Common use of Demotion or Transfer Clause in Contracts

Demotion or Transfer. 8.1 The term "demotion or transfer" shall mean the re-assignment of an employee (not requested by the employee) from: Demotion: a) his present position to a lower paying position. Transfer: b) the moving of an employee from one classification to another work classification involving a significant change of duties at no change in pay. A written statement setting forth the reasons for such action shall be given the employee at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the effective date of the action. The employee shall have the right to appeal the "demotion or transfer” under Article 22, of this Agreement. Should the transfer be requested by the employee, they shall retain all seniority rights within the bargaining unit and will assume the specific wage rate of the new classification that corresponds to their current wage rate.