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ARTICLE IX <br />GENDER AND PLURAL <br />Whenever the context so requires, the use of the word herein the singular shall be construed to <br />include the plural, and words whether in the masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be <br />construed to include all of said genders. By the use of either the masculine or feminine genders <br />it is understood that said use is for convenience purposes only and is not to be interpreted to be <br />discriminatory by reason of sex. <br />ARTICLE X <br />HEADINGS <br />The use of headings before Articles is for convenience only and that no heading shall be used <br />in the interpretation of any Article nor effect any interpretation of any Article. <br />ARTICLE XI <br />WRITTEN RULES AND REGULATIONS <br />Both the Employer and the NOTEA recognize the importance of written rules and regulations. As <br />soon as practicable after the ratification of this Agreement, the Employer and the Association <br />shall set forth revised rules and regulations in writing consistent with this Agreement. <br />ARTICLE XII <br />PROBATIONARY PERIOD <br />Section 12.01. All newly hired full-time employees will be required to serve a probationary <br />period of one-hundred eighty (180) days. During said period, the Employer shall have the sole <br />discretion to discipline or discharge such employees and any such action shall not be appealable <br />through any grievance or arbitration procedure contained herein. <br />Section 12.02. Employees who change their status from part-time status to full-time status <br />shall be required to serve a probationary period of one hundred eighty (180) days; if they have <br />been a part-time employee less than one year. If they have been a part-time employee for one <br />continuous year or more; then his probationary period shall be ninety (90) days. During said <br />probationary period, the employer shatl have the sole discretion to discipline or discharge such <br />employees and any such action shall not be appealable through any grievance or arbitration <br />procedure contained herein. <br />Section 12.03. If an employee is discharged or quits while on probation and is later rehired, he <br />shall be considered a new employee and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 12.01 above. <br />Section 12.04. A full-time employee shall advance to the next highest pay level within his job <br />description on the anniversary of his date of hire; effective January 1, 1990. <br />?w <br />