What are the rules concerning seniority and layoffs?
(Back to Top Questions) 13.1 It is hereby agreed that the parties hereto recognize and accept the principle of seniority. 13.1.1 Seniority by Department is defined as the employee’s date of hire into the Department. The principle of seniority by Department shall apply in cases of days off, vacation time, holiday time, transfers and shift preference. 13.1.2 Seniority by University shall be defined as the employee’s date of hire by the University unless seniority has been broken. The principle of seniority by University shall apply to layoffs and recalls, provided, however, that the employee is qualified and able to do the work in accordance with position specifications. In the event of recall the order of layoff described above shall be reversed provided that the employee is qualified and able to do the work in accordance with position specifications. 13.1.3. The Administration shall prepare and forward to the Secretary of the Union a Seniority List of employees by class of positions on
(Back to Top Questions) 13.1 It is hereby agreed that the parties hereto recognize and accept the principle of seniority. 13.1.1 Seniority by Department is defined as the employee’s date of hire into the Department. The principle of seniority by Department shall apply in cases of days off, vacation time, holiday time, transfers and shift preference. 13.1.2 Seniority by University shall be defined as the employee’s date of hire by the University unless seniority has been broken. The principle of seniority by University shall apply to layoffs and recalls, provided, however, that the employee is qualified and able to do the work in accordance with position specifications. In the event of recall the order of layoff described above shall be reversed provided that the employee is qualified and able to do the work in accordance with position specifications. 13.1.3. The Administration shall prepare and forward to the Secretary of the Union a Seniority List of employees by class of positions on
