OUTSIDE CONTRACTING. This letter is written to confirm the Company's policy regarding the performance or maintenance of trades work with our own employees and equipment. It is recognized that at times and for varying reasons it is not considered practicable or advisable for certain work to be performed by our own Company. As in the past, the Company must therefore reserve the right to decide how and by whom any work is to be performed and this letter is not to be regarded as affecting that right; however, provided we have the necessary facilities and equipment and can perform the work required with our own work force in a manner that is competitive in terms of cost, quality and within projected time limits, it is our intention and desire to keep such work within the Company. Regular employees on layoff from the bargaining unit will have the opportunity to perform work that is to be contracted based on the conditions in the first paragraph, if the work to be contracted is greater than seven (7) calendar days in duration. It is recognized that recalling a regular employee for a short term (e.g. seven (7) calendar days) contract opportunity is not practicable for either the company or the individual in certain circumstances. Prior to such recall the parties will discuss issues surrounding such recall. This does not include employees covered under letter 32. In all cases, except where time and circumstances prevent it, the Company will notify the Union prior to letting a contract for the performance of maintenance work in order to afford the Union an opportunity to hold advance discussion of the matter before the contract is let.
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