Attachment 5 Collective Bargaining Agreement JBA signed.pdf

AGREEMEN]T

BETWEEN

INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL

EMPLOYEES UNION, OPEIU Local 4873, AFL-CIO

AND

SON QUALITY FOOD COMPANY

COVERING FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES

At

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE DINING HALL

IN

CAMP SPRINGS, MD.

Effective: October 1, 2A24 Through: September 30, 2A27

Table of Contents

PREAMBLE..^... ....,

ARTICLE I - UNION RECOGNITION ...,.,,.,,.4

ARTICLE II _ UNION SECURITY AND MEMBESHIP... .,..,,.,4

ARTICLE III - EQUAL OPPORTUNIry .. ......,6

ARTICLE IV-ACCESS TO UNIT. .,

ARTICLE V - PROBATIONARY PERIOD...... ,

ARTICLE VI - SENIORITY ,....,,

ARTICLE VII - DISCHARGED/DISCIPLINE ..,^

ARTICLE VIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ,...........,..9

ARTICLE lX - ARBITRATION .......,..,..11

ARTICLE X - MILITARY LEAVE...... ,,,.,11

ARTICLE XI - LEAVE OF ABSENCE ,,..,12

ARTICLE XII - BREAVEMENT LEAVE .,,,

ARTICLE XIII - SHOP STEWARD...... .,,,.,..13

ARTICLE XIV _ REST PERIODS ,,....,,

ARTICLE XV _ LAYOFF AND RECALLS ..,

ARTICLE XVI - WAGES

ARTICLE XVll - OVERTIME ARTICLE Xvlll* HEALTH and WELFARE .".'.'..'..15

ARTICLE XIX - VACATION....,

ARTICLE XX - HOLIDAYS..,..,

ARTICLE XXI - SICK LEAVE

ARTICLE XXII - PENSION

ARTICLE XXIII- UNIFORMS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ...,....,.,,16

ARTICLE XXIV - JURY DUTY ..,,.,17

ARTICLE XXV - INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS

ARTICLE XXVI - NO STRIKE OUT - NO LOCKOIJT .,. ..,,.,,,,17

ARTICLE XXVII- PICKET LINE ,.....,

ARTICLE XXVIII - EMPLOYEE INJURY

ARTICLE XXIX - GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS, ......,, 18

ARTICLE XXX - GENERAL.......,

ARTICLE XXXI - DURATION,. ,,.,.....,.,20

APPENDIXA-WAGES. ...,..,,21

APPENDIX B - HEALTH AND WELFARE..,.... .........,.21

APPENDIXC_PENSION ...,22

APPENDIX D - UNIFORMED ALLOWANCE... ...,..,.,..,..23

APPENDIX E.- VACATION... ,

APPENDIX F- HOLIDAYS..,.. ...,..,.24

APPENDIX G - SICK LEAVE. ,...,..,,,.24

APPENDIX H - BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

APPENDIX I - JURY DUTY ...,...25

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PREAMBLE

This AGREEMENT is entered into by and betlr',,een Son Quality Food Companv., hereinafter referred to as the "Company", and the lrrdustrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union. OPEIU Local 4873, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred to as the "Union", as representative of all its non*supervisory food service employees at Andrews Joint Base in Camp Sprinqs, MD, in the mutual interests of the employees and the Company to promote and further the efficiency and econonly of operations, to provide orderly collective bargaining relations, a method for the prompt and equitable disposition of grievances, and a method for the establishment of fair wages, hours, and working ionditions for the employees covered hereunder. ln making this Agreement, it is recognized to be the duty of the Parties to cor:perate fully with each other, both individually and collectively, for the advancement of the purposes of this Agreement.

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ARTICLE I . UNION REC()GNITION

Section A.

The Company hereby recognizes the Union as ther sole bargaining agent for all of its nonsupervisory food service employees at the Anrdrews Joint Base Dining Hall, MD location, hereinafter referred to as the "Base".

Section B.

Whenever the words "employee" or employees" are, used in Agreement, they designate only such employees as are covered by this Agreerment. Whenever in this Agreement employees or jobs are referred to in the male gender, it will be recognized as referring to both male and female employees.

Section C.

It is understood by this Section that the parties hrereto shall not use any leasing or subcontracting device to evade the terms of this Agreement. The Conrpany shall give a copy of this Agreement and any Appendix hereto to the Contracting Officer at every Base where this Agreement is applicable.

ARTICLF il - UN|ON SECURTTY AND MEMBESHTP

Section A.

It shall be a condition of employment that all employ'ees of the Company covered by this Agreement who are members of the Union in good standing on the eftective date of this Agreement shall remain members in good standing and those who are not members on the effective date of this Agreement, shall onlor a1ler the thirtieth (30th) day following the effective date of this Agreement or the execution date, whichever comes later, become and remain members in good standing of the Union. lt shall be a condition of employment that all employees of the Company covered by this Agreement and hired on/or after its effective date or execution date, whir:hever comes later, shall onlor after the thirtieth (30th) day following the beginning of such employment become and remain members in good standing of the Union.

Section B.

Union Shop Provision to Take Effect if Prohibition Law lnvalidated

The provisions of Article ll, Section A, shall be deermed to be of no force and effect in any state whose law governs this contract to tlre extent to which the making or enforcement of such provisions is contrary to statutes, constitutional amendment or the law of such state, provided, however that whenever any such court of last resort having

Son's Quality Food Company jurisdiction of such questions finds provision of Section A above shall bargaining unit or employees directly

Section C.

lf the provisions of Article ll, Section A sha following shall govern: Employees who execution of this Agreement, and em execution hereof, shall retain their m employment during the term thereof.

Section D.

The Company will deduct from the wages said employee's voluntary and individual such deductions signed by the employees, the Union. The Company will pay over withheld for such initiation fees and dues.

showing individual names, addresses, amounts deducted. The total remittances after the last day of the month for which the Company of the amount of initiation shall be deducted. The amount so withholding shall be reported and paid to Section E.

Payment for membership dues shall not during leaves-of-absence without pay in permanent transfer to a classification not

Section F.

ln the event of termination of Company to collect dues until all other

Section G.

The Company will make available to employees covered by this Agreement. S the names, addresses, social security nu date of such employees who were hired list is prepared.

the imn larnr to be invalid or inapplicable, the iately tlrereupon be deemed to cover this by such declaration of invalidity.

be deemed to be of no force and effect, the members of the Union on the date of who join the Union subsequent io the bership, in the Union as a condition of any employee covered by this Agreement authorization for the Company to make

Such ar,rthorization form shall be provided by the proper officer of the Union the wages remittance shall be accompanied by a list sracurity nurnbers, dates hired, and to be made not later than fifteen (15) days were made. The Union shall advise and rjues and the manner in which same less any amounts due to any improper

Union monthly.

be required as a condition of employment of thirty (30) days or during period of hry this Agreement.

, there shall be no obligation upon the ions lrave been made.

Union a list of newly hired and terminated list w'ilt be prepared monthly and will show ber, job, classification and hire or termination r terminated during the month for which the

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Section H.

The Company shall notify the Union of all job openings within the bargaining unit covered by this Agreement. The Union may refer applicants for such openings. ln interviewing and hiring for such job openings, the C;ompany will not discriminate against any applicant referred by the Union. Nothing irn this contract, however, shall be construed to create an exclusive hiring all arrangement and the Company shall at all times be free to advertise and list said job openings from any sources available to the Company including, but not limited to, employees employed by the company at other locations of the Company or its franchisees not covered by the Agreement.

Section L

The Company shall be the judge of the qualifications of its employees, but shall give full consideration, without prejudice to the members of the Union, provided that they have the necessary qualifications.

Section J.

The Union agrees to indemnify and save the Company harmless against any claim, suits, judgments or liabilities of any sort whatsoever arising out of the Company's compliance with the provisions of this Union Security and Membership Article.

ARTICLE III - EQUAL OF'PORTUNITY

Section A.

ln accordance with ttre established policy of the Company and the Union, the provisions of the Agreement wi{l apply equally to all employeers hereunder regardless of sex, color, age, race, creed or national origin. The Company and the Union also recognize the desirability of implementing the national policy of providing equal opportunity to all persons and agree to work actively toward the implementation of that policy.

Section B, There will be no discrimination against any emplo'yee on account of membership in, or activity in behalf of the Union.

ARTICLE IV - ACCESS TO UNIT

Duly authorized representatives of the Union shrall be permitted to investigate the standing of all employees and investigate conditions to see that the Agreement is being enforced, provided that no interview shall be held during the rush hours, including but not limited to, such times as the serving line are open, or unreasonably interrupt the

Son's Quality Food ComPanY duties of any employee. The company shall be notified by the Union representative before he shall take action with the person involved. The representative of the Union shall contact the highest ranking Company repre:;entative then present at the facility and inform him of the circumstances. The employer representative and the Union Representative shall conduct themselves in such manner as to (larry out the intent and spirit of this Section.

