Common use of DURATION AND PLEDGE Clause in Contracts

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 26.1 This Agreement shall become effective as of the date of signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) and 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2016 and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 26.2. 26.2 If either party desires to terminate or modify this Agreement, the party wishing to modify or terminate the Agreement shall give written notice to the other party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date, provided that the Agreement may only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date. The classes of positions recognized by the Employer as being exclusively represented by the Union are as follows: Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Inspector-Cement Finisher and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned and are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. All necessary hand tools. 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary, provisional, regular and probationary employees not participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period) 2. The basic hourly wage rate for regular employees participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period) The basic hourly wage rate for those employees eligible to participate in PERA, according to Article 11.3 of this agreement, shall be the rate shown in this Appendix “C (1)” for such employees in such classes divided by 1.0725. This rate is subject to further increases or decreases by the State of Minnesota. ** Effective May 1, 2014 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.15 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. *** Effective May 1, 2015 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.30 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. Effective May 1, 2013 (or closest pay period), the Employer shall: (1) contribute to a Health and Welfare Fund $6.53 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (2) contribute to Part A of the Pension Fund $9.12 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (3) deduct for a Savings Plan $3.70 per hour from which payroll deductions have been made for all hours worked by participating employees covered by this Agreement. (4) contribute to a Training Fund $0.45 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees.

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 26.1 This 32.1 Unless otherwise specifically stated elsewhere herein, this Agreement shall become is effective as of the date of signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) signing by the Employer and 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), the Union and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2016 2018, and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 26.2Article 32.2. 26.2 32.2 If either party desires to terminate or modify this Agreement, effective as of the date of expiration, the party wishing to modify or terminate the Agreement shall give written notice to the other party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date, provided provided, that the Agreement may only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date. . 32.3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment established by this Agreement and the recognition that the GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE herein established is the means by which grievances concerning its application or interpretation may be peacefully resolved, the parties hereby pledge that during the term of the Agreement; The classes of positions recognized by the Employer as being exclusively represented by the Union are as follows: Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Fire Protective Systems Inspectors Lead Plumber Plumber Senior Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector-Cement Finisher --Water Department and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned and are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. All necessary hand tools.6' Folding rule 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary, provisional, regular temporary and probationary emergency employees not participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 Plumber $43.07* Lead Plumber $45.77* Plumbing Inspector $45.77* Plumbing Inspector -Water Utility $45.77* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $47.22* *This rate includes the $5.92 taxable vacation contribution. Apprentice Wage and Benefit Schedule – Indentured before January 1, 2013 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Check 27.84 30.99 32.70 Credit Union 5.47 5.47 5.87 Health & Welfare 8.56 8.56 8.56 Retirees H & W 1.30 1.30 1.30 App Training Fund 0.42 0.42 0.42 Int’l National Training 0.10 0.10 0.10 Pension 1.96 5.26 5.16 Pension Supplement 2.42 0.51 2.04 Apprentice Wage and Benefit Schedule – Indentured after January 1, 2013 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Check 14.85 18.56 22.29 26.00 29.72 Credit Union 1.68 2.88 3.04 5.34 5.64 Health & Welfare 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 Retirees H & W -- -- 1.30 1.30 1.30 App Training Fund .42 .42 .42 .42 .42 Int’l National Training .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 Pension -- 1.00 1.96 2.25 3.56 Pension Supplement -- .50 .70 .75 1.85 The basic hourly rate for temporary employees whose length of employment and earnings require that they be subject to Public Employees Retirement Association (Or closest pay period)PERA) contributions shall be the temporary rate divided by 1.075 effective January 1, 2015. This amount is subject to further increase or decrease by the State of Minnesota. 2. The basic hourly wage rate for provisional, regular and probationary employees participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions and who are eligible to participate in PERA shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period) The basic hourly wage rate for those employees eligible to participate in PERA, according to Article 11.3 of this agreement, shall be the rate shown in this Appendix “C (1)” for such employees in such classes divided by 1.0725. Plumber $ 40.07* Lead Plumber $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector - Water Utility $ 42.58* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $ 43.93* *This rate is subject to further increases or decreases by includes the State of Minnesota$5.92 taxable vacation contribution. ** Effective January 1, 1998, this rate includes a taxable vacation contribution **The hourly rate of Senior Plumbing Inspector is $1.45 above the Plumbing Inspector rate. Effective May 1, 2014 2016 (or closest pay payroll period) ), there will be an additional $1.15 2.00 per hour increase added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculatedpackage. The parties will agree prior to that date as to regarding the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. *** This amount will be decreased by any increase in the Industry Fund. Effective May 1, 2015 2017 (or closest pay payroll period) ), there will be an additional $1.30 2.00 per hour increase added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculatedpackage. The parties will agree prior to that date as to regarding the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. This amount will be decreased by any increase in the Industry Fund. If the Union elects to have the contributions listed in Appendix D increased or decreased, the Employer may adjust the above applicable rates for participating employees in such a way that the total cost of the package (wage rate plus contributions) remains constant. In the event Local 34 and any plumbing contractor affiliated or not affiliated with Twin Cities Piping Industry Association and doing business in the seven county metropolitan area agree to a total commercial package different from the above total commercial package such differences shall be immediately applicable to the total compensation paid to employees covered by this Agreement. The State of Minnesota has changed the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates for employers and employees. The current rate for applicable employees is 7.5%. Unless specifically noted, the contribution levels represent pre-tax amounts. Effective May 1, 2013 2015 (or the closest pay period)) for participating employees working in a title listed under the heading, Group A, in Appendix A, the Employer shall: (1) contribute to a Health and Welfare Fund $6.53 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (2) contribute to Part A of the Pension Fund $9.12 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (3) deduct for a Savings Plan $3.70 per hour from which payroll deductions have been made for all hours worked by participating employees covered by this Agreement. (4) contribute to a Training Fund $0.45 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees.

