Common use of NEWSWRITERS Clause in Contracts

NEWSWRITERS. Earned vacations are to be allowed when requested by Newswriter, subject to the operating necessities of the Company. Where a conflict arises between or among Newswriters as to the selection of their vacations, seniority of service shall prevail, provided such vacation is requested before March 31st of the calendar year. For this purpose, a seniority list shall be maintained at the television station of the Company in New York. Vacations requested on or after April 1st of the calendar year shall be considered on a first come, first served basis. Vacations may not be carried over from year to year without prior written approval of the Company provided that Newswriters have been afforded the opportunity to take all earned vacation during the year. No vacation may be scheduled during the February, May, and November sweeps periods without prior written approval from the Company. In the event that a Newswriter and the Company are unable to mutually agree on a vacation schedule, the Company may schedule the Newswriter’s vacation. If the Company does so, the WGAE may become involved in resolution of the situation if the Newswriter so desires.