Is it a correct interpretation that those on bases will have to rotate through days and afternoons unless the bid option is adopted by the compAAny?
ARTICLE 21(NOT 22) – ROTATION OF SHIFTS
A.At Base locations, W whenever and wherever shifts are necessary, such shifts will be on a basis of twelve (12)eight (8) week periods, or shorter periods at line stations. Employees required for the shift work will be rotated on the various shifts at regular intervals in a manner as to provide substantially equal time on all shifts for the employees except as otherwise provided in Article 21B. It is understood that this provision will not require the rotation of employees assigned to specialized work not subject to shift work, nor will it bar employees from voluntarily accepting steady work on afternoon or midnight shifts.
B. Subject to the requirements of the service, at the bases, shifts may be rotated,fixed or bid in accordance with the preference of a majority of the employees at in a particular station, shop, or work unit. When fixed or bid shifts are selected, seniority will determine shift work and days off.
ARTICLE 21(NOT 22) – ROTATION OF SHIFTS
A.At Base locations, W whenever and wherever shifts are necessary, such shifts will be on a basis of twelve (12)
B. Subject to the requirements of the service, at the bases, shifts may be rotated,
