Isgett v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co.

Stukes, Justice.

Respondent was employed as a car repairer helper by appellant in its yards in Florence. He was released or furloughed in the reduction of employees on March 18, 1949, and was hired again in the same classification on Oct. 11, 1950, but as a new employee without seniority, and is still so employed. The employment was subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between his union and the appellant company. Section (d) of rule 16 of the agreement follows :

“(d) In the restoration of forces, senior laid off men will be given preference in returning to the service, if…