Selection for Layoff. 1. If, in the judgment of the University, budgetary or operational considerations make it necessary to curtail operations, reorganize, reduce the hours of the workforce and/or reduce the workforce, staffing levels will be reduced in accordance with this Article. The selection of classes for layoff shall be at the determination of the University. 2. With regard to indefinite layoff only, the order of indefinite layoff of employees in the same class within a layoff unit shall be in inverse order of seniority, except that the University may retain, at its discretion, employees irrespective of seniority who possess special skills, knowledge, or abilities which are not possessed by other employees in the same class and which are necessary to perform the ongoing function of the department/division.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Labor Contract