1. This Agreement is for the joint use and benefit of the contracting parties, and the provisions herein defined and set forth shall be construed as binding upon and effective in determining the relations between the parties and/or subordinate sub-divisions thereof signing hereto: and to set forth herein the basic Agreement covering the rates of pay, hours of work, and conditions of employment to be observed by the parties hereto.

It is mutually understood that the following terms and conditions relating to the employment of workers covered by this Agreement have been decided upon by means of collective bargaining and that the following provisions will be binding upon the Contractor and the Unions during the terms of this Agreement and any renewal thereafter. It is further agreed that the employees working under this Agreement shall constitute a bargaining unit separate and distinct from all others. This Agreement may be modified by mutual consent in writing by the parties signatory hereto. (Bulletin #001)

2. Amendments to this agreement, for a specific project or projects, which are required to make a contractor competitive, may be added by majority vote of the General Presidents' Committee. When approved by the General Presidents' Committee, the Amendment shall be considered a part of the General Presidents' Project Maintenance Agreement for that specific project.

ARTICLE II: MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

1. The Unions understand that the Contractor is responsible to perform the work required by the Owner. Therefore, the Contractor has the complete authority and right to:

A. Plan, direct and control the operation of all his work.

B. Decide the number of employees required with due consideration to the proper craft classification thereof.

C. Hire and lay off employees as the Contractor feels appropriate to meet work requirements and/or skills required. The Contractor may hire employees by name who have special skills or have previous maintenance experience.