Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. The parties hereto agree that promotion shall be on the basis of qualification and seniority; in the event that applicants for a given position are similarly qualified, the position shall be awarded to the applicant with the greater seniority in the bargaining unit.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers a) In making promotions, transfers, or filling vacancies, the skill, knowledge and ability of the employees concerned shall be the primary consideration, and where such qualifications are relatively equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. The basis for determining suitability for promotion or transfer to bargaining unit positions shall be such as to provide equality of opportunity for advancement to all employees. A vacancy may be filled by an employee who has:
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. The parties agree to the principle of promotion from within the service of the Employer and that job opportunity should increase in proportion to length of service. Seniority is accumulated on only one (1) list at any one time. Priority is given to names on List 1, List 2, and then those serving a probationary period. In the event that a position is filled by an employee serving a probationary period, then that probationary period shall start again upon the assumption of the new position. The vacancy created by the transfer of this probationary employee does not require reposting.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. Both parties recognize that the opportunity for promotion within the service of the Employer should increase with the length of service.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. In making staff changes, primary consideration shall be given to qualifications and ability to perform the required duties. When qualifications and ability are relatively equal, seniority shall govern.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. All references to merit and fitness will be eliminated and will be replaced by references to skills, knowledge and ability which shall be the primary qualifications for promotions, but which, when possessed in equal amounts by two or more applicants, shall be subject to seniority.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. Both parties recognize the principle of promotion within the service of the Employer and that job opportunity should increase in proportion to length of service. Therefore in making staff changes, transfers or promotions, appointment shall be made of the applicant with the greatest seniority and having the required qualifications in accordance with Article 9.02. Appointments from within the bargaining unit shall be made within three (3) weeks of posting. The job shall be filled within one (1) week of appointment.
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. Promotions to higher rated jobs shall be based upon the following factors; a) seniority; and b) qualifications, ability, knowledge, skill and demonstrated performance where there are performance factors that are similar between the jobs. The applicant who possesses the required qualifications, ability, knowledge, skill and demonstrated performance shall be selected. In the event that two (2) or more employees make application for any such posted vacancy and where the requirements in factor (b) are relatively equal, seniority shall govern In the case of applications for a vacant position having the same rate of pay or less than the applicant is presently receiving, the application will be considered providing the senior applicant possesses the required qualifications and ability for the posted position. For all promotions and job changes, a four (4) month trial period will be served. Prior to the completion of the four (4) month trial period, the Employer shall confirm the employee in the new position or return the employee to his/her previous position. (1987)(1999)(2004)
Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers. Both parties recognize the principle of promotion within the service of the Employer and that job opportunity should increase in proportion to length of service.
