SUBCONTRACTING

The terms of this agreement shall be binding upon any person, firm, or corporation engaged in sub- contracting work for the signatory employer on work covered by this agreement with the exception of the clearing of right of ways. The signatory employer to this agreement agrees further that any and all subcontractors shall become signatory to this agreement before commencing any subcontracting work for said signatory employer. Violation of this article by the employer shall entitle the union to seek damages for wages and benefits lost to unemployed union members as well as union dues, vacation pay, and all other monetary items. Such damages and losses are to be immediately payable to the Union Office.

Notwithstanding Article 36:01, the employer's right to engage machinery and equipment with operators on an hourly basis as per past practices on minor jobs, is hereby confirmed. However, this Article shall not be construed to cover work which is of a major nature.