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 26.1 This Agreement shall become effective as of the date of signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) and 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2016 2019 and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 26.2. 26.2 If either party desires to terminate or modify this Agreement, the party wishing to modify or terminate the Agreement shall give written notice to the other party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date, provided that the . The Agreement may only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date. 26.3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment established by this Agreement and the recognition that the grievance procedure herein established is the means by which grievances concerning its application or interpretation may be peacefully resolved, the parties hereby pledge that during the term of the Agreement: (1) The Union and the employees will not engage in, instigate, or condone any concerted action in which employees fail to report for duty, willfully absent themselves from work, stop work, slow down their work, or absent themselves in whole or part from the full, faithful performance of their duties of employment. The classes of positions recognized by the Employer as being exclusively represented by the Union are as follows: Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Inspector-Cement Finisher Bricklayer Masonry Inspector and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned and are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. All necessary hand tools. 1. a. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary, provisional, regular and probationary employees not participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period)employees 2. The basic hourly wage rate for regular employees participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period) The basic hourly wage rate for those employees eligible to participate in PERA, according to Article 11.3 of this agreement, shall be the rate shown in this Appendix “C (1)” for such employees in such classes divided by 1.0725. This rate is subject to further increases or decreases by the State of Minnesota. ** Effective May 1, 2014 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.15 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. *** Effective May 1, 2015 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.30 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. Effective May 1, 2013 (or closest pay period), the Employer shall: (1) a. contribute to a Union designated Health and Welfare Fund $6.53 9.40 per hour for all hours worked by participating employeesemployees covered by this Agreement. (2) b. contribute to Part A of the a Local Pension Fund $9.12 7.15 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (3) deduct for a Savings Plan $3.70 per hour from which payroll deductions have been made for all hours worked by participating employees covered by this Agreement. (4) c. contribute to a Training an International Union Pension Fund $0.45 2.02 per hour for all hours worked by participating employeesemployees covered by this Agreement. This rate shall include all applicable Pension Protection Act (PPA) funding. d. contribute to an Apprenticeship Training Fund $.30 per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement. e. deduct and forward $2.58 to a Vacation Fund per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement. This amount shall be in the form of a payroll deduction from the rates in Appendix B (Taxable Rate). f. deduct and forward $1.42 to a Dues Fund per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement. This amount shall be in the form of a payroll deduction from the rates in Appendix B (Taxable Rate). g. contribute to a Union designated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) $0.25 per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement.

