Common use of HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN Clause in Contracts

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as the Operating Engineers Health and Welfare Fund has been established by the Contractors and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” of this Agreement for all straight-time or overtime hours worked by or paid each employee under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust shall be for the duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this Agreement. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective December 1st, 1997, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or overtime hours worked by or paid each E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit. (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately. (c) The participation Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Contractors in said Trust shall Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be for made payable to the duration of this Agreement Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementWelfare Plan. B. In (d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks. (e) For employees who become laid off, the event the Trustees determine that they are unable Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the then existing level Medical Services Plan of benefits B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the Plan without reducing month following the reserve funds month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month. (f) The full cost of the Trust below Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the PlanEmployer. 1(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase Employer shall pay the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereoftotal premiums for such employee. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers (ii) Casual employees as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article Icollective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, Section Bemployees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner continue to be determined by employed, shall be eligible to join the TrusteesWelfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective April 1st, 2010, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-time employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or overtime hours worked by coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or paid each coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee under this Agreementsubject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The participation of Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Contractors in said Trust shall be Fund for the duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this Agreement. B. In the event benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the reserve funds Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Trust below Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement operation and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate administration of the rate of Plan and for making the required contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Plan. 1. The parties Employer to this Agreement agree that if a majority of secure the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost due date to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers Administrator as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined appointed by the Trustees., will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out. Group Term Life Insurance $50,000.00. Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Life Insurance. Dismemberment Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66 2/3% of weekly salary. Benefits to be paid on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) up to $20.00 per week above the

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective February 1, 2003, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). To be eligible for Health and Welfare benefits, the employee will have to work more than twenty-four (24) hours in a month. The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-time or overtime hours worked by or paid each employee under this Agreement. The participation regular employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the Contractors in said Trust shall be effective date; (2) for the duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this Agreement. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits all other employees as of the Plan without reducing effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the reserve funds effective date; (i) from the first (1st) day of the Trust below month next following or coincident with the minimum required six date which is one (61) month after his date of becoming a regular employee, employment contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months premiumsafter his date of becoming a regular employee, they employment contributions shall promptly advise commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the parties date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits transfer provisions of the Plan. 1. (b) The parties Employer agrees to this Agreement agree that if a majority make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire and Trust Fund shall establish from time to increase time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereofPlan and Trust Fund. 2(c) It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. The intent Failure of Section Bthe Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, Paragraph 1, of this Article is forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to maintain the level of benefits agreed to Administrator as appointed by the Trustees will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the period of this Agreement without any increased cost Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the EmployersEmployer. C. (d) The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$40,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Life Dismemberment Insurance Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66 2/3% of weekly salary. Benefits to be paid on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) to a maximum per week, the amount being $30.00 more than the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit. Long Term Disability Insurance 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $1,200.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage; Major Restorative (Part B) - 75% coverage; Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage. Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care. Eye examinations to be covered once every twelve (12) months, to a maximum of $100.00, effective the first day of the month following the date of ratification. Prescription Drugs Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately. (e) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the respective Trust Funds Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan. (f) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness, accident or maternity leave which shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.fifty-two

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective April 1st, 2010, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time or overtime hours worked to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by or the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out. Group Term Life Insurance $50,000.00. Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Life Insurance. Dismemberment Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66 2/3% of weekly salary. Benefits to be paid each on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) up to $20.00 per week above the E.I. maximum. Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $1,200.00. Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 75% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit No deductible, 100% reimbursement with vision care to a maximum $300.00 once every two years and eye exam to a maximum of $75.00 once every two years. Prepaid Prescription Programme No deductible. (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately. (c) The participation Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Contractors in said Trust shall Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be for made payable to the duration of this Agreement Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementWelfare Plan. B. In (d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks. (e) For employees who become laid off, the event the Trustees determine that they are unable Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the then existing level Medical Services Plan of benefits B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit, Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable, and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the Plan without reducing month following the reserve funds month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of three (3) months. (f) The full cost of the Trust below the minimum required six Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (6100%) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the EmployersEmployer. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective April 1st , 2006, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-time employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st ) day of the month next following or overtime hours worked by coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st ) day of the month next following or paid each coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee under this Agreementsubject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The participation of Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Contractors in said Trust shall be Fund for the duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this Agreement. B. In the event benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the reserve funds Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Trust below Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement operation and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate administration of the rate of Plan and for making the required contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Plan. 1. The parties Employer to this Agreement agree that if a majority of secure the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost due date to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers Administrator as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance $50,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Dismemberment Insurance Term Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66 2/3% of weekly salary. Benefits to be paid on a first (lst) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) up to $20.00 per week above the E.I. maximum.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective December 1, 2003, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below, as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time or overtime hours worked to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by or paid each the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance $25,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Life Dismemberment Insurance Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66 2/3% of weekly salary benefits to the U.I.C. maximum on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52). Long Term Disability Benefit $1,500.00 flat monthly benefit. Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage, Major Restorative (Part B) - 75% coverage, Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit - OR - through a Prepaid Prescription Programme (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately. (c) The participation Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Contractors in said Trust shall Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be for made payable to the duration of this Agreement Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementWelfare Plan. B. In (d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks. (e) For employees who become laid off, the event the Trustees determine that they are unable Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the then existing level Medical Services Plan of benefits B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the Plan without reducing month following the reserve funds month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of three (3) months. (f) The full cost of the Trust below the minimum required six Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (6100%) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the EmployersEmployer. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective February 1, 2003, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). To be eligible for Health and Welfare benefits, the employee will have to work more than twenty-four (24) hours in a month. The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-time or overtime hours worked by or paid each employee under this Agreement. The participation regular employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the Contractors in said Trust shall be effective date; (2) for the duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this Agreement. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits all other employees as of the Plan without reducing effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the reserve funds effective date; (i) from the first (1st) day of the Trust below month next following or coincident with the minimum required six date which is one (61) month after his date of becoming a regular employee, employment contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months premiumsafter his date of becoming a regular employee, they employment contributions shall promptly advise commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the parties date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits transfer provisions of the Plan. 1. (b) The parties Employer agrees to this Agreement agree that if a majority make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire and Trust Fund shall establish from time to increase time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereofPlan and Trust Fund. 2(c) It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. The intent Failure of Section Bthe Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, Paragraph 1, of this Article is forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to maintain the level of benefits agreed to Administrator as appointed by the Trustees will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the period of this Agreement without any increased cost Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the EmployersEmployer. C. (d) The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$40,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Life Dismemberment Insurance Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66 2/3% of weekly salary. Benefits to be paid on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) to a maximum per week, the amount being $30.00 more than the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit. Long Term Disability Insurance 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $1,200.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage; Major Restorative (Part B) - 75% coverage; Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage. Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately. (e) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the respective Trust Funds Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan. (f) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness, accident or maternity leave which shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.fifty-two

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective December 1, 2003, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below, as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time or overtime hours worked to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by or paid each the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance $25,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Dismemberment Insurance Term Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66 2/3% of weekly salary benefits to the U.I.C. maximum on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52). Long Term Disability Benefit $1,500.00 flat monthly benefit. Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage, Major Restorative (Part B) - 75% coverage, Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit - OR - through a Prepaid Prescription Programme (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately. (c) The participation Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Contractors in said Trust shall Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be for made payable to the duration of this Agreement Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementWelfare Plan. B. In (d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks. (e) For employees who become laid off, the event the Trustees determine that they are unable Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the then existing level Medical Services Plan of benefits B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the Plan without reducing month following the reserve funds month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of three (3) months. (f) The full cost of the Trust below the minimum required six Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (6100%) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the EmployersEmployer. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective March 1st, 2001, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below, as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time or overtime hours worked to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by or the Trustees will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance $45,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Dismemberment Insurance Term Life Insurance Survivors Income Benefits $10.00 per month for each $1,000.00 of Group Term Life Insurance payable monthly for 10 years Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary (up to E.I. maximum) paid each on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary (maximum $750.00 per month) Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage, Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage, Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be for the duration of this Agreement employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for to request coverage which the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementEmployer shall then provide immediately. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as 30.01 All employees will be covered by the Operating Engineers Company's Health and Welfare Fund Plan. The Employer will continue coverage on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, coverage shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, coverage shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) part time employees who work an average of twenty (20) hours per week for a period of thirteen (13) consecutive weeks shall receive Health and Welfare benefits. The employee must fail to meet the above requirements for a period of thirteen (13) consecutive weeks before they are disqualified. 30.02 The Employer agrees to continue coverage for all employees subject to the provisions above. 30.03 It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Benefit Plans and ensuring coverage is maintained. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms on the due date to the administrators, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. 30.04 It shall be the Employer's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms. 30.05 The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the various Benefit Plans: has been accident, sickness, Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the Contractors and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments B.C. Government which not opted out Group Term Life Insurance 2X employee's yearly earnings to the Fund in nearest $1,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to Dismemberment Insurance 1X the amount designated in Appendix “F” employee's yearly earnings to the nearest $1,000.00 Weekly Indemnity Benefits 75% of this Agreement weekly salary. Benefits to be paid on a 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) effective December 1, 1993 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage, Major Restorative (Part B) 90% patches. - 90% coverage, Orthodontic (Part C) - coverage Extended Health Care Benefit No deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care and nicotine Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that Benefit 30.06 However, if any employee is otherwise covered for all straight-time or overtime hours worked by or paid each M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be for the duration of this Agreement employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for to request coverage which the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementEmployer shall then provide immediately. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they 30.07 The Employer shall continue coverage for employees who are unable absent from work due to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (652) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Planweeks. 1. The parties 30.08 For full time employees who are laid off, the Employer shall continue to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contributionprovide employees with M.S.P., as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.E.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective February 1st, 2002, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue making contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: 1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below, as of the effective date; 2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the next month following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental Benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time or overtime hours worked to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by or the Trustees will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The Benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance $50,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Insurance Dismemberment Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary to the EI maximum, benefits to be paid each on the first (1st) day of accident, fourth (4th) day of sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52). Long Term Disability 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 per month (Part B) - 50% coverage; Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible; 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be for the duration of this Agreement employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for to request coverage which the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementEmployer shall then provide immediately. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known The parties hereto agree that the Company shall, for the term of this Agreement, become a participant in a Trust Fund designated as the Operating Engineers Health TEAMSTERS MISCELLANEOUS SECURITY FUND for the purpose of providing for the benefit of employees and Welfare their dependents, payments for any or all of the following: Accident and certain Medical and Hospital Expenses. Said Trust Fund has been established is administered by a Board of Trustees on which employees and employers are equally represented. The parties further agree to be bound by all of the Contractors terms and provisions of the Union by an “Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23Providing for Teamsters Miscellaneous Security Fund” originally established October 8, 19541959. Subject to change in the amount of payment as hereinafter provided, and subsequently amended effective with the month of October 1, 2004 the Employer shall pay into such trust fund the sum of $513.00 for each regular employee covered by the parties to this Agreement. Such payments shall be used for the purpose of providing a multiple choice hospital and medical plan for employees and their dependents and specifically designated as TEAMSTERS MISCELLANEOUS PLAN “D”. Such payments shall be due on the first day of the calendar month and shall be paid not later than the tenth (10TH) day of same month. The Contractors agree parties hereto recognize that because of circumstances beyond their control, premiums for such plans as are provided herein may change from time to abide by said Agreement time; and Declaration inasmuch as it is the intention of Trust andthe parties that the benefits provided the employees and their dependents shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement, further to make payments to the Fund in it is agreed that the amount designated in Appendix “F” of the monthly payment shall for the term of this Agreement for all straight-time or overtime hours worked be an amount determined by or paid each employee under this Agreement. The participation the Board of the Contractors in said Trust shall Trustees to be for the duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this Agreement. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable necessary to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum TEAMSTERS MISCELLANEOUS PLAN ‘D”. A regular employee with respect to whom such monthly payments are required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.made shall mean:

