seniority
Example Sentences
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The engineers union has a reputation for wins at the bargaining table, including gaining seniority perks that boosted pay for longtime employees.
From Los Angeles Times
Central and regional office employees with the least seniority are most at risk.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