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 26.1 This 32.1 Unless otherwise specifically stated elsewhere herein, this Agreement shall become is effective as of the date of signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) signing by the Employer and 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), the Union and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2016 2015, and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 26.2Article 32.2. 26.2 32.2 If either party desires to terminate or modify this Agreement, effective as of the date of expiration, the party wishing to modify or terminate the Agreement shall give written notice to the other party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date, provided provided, that the Agreement may only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date. . 32.3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment established by this Agreement and the recognition that the GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE herein established is the means by which grievances concerning its application or interpretation may be peacefully resolved, the parties hereby pledge that during the term of the Agreement; The classes of positions recognized by the Employer as being exclusively represented by the Union are as follows: Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Lead Plumber Plumber Senior Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector-Cement Finisher --Water Department Sprinkler Fitter Inspector and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned and are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. All necessary hand tools.6' Folding rule 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary, provisional, regular temporary and probationary emergency employees not participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 Plumber $39.99* Lead Plumber $42.69* Plumbing Inspector $42.69* Plumbing Inspector -Water Utility $42.69* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $44.14* * This rate includes the $5.91 taxable vacation contribution. Apprentice Wage and Benefit Schedule 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Check 18.25 19.99 25.29 27.37 30.13 Credit Union 3.23 5.26 5.46 5.66 5.86 Health & Welfare 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 Retirees H & W 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 Journeyman & App Training Fund 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 National Training 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 Pension 0.67 1.90 1.90 5.26 5.16 Pension Supplement 0.54 1.11 1.86 0.50 0.92 The basic hourly rate for temporary employees whose length of employment and earnings require that they be subject to Public Employees Retirement Association (Or closest pay period)PERA) contributions shall be the temporary rate divided by 1.0725 effective January 1, 2011. This amount is subject to further increase or decrease by the State of Minnesota. 2. The basic hourly wage rate for provisional, regular and probationary employees participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions and who are eligible to participate in PERA shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period) The basic hourly wage rate for those employees eligible to participate in PERA, according to Article 11.3 of this agreement, shall be the rate shown in this Appendix “C (1)” for such employees in such classes divided by 1.0725. Plumber $ 37.29* Lead Plumber $ 39.80* Plumbing Inspector $ 39.80* Plumbing Inspector - Water Utility $ 39.80* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $ 41.16* * This rate includes the $5.91 taxable vacation contribution. * Effective January 1, 1998, this rate includes a taxable vacation contribution **The hourly rate of Senior Plumbing Inspector is subject to further increases or decreases by $1.45 above the State of MinnesotaPlumbing Inspector rate. ** Effective May 1, 2014 2013 (or closest pay payroll period) ), there will be an additional $1.15 0.00 per hour increase added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculatedpackage. The parties will agree prior to that date as to regarding the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. *** This amount will be decreased by any increase in the Industry Fund. Effective May 1, 2015 2014 (or closest pay payroll period) ), there will be an additional $1.30 1.15 per hour increase added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculatedpackage. The parties will agree prior to that date as to regarding the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. This amount will be decreased by any increase in the Industry Fund. If the Union elects to have the contributions listed in Appendix D increased or decreased, the Employer may adjust the above applicable rates for participating employees in such a way that the total cost of the package (wage rate plus contributions) remains constant. In the event Local 34 and any plumbing contractor affiliated or not affiliated with Twin Cities Piping Industry Association and doing business in the seven county metropolitan area agree to a total commercial package different from the above total commercial package such differences shall be immediately applicable to the total compensation paid to employees covered by this Agreement. The State of Minnesota has changed the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates for employers and employees. The current rate for applicable employees is 7.25%. Unless specifically noted, the contribution levels represent pre-tax amounts. Effective May June 1, 2013 2012 (or the closest pay period)) for participating employees working in a title listed under the heading, Group A, in Appendix A, the Employer shall: (1) contribute to a Health and Welfare Fund $6.53 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (2) contribute to Part A of the Pension Fund $9.12 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (3) deduct for a Savings Plan $3.70 per hour from which payroll deductions have been made for all hours worked by participating employees covered by this Agreement. (4) contribute to a Training Fund $0.45 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees.

