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The Union recognizes the PCA as the exclusive bargaining agent of its individual member Employers with respect to their employees. Employees covered by this Agreement shall place in position and connect all materials, appurtenances, devices, fixtures and equipment used in the construction of plumbing as well as handle, unload and distribute all of the above mentioned upon and after its arrival on the job site or premises. When fixtures or equipment are protected by covering during construction, such covering shall be put on and removed and fixtures cleaned by employees covered by this Agreement. Employees covered by this Agreement shall do all the laying out, cutting and drilling of all holes, chases and channels, the setting and erection of bolts, inserts, stands, brackets, supports, sleeves, thimbles, hangers, conduits and boxes used in connection with work falling under the jurisdiction of the Union. 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