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as 30.01 All employees will be covered by the Operating Engineers Company's Health and Welfare Fund has been Plan. The Employer will continue coverage on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, coverage shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, coverage shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) part time employees who work an average of twenty (20) hours per week for a period of thirteen (13) consecutive weeks shall receive Health and Welfare benefits. The employee must fail to meet the above requirements for a period of thirteen (13) consecutive weeks before they are disqualified. (iv) part time employees hired after April 29, 2007 who work an average of thirty-two (32) hours per week for a period of thirteen (13) consecutive weeks shall receive Health and Welfare benefits. The employee must fail to meet the above requirements for a period of thirteen (13) consecutive weeks before they are disqualified. 30.02 The Employer agrees to continue coverage for all employees subject to the provisions above. 30.03 It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Benefit Plans and ensuring coverage is maintained. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms on the due date to the administrators, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. 30.04 It shall be the Employer's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms. 30.05 The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the various Benefit Plans: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the Contractors and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance 2X employee's yearly earnings to the Fund in nearest $1,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to 1X the amount designated in Appendix “F” employee’s yearly Dismemberment Insurance earnings to the nearest $1,000.00 Weekly Indemnity Benefits 75% of this Agreement weekly salary (60% of weekly salary for all straight-time or overtime hours worked by or employees hired after April 29, 2007). Benefits to be paid each on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) on a 5 day basis. Long Term Disability Benefits 60% of monthly salary (50% of monthly salary for employees hired after April 29, 2007) to a maximum of $3,000.00 effective December 1, 1993 Dental Benefit Coverage Employees hired before April 29, 2007 Basic (Part A) - 100% Major Restorative (Part B) 90 % coverage, Orthodontic (Part C) - 90% coverage Employees hired after April 29, 2007 Basic (Part A) - 80% Major Restorative (Part B) - 70% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 60% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit No deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care and nicotine patches (80% reimbursement for employees hired after April 29, 2007). Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that Benefit 30.06 However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be for the duration of this Agreement employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for to request coverage which the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementEmployer shall then provide immediately. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they 30.07 The Employer shall continue coverage for employees who are unable absent from work due to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (652) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Planweeks. 1. The parties 30.08 For full time employees who are laid off, the Employer shall continue to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contributionprovide employees with M.S.P., as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.E.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective March 1st, 2001, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below, as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time or overtime hours worked to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by or the Trustees will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance $90,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Dismemberment Insurance Term Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary (up to E.I. maximum) paid each on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary (maximum $750.00 per month) Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage, Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage, Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be for the duration of this Agreement employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for to request coverage which the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementEmployer shall then provide immediately. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A health and welfare fund known as (a) Effective December 1st, 1997, the Operating Engineers Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund has been established by the Contractors (The Plan and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments Fund) for all employees subject to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all straight-employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or overtime hours worked by or paid each E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be for the duration of this Agreement employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for to request coverage which the period workmen are employed under the terms of this AgreementEmployer shall then provide immediately. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. A 20.01 Effective April 1, 2013, the Company shall provide the following rates to the Teamsters Local Union 847 Health and Welfare Trust Fund. April 1, 2013 January 1, 2014 January 1, 2015 Contribution Rate $305.00 $325.00 $350.00 * The RSP will conform to current Atkore International sponsored defined contribution plans with respect to its investment options and administrative procedures. The aformentioned contributions to the health and welfare fund known are subject to retail sales tax as noted in clause 20.5 below. 20.02 Such contributions shall be made monthly and shall be used solely for the Operating Engineers purpose of providing health, welfare and death benefits and such other benefits as may be afforded to eligible employees in accordance with this agreement. Such payment will be forwarded so that they are received not later than the 10th day of each month following. 20.03 In the event an Employer fails to remit any contributions or deductions in the health and welfare plan, pension plan or union dues, the Employer shall be required to pay to the appropriate plan or dues as liquidated damages and not as a penalty an amount equal to two (2%) per month compounded monthly for any delinquent contributions, deductions or dues fifteen (15) days in arrears calculated from the date due, provided the employer has received five (5) days prior written notice to correct such delinquencies and has not done so. 20.04 Where the union has taken prior proceedings and obtained a decision against an Employer for delinquent contributions or dues, the union may require such Employer to post a cash bond or a certified cheque an amount calculated to be twice the average monthly total payments by the employer to the union in the preceding twelve (12) months. In the event such Employer again becomes delinquent for such contributions or dues the union and /or the plan may apply the cash bond or certified cheque or any portion thereof, to satisfaction of the delinquency and require the employer to replenish the cash bond or certified cheque. 20.05 The Employer and the employee agree to pay the retail sales tax on their contributions to the health and welfare fund which is required by legislation. Any employee on an approved leave of absence or layoff who wishes to maintain health and welfare coverage will have the option to continue paying their own health and welfare contributions and union dues through the employer. 20.06 The employer shall pay 100% of O.H.I.P. at the prevailing rate until such premiums are replaced by taxation. The employer shall apply the premiums to this proposed payroll taxation. 20.07 A regular employee is a person who is considered fulltime, who works at least 24 hours or more a week twice in any month unless absent for a authorized bonified reason, at which time for the purpose of Health and Welfare Fund has been established by the Contractors and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments to the Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” of this Agreement for all straight-time or overtime hours worked by or paid each employee under this Agreement. The participation of the Contractors in said Trust shall be for the duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the period workmen are employed under the terms of this Agreementdeemed time worked. B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six (6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan. 1. The parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof. 2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers. C. The Trustees of the respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and the parties agree to make any amendments in the respective Trust Agreements necessary to accomplish the above. D. The Contractor may make contributions on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are defined in the Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be determined by the Trustees.