THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR COMPANY CORPORATION

AGREEMENT

WITH

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS

 

July 9, 2007 to July 8, 2012

 

 

Whenever any words are used in this Agreement in the masculine gender they shall be construed as though they are also used in the feminine gender or neuter gender in all situations where they would so apply.

 

INDEX

 

ARTICLE

 

I                        Parties to the Agreement

 

II                         Recognition Clause

 

III                         Membership Requirements

 

IV                        Work Jurisdiction

 

IV (A)                         Systems, Modular and Industrial Structure

 

V                         Wages

 

VI                         Holidays

 

VII                         Construction Work

 

VIII                        Repair Work

 

VIII (A)                        Modernization Work

 

IX                         Contract Service

 

X                         Designation of Helpers/Apprentices Work and Qualifications

 

XI                         System of Payment

 

XII                         Vacations

 

XIII                         Traveling Time and Expenses

 

XIV                         Strikes and Lockouts

 

XV                         Arbitration

 

XVI                        Jurisdictional Territory

 

XVII                         Health Benefit Plan

 

XVIII                         Pension Plan

 

XVIII (A)        401(k) Annuity

 

XIX                         Educational Fund

 

XX                        Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund

 

XXI                        Payment for Lost or Stolen Tools

 

XXI (A)                        Metric Tools

 

XXII                         Hiring, Layoffs and Transfers

 

XXIII                         Scope and Terms of Agreement

 

XXIV                         Re - Opening Clause

 

XXV                         Termination of Agreement

 

XXVI                         Local Option

 

XXVII                         Reporting Time, Subpoenaed Witnesses, Uniforms

 

Appendix A                        Decisions of the Joint Industry Committee

 

Letters of Agreement

 

Substance Abuse

 

ARTICLE I

 

Parties to the Agreement

 

This Agreement, made by and between ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation Company (hereinafter referred to as "ThyssenKrupp" or the "Company" or the "Employer") and the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (hereinafter referred to as "IUEC" or the "Union"), for the purpose of establishing harmonious relations and facilitating peaceful adjustment of wage schedules and working conditions. The INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS makes this Agreement for and on behalf of its affiliated local unions and a list of the local unions for which the International negotiates and executes this Agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

ARTICLE II

 

Recognition Clause

 

Par. 1 The Union claims and the Employer acknowledges and agrees that the Union has supplied proof that a majority of its Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Elevator Constructor Helpers and Elevator Constructor Apprentices have authorized the Union to represent them in collective bargaining with the Employer.

 

The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive Section 9(a) bargaining representative for all Elevator Constructor Mechanics and Elevator Constructor Helpers and Elevator Constructor Apprentices (hereinafter referred to sometimes as "Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices") in the employ of the Employer engaged in the installation, repair, modernization, maintenance and servicing of all equipment referred to in Article IV, Par. 2 and Article IV (A).

 

Par. 2 The Union recognizes that it is the responsibility of the Company in the interest of the purchaser, the Company and its employees to maintain the highest degree of operating efficiency and to continue technical development to obtain better quality, reliability, and cost of its product provided, however, that this provision is not intended to affect the work jurisdiction specified in Article IV and other Articles of the Agreement.

 

ARTICLE III

 

Membership Requirements

 

Par. 1 All Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices covered by this Agreement shall, as a condition of employment obtain and maintain membership in a local union of the International Union of Elevator Constructors on and after the thirtieth (30th) day following the beginning of their employment or the date this Article becomes effective, whichever is later.

 

Par. 2 The Company shall be obligated under this Article, after it becomes effective as above provided, to terminate the employment of any employee who fails to obtain or maintain membership in a local union as required by this Article, upon receipt of a written request for such termination from his local union: except that the Company shall have the right to refuse such request if it has reasonable grounds for believing (1) that such membership is not available to the employee on the same terms and conditions generally applicable to other members, or (2) that membership has been denied or terminated for reasons other than the failure of the employee to tender the periodic dues and initiation fees uniformly required as a condition of acquiring or retaining membership.

 

Par. 3 Employees working in any state which prohibits the execution or application of Agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment have the right to join or refrain from joining the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Employees who decide not to join the Union, however, and who are covered by this Agreement shall, as a condition of employment, be required to pay a monthly service fee to the Union. The service fee shall be the employees' prorata share of costs of collective bargaining and the handling of grievances and arbitrations. The service fee shall not include any prorata share of costs of items other than collective bargaining and handling of grievances and arbitrations, and under no circumstances will the service fee be used by the Union for any purpose other than to meet the expenses of collective bargaining and handling of grievances and arbitrations.

On and after the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of this Agreement or on and after the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of commencement of employment by an employee, whichever is later, regular tendering of the service fee shall be a condition of employment, subject to the rights of employees and obligations of parties under the law.

Service fees shall be payable on or before the first day of each month.

 

Par. 4 All of the provisions of this Article shall be effective to the extent permitted by applicable law.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

 

Work Jurisdiction

 

Par. 1 It is agreed by the parties to this Agreement that all work specified in Article IV shall be performed exclusively by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Elevator Constructor Helpers and Elevator Constructor Apprentices in the employ of the Company.

 

Par. 2

(a) The handling and unloading of all equipment coming under the jurisdiction of the Elevator Constructor, from the time such equipment arrives at or near the building site, shall be handled and unloaded by the Elevator Constructors. Mechanical equipment such as a fork lift or truck mounted swing boom may be used by the Elevator Constructors. A derrick, crane or material hoist can be used under the supervision of Elevator Constructors to handle and unload the heavy material described in Paragraph 5(a). Where unusual conditions are expected to exist prior to delivery of equipment at or near the building site in regard to handling and unloading of equipment in the primary or secondary jurisdiction of the local union, the Company shall contact the Local's Business Representative to make appropriate arrangements for the handling and unloading of such equipment.

(b) The erecting and assembling of all elevator equipment to wit: electric, hydraulic, steam, belt, dumbwaiters, residence elevators, parking garage elevators (such as Bowser, Pigeon Hole, or similar types of elevators), shuttles, compressed air and handpower, automatic people movers, monorails, airport shuttles and like-named devices used in the transportation of people for short distances of travel (less than 5 miles), as well as vertical reciprocating conveyor systems.

(c) It is understood and agreed that the preassembly of all escalators, moving stairways and link belt carriers that may be done in the factory shall include the following:

1. Truss or truss sections with tracks, drive units, machines, handrail drive sheaves, drive chains, skirts on the incline sections but not curved sections, step chains and steps installed and permanently aligned.

2. Balustrade brackets may be shipped attached but not aligned.

3. Setting of all controllers and all wiring and conduit from the controller.

All other work on escalators, moving stairways and link belt carriers shall be performed in the field by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices either before or after the truss or truss sections are joined and/or hoisted and placed in permanent position. This includes any and all work not done in the factory.

The erecting and assembly of all theater stage and curtain elevator equipment and guides and rigging thereto, organ consoles and orchestra elevators shall be performed by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices.

(d) All wiring, conduit, and raceways from main line feeder terminals on the controller to other elevator apparatus and operating circuits. Controllers are not to be shipped from the factory with extended wiring attached thereto.

(e) The erecting of all guide rails.

(f) The installation of all grating under the control of the Company. The installation of all counterweight screens, overhead work, either wood or iron, and all material used for mounting of elevator apparatus in machine room, overhead or below.

(g) The drilling of overhead beams for attaching machines, sheaves, kick angles, and all other elevator equipment.

(h) The setting of all templates.

(i) All foundations, either of wood or metal that should take the place of masonry.

(j) The assembly of all cabs complete.

(k) The installation of all indicators.

(1) The erecting of all electrical or Mechanical automatic or semi - automatic gates complete.

(m) The hanging of all automatic or semi-automatic elevator hoistway doors, together with the installation of hangers and tracks.

(n) The installation of all devices for opening and closing, and locking of elevator car and hoistway doors and gates.

(o) The drilling of doors for mounting of closing devices.

(p) The drilling of angle supports for mounting of closing devices except one template hole.

(q) The drilling of sills for sill trips.

(r) The operating of temporary cars.

(s) The setting of all elevator pressure open or pit tanks.

(t) The setting of hydraulic power units (power units include: motor, pump, drive valve system, internal piping, muffler, internal wiring, controller and tank). Where power units arrive in parts, they shall be assembled at the job site. The wiring and piping to and between multiple hydraulic power units shall be performed at the job site.

(u) All air cushions with the exception of those built of brick or those put together with hot rivets.

(v) Landing door entrances.

 

Par. 3

(a) Nothing contained in Article IV shall preclude the Company from preassembling and prefabricating the following:

(1) Temporary elevators

A temporary elevator is defined as a nonpermanent elevator installed prior to or during construction work inside or outside buildings. The assembly, disassembly and moving of temporary elevators from job to job or area to area may be accomplished in the most economical fashion provided, however, whatever work is required to be performed at the job site in connection therewith shall be performed exclusively by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices.

(2) Residence elevators

Residence elevators shall mean elevators installed solely for use in a single family residence and not for general public use. Single family residences may be part of a multi-unit structure.

(3) Dumbwaiters

(4) Dock elevators

(5) Parking garage elevators (such as Bowser, Pigeon Hole or similar types of elevators)

(6) Apartment House elevators

Apartment house elevators shall mean an elevator installed in a multi - unit, multifamily structure, (excluding condominiums) but not to exceed three (3) stories in height (i.e. 36 ft.) and the elevator shall not make more than three (3) stops nor exceed a capacity of 2500 lbs.

(7) Preassembled plug connectors may be used to interconnect the solid state components of the elevator systems (solid state to solid state only), and to connect any component in and on the car (excluding traveling cable).

When the use of fiber optics is applied to the elevator system, preassembled plugs/coupling devices may be used to maintain the integrity of the connection(s).

It is understood and agreed that the connecting and/or coupling of devices will be done by the Elevator Constructor whether accomplished by external wiring or preassembled plug connectors as provided in this Paragraph.

(8) Limited Use/Limited Access Elevators which shall mean elevators described under the scope of Limited Use/Limited Access Elevators as defined in A.S.M.E. A17.1.

Incline stairway chair lifts and incline and vertical wheelchair lifts shall mean lifts described under the scope of A.S.M.E. A17.1.

Limited Use/Limited Access Elevators, incline stairway chair lifts, inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts, and residence elevators may be installed in the most economical fashion, provided there is no factor of safety involved. Whatever work is required to be performed at the job site in connection therewith shall be performed exclusively by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices.

(9) Landing door entrance assemblies which will be limited to struts, sills, headers, frames and associated hardware for installation purposes: door header including tracks, hangers, and all relating devices (adjusting and aligning to be done in the field).

(10) Car-top inspection station which may only include pre-wired service light, gate switch, alarm device and inspection station.

(a) Pre-wired canopies with lights and fans.

 

Par. 3 (b) It is understood and agreed that the preassembly and/or prefabrication of electric walks, Trav-o-lators, speed ramps or similar type of moving walks, (limited to 15° incline per ANSI Code), shall include the following:

(1) Truss sections with drive units, machines, handrail drive sheaves and drive chains installed and aligned.

(2) Truss sections with tracks installed and aligned.

(3) Balustrade brackets may be shipped attached but not aligned.

(4) Setting of all controllers and all wiring and conduit from controllers.

Work to be done in the field shall include setting and aligning of truss sections and supports, installation of pallets (platforms and belting), handrails, handrail idler sheaves, centering guides, combplates, balustrades and trim.

 

Par. 4

(a) It is agreed that when sinking, drilling, boring or digging cylinder wells for hydraulic lifts, hydraulic elevators or screw lifts, the Company shall employ Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Elevator Constructor Helpers and Elevator Constructor Apprentices.

(b) On any job where the Company subcontracts the sinking, drilling, boring or digging of cylinder wells for hydraulic lifts, hydraulic elevators or screw lifts, one Elevator Constructor Mechanic shall be employed by the Company to supervise and assist in any and/or all work related to sinking, drilling, boring or digging of the cylinder well including the installation of the casing whether its sections be welded, screwed or riveted or by any other method joined.

