Shift Choice. Whenever the Employer determines that a change in the number in a shift is needed or a vacancy arises on a shift due to transfer or promotion, shift choice shall be awarded in order of seniority with first preference for the shift going to the senior employee. However, within the UMass Amherst Police Department, shift choice shall be awarded in order of seniority with first preference for the shift going to the senior employee with the most departmental seniority. No employee shall be involuntarily moved between shifts except for cause and with twelve (12) working days' notice except in cases of emergency and otherwise in accordance with Section 6.B.1 These same provisions shall apply to changes in days off and shift changes. If the employee is not satisfied with the days off or the shift chance, he/she may elect to return to his/her former shift and or days off within ten (10) working days.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement