Common use of REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES Clause in Contracts

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the various Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousvarious classification covered by the Agreement required by the Employer shall be referred to the Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousvarious classification covered by the Agreement required by the Employer shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions with proper cause. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the right to determine the number of employees required and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off. In selecting Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 6-1. When employees are neededThe Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly all supervisors it considers necessary and desirable without such persons being referred by the Unions and/or their respective local unions. Applicants for the various classifications covered by the Agreement required by the Employer on its projects, shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions and/or their respective local unions. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the Employer shall notify the Unions as right to determine the number and classification of employees required, and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off consistent with Section 6-4. It The Employer shall be also have the responsibility of right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions and/or their respective local unions. This Section is subject to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure provisions of this agreement as set forth in Attachment Article 18, Section 18-2., and Article 3, Section 3-2. (Bulletin 2) Section 6-2. The Local Unions represent that their local unions administer and control their referral referrals and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federalFederal, state State and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscriminationnon-discrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylawsby-laws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 6-3. In the event the referral facilities maintained by the local unions do not refer the employees as requested by the Employer within a forty-eight (48) hour period after such requisition is made by the Employer (Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted), the Employer may employ applicants from any source. Section 6-4. The Employer agrees to be bound by the referral rules in a local area not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement provided that, where the referral rules that prevail in a local area are on other than an exclusive basis, such rules shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number be applicable if not in violation of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variouseither State or Federal law. Section 46-5. The Unions and their respective local unions shall not knowingly refer employees currently employed by a signatory Employer to other employment. Section 6-6. The Unions and their respective local unions will exert their utmost efforts to recruit sufficient numbers of skilled employees to fulfill the manpower requirements of the Employers. Section 6-7. The signatory Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other assign key employeesemployees to the approved project. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union number and type of key employees to be assigned to a project shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, determined by the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if with such should become a problem resolution directed toward obtaining maximum management effectiveness for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolutionEmployer. Section 6-8. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an Where governmental agencies impose equal employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by obligations on the Employer; emergencies’s project, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions referral procedures shall be notifiedsubordinate to such obligations. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousvarious classification covered by the Agreement required by the Employer shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions with proper cause. The Employer shall have the right to Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are neededThe Employer shall have the right to select and hire directly all supervisors it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the various classifications covered by the Agreement required by the Employer on its projects shall be referred to the Employer by the Union and/or its respective Local Unions. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the Employer shall notify the Unions as right to determine the number and classification of employees required. It shall , and the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2.laid off, discharges, suspended or Section 2. The Union represents that its Local Unions administer and control their referral referrals and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylawsby-laws, constitutional provisions provisions, or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The In the event the referral facilities maintained by the Local Unions do not refer the employees as requested by the Employer shall have within a forty-eight (48) hour period after such requisition is made by the unqualified right to select Employer (Saturdays, Sundays and hire directly Holidays excluded), the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousEmployer may employ applicants from any source. Section 4. The Employer agrees to be bound by the hiring referral rules in a local area not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. Where the hiring referral rules that prevail in a local area are on other than an exclusive basis, such rules shall be applicable if not in violation of either state or federal law. Section 5. The Union and its respective Local Unions will exert their utmost efforts to recruit sufficient number of skilled and certified craftsmen to fulfill the manpower requirements of the Employer. Section 6. Where government agencies impose equal employment obligations on the Employer’s project, referral procedures shall be subordinate to such obligations. Section 7. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key recall to employment within six months of layoff employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity previously assigned to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites work covered by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notifiedthis Agreement. Section 8. During a reduction In referring to employees in forcethis Agreement, the Employers have the right masculine gender is used for convenience only and shall refer both to retain the most qualified employeesmales and females. