Except as otherwise specifically provided, all regular full-time
and regular part-time employees serving an introductory period shall
receive no benefits; provided, however, that upon successful completion
of the introductory period, all benefits that are conferred on the
basis of continuous creditable service shall be deemed to have accrued
from such employee's first day of service. No benefits shall
be paid if an employee is terminated prior to, or at the end of, the
introductory period.