Section A - Employer Rights

It is recognized that the Employer has the right to transfer or reassign Employees whenever the interest of the service so requires, but transfers or reassignments shall not be used as a form of reprisal.

Section B

All employees transferred shall be given at least seven (7) calendar days advance notice whenever practicable, unless otherwise agreed on by the Employer and the Employee, or unless staffing needs dictate immediate coverage.

Section C - Involuntary Transfers

It is agreed that involuntary transfers or reassignments will not be made without just cause, and that upon written request any Employee transferred or reassigned will be informed by a responsible supervisor of the reason such transfer or reassignment was made.

Section D

Employees requesting reassignment shall submit a request in writing to the appropriate Management officials. Such requests will be answered within twenty (20) working days.