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1�_� An employee(s} will not be required to participate in an investigatory interview by the EMPLOYER where the information gained from the interview could lead to the discipline of the �mploye�(s) unless the empioye�(s) is given the opportunity to have a third party present at the interview to act as a witness for the employee(s). ARTICLE XVII SENIORITY l- 1 Seniority will be the determining criterion for transfers, promotions and lay offs only when all job-relevant qualification factors are equal. I?} Seniority will be the determining criterion for recall when the job-relevant qualification factors are equal. Recall rights under this provision will continue for twenty-four (24) months after lay �f�, Recalled employees shall have ten (10) working days after notification of recall by registered mail at the employee's last known address to report to work or �`orfcit all recall rights. ARTICLE XVIII PROBATIONARY PERIODS I� I All newly hired or rehired employees will serve a twelve (12) month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the EMPLOYER for no _ more than ninety (90) days. The employee shall be notified of any extensions and the reasons for the extension in writing prior to the end of the initial probationary period. 1 K.� All employees will serve a six (6) months' probationary period in any job classification in which the enl�loyee has not served a probationary period. This probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the EMPLOYER for no more than ninety (90) days. The employee shall be notified of any extensions and the reasons for the extension in writing prior to the end of the initial probationary period. l�. � At any time during the probationary period a newly hired or rehired employee may be terminated at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER. l�.� At any time during the probationary period a promoted or reassigned employee may be demoted or reassigned to the employee's previous position at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER. ARTICLE XIX SAFETY I�). I The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree to jointly promote safe and healthful working conditions, to cooperate in safety matters and to encourage employees to work in a safe manner. ;�.`'_ The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree to form a Safety Committee comprised of one (1) Representative from Parks, Streets, Mechanical and Utilities, along with Management Representatives. This Safety Committee will meet once per month for one (1} hour to discuss safety-related issues only. �