BASIC LABOR AGREEMENT


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE ONE - AGREEMENT............................

  Section A. Parties to the Agreement
   Section B. Term of the Agreement.
 

 

ARTICLE TWO - UNION SECURITY .....................

Section A. Recognition and Coverage
Section B. Union Membership and Dues Check off
Section C. PAC and SOAR Check off
Section D. Successorship
Section E. Neutrality
Section E Bargaining Unit Work
Section G. Printing of Contracts
Section H. Hiring PreferencE

ARTICLE THREE - HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Section A. Employee and Union Rights
Section B. The Right to a Safe and Healthful Workplace
Section C. The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
Section D. The Right to Adequate Personal Protective Equipment
Section E. The Right to Safety and Health Training
Section E The Right to a Proper Medical Program for Workplace Injuries
Section G. The Right to a Reasonable Policy on Alcoholism and Drug AbuseSection H. The Union's Right to Participate in a Joint Safety and Health
Section I. The Union's Right to Participate in a Joint EnvironmentalCommittee Issues
Section J. The Right to Union Safety and Health Representatives
Section K. The Union's Right to Participate in Accident Investigations
Section L. Carbon Monoxide Control, Toxic Substances and Harmful Agents.
Section M. Ergonomics
Section N. Safety Shoe Allowance
Section O. No Union liability

 
 

ARTICLE FOUR - CIVIL RIGHTS ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Non-DiscriminationSection B. Civil Rights Committee
Section C. Workplace Harassment, Awareness and Prevention
Section D. Child Care, Elder Care and Dependent Care

 
 

ARTICLE FIVE - WORKPLACE PROCEDURES. . . . . .

Section A. Local Working Conditions
Section B. New or Changed Jobs
Section C. Hours of Work
Section D. Overtime
Section E. Seniority
Section E Testing
Section G. Permanent Closures
Section H. Manning of New Facilities Section I. Adjustment of Grievances
Section J. Management Rights
Section K. Prohibition on Strikes and Lockouts

 

ARTICLE SIX - JOINT EFFORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Partnership
Section B. Public Policy Activities
Section C. Contract Coordinators
Section D. New Employee Orientation

 

 

ARTICLE SEVEN - TRAINING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Workforce Training Program
Section B. Institute for Career Development

 
 

ARTICLE EIGHT - EARNINGS SECURITY..................

Section A. Employment Security
Section B. Supplemental Unemployment Benefits
Section C. Severance Allowance
Section D. Interplant Job Opportunities

 

 

ARTICLE NINE - ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY . . . . . . .

Section A. Wages
Section B. Incentive Plans
Section C. Shift Premium
Section D. Sunday Premium
Section E. Profit Sharing
Section E Inflation Recognition Payment
 

 
 

ARTICLE TEN - PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Section A. Holidays
Section B. Vacations
Section C. Bereavement Leave
Section D. Jury or Witness Duty
Section E. Leave of Absence for Employment with the Union
Section E Service with the Armed Forces

Section G. Family and Medical Leave Act

 
 

ARTICLE ELEVEN - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. . . . .

Section A. Board of Directors
Section B. Investment Commitment
Section C. Upstreaming
Section D. Right to Bid
Section E. Executive Compensation

 
 

APPENDIX A - WAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

APPENDIX B - LETTERS CONCERNING MISC. MATTERS

 

APPENDIX C - OFFICE AND CLERICAL. . . . . . . . . . .

 

PROGRAM OF INSURANCE BENEFITS. . . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section B. Effective Date of Coverage. . . . . . . . . . .

Section C. Dependent Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section D. Termination of Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . .

Section E. Continuous Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section E Summary of Medical Benefits. . . . . . . . .
Section G. Summary of prescription Drug Benefits. .
Section H. Summary of Dental Benefits. . . . . . . . .
Section 1. Vision Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section J. Summary of Life and AD&D Insurance. . .
Section K. Sickness and Accident Benefits. . . . . . . .
 

 

PENSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section B. Covered Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section C. Hourly Contributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section D. Benefit Formula and Amount. . . . . . . .
Section E. Eligibility for Pension. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section E Vesting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section G. Hours for Which Contributions are Made
Section H. Covered Service Contributions. . . . . . .
Section 1. Requirements..................................
Section J. Obligation of Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section K. Incorporation Agreement. . . . . . . . . . .

 

 

RETIREE INSURANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section B. Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section C. Enrollment and Effective Date of Coverage
Section D. Dependent Coverage............ . . . .
Section E. Termination of Coverage. . . . . . . . . .
Section F. Continuation of Coverage. . . . . . . . .
Section G. Summary of Retiree Medical Benefits
Section H. Summary of prescription Drug Benefits
Section I. We Insurance Benefits (Pensioners Only)
Section]. Pensioner and Surviving Spouse Contributions
 

 

BENEFIT TRUST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Section A. Establishment of the Trust. . . . . . . .
Section B. Beneficiaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section C. Company Contributions. . . . . . . . . .
SectionD. Review of Contributions . . . . . . . . . .
Section E. Adoption of the Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section F. Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SectionG. Plan Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section H. Trustee and Service Providers. . . . . .
Section I. Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section]. Bargaining Obligations. . . . . . . . . .

 

 

401(k) SAVINGS PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vesting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Withdrawals and Distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan Funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loan Provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USWA 401 (k) Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

INCENTIVE PLANS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 
 

UNDERSTANDING REGARDING USWA REPRESENTED FORMER BETHLEHEM EMPLOYEES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .