Common use of Maintaining Seniority Clause in Contracts

Maintaining Seniority. During an absence due to sickness, accident, or leave of absence approved by the Employer, seniority rights are maintained for twelve (12) months. An extension may be granted by mutual agreement of the Parties. During transfer to a non-bargaining unit position, seniority is retained for twelve (12) months during which time the employee may return to their former bargaining unit position. After twelve months of non-bargaining unit employment, the employee relinquishes any rights to bargaining unit positions. During service in a non-bargaining unit position as stated in Article 8(c), the employee shall continue to pay Union dues based on the last bargaining unit position occupied.

Maintaining Seniority. During an absence due to sickness, accident, or leave of absence approved by the Employer, seniority rights are maintained for twelve (12) months. An extension may be granted by mutual agreement of the Parties. During transfer to a non-bargaining unit position, seniority is retained for twelve (12) months during which time the employee may return to their his/her former bargaining unit position. After twelve months of non-bargaining unit employment, the employee relinquishes any rights to bargaining unit positions. During service in a non-bargaining unit position as stated in Article 8(c), the employee shall continue to pay Union dues based on the last bargaining unit position occupied.