Common use of SENIORITY CLAUSE Clause in Contracts

SENIORITY CLAUSE. Respecting the promotion and demotion, layoff and rehiring, the qualification and ability of the employee shall be considered in conjunction with seniority standing. The promotion shall be based on fitness and ability with seniority a factor only when fitness and ability are equal. All employees shall be given the opportunity to qualify to fill future vacancies.

SENIORITY CLAUSE. Respecting the promotion and demotion, layoff lay­ off and rehiring, the qualification and ability of the employee shall be considered in conjunction con­ junction with seniority standing. The promotion pro­ motion shall be based on fitness and ability with seniority a factor only when fitness and ability are equal. All employees shall be given the opportunity to qualify to fill future vacancies.