diff --git a/lib/kue.js b/lib/kue.js
index d3a77bb7..b052f97b 100755
--- a/lib/kue.js
+++ b/lib/kue.js
@@ -193,7 +193,6 @@ Queue.prototype.checkJobPromotion = function( promotionOptions ) {
               job.inactive(doUnlock);
             });
           });
-          unlock();
         });
       } else {
         // The lock was not established by us, be silent