Group Layoff – Expedited Bumping Process. Prior to any group layoff notices being issued to employees, the Employer shall notify the Union and the Employer shall make every effort to ensure all existing permanent vacancies are posted and awarded pursuant to Article 12. The Parties shall agree to a date or dates, (depending on the size of the group receiving lay-off notice), to have employees, in order of seniority, select an option as per Article 16.03, including selecting a bump choice if that is the option chosen. The Parties shall make every effort to ensure affected employees are aware of and understand the process, their rights and responsibilities. The Parties shall work cooperatively to ensure the expedited process runs smoothly. The Parties agree to use the following expedited bumping process when fifteen (15) or more employees are directly affected by a lay- off or when the parties agree.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
