Common use of Benefits and Employer Contribution Clause in Contracts

Benefits and Employer Contribution. (Regular Part time) Effective April 1, 2004 or within 30 days of ratification, which ever is greater, the Employer shall offer to provide regular part-time employees as defined in Article 14.04 (a) (i) the full time group drug, dental, and extended health care program excluding life insurance on a 50/50 co-sharing of premiums. Annually, each April 1, eligible employees not currently enrolled, will be offered the opportunity to participate in the benefits plan and will confirm, in writing, their intention to join or not. Employees may not opt out of the benefits plan once enrolled, unless due to extenuating circumstances and is mutually agreed.