Common use of Continental Shift Clause in Contracts

Continental Shift. Shift Assignment Process 1. Prior to implementation or extension, the Company will meet with the union executive to discuss where the continental shift will be implemented and to provide a start and end date. If duration less than three (3) months: i. Resident employees will be required to remain in the work centre for the duration ii. Resident employees must indicate shift preference iii. Shift assignment will be determined by seniority iv. Additional positions will be filled by a “Training Opportunity Posting” (TOP) v. Remaining openings will be filled in accordance with Article 25 of the collective agreement vi. When continental is no longer required, employees will be reassigned shifts based on shift preference and seniority If during the first three months of the continental it is deemed necessary to extend shift beyond three months: i. When it is determined that the continental shift is going beyond the initial three month duration, employees will provide their plant wide shift preference, and will be given the opportunity to be re-assigned after the initial three month period. ii. Resident employees will have the option to be reassigned to other shifts based on shift preference and seniority iii. Additional positions will be filled by a “Training Opportunity Posting” (TOP) iv. Remaining openings will be filled in accordance with Article 25 of the collective agreement