Apprenticeship Ratio
19.01
A During the life of this Agreement, the ratio shall be three (3) Journeypersons hired then one (1) Apprentice hired. With prior written approval of the Business Manager, this ratio may be modified. B In special cases whereas the Union has given permission or has supplied Apprentices when unable to supply Journeypersons, the company agrees upon 48 hours notice from the Union to replace Apprentices with Journeypersons. Article 20:05 will not apply to Apprentices who are replaced under Article 19:01.
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