Whereas, the Contractor is engaged in the business of continuous plant maintenance, repair and renovation (as defined in Articles V and VI) with diversified industries and this work is of importance to the Unions herein listed, and it being recognized there is an essential difference in the conditions required to perform this type of work, the Unions herein listed with the Contractor wish to enter into an agreement for their mutual benefit covering work of this nature.

Whereas, the Unions have in their membership throughout the area members competent and qualified to perform the work of the Contractor.

Whereas, the Contractor has employed and now employs members of the Unions and the Contractor has a commitment and/or contract from the owner for maintenance, repair and renovation work recognized by the Unions of the AFL-CIO as being within the jurisdiction of said Unions. (Subject to General Presidents' Committee policies and criteria.)

Whereas, in order to insure relative equity and uniform interpretation and application, the Unions wish to establish and administer said Collective Agreement in concert, each with the other, and all with the Contractor.

Whereas, the Contractor and the Unions desire to mutually stabilize wages, hours and working conditions.

Whereas, the Contractor and the Unions agree that, due to the particular nature of the work covered by this Agreement, there shall be no lockouts or strikes during the life of this Agreement, and provisions must be made to achieve this end.

It is, therefore, agreed by the undersigned Contractor and Unions in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein that the Project Agreement be made as follows: