For sworn personnel transferring between bargaining units, which governs their seniority?

For sworn personnel transferring between bargaining units, which governs their seniority?

• A. Pay Grade Governs
• B. Seniority Shall Govern
• C. Time In Prior Unit Governs
• D. Number Of Transfers Governs

Answer: (B)

When a sworn member moves from one bargaining unit to another, the contract typically uses a clear rule: seniority governs. This means the person’s standing in the new unit is determined by who has the most continuous service or the way seniority is defined in the agreement, rather than by pay grade, how many times they’ve transferred, or time spent in the previous unit. The phrase in the contract that says seniority shall govern establishes that seniority is the controlling factor for order of assignments, vacation, promotions, and related rights within the new unit. While the exact calculations can vary by contract, the principle is to rely on seniority as the fair, predictable standard.

When a sworn member moves from one bargaining unit to another, the contract typically uses a clear rule: seniority governs. This means the person’s standing in the new unit is determined by who has the most continuous service or the way seniority is defined in the agreement, rather than by pay grade, how many times they’ve transferred, or time spent in the previous unit. The phrase in the contract that says seniority shall govern establishes that seniority is the controlling factor for order of assignments, vacation, promotions, and related rights within the new unit. While the exact calculations can vary by contract, the principle is to rely on seniority as the fair, predictable standard.