Now, having considered the evidence, the arguments of the parties, the relevant contract language, and the record as a whole, the undersigned makes the following Award. No formal stipulation of the issues was reached. Employer agrees that seniority lists by department shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises of the Employer. In case of lay-off due to business conditions seniority shall prevail, that is, employees shall be laid off in the reverse order of length of time of employment and in rehiring. All questions concerning seniority rights shall be referred to the Employer and Union for adjustment and settlement.
Seniority applies to full-time employees only.
No seniority shall accrue while an employee is a part-time employee. Seniority acquired in classification or department shall not be allowed to be carried over to another department or classification. Routes will be picked according to seniority to be assigned on June 1st and September 1st. When shift, hour change or route becomes open and available, it will be assigned to the next seniority drivers, below the opening on the posting upon approval of the Union. A.M. routes will be filled in by P.M. route drivers during vacations or extended illness if the P.M. driver so desires whenever possible.