Common use of WORKING RULES Clause in Contracts

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "“Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" ” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats and personal equipment required by the Employer, excluding CSA Safety footwear and prescription eye glasses at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen fifteen-minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking bottled water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is availablefor drinking. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets headsets (such as BlueToothBluetooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9. Union stewards are permitted to use cell phones to perform their duties as described in Article 3.6.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "“Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" ” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen fifteen-minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets headsets (such as BlueToothBluetooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9. Union stewards are permitted to use cell phones to perform their duties as described in Article 3.6.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee’s designated bank account. In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are deliveredEmployers scheduled working days following such termination. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime 2007/2010 - 9 - MAST-D work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, workday except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee’s designated bank account. In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are deliveredEmployers scheduled working days following such termination. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime 2004/2007 - 9 - MAST-D work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday 1. Employees are to be paid the wages applicable to the work performed without any discount, and in return, the Contractors are to receive a fair and honest day’s work without any slowing down or stoppage of work. 2. All wages shall be not later than Thursday paid to the employees at least once each week at the job site, upon completion of each weekthe shift. If the employee is required to wait for his pay check beyond his shift, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, he shall be paid for time spent waiting. The weekly pay day may established by the Contractor shall remain the same for the life of the job. All checks shall be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(sdrawn on a Michigan bank. (a) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge If an employee is dismissed, he must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of paid within two (2) hours straight of the time of discharge and shall be paid straight-time for any time he is required to wait beyond such two (2) hours, or he may be sent to the office of the Contractor for his pay, and be paid one (1) hour’s time for such trip. This shall be construed to apply only to normal working hours. (b) If an employee quits of his own accord, he shall wait for his pay per day until the monies are deliverednext regular pay day. 6.2 4. The Employer employee’s pay stub shall provide a copy show the straight-time hours worked, overtime hours worked, his gross pay, his normal straight-time rate, deductions for Federal, State and City income tax, deductions for Social Security benefits, and the total amount of any other deductions. 5. The Contractor is to be the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association judge as to the Job satisfactory performance of any work by an employee, and may discharge any employee whose work is unsatisfactory or who fails to observe the safety precautions or other rules and regulations that are not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. However, no Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employeeshall be discharged for activities permitted under this Agreement. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work6. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) A Contractor shall not be deemed hindered or prevented in using any type or quantity of machinery, tools or appliances. However, this does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of properly xxxxxxx any piece of equipment that is place in operation. 7. The Union representative or representatives (“Union Representative”) shall confer with the Contractor in all matters pertaining to this Agreement. 8. The authorized representatives of the Union may visit jobs during working hours, but shall conduct their business on the job with the least interference and interruption as possible. The Union Representative shall not engage in any collective discussions or meetings with the employees on the job during working hours, except with the approval of the Contractor. The Contractor shall, upon request by an authorized representative of the Union, inform the Union of the exact locations of its jobs. 9. The number of employees to be employed is also at the sole discretion of the Contractor, and the fact that certain classifications and rates are established does not mean that the Contractor must employ employees for any one or all such classifications or to man any particular piece of equipment that happens to be on the work site, unless the Contractor has need for such employees. 10. When a breach of this Agreement Contractor transfers employees from one job to another during working hours, they shall be paid for the time spent in traveling between the two jobs and they shall not be a reason for dischargerequired to go from one job to another during their lunch period without pay. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee's designated bank account. In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are delivered. 6.2 Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 . The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 . The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having . jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 . The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime . work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 . A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 . Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 . The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 . The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 . The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection.. 2010/2013 - 9 - TM-D 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.. 2010/2013 - 10 - TM-D

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee's designated bank account. In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are delivered. 6.2 Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 . The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 . The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be he a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 . After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be he cause for discharge. 6.6 . The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 . The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 . A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 . Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 . The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 . The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 . The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 . Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, workday except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.Article

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-lay- off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are delivered. 6.2 Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "“Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" ” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 . The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber bootssuits, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 . The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 . After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 . The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 . The certified health and safety representative, . where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 . The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 . The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 . The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee's designated bank account. In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are delivered. 6.2 Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 . The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 . The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 . After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 . The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 . The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 . A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 . Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 . I The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 . The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 . The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 I The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-lay- off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are delivered. 6.2 Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "“Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" ” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 . The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber bootssuits, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 . The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 . After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 . The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 . The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 . A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 . Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 . The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 . The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 . The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks, The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee's designated bank account. When employees are laid In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are delivered. 6.2 Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 . The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 . The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. , Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 . After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 . The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 . The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 . A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 . Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 . The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 . The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 . The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee's designated bank account. In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are delivered. 6.2 Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 . The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 , The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 . After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 . The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 . The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime IO work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 . A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 . Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 . The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 . The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 . The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 . Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, workday except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.Article

WORKING RULES. 6.1 The regular payday pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid The Employer may pay each employee by electronic transfer to the employee’s designated bank account. In the event of a lay-off or discharged their payment(s) discharge, employees cheques for wages all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed, to the employee’s last known address delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until of the monies are deliveredEmployers scheduled working days following such termination. 6.2 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.3 The Employer shall provide rain suits and rubber boots, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.4 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four (24) hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.5 After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulation of any governmental or appropriate regulatory body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.6 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.7 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation, will not be excluded from overtime 2004/2007 - 9 - MAST/TM-D work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.8 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.9 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.10 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. 6.11 The Employer shall provide iced drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. 6.12 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.13 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.14 Cell phones will not be used for personal purposes during the work day, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment will not be used during the workday, except during lunch and break periods provided for in Article 6.9.