COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Between NEW YORK UNIVERSITY And LOCAL 810 I.B.T
July 1, 2002-June 30, 2007

ARTICLE 25 - JOB OPENINGS

A. The Employer shall post on suitable bulletin boards all openings and vacancies in jobs covered by this Agreement to provide the employees opportunities to be considered for such job openings and vacancies. The Employer shall provide forms to be used in making bids and shall notify employees in writing as to whether their bid is successful or not, or is still being considered, within ten (10) working days of receipt of the bid. Unsuccessful applicants, who have not previously been told, will be notified within five (5) working days of the date the job is filled.

B. Notwithstanding the addition of the "General Foreperson" classification to Articles 1 and 5, the University shall have the sole discretion to select individuals for such position(s) and it is not required to replace employees if the position(s) becomes vacant.