Common use of DURATION AND PLEDGE Clause in Contracts

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 32.1 Unless otherwise specifically stated elsewhere herein, this Agreement is effective the date of signing by the Employer and the Union and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2018, and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in Article 32.2. 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, 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: Fire Protective Systems Inspectors Lead Plumber Plumber Senior Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector--Water Department and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. 6' Folding rule 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary and emergency employees appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective 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 (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 appointed to the following classes of positions and who are eligible to participate in PERA shall be: Effective Plumber $ 40.07* Lead Plumber $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector - Water Utility $ 42.58* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $ 43.93* *This rate includes the $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, 2016 (or closest payroll period), there will be an additional $2.00 per hour increase added to the total package. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding the distribution between wages and fringes. This amount will be decreased by any increase in the Industry Fund. Effective May 1, 2017 (or closest payroll period), there will be an additional $2.00 per hour increase added to the total package. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding the distribution between 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, 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:

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 32.1 Unless otherwise specifically stated elsewhere herein, this 26.1 This Agreement is shall become effective as of the date of signing by the Employer signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) and the Union 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2018, 2022 and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in Article 32.226.2. 32.2 26.2 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: Fire Protective Systems Inspectors Lead Plumber Plumber Senior Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Inspector--Water Department -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. 6' Folding ruleAll necessary hand tools. 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary temporary, provisional, regular and emergency probationary employees not participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective 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 Effective Effective 05/01/2019 05/01/2020 05/01/2021 (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.Or closest pay period) 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 Plumber $ 40.07* Lead Plumber $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector - Water Utility $ 42.58* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $ 43.93* *This rate includes the $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, 2016 (or closest payroll period), there will be an additional $2.00 per hour increase added to the total package. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding the distribution between wages and fringes. This amount will be decreased by any increase in the Industry Fund. Effective May 1, 2017 (or closest payroll period), there will be an additional $2.00 per hour increase added to the total package. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding the distribution between 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, 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:

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 32.1 Unless otherwise specifically stated elsewhere herein, this Agreement is effective the date of signing by the Employer and the Union and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 20182015, and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in Article 32.2. 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, 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: Fire Protective Systems Inspectors Lead Plumber Plumber Senior Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector--Water Department Sprinkler Fitter Inspector and other classes of positions that may be established by the Employer where the duties and responsibilities assigned are determined by the Bureau of Mediation Services to be appropriately represented by this bargaining unit. 6' Folding rule 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary and emergency employees appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective Plumber $43.0739.99* Lead Plumber $45.7742.69* Plumbing Inspector $45.7742.69* Plumbing Inspector -Water Utility $45.7742.69* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $47.2244.14* ** This rate includes the $5.92 5.91 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 18.25 19.99 25.29 27.37 30.13 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 3.23 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 5.46 5.66 5.86 Health & Welfare 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 Retirees H & W -- -- 1.30 1.30 1.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 Journeyman & App Training Fund .42 .42 .42 .42 .42 Int’l 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 National Training .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 Pension -- 1.00 1.96 2.25 3.56 0.67 1.90 1.90 5.26 5.16 Pension Supplement -- .50 .70 .75 1.85 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 (PERA) contributions shall be the temporary rate divided by 1.075 1.0725 effective January 1, 20152011. 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 appointed to the following classes of positions and who are eligible to participate in PERA shall be: Effective Plumber $ 40.0737.29* Lead Plumber $ 42.5839.80* Plumbing Inspector $ 42.5839.80* Plumbing Inspector - Water Utility $ 42.5839.80* Senior Plumbing Inspector** $ 43.9341.16* ** This rate includes the $5.92 5.91 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, 2016 2013 (or closest payroll period), there will be an additional $2.00 0.00 per hour increase added to the total package. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding the distribution between wages and fringes. This amount will be decreased by any increase in the Industry Fund. Effective May 1, 2017 2014 (or closest payroll period), there will be an additional $2.00 1.15 per hour increase added to the total package. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding the distribution between 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 7.57.25%. Unless specifically noted, the contribution levels represent pre-tax amounts. Effective May June 1, 2015 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:

DURATION AND PLEDGE. 32.1 Unless otherwise specifically stated elsewhere herein, this 26.1 This Agreement is shall become effective as of the date of signing by the Employer signing, except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 11 (WAGES) and the Union 12 (FRINGE BENEFITS), and shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 2018, 2016 and continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in Article 32.226.2. 32.2 26.2 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: Fire Protective Systems Inspectors Lead Plumber Plumber Senior Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Cement Finisher Apprentice Building Inspector--Water Department -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. 6' Folding ruleAll necessary hand tools. 1. The basic hourly wage rate for temporary temporary, provisional, regular and emergency probationary employees not participating in PERA appointed to the following classes of positions shall be: Effective 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 Effective Effective 05/01/2013 05/01/2014 05/01/2015 (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.Or closest pay period) 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 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 PERA, according to Article 11.3 of this agreement, shall be: Effective Plumber $ 40.07* Lead Plumber $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector $ 42.58* Plumbing Inspector - Water Utility $ 42.58* Senior Plumbing Inspectorbe 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. ** $ 43.93* *This rate includes the $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, 2016 2014 (or closest payroll pay period), ) there will be an additional $2.00 per hour increase 1.15 added to the hourly total packagepackage from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding as to 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, 2017 2015 (or closest payroll pay period), ) there will be an additional $2.00 per hour increase 1.30 added to the hourly total packagepackage from which these wages and benefits are calculated. The parties will agree prior to that date regarding as to 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 Effective May 1, 2013 (or decreasedclosest pay period), the Employer may adjust the above applicable rates shall: (1) contribute to a Health and Welfare Fund $6.53 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees in such a way that the total cost employees. (2) contribute to Part A of the package Pension Fund $9.12 per hour for all hours worked by participating employees. (wage rate plus contributions3) 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 deduct for a total commercial package different Savings Plan $3.70 per hour from the above total commercial package such differences shall be immediately applicable to the total compensation paid to which payroll deductions have been made for all hours worked by participating employees covered by this Agreement. The State of Minnesota has changed the Public Employees Retirement Association . (PERA4) contribution rates contribute to a Training Fund $0.45 per hour for employers and all hours worked by participating employees. The current rate for applicable employees is 7.5%. Unless specifically noted, the contribution levels represent pre-tax amounts. Effective May 1, 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:.