any blackout periods when vacations are not permitted. Its core function is to ensure a fair and transparent method for allocating vacation time among employees, reducing disputes and helping the employer manage staffing needs effectively.
Vacation Bids. A. Each shift, under the direction of that Battalion Chief’s Shift Representative shall coordinate that shift’s vacation leave bidding in accordance with the wishes of the Battalion Chiefs assigned to that shift. In situations where an amenable compromise cannot be reached, seniority-in-rank shall be the determining factor for who shall be awarded the time period in dispute. Employees will select vacation days by November 30th of each year and the District will post the selected vacation days by December 15th for the following calendar year.
Vacation Bids. 8.9.1 Vacation will be bid by base and in order of seniority for each classification (FA or CSM) and in accordance with Article 5.3. Each vacation slot available will indicate the number of CSMs and FAs that are able to bid for such slot. Other restrictions may be indicated for Cabin Crew holding an instructor, recruiter, language or other qualification or designations.
8.9.2 The Company will, by March 1st of each year, distribute Vacation Bid Packages by base for the following vacation year. The Company will give prior notice of delay to the Union if any unusual circumstances occur.
8.9.3 In order to determine if a CCM is bidding as a CSM or FA, please refer to Article 5.3.
8.9.4 Vacations Bid Packages will contain the following information: • Number of vacation slots available for each week of the vacation year • The CCM’s name and classification (CSM or Flight Attendant) • The number of vacation entitlement days to which the CCM is entitled. • The number of slots available for CSMs, FAs, instructors, language qualified and other designations with restrictions during each available slot.
8.9.5 The CCM will, by the fifteenth (15th) day of March, submit his Vacation Bid.
8.9.6 Each CCM must submit vacation bids with a sufficient number of choices of vacation slots. If he does not submit a sufficient number of choices, he will be assigned a vacation in an available vacation slot.
8.9.7 If two (2) CCMs in the same classification wish to bid for their vacation slots together, they must indicate this on their vacation bid. The seniority ranking in the classification of the most junior CCM will govern the award, even if the CCMs are ultimately awarded separate vacations. If a joint award cannot be made, individual awards, in accordance with each CCM’s Vacation Bid, will be made on the basis of those vacation allotment weeks that remain.
Vacation Bids. Vacation bidding commences promptly following the publication of the April shift bid award (i.e., no later than February 15 unless the parties agree otherwise). Vacation bids will be awarded on the basis of seniority within a specific seniority group by shift. The Company will consider an employee to be “within a specific seniority group” (1) if the employee is in the seniority group on the day the vacation bid closes; or (2) the employee has received an award under Article 10 prior to the day the vacation bid closes and will begin work in the new classification prior to the start of the vacation year. Once awarded, vacation periods may not be changed or canceled except by agreement of the Company and the employee or as provided elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of vacation bidding under Article 30, there shall be two “shifts” as follows: Seniority Group(s) Day Shift Evening Shift Technical Groups Base A and C Line A, D, and F Field Service Base B and D Line B, C, E, and G
Vacation Bids. Bidding for the first and second go around will be completed between January 15th and March 1st of each year.