HISTORICAL PRECEDENT Sample Clauses
The Historical Precedent clause establishes that past actions, decisions, or agreements between the parties may be used as a reference point for interpreting current or future obligations under the contract. In practice, this means that if a similar situation has occurred before and was handled in a particular way, that approach can guide how the parties should act now, unless the contract explicitly states otherwise. This clause helps ensure consistency and predictability in the parties' relationship by relying on established patterns of behavior to resolve ambiguities or disputes.
HISTORICAL PRECEDENT. Since the inception of the National Pipe Line Agreements, which cover all mainline cross-country pipe line construction, only four (4) unions have been recognized, and all work relating to such pipe line construction has been performed by these four (4) unions. They are: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America, The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, The International Union of Operating Engineers, and The Laborers International Union of North America. The recognition of only these four (4) unions on such work is hereby reaffirmed.