OUTLYING POINTS Clause Samples

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OUTLYING POINTS. At points where there is not sufficient work to justify employing a Mechanic of each craft, the Mechanic or Mechanics employed at such points will so far as they are capable of doing so, perform the work of any craft not having a Mechanic employed at that point. Any dispute as to whether or not there is sufficient work to justify employing a Mechanic of each craft, and any dispute over the designation of the craft to perform the available work shall be handled as follows: At the request of the General Chairman of any craft the parties will undertake a joint check of the work done at the point. If the dispute is not resolved by agreement, it shall be handled as hereinafter provided and pending the disposition of the dispute the Carrier may proceed with or continue its designation. The Carrier will give at least ten (10) days written notice to the General Chairman or General Chairmen when it is contemplated that there will be a change in work forces or the establishment of a new outlying point. The Carrier will arrange a conference with the General Chairman or General Chairmen to discuss the proposed changes.

OUTLYING POINTS. At points where there is not sufficient work to justify employing a mechanic of each craft, the mechanic or mechanics employed at such points will so far as they are capable of doing so, perform the work of any craft not having a mechanic employed at that point. Any dispute as to whether or not there is sufficient work to justify employing a mechanic of each craft, and any dispute over the designation of the craft to perform the available work shall be handled as follows: At the request of the General Chairman of any craft the parties will undertake a joint check of the work done at the point. If the dispute is not resolved by agreement, it shall be handled as hereinafter provided and pending the disposition of the dispute, the Carrier may proceed with or continue its designation." (c) Except by mutual agreement, paragraph 2(b) does not affect those positions occupied by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ as of (October 1, 1974). At points where ▇▇▇▇▇▇ are presently performing locomotive work they will continue to do so unless mutually agreed otherwise. 3. Service requirements will govern assigned hours of Mechanic in Charge. All shifts of Craftsmen to consist of eight (8) hours consistent with Rules 3, 4, 5 and 6. 4. In filling positions of Mechanic in Charge, senior Mechanics at the point will be given preferred consideration, and the Mechanics of all crafts will be considered. (a) Mechanic in Charge will be paid the basis Craftsman's hourly rate, based on 200 hours per month plus 30 cents per hour at points where no other employees are supervised. (b) Mechanic in Charge will be paid the basic Craftsman's hourly rate, based on 200 hours per month plus 40 cents per hour where employees other than Craftsmen are supervised. (c) Mechanic in Charge will be paid the basic Craftsman's hourly rate, based on 200 hours per month plus 50 cents per hour where other Craftsmen are supervised. NOTE: The 200 hours is based on the average number of working days per month (21.74) plus four (4) additional hours per week at time and one-half of straight time rate. If it is found that this rule does not produce adequate compensation for certain of these positions by reason of the occupants thereof being required to work excessive hours. the salaries for these positions may be taken up for adjustment. 6. At points where bona fide Craftsmen are not available to meet service requirements, new positions or regular vacancies may be filled by qualified personnel upon reaching agreement between General Office...