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 26.1 This Agreement shall become effective as of the date of signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) and 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2016 April 2022 and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 26.2. 26.2 If either party desires to terminate or modify this Agreement, the party wishing to modify or terminate the Agreement shall give written notice to the other party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date, provided that the . The Agreement may only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date. 26.3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment established by this Agreement and the recognition that the grievance procedure herein established is the means by which grievances concerning its application or interpretation may be peacefully resolved, the parties hereby pledge that during the term of the Agreement: (1) The Union and the employees will not engage in, instigate, or condone any concerted action in which employees fail to report for duty, willfully absent themselves from work, stop work, slow down their work, or absent themselves in whole or part from the full, faithful performance of their duties of employment. The classes of positions recognized by the Employer as being exclusively represented by the Union are as follows: Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Inspector-Cement Finisher Bricklayer Masonry Inspector and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned and are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. All necessary hand tools. 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary, provisional, regular and probationary employees not participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest Bricklayer $36.19 $40.31 Bricklayer Xxxxxxx $40.19 $44.31 Masonry Inspector 1st step $36.19 $40.31 2nd step $39.69 $43.81 3rd step $41.44 $45.56 The rate of pay period) 2for Bricklayer Xxxxxxx shall be $4.00 per hour over the Journeyman and Step 2 for Masonry Inspector shall be $3.50 per hour over the Journeyman. The basic hourly wage rate of pay for regular employees participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period) The basic hourly wage rate Step 3 for those employees eligible to participate in PERA, according to Article 11.3 of this agreement, Masonry Inspector shall be $1.75 per hour over the rate shown in this Appendix “C (1)” for such employees in such classes divided by 1.0725Step 2 rate. This rate is subject to further increases or decreases by the State of Minnesota. ** Effective May 1, 2014 2019 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.15 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. *** Effective May 1, 2015 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.30 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. Effective May 1, 2013 (or closest pay period), the Employer shall: (1) contribute a. Contribute $20.70 per hour to a Health and Welfare Union Designated Fund $6.53 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (2) contribute to Part A of the Pension Fund $9.12 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (3) deduct for a Savings Plan $3.70 per hour from which payroll deductions have been made for all hours worked by participating employees covered by this Agreement. (4) contribute b. Deduct $4.12 per hour to be forwarded to a Training Union Designated Fund $0.45 per hour for all hours worked by participating employeesemployees covered by this Agreement. This amount shall be in the form of a payroll deduction from the rates in Appendix B (Taxable Rate).

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 26.1 This Agreement shall become effective as of the date of signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) and 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2016 2015 and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 26.2. 26.2 If either party desires to terminate or modify this Agreement, the party wishing to modify or terminate the Agreement shall give written notice to the other party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date, provided that the . The Agreement may only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date. 26.3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment established by this Agreement and the recognition that the grievance procedure herein established is the means by which grievances concerning its application or interpretation may be peacefully resolved, the parties hereby pledge that during the term of the Agreement: (1) The Union and the employees will not engage in, instigate, or condone any concerted action in which employees fail to report for duty, willfully absent themselves from work, stop work, slow down their work, or absent themselves in whole or part from the full, faithful performance of their duties of employment. The classes of positions recognized by the Employer as being exclusively represented by the Union are as follows: Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Inspector-Cement Finisher Bricklayer Masonry Inspector and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned and are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. All necessary hand tools. 1. a. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary, provisional, regular and probationary employees not participating in PERA appointed to Bricklayer $30.92 $34.82 Bricklayer Xxxxxxx $34.42 $38.32 After 16 hours of journeyman upgrade training $34.92 $38.82 Masonry Inspector 1st step $30.92 $34.82 2nd step $34.42 $38.32 3rd step $36.17 $40.07 The rate of pay for Bricklayer Xxxxxxx and Step 2 for Masonry Inspector shall be $3.50 per hour over the following classes Journeyman and Step 1 rates respectively, and $4.00 per hour over the journeyman and Step 1 rates upon completion of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 sixteen (Or closest pay period) 216) hours of journeyman upgrade training. The basic hourly wage rate of pay for regular employees participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (Or closest pay period) The basic hourly wage rate Step 3 for those employees eligible to participate in PERA, according to Article 11.3 of this agreement, Masonry Inspector shall be $1.75 per hour over the rate shown in this Appendix “C (1)” for such employees in such classes divided by 1.0725. This rate is subject to further increases or decreases by the State of Minnesota. ** Effective May 1, 2014 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.15 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringes. *** Effective May 1, 2015 (or closest pay period) there will be an additional $1.30 added to the hourly total package from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date as to the distribution of the increase between the wages and fringesStep 2 rate. Effective May 1, 2013 (or closest pay period), ) the Employer shall: (1) a. contribute to a Union designated Health and Welfare Fund $6.53 6.75 per hour for all hours worked by participating employeesemployees covered by this Agreement. (2) b. contribute to Part A of the a Local Pension Fund $9.12 6.20 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (3) deduct for a Savings Plan $3.70 per hour from which payroll deductions have been made for all hours worked by participating employees covered by this Agreement. (4) c. contribute to a Training an International Union Pension Fund $0.45 1.80 per hour for all hours worked by participating employeesemployees covered by this Agreement. This rate shall include all applicable Pension Protection Act (PPA) funding. d. contribute to an Apprenticeship Training Fund $.30 per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement. e. deduct and forward $2.58 to a Vacation Fund per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement. This amount shall be in the form of a payroll deduction from the rates in Appendix B (Taxable Rate). f. deduct and forward $1.32 to a Dues Fund per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement. This amount shall be in the form of a payroll deduction from the rates in Appendix B (Taxable Rate). g. contribute to a Union designated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) $1.00 per hour for all hours worked by employees covered by this Agreement.