(c) It is agreed that the work performed by the subcontractor shall be strictly limited to work in connection with the digging of the hole and the installation of the casing. It is understood that the Company will have the preceding sentence inserted in his contract with the subcontractor.

(d) The Company shall have the Elevator Constructor Mechanic on the job at the time the subcontractor arrives on the job for the drilling of the hole and during the entire time the subcontractor performs any work in connection with the drilling of the hole including the setting up and/or assembly and disassembly of the rig.

(e) If the Company violates the requirement defined in Par. (d) it shall be assessed and pay as liquidated damages a sum equal to double the total compensation of the Elevator Constructor Mechanic in the area for the number of hours an Elevator Constructor Mechanic should have been on the job and was not on the job in the sinking, drilling, boring or digging the cylinder well. This liquidated damage shall be paid by the Company to the said jointly administered trust fund.

In the case of a second offense, the liquidated damages shall be computed on the same basis as the first offense, except that the amount shall be tripled instead of doubled; for the third and subsequent offenses during the term of this Agreement, the liquidated damages shall be $500 more than the second offense.

The Company's Regions shall constitute separate areas for the counting of repeated violations by the Company and only violations in the same district shall be counted for the purpose of imposing graduated penalties.

 

(f) Should a work stoppage or strike occur because of a dispute over the application or interpretation of this paragraph none of the foregoing penalties will be imposed.

 

Par. 5

(a) Where heavy material is to be hoisted or lowered outside of the structure, a derrick, crane or material hoist can be used under the supervision of Elevator Constructors in the employ of the Company. Heavy material under subparagraph (a) is confined to machines, controllers, generators, trusses, or sections of trusses, plungers and cylinders. (Where multiple sections of cylinders and plungers are used, they shall be connected in the field by Elevator Constructors. Exception: the Company's multiple sections of cylinders may be connected either in the field or factory up to thirty-eight (38) feet in length; where multiple sections of plungers are used, they shall be connected in the field by Elevator Constructors.)  In addition to the foregoing, the Company shall have the right to utilize derricks, cranes or a material hoist to hoist or lower tools of the trade, gang boxes, welders, air and gas tanks, cutting torches, material handling equipment and safety equipment.

(b) Where conditions are such that the following heavy material can be hoisted up the hoistway, it shall be hoisted by the Elevator Constructors. Where conditions are such that the following heavy material cannot be hoisted up the hoistway, it can be hoisted with a crane or material hoist under the supervision of Elevator Constructors. Heavy material under subparagraph (b) is confined to beams, sheaves, bundles of rails and preassembled landing door entrances.

(c) The above heavy material in subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall be hoisted separately with the exception of plungers and cylinders, rails, beams, preassembled landing door entrances and where conditions warrant machines with beams, which may be hoisted together.

(d) All other material is to be hoisted or lowered by Elevator Constructors without the use of derrick or crane.

 

Par. 6 The wrecking or dismantling of elevator plants shall be performed by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Elevator Constructor Helpers and Elevator Constructor Apprentices. It is understood and agreed that the Union reserves the right to refuse to install any new elevators in any plant where the wrecking or dismantling of the old elevator plant has been done by other than Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Elevator Constructor Helpers and Elevator Constructor Apprentices. Before the local union shall refuse to install a new elevator, such action must be first approved by the International. Elevator plants as referred to in this paragraph are understood to include elevators, escalators, moving stairways, dumbwaiters, moving walks and all other equipment coming under the jurisdiction of the Elevator Constructor.

 

Par. 7 Where Elevator Constructor Mechanics are not available to lay car floor covering, it is agreed that the Company may employ others to do this work.

Par. 8 Inserts and/or bond blocks are to be set by Elevator Constructor Mechanics in the primary jurisdictions of local unions at the option of the Company. Inserts may be set by others outside of the primary jurisdictions of local unions where a full day's work cannot be provided.

 

Par. 9 No restrictions shall be imposed as to methods, tools, or equipment used.

 

Par. 10 It is agreed that the work specified in Article IV has always been performed exclusively by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices in the employ of the Company at the site of the installation. It is agreed that effective July 9, 1977, the work specified in Article IV that is performed exclusively by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices may be performed at the site of the installation or at another assembly point provided that (1) the assembly point is not in or adjacent to the Company's manufacturing facility, (2) the assembly point is within the primary or secondary jurisdiction of the local union in whose jurisdiction the site of installation is located, and (3) the work is performed by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices of the local union in whose jurisdiction the site of installation is located. The unloading and handling of all equipment coming under the jurisdiction of the Elevator Constructor at an assembly point shall be performed in accordance with Par. 2(a) of this Article.

 

Par. 11

(a) All differences and disputes concerning Article IV or Article IV(A) shall be settled in accordance with the grievance procedures in Article XV.

(b) While any question or dispute pertaining to Article IV or Article IV(A) is being processed the Company, where possible, shall assign the employees work other than the work in dispute. Where the work has progressed to a point where it is not possible to perform work other than the work in dispute, then the employee shall perform the disputed work pending final resolution as provided herein.

 

ARTICLE IV(A)

 

Systems, Modular and Industrial Structures

 

Par. 1 Systems Building. Systems, modular, industrialized or similar structures are those whose superstructures and components are pre - assembled in sections, rooms, or floors, in whole or in part, in areas adjacent to or remote from the permanent site of the structure. The erection and assembly of elevator components in building modules is to be done by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices whether the assembly site is adjacent to the job or remote from the job. Where the Company has a choice or selection of the assembly site, such sites are to be mutually agreed upon by the General President of the International Union of Elevator Constructors and the Company. It is understood that if members of one local perform part of such work at an assembly site remote from the permanent job site, members of the local covering the permanent job site will perform the remainder of the work. The elevator work remaining to be done after modules have been put into permanent place, shall be performed by Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices so that the jurisdiction of the Elevator Constructor as related to any other Building Trade, shall remain intact as outlined in the latest "Green Book" or "Plan for Settling Jurisdictional Disputes, Nationally & Locally" or its successor as approved by the Building & Construction Trades Dept., AFL-CIO.

 

Par. 2 The work to be done by Elevator Constructors is as follows:

(a) The installation and assembly of all machine room equipment whether overhead or below on prefabricated machine room floors.

(b) Assemble car frames and cabs complete with door operating equipment, control, signal and operating devices.

(c) Connect electric traveling cables to either car, controller or half - way junction box. The connections to be prepared and/or made at both ends of assembly site.

(d) Shackle hoist, compensating and governor cables and pre - connect to car or counterweight hitches.

(e) The setting of templates.

(f) The installation of all grating and counterweight screens, overhead work, either wood or iron, and all material used for mounting of elevator apparatus in machine rooms, overhead or below.

(g) All foundations, either of wood or metal, that should take the place of masonry.

(h) The installation and aligning of guide rails in hoistway modules.

(i) Erect and assemble doors, hangers, tracks, door locks or locking devices for opening or closing and all related equipment.

(j) Install corridor side operating and signal devices.

(k) Install hoistway wiring.

(1) Install all elevator equipment and devices in hoistway and hoistway modules including governor rope tension sheaves, control equipment, buffers and supports.

(m) The operating of temporary elevators.

(n) The installation and aligning of all pistons and cylinders on hydraulic elevators.

(o) Landing door entrances.

Unloading, handling, hoisting and lowering of material covered in (a) through (o) will be performed under the supervision of Elevator Constructors.

 

Par. 3 Nothing in this Article is intended to change the practices either party has previously enjoyed in erection of elevators in conventional type buildings as related to Article IV.

 

ARTICLE V

 

Wages

 

Par. 1 The rate of wages to be paid to Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule. Effective January 1, 2008 and every twelve (12) months thereafter, during the term of this agreement, each local's existing total package shall be increased according to the following schedule:

 

1st Year Gross Increase --------- 5.75%

2nd Year Gross Increase -------- $3.00

3rd Year Gross Increase ------- $3.00

4th Year Gross Increase ------- $3.00

5th Year Gross Increase ------- $3.00

 

Par. 2 Subtracted from the gross increase shall be the credits agreed upon in Paragraph 3 below. The remainder shall be the wage rate increase for the Elevator Constructor Mechanics in that Local.

