– Personnel Reduction Process. In the event of a personnel reduction, for whatever reason, the Employer and Union agree to follow the process and procedure contained in this Article. Where job performance, ability and qualifications are substantially equal, length of Continuous Employment shall govern in all layoffs of employees covered by this Agreement, with the newer employee to be the first laid off. Whenever a junior employee is given preference over a senior employee in this connection the latter shall be given, at his/her or the Union’s request, a written statement of the reasons therefore, and a copy of the statement shall be forwarded to the employee and Union. The steps for a personnel reduction shall be as follows:
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement