ARTICLE I – General

Section 1:  Purpose of Agreement

The general purpose of this Agreement is, in the mutual interest of the employer and employee, to provide for the operation of the Plant hereinafter mentioned under methods which will further, to the fullest extent possible, the safety and physical welfare of the employees, economy of operation, quality and quantity of output, cleanliness of Plant, and protection of property.  It is recognized by this Agreement to be the duty of the Company and the employees to cooperate fully, individually, and collectively, for the advancement of said conditions.

Section 2:  Mutual Responsibilities

It is recognized by this Agreement to be the duty of the Signatory Company to explain fully the terms of this Agreement to all its Officers, Supervisors, and others engaged in a supervisory capacity, and it is recognized to be the duty of the Signatory Union to explain fully to its members, its and their responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.

Section 3:  No Interruption of Work

It is agreed by the Union that there shall be no strikes, walkouts, or other interruption of work during the period of this Agreement.  It is agreed by the Company that there shall be no lockouts during the period of this Agreement.

Section 4:  Successorship

In the event of a change in employer status, members of Local 456 will retain all of their rights under the Collective Agreement.

Section 5:  Wage Deductions

The Company shall remit to the Union not less than once each calendar month, amounts deducted from the employees’ wages in respect of initiation fees and regular union dues.