Local 73 Agreement

ARTICLE 5 - PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Each new employee shall be in a probationary status until s/he has completed one-hundred twenty (120) days of employment. During his/her probation, a new employee may be laid off or terminated at the discretion of the University subject to the grievance procedure for probationary employees (Article 8, Section 8.10). The probationary period may be extended by mutual agreement, in writing, between the parties -- the University and the Union -- and a copy of said agreement shall be furnished to the Employee. When successfully completed, the employee's probationary period counts for both length of service and seniority purposes. Non-bargaining unit University employees who secure positions within the bargaining unit shall be deemed probationary for purposes of this Article, except the hire date will reflect University service for purposes of paid allowances and benefits.