Common use of Flaggers Clause in Contracts

Flaggers. It is agreed by placing the classification of flaggers under Group IIA that when in the opinion of the Employer the “uniform” has the effect of better control of traffic and thereby protects the public and the workmen on major arterials or severely congested city streets or highways, the Employer may use off duty uniformed policemen without violation of this Labor Agreement. However, the Employer may not use retired policemen or security guards. Further, it is the intent to use Laborers who are certified as flaggers where possible. Where conditions are normal, it is the intent to use Laborers to do on-the-job flagging, on new roads or street construction and on sewer and other work in residential or rural areas.