Common use of Key Man Clause in Contracts

Key Man. At the pre-job conference upon request of the Employer the Union may allow the use of one key man on a jobsite who needs not be a member of Local 231. The Employer must demonstrate that the job to be done calls for the use of special skills, experience or training which qualify the key man for work on the job. The first laborer on the job and the last laborer on the job shall be from Local 231. In the event that the Union allows the use of a key man the Employer shall be responsible for securing an employee authorization card allowing the check-off of all dues, training funds, annuity fund, IAF contribution and pension and health and welfare benefits for payment to Local 231 Clearing Account. In the event that the employee does not sign the authorization or check-off card the Employer shall be responsible for direct payment of all such amounts on a weekly basis. In the event the Employer fails to comply with this article the Union reserves the right to strike to obtain compliance.