 

Par. 3 The amounts of credits for wage rate increases effective January 1, 2008 and every twelve months thereafter be as follows:

 

Current Wage Rate Amount

Contribution Level $15.065               Fringe                              Total

 

January 1, 2008..                    $1.25.                  $16.315

 

January 1, 2009..                    $1.75.                  $18.065

 

January 1, 2010...................                 $1.50                  $19.565

 

January 1, 2011                    $1.50                  $21.065

 

January 1, 2012.........                    $1.50.........                  $22.565

 

 

The above gross increases will be reallocated and the above credit amounts increased or decreased accordingly after the effective date of this Agreement by whatever different amounts, if any, the Union determines are necessary to fund the Health Plan, the Pension Plan, Education Fund and Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund by modifying the hourly contribution rate up to twenty five ($.25) cents per fund per year at the recommendation of the joint trustees.

 

The above gross increase will be reallocated and the above credit amounts increased or decreased accordingly after the effective date of this Agreement by whatever different amounts, if any, the Union determines is necessary to fund the Annuity Fund by modifying the hourly contribution rate up to twenty five ($.25) cents to the Annuity Fund per year at the discretion of the Union.

 

 

Par. 4 Subtracting the credits from the gross increases yields the following wage rate increases for the Elevator Constructor Mechanic:

 

1^st Year Wage Rate Increase           Subtract the $1.25 per hour fringe contribution increase from the computed total package percentage, and the result will be the wage rate increase for the Elevator Constructor Mechanic.

 

2^nd Year Wage Rate Increase                   $1.25

 

3^rd Year Wage Rate Increase                   $1.50

 

4^th Year Wage Rate Increase                   $1.50

 

5^th Year Wage Rate Increase                   $1.50

 

 

 

Par.5 The wage rate for the Elevator Constructor Helpers shall be seventy (70) percent of the Elevator Constructor Mechanic's rate.

 

Par. 6  The wage rate for Elevator Constructor Apprentices shall be the progressive scale of wages set forth below, and those progressive elevations shall become effective the next full pay cycle following September 1^st, commencing September 1, 2003 and each year thereafter:

 

Probationary Apprentice, (0 - 6 months):  50%  of Mechanic's Rate.

 

First Year Apprentice, 55% of Mechanic's Rate, plus fringe benefits as provided by the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Second Year Apprentice, 65% of Mechanic's Rate, plus fringe benefits as provided by the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Third Year Apprentice, 70% of Mechanic's Rate, plus fringe benefits as provided by the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Fourth Year Apprentice, 80% of Mechanic's Rate, plus fringe benefits as provided by the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Par 7 When four (4) or more men, including the Elevator Constructor Mechanic-in-charge, are employed on new construction or modernization jobs, the Elevator Constructor Mechanic-in-charge of the job shall have his hourly rate increased 12 - 1/2% for all hours worked.

 

Par 8 The wage rate of a given Local shall continue as long as satisfactory to both parties, but no change be made more often than twelve (12) months.

 

Par 9 The gross increases set out in this Article shall apply to all Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Elevator Constructor Helpers and Elevator Constructor Apprentices engaged in construction, repair,

modernization and contract service work, as defined and covered in this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE VI

 

Holidays

 

Par. 1 The following shall be designated as paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

 

Par. 2 In addition, each local may retain established unpaid holidays already agreed upon by past procedure or observed by local building trades councils or declared by State or National Governments. Any new Federal holidays such as President's Day and Columbus Day are not to be considered as paid or unpaid holidays unless previously celebrated by the parties to this Agreement.

 

Par. 3 To be eligible for a paid holiday, an employee must have been on the Company's payroll within the calendar week, Sunday to Saturday inclusive, previous to the week in which the holiday occurs. "On the payroll" means that an employee must have performed actual work or have been on an authorized paid vacation. If an employee desires to extend his vacation beyond the earned paid vacation period, such extension of that time shall not be considered as "on the payroll".