Employees Returning to the Bargaining Unit Clause Samples
The "Employees Returning to the Bargaining Unit" clause outlines the terms and conditions under which employees who have temporarily left the bargaining unit—such as for management positions or special assignments—can return to their previous union-represented roles. Typically, this clause specifies eligibility criteria, the process for reinstatement, and the preservation of seniority or benefits accrued prior to leaving the unit. Its core function is to ensure a fair and transparent process for employees rejoining the bargaining unit, protecting both employee rights and the integrity of the bargaining unit structure.
Employees Returning to the Bargaining Unit. Employees appointed to a temporary out of scope position will maintain their membership in the union and will continue to pay dues based on their in-scope wage.
Employees Returning to the Bargaining Unit. A. Any member of the bargaining unit who is promoted into a position which directly supervises Maintenance & Operations employees or is transferred out of the bargaining unit within the College, may elect to return to the bargaining unit or be returned to the bargaining unit by management within one (1) year from the date of the promotion/transfer out of the bargaining unit.
B. During this one (1) year period, the promoted/transferred employee may return or be returned to his/her former position with a loss of seniority (for the period of time transferred out of the bargaining unit) and at the rate of pay which would have been in effect had the employee not been promoted/transferred.
C. All rights and benefits under the Maintenance & Operations contract cease for the promoted/transferred employee after this one (1) year period, except in the case of lay- off the employee may return to the bargaining unit by exercising his/her seniority accumulated prior to the promotion/transfer.
D. Thirty (30) calendar days notice will be given to all parties by the party requesting the return (inclusive of layoff) unless otherwise agreed by union and the College.
Employees Returning to the Bargaining Unit a) Employees who accept an Employer’s appointment outside of the Bargaining Unit on a temporary basis and who return to a Bargaining Unit position within six (6) months shall not lose any seniority and shall continue to accumulate seniority.
b) Employees who return to the Bargaining Unit after more than six (6) months shall return with only their seniority earned while employed as a Bargaining Unit member.
Employees Returning to the Bargaining Unit. Any member of the bargaining unit who is promoted into a position which directly supervises Public Safety employees or is transferred out of the bargaining unit within the College, may elect to return to the bargaining unit or be returned to the bargaining unit by management within one (1) year from the date of the promotion/transfer out of the bargaining unit. During this one (1) year period, the promoted/transferred employee may return or be returned to his/her former position with a loss of seniority (for the period of time transferred out of the bargaining unit) and at the rate of pay which would have been in effect had the employee not been promoted/transferred. All rights and benefits under the Public Safety contract cease for the promoted/transferred employee after this one (1) year period, except in the case of lay-off the employee may return to the bargaining unit by exercising his/her seniority as provided elsewhere in this agreement. Thirty (30) calendar days notice will be given to all parties by the party requesting the return (inclusive of layoff) unless otherwise agreed by Union and the College. Return to the unit under this section may result in the displacement/lay off of a less senior unit member.