seniority

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The larger figure reflects required notice provisions under state law and union seniority rules.

From Los Angeles Times

At major Communist Party and government meetings, participants follow strict seating protocols that place attendees based on their rank, the seniority of the institutions they represent and other criteria.

From The Wall Street Journal

If a position is eliminated, an employee may be able to bump to a lower-paid position that is vacant or may end up forcing out an employee with less seniority.

From Los Angeles Times

Since FAA controllers bid for days off based on seniority, Brewis said he wouldn’t have been able to have weekends off regularly for at least a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

The NFL’s memo said the union wants to keep seniority in place.

From The Wall Street Journal