Operational Seniority Clause Samples

The Operational Seniority clause establishes the hierarchy or order of precedence among different operational roles or entities within an organization or project. It typically outlines which individuals or teams have authority to make decisions, resolve disputes, or direct activities when multiple parties are involved. For example, it may specify that a lead contractor has decision-making priority over subcontractors in the event of conflicting instructions. This clause ensures clear lines of authority and responsibility, helping to prevent confusion and disputes over who has the final say in operational matters.
Operational Seniority. Seniority which governs scheduling of work, vacations, overtime, lay off and recall etc. Seniority does not allow one person to bump another person from a role which the other person currently holds; unless they have lost their posted position. If an employee has lost their posted position for being terminated with cause, resigns, permanently relocates to another site, or their recall period has lapsed following a lay-off, this bumping right shall not apply. In the event of a job vacancy, shift vacancy or significant change in hours of work said vacancy shall be posted for seven (7) days. The decision to fill the vacancy shall be based on seniority and the ability of the employee to perform the job. Any permanent relocation from one operation to another within the bargaining unit will result in loss of operational seniority at the previous site but not the loss of service seniority as defined in the collective agreement.
Operational Seniority. Date of Operational Seniority shall be the first day of work at the specific operation. Operational Seniority will be applied for the following: job postings (after departmental seniority) lay off and recall. Any permanent relocation from one operation to another within the bargaining unit will result in loss of operational seniority at the previous site but not the loss of Company Seniority.
Operational Seniority. Date of Operational Seniority shall be the first day of work at the specific operation. Operational Seniority will be applied for the following: