Common use of Special Shifts Clause in Contracts

Special Shifts. (a) When so elected by the Contractor, multiple shifts may be worked for five or more consecutive days, provided that the Union is notified 48 hours in advance of the effective date of the starting of such multiple-shift operations. In no event shall the regular working hours of separate shifts overlap, nor shall any interval between shifts exceed the reasonable time necessary to change shifts, and in no event shall such interval exceed one hour. (b) If the Contractor elects to work the day shift between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., that shift shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period. Second or third shifts shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which each employee shall receive eight hours’ pay straight-time rates, Monday through Friday. (c) The Contractor may regulate the starting time of the two-shift operation to permit the utilization of daylight hours by starting the first shift prior to 7:00 a.m. and each shift shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which time employees on each shift shall receive eight hours’ pay at the straight-time rate, Monday through Friday. (d) When maintenance, suite development, or remodeling work cannot be performed on a regular dayshift because establishments cannot suspend operations, with the approval of the Union, a special single shift may be employed Monday through Friday, and employees on this shift will work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which they will receive eight hours pay at the straight-time rate. It is agreed, however, in the operation of this shift, no employee will lose a shift’s work. (e) On a three-shift operation, Friday graveyard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning will be considered Friday work. The Saturday graveyard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning will be considered Saturday work. The Sunday graveyard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Monday will be considered Sunday work. (f) Any time worked from Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Monday 7:00 a.m. or on Holidays or in excess of the regular shift hours shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate, except as provided above. Overtime rates shall not be paid on shift premium pay. (g) The Contractor and the Union may mutually agree, in writing, upon different starting and quitting times for any of the shift arrangements provided under Section 3, Special Shifts. (h) An individual Contractor may establish a workweek of four (4) consecutive days of ten (10) consecutive hours. Applicable overtime rate shall be paid for all work before a shift begins, after ten (10) hours and on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. In the event two (2) shifts are employed, the first shift shall work (exclusive of meal period) ten (10) consecutive hours for which ten (10) hours shall be paid; the second shift shall be ten (10) consecutive hours of work, exclusive of meal period, and shall constitute a shifts work for which ten (10) hours shall be paid. Provided, further, all shifts are worked the same four (4) consecutive days during a 4 x 10 workweek, except as may be changed by mutual agreement. Twenty-four (24) hours prior to instituting a 4 x 10 shift the Employer shall notify the Regional Council.

Special Shifts. (a) When so elected by the Contractor, multiple shifts may be worked for five or more consecutive days, provided that the Union is notified 48 hours in advance of the effective date of the starting of such multiple-shift operations. In no event shall the regular working hours of separate shifts overlap, nor shall any interval between shifts exceed the reasonable time necessary to change shifts, and in no event shall such interval exceed one hour. (b) If the Contractor elects to work the day shift between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., that shift shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period. Second or third shifts shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which each employee shall receive eight hours’ pay straight-time rates, Monday through Friday. (c) The Contractor may regulate the starting time of the two-shift operation to permit the utilization of daylight hours by starting the first shift prior to 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a. m. and each shift shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which time employees on each shift shall receive eight hours’ pay at the straight-time rate, Monday through Friday. (d) When maintenance, suite development, or remodeling work cannot be performed on a regular dayshift because establishments cannot suspend operations, with the approval of the Union, a special single shift may be employed Monday through Friday, and employees on this shift will work eight consecutive consecu- tive hours exclusive of meal period, for which they will receive eight hours pay at the straight-time rate. It is agreed, however, in the operation of this shift, no employee will lose a shift’s work. (e) On a three-shift operation, Friday graveyard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning will be considered Friday work. The Saturday graveyard grave- yard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning will be considered Saturday work. The Sunday Sun- day graveyard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Monday will be considered Sunday work. (f) Any time worked from Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Monday 7:00 a.m. or on Holidays or in excess of the regular shift hours shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate, except as provided above. Overtime rates shall not be paid on shift premium pay. (g) The Contractor and the Union may mutually agree, in writing, upon different starting and quitting times for any of the shift arrangements provided under Section 3, Special Shifts. (h) An individual Contractor may establish a workweek of four (4) consecutive days of ten (10) consecutive hours. Applicable overtime rate shall be paid for all work before a shift begins, after ten (10) hours and on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidaysholi- days. In the event two (2) shifts are employed, the first shift shall work (exclusive of meal period) ten (10) consecutive hours for which ten (10) hours shall be paid; the second shift shall be ten (10) consecutive hours of work, exclusive of meal period, and shall constitute a shifts work for which ten (10) hours shall be paid. Provided, further, all shifts are worked the same four (4) consecutive days during a 4 x 10 workweek, except as may be changed by mutual agreement. Twenty-four (24) hours prior to instituting a 4 x 10 shift the Employer shall notify the Regional Council.ten

Special Shifts. (a) When so elected by The Company reserves the Contractorright to implement special shifts for employees hired after the day of ratification, multiple only those employees can be scheduled for a 7-day operation. For those employees only, while working on special shifts may on Saturday or Sunday, the time and one-half and double time provision of Article 8:03 and 8:04 will not apply. It is clearly understood that employees hired prior to December, 1989 will not be worked for five or more consecutive daysrequired to work the special shifts as described above except on a voluntary basis, provided that they are qualified and able to perform. The Company will consult with the Union is before implementing such shifts. The maximum employees on such special shifts cannot exceed 25% of the standard workforce. 8:02 The Company reserves the right to change working hours when necessary to conform with changes in production schedules. The Union will be notified 48 hours two (2) weeks in advance of the effective date of the starting of such multiple-shift operations. In no event shall the regular working hours of separate shifts overlap, nor shall any interval between shifts exceed the reasonable time necessary to change shifts, and in no event shall such interval exceed one hour. (b) If the Contractor elects to work the day shift between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., that shift shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period. Second or third shifts shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which each employee shall receive eight hours’ pay straight-time rates, Monday through Friday. (c) The Contractor may regulate the starting time of the two-shift operation to permit the utilization of daylight hours by starting the first shift prior to 7:00 a.m. and each shift shall work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which time employees on each shift shall receive eight hours’ pay at the straight-time rate, Monday through Friday. (d) When maintenance, suite development, or remodeling work cannot be performed on a regular dayshift because establishments cannot suspend operations, with the approval of the Union, a special single shift may be employed Monday through Friday, and employees on this shift will work eight consecutive hours exclusive of meal period, for which they will receive eight hours pay at the straight-time rate. It is agreed, however, in the operation of this shift, no employee will lose a shift’s work. (e) On a three-shift operation, Friday graveyard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning will be considered Friday workchanges where possible. The Saturday graveyard shift ending on starting or before 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning will be considered Saturday work. The Sunday graveyard shift ending on or before 8:00 a.m. Monday will be considered Sunday work. (f) Any time worked from Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Monday 7:00 a.m. or on Holidays or in excess quitting times of the regular shift hours will not be moved more than one (1) hour. It is understood that this restriction does not apply to the establishment of special shifts or to work done before or after the regular hours. 8:03 All time worked in excess of eight (8) hours (as per Clause 8:01) in any named working day and on Saturday, shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half of the employee’s hourly rate. 8:04 All time worked on Sunday; shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate of double-time of the employee’s hourly rate, except as provided above. Overtime rates shall not be paid on shift premium pay. 8:05 If overtime on any shift is worked in excess of three hours and up to four hours; an unpaid thirty (g30) The Contractor minute lunch period shall be allowed. 8:06 Where overtime work is necessary in a department, the Company shall make every effort to see that such overtime is distributed among the employees normally performing that work in that department on a fair and equitable basis provided they are qualified and able to perform the work available. An employee's failure to work overtime shall be considered as overtime worked for distribution of overtime purposes. When requested by the Union Executive, overtime records will be issued. 8:07 While it is agreed by both parties that overtime is undesirable, it is recognized that a reasonable amount of overtime is necessary for the efficient operation of the Company's business. If overtime becomes necessary, employees shall and hereby agree to cooperate and the Union may mutually agree, in writing, upon different starting and quitting times for any of the shift arrangements provided under Section 3, Special Shifts. (h) An individual Contractor may establish a workweek of four (4) consecutive days of ten (10) consecutive hours. Applicable appropriate overtime rate shall be paid for all work before a shift begins, after ten (10) hours and on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. In the event two (2) shifts are employed, the first shift shall work (exclusive of meal period) ten (10) consecutive hours for which ten (10) hours shall be paid; the second shift shall be ten (10) consecutive hours of work, exclusive of meal period, and shall constitute a shifts work for which ten (10) hours shall rates will be paid. ProvidedShould the Company not get the required number of employees for overtime work, furtherthe junior qualified employee in the classification must accept such overtime. Failure to work overtime when agreed upon shall be a matter for disciplinary action. 8:08 Employees will be paid at overtime rates for all time worked before the established starting time and after established stopping time of their scheduled shift. There shall be no pyramiding of overtime under the Agreement. 8:09 Wherever possible, all shifts are worked the same four (4) consecutive days during a 4 x 10 workweek, except as may be changed by mutual agreement. TwentyCompany will give twenty-four (24) hours prior notice of the requirement of overtime to instituting a 4 x 10 shift the Employer shall notify the Regional Councilemployee(s) concerned.