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 16.1. The UNIONS are recognized by the EMPLOYER as a source of employment referrals. When craft employees are needed, the Employer EMPLOYER shall first notify the Unions UNIONS as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 26.2. The Local Unions UNIONS administer and control their referral referral, and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable6.3. Applicants for the various Section 4various classifications covered by the Agreement required by the EMPLOYER shall be referred to the EMPLOYER by the UNION(S). The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union Each EMPLOYER shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for hire up to four (4) key employees at the positions entire SITE. The EMPLOYER and the UNION(S) must comply with the referral process defined in Appendix B and C, which by reference and attachment are made a part of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVIIthis Agreement. The EMPLOYER has the right to determine the competency of all employees, Section 2. These the right to determine the number of employees will be referred through required, the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring right to request employees with special skills or qualifications, and qualifications and shall have the Employer will notify sole responsibility for selecting the Union of employees to be laid off. The EMPLOYER shall also have the qualification tests or skills required and right to reject any applicant referred by the Union may refer any qualified applicantUNIONS. Section 56.4. The Union UNION shall not refer employees employed at the project sites SITE by a signatory Employer EMPLOYER to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employeremployment, nor shall the Union UNION engage in other activities which encourage work force workforce turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 76.5. The above shall not restrict the Employer EMPLOYER from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions UNIONS are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-forty- eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employerhours; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances Where the UNIONS are not able to fulfill the manpower requests in a requirement for timely manner and the EMPLOYER is required to utilize other sources (after five work days notice to the UNION), employees hired under these circumstances shall not be performeddispatched by the UNION or covered by this Agreement, except to the respective Unions shall be notifiedextent that applicable labor and employment laws may apply. Section 86.6. During a reduction in force, the Employers EMPLOYERS have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9employees of their choice without regard to any other criteria. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under to the SITE for EMPLOYER’S signatory to this agreement Agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union UNION may not require the rehire of such employees during this time periodemployees. Section 106.7. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding teststest, etc.) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test. Non-paid welder testing and certification programs currently recognized in the Boilermaker and United Association national programs shall be recognized in this Agreement. Section 6.8. Any terms and conditions regarding UNION referral of employees in other labor agreements covering the SITE that have more favorable terms and conditions for the EMPLOYER than those covered in this Agreement shall, if requested by the EMPLOYER, be extended to this Agreement. Section 6.9. The EMPLOYERS and the UNIONS recognize a desire to facilitate the entry into the building and construction trades of veterans who are interested in careers in the building and construction industry. The EMPLOYERS and UNIONS agree to utilize the services of the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment (hereinafter “Center”) and the Center’s “Helmets to Hardhats” program to serve as a resource for preliminary orientation, assessment of construction aptitude, referral to apprenticeship programs or hiring halls, counseling and mentoring, support network, employment opportunities and other needs as identified by the parties. Section 6.10. The UNIONS and EMPLOYERS agree to coordinate with the Center to create and maintain an integrated database of veterans interested in working on this SITE and of apprenticeship and employment opportunities for this SITE to the extent permitted by law, the UNIONS will give credit to such veterans for bona fide, provable past experience.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2.the Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousvarious classification covered by the Agreement required by the Employer shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions with proper cause. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the right to determine the number of employees required and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off. In selecting employees for layoff the employer will give primary consideration to affirmative action requirements and overall craft qualifications. Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 6-1. When employees are neededThe Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly all supervisors it considers necessary and desirable without such persons being referred by the Unions and/or their respective local unions. Applicants for the various classifications covered by the Agreement required by the Employer on its projects, shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions and/or their respective local unions. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the Employer shall notify the Unions as right to determine the number and classification of employees required, and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off consistent with Section 6-4. It The Employer shall be also have the responsibility of right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions and/or their respective local unions. This Section is subject to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure provisions of this agreement as set forth in Attachment Article 18, Section 18-2., and Article 3, Section 3- 2. (Bulletin 2) Section 6-2. The Local Unions represent that their local unions administer and control their referral referrals and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federalFederal, state State and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscriminationnon-discrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylawsby-laws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 6-3. In the event the referral facilities maintained by the local unions do not refer the employees as requested by the Employer within a forty-eight (48) hour period after such requisition is made by the Employer (Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted), the Employer may employ applicants from any source. Section 6-4. The Employer agrees to be bound by the referral rules in a local area not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement provided that, where the referral rules that prevail in a local area are on other than an exclusive basis, such rules shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number be applicable if not in violation of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variouseither State or Federal law. Section 46-5. The Unions and their respective local unions shall not knowingly refer employees currently employed by a signatory Employer to other employment. Section 6-6. The Unions and their respective local unions will exert their utmost efforts to recruit sufficient numbers of skilled employees to fulfill the manpower requirements of the Employers. Section 6-7. The signatory Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other assign key employeesemployees to the approved project. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union number and type of key employees to be assigned to a project shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, determined by the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if with such should become a problem resolution directed toward obtaining maximum management effectiveness for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolutionEmployer. Section 6-8. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an Where governmental agencies impose equal employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by obligations on the Employer; emergencies’s project, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions referral procedures shall be notifiedsubordinate to such obligations. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1a. The Contractor shall, under the terms of this Agreement, request the Union to furnish all competent and qualified Operating Engineers, Oilers and Operating Engineer Apprentices. When employees are neededThe Contractor, in requesting the Employer Union to furnish such employees, shall notify the Unions as Union either in writing or by telephone, stating the location, starting time, approximate duration of the job, the type of work to be performed and the number of workers required. b. On new job openings on the job or project site, the Contractor shall give the Union forty-eight (48) hours’ notice of his need for employees, and classification of within such forty-eight (48) hour period shall not hire persons not referred by the Union. In the event the Union is unable to fill requisitions for employees required. It shall be within forty-eight (48) hours, the responsibility of Contractor may employ applicants from any other available source. c. In the Unions to supply event the necessary numbers required Contractor cannot fill the requisitions for employees in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of succeeding forty-eight (48) hours the Contractor must hire the next competent Operating Engineer as provided for in this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2Agreement. Section 2. The Local Unions administer Contractors retains the right to reject any job applicant referred by the Union, and control their shall also retain the right to determine the competency and qualifications of employees hired by him, but no employee must be rejected or discharged except for just cause. Section 3. The selection of applicants for referral to jobs shall be on a non- discriminatory basis without regard to age, race, sex, color, creed or national origin, and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected based upon or in any way affected by the rulesUnion membership, regulationsBy-Laws, bylawsRules, constitutional Regulations, Constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the various Section 4. The Employer Union shall have register and refer all applicants available for employment on the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employeesbasis of the priority groups listed below. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available Each applicant shall be registered in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates highest priority group for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicantwhich he qualifies. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.GROUP “A”

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the various Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and a nd the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousvarious classification covered by the Agreement required by the Employer shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions with proper cause. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the right to determine the number of employees required and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off. In selecting employees for layoff the employer will give primary consideration to affirmative action requirements and overall craft qualifications. Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant.special Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 14.1 Contractors agree to recognize and be bound by the hiring hall and job referral systems maintained by the Unions. When employees are needed, the Employer Contractors shall notify the Unions as applicable Union of its need to hire craft employees for the Project through the respective hiring hall and job referral system and shall adhere to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as procedures set forth in Attachment 2the applicable Local Union’s collective bargaining agreement. All referrals shall have the minimum qualifications set forth in 4.4 herein. The Contractors shall have the sole rights to determine the number of employees required for the Project; the competency of referrals, subject to minimum qualifications set forth in section 4.4 below; the selection of employees for lay-off, subject to the applicable procedures set forth in the respective collective bargaining agreement; and the right to reject any applicant referred by a Local Union, subject to the show-up payments required in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Section 24.2 In the event that a Local Union is unable to fill any request for qualified employees within a 48-hour period after such requisition is made by the Contractor, (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted), the Contractor may employ qualified applicants from another competent source. 4.3 In the event that the Local Union does not have a job referral system, the Contractor shall give the Local Union first preference to refer applicants, subject to the other provisions of this Article. The Contractor shall notify the Local Union of the craft employees hired within its jurisdiction for work on the Project from any source other than referral by the Union. 4.4 A Contractor may request by name referral of persons who have applied to the respective Local Union for the Project and who meet the following qualifications: a. Possess a license required by State of Ohio and Local laws for work to be performed on the Project; b. Worked in the applicable construction craft a minimum of at least 1000 hours per year for each of the three years prior to the contract award; c. Has been on the respective Contractor’s active payroll for at least 60 of the 180 calendar days prior to the contract award; and d. Has the demonstrated ability and qualifications to safely and independently perform the basic functions of the applicable trade. 4.5 The Unions administer represent that their hiring halls and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals systems will be made operated in a nondiscriminatory non-discriminatory manner and in full compliance with all applicable federal, state state, and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the various Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. 4.6 An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid by the Contractor or Subcontractor of any tier for that time required to take the exam or test test, provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test. 4.7 The union security provisions contained in the applicable local agreements shall not apply to the employees covered by this Agreement as for the period during which they are performing on-site Project work.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When craft employees are needed, the Employer EMPLOYER shall notify the Unions UNIONS as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions UNIONS administer and control their referral referral, and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscriminationregulations. In accordance with Section 3161 of the 1993 Defense Authorization Act, Hiring preference will be required under this agreement for any 3161 identified worker who is qualified to perform the work. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rulesSITE shall be made, regulationstherefore, by laws, etc. may be in conflict accordance with any federal, state or local lawsthe referral procedure defined in "Appendix B". Section 3. The Employer Applicants for the various classifications covered by the Agreement required by the EMPLOYER shall be referred to the EMPLOYER by the UNION(S). Each EMPLOYER shall have the unqualified opportunity to hire up to three (3) key employees at the entire SITE. The EMPLOYER and the UNION(S) must comply with the referral process defined in "Appendix C". The EMPLOYER shall have the right to select and hire directly determine the competency of all employees, the right to determine the number of employees it considers necessary required, the right to request employees with special skills and desirablequalifications and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off. Applicants for The EMPLOYER shall also have the variousright to reject any applicant referred by the UNIONS. Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union UNION shall not refer employees employed at the project sites SITE by a signatory Employer EMPLOYER to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employeremployment, nor shall the Union UNION engage in other activities which encourage work force workforce turnover or absenteeism. Section 5. AdditionallyIn the event a referral facility maintained by a Local Union is unable to refer workers as requested by the Employer within a forty-eight hour period after such requisition is made by the Employer (Saturdays, job-hopping Sundays and Holidays excepted), the Employer may assign the work to workers of other crafts already employed on the project notwithstanding the provisions of Article VIII. Such workers shall be paid whichever Union’s wage rate is strongly discouraged andhigher, if but all fringes shall be paid to the funds of the workers’ Union. The Employer shall replace such should become a problem workers as soon as qualified registered applicants for employment are available from the signatory Employers and Local Union that was unable to meet the initial request for workers. In addition, the Local Union must be provided the opportunity to fulfill any subsequent request for workers from that craft. If no current employees are available from other crafts to perform the work, after five working days notice to the Unions, the matter Employer shall be referred entitled to hire employees who will not be dispatched by the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolutionUnions and will not be covered by this Agreement. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers EMPLOYERS have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9employees of their choice without regard to any other criteria. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement to the SITE for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union UNION may not require the rehire of such employees during this time periodemployees. Section 107. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding teststest) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test. Section 8. The Employers and the Unions agree to facilitate the entry of veterans into the Building and Construction Trade Industry. Therefore the parties agree to utilize the services of the center for military recruitment, assessment and veterans employment (hereinafter “Center”) and the Center’s Helmets to Hardhats program. The Center will serve as a resource to recruit applicants into the unions’ apprenticeship and journeyman programs and the unions agree to keep the Center abreast of opportunities available of their trade.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2. Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousvarious classification covered by the Agreement required by the Employer shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions with proper cause. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the right to determine the number of employees required and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off. In selecting employees for layoff the employer will give primary consideration to affirmative action requirements and overall craft qualifications. Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. AdditionallyAdditionally , job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.

REFERRAL OF EMPLOYEES. Section 1. When employees are needed, the Employer shall notify the Unions as to the number and classification of employees required. It shall be the responsibility of the Unions to supply the necessary numbers required in accordance with the hiring hall procedure of this agreement as set forth in Attachment 2.Unions Section 2. The Local Unions administer and control their referral and it is agreed that these referrals will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner and in full compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations which require equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination. Referrals shall not be affected in any way by the rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutional provisions or any other aspect or obligation of Union membership, policies or requirements, to the extent that such rules, regulations, by laws, etc. may be in conflict with any federal, state or local laws. Section 3. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to select and hire directly the number of employees it considers necessary and desirable. Applicants for the variousvarious classification covered by the Agreement required by the Employer shall be referred to the Employer by the Unions. The Employer shall have the unqualified right to reject any applicant referred by the Unions with proper cause. The Employer shall have the right to determine the competency of all employees, the right to determine the number of employees required and shall have the sole responsibility for selecting the employees to be laid off. In selecting employees for layoff the employer will give primary consideration to affirmative action requirements and overall craft qualifications. Section 4. The Employer shall have the right to hire foremen, general foremen and other key employees. Key employees are defined as craft employees who possess special skills or abilities and are not readily available in the area. The Union shall have the opportunity to refer qualified candidates for the positions of xxxxxxx and general xxxxxxx as stated in Article XVII, Section 2. These employees will be referred through the recognized craft referral procedure. In cases of employment positions requiring special skills or qualifications, the Employer will notify the Union of the qualification tests or skills required and the Union may refer any qualified applicant. Section 5. The Union shall not refer employees employed at the project sites by a signatory Employer to other employment unless agreed upon by the affected Employer, nor shall the Union engage in other activities which encourage work force turnover or absenteeism. Additionally, job-hopping is strongly discouraged and, if such should become a problem for the signatory Employers and Unions, the matter shall be referred to the Union/Management Administrative Committee to address an appropriate resolution. Section 6. Employees referred to the job by the Union shall report to an employment location established at the job site. Employment begins and ends at the job site. Section 7. The above shall not restrict the Employer from soliciting and hiring qualified personnel from any other source, provided the Unions are unable to fulfill manpower requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of first notification by the Employer; emergencies, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. When specific security clearances are a requirement for the work to be performed, the respective Unions shall be notified. Section 8. During a reduction in force, the Employers have the right to retain the most qualified employees. Section 9. Employees terminated for cause shall not again be referred for employment under this agreement for a period of at least ninety (90) days and the Union may not require the rehire of such employees during this time period. Section 10. An employee or applicant required to satisfactorily demonstrate his/her ability to perform certain craft related tasks through an examination or test (i.e., welding tests) shall be paid for that time required to take the exam or test provided the employee or applicant successfully passes the exam or test.