Common use of Unassigned Work Clause in Contracts

Unassigned Work. When all things are equal, the Employer recognizes that the principles of seniority shall be given prime consideration in the everyday operation of the business. (a) Unassigned P&D drivers with the same start time will be offered the choice of P&D work in seniority order at the beginning of their shift. Unassigned work that is available during and at the end of the shift will be offered in seniority order to P&D drivers who are currently available and qualified. Drivers will decide promptly upon being offered a choice of work. (b) When it becomes necessary to reduce the number of dock workers during a shift, unassigned dock work will be offered to dock workers who are waiting for assignment in seniority order, provided all contractual work guarantees are met and overtime status is equal.

Unassigned Work. When all things are equal, the Employer recognizes that the principles princi- ples of seniority shall be given prime consideration in the everyday operation of the business.. Absent an area agreement to the contrary, the following shall apply: (a) Unassigned P&D drivers with the same start time will be offered the choice of P&D work in seniority order at the beginning of their shift. Unassigned work that is available during and at the end of the shift will be offered in seniority order to P&D drivers who are currently available and qualified. Drivers will decide promptly upon being offered a choice of work.work.‌‌‌‌‌ (b) When it becomes necessary to reduce the number of dock workers during a shift, unassigned dock work will be offered to dock workers who are waiting for assignment in seniority order, provided all contractual work guarantees are met and overtime status sta- tus is equal.