Common use of Bumping Order Clause in Contracts

Bumping Order. When more than one classification is affected by the elimination of positions which results in the layoff of a unit member, the order of bumping shall be as follows: 11.5.5.1 The unit member who is subject to layoff who has the most seniority in the highest classification (based on salary range) of those affected shall be given the first opportunity to make their decision in seniority order. The remaining unit members subject to layoff shall be given their opportunity to select based on descending seniority order, from the highest classification to the lowest. 11.5.5.2 In a layoff of two (2) or more unit members in the same classification, the Human Resources Department will call a meeting of the affected unit members and the CSEA President or designee at which the unit members will indicate their decision. This meeting shall take place before the effective date of layoff. Unit members may attend the meeting in person. virtually or by phone.