Seniority Rules. Section 1. The following seniority rules shall apply separately to each classification. When it is found necessary to add new classifications to this agreement, the City and the Union shall meet to negotiate wages and conditions for said new classification. Section 2. Seniority in each classification shall be determined by length of service in each classification. Section 3. It is understood and agreed that in all cases of promotion, transfer and demotion, the following factors shall be considered and where factor (1) is relatively equal, factor (2) shall govern; and where factors (1) and (2) are equal, factor (3) shall be used: (1) Knowledge, training, ability, physical fitness and work performance. (2) Length of department service in classification. (3) Length of continuous service with the department. (4) For reduction in force, only factors (2) and (3) above shall be considered. In cases where two or more employees start to work on the same day, the date of application for employment shall establish priority of position on the seniority list. Length of department service on hire back shall be used in accordance with the factors as listed in this Section. Section 4. The first twelve (12) months of employment shall constitute a probationary period, during which time seniority will not apply, except with respect to the accrual of any benefits. After the first twelve (12) months of employment all names must appear on seniority list as of the first date of employment.
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