ARTICLE V - PROBATIONIARY PERIOD

Section A, Every new and rehired employee, rehired after a break in seniority in accordance Article Vl Section E with shall be on probation, for the firr;t ninety (90) days of employment or reemployment

Section B.

At any time during such an initial probationary period an employee may be discharged for any reason, and any such employee so discharged shall not have the right to file a grievance or have other recourse to the grievance procedure.

Section C.

Any employee promoted to a job classification covered by this collective bargaining agreement from a lower-paid classification shall be on probation for the first ninety (90) days of employment in the new classification. At any time during such a probationary period, the Company may, for any reason, return the employee to that employee's former position without any loss of seniority and any such employee shall not have the right to file a grievance or have other recourse to tlre grievance procedure with regard to any such return to former classification. A promoted employee shall, during the ninety

(90) day period and thereafter, have the right to file a grievance and resort to the grievance procedure with regard to all other matter,s covered by this Agreement.

ARTICLE Vl - SENI,ORITY

Section A.

It is agreed that the Company and the Union will nreet for the purpose of establishing a seniority list for all employees employed in the r"rnit at the time of the signing of the Agreement. Said seniority tist will be based uporl official records of the Union, of the Company, its predecessors, and state and federal agencies. No later than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the Company's contract covering any facility, the Company shall furnish the Union and the succes,sor contractor a list of all its current

Son's Quality Food Company employees together with their dates of hire and the dates of thein last vacation pay was paid by the Company. The following Sections in this; Article shall become applicable and shall be in force and effect upon the establishmenl. of said seniority list. ln establishing the initial seniority list shall for employees at time of the signing of this Agreement employees transferred to the base covered by this Agreement, shall receive seniority in accordance with their tenure of service with the company or its franchise as the case may be, regardless of where such service was performed. Other employees transferred to the base covered by this Agreement by the Cornpany to fill vacancies shall likewise receive seniority in accordance with their tenure with the Company or its franchise, as the case may be, regardless of where such service was performed. Seniority shall for all purpose of this Article be on the basis of job classifications, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Section B.

ln the event that the Company finds it necessary to lay off employees for any reason, other than disciplinary, such layoffs shall be on the basis of seniority, i.e., the employee on duty in the facility where the layoff occurs having the shorter period of continuous service. The Comparny shall recall such laid-off errployees in the reverse order. Senior employees shall have preference of full-time employment at all tirnes if equal distribution of work is impossible. Senior employees may, however, exercise their seniority rights by taking a job in a lower classification.

Section C.

Employees shall ha,re the right to select availablc' work schedules by seniority in job assignments for which they are qualified. Each employee shall be given his work schedule.

The work schedule for each week shall be posted at least four (4) days prior to the beginning of the wor[< week.

Section D, Except as otherwise provided herein, seniority shall be measured from the date of the employee's initial hiire at the facility with the Company or a predecessor employer engaged in providing similar services at the facility, provided there has been no break in seniority under Section E of this Article.

Section E.

An employee shall lose his seniority upon his retirement, resignation or discharge for just cause. An emplt>yee will be considered to haver resigned if he:

(1) fails to report to work on the day following expiration of an authorized leave-of absence, unless failure to report is due to conditions recognized by the

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Company to be beyond the control of the employee and he reported such conditions as soon as possible;

(2) is on layoff for a period exceeding one (1) year;

(3) is absent from work for two (2) consecutive work days without properly notifying thre Company of the reason for absence even though the reason for such absence is beyond the control of the employee, or in any event, fails to report to work as scheduled without such reason.

(4) fails, while on layoff, upon notice from the Company that work is available, to report to the Company for work as soon as practicable, but not later than selven (7) work days and provided that the emprloyee notifies the Company, within three (3) days of surch notice that he will return to work within tlre seven(7) day period.

The Company fulfills its obligations under this Sectrron by telephone or by certified letter to the last known adclress of the employee. lt is the obligation of the employees to keep the Company informeid of his current address and blephone number.

Section F.

An employee who has occupied a position with the Company covered by this Agreement and who accepts a position with the Cornpany in a classification not covered by this Agreement lvill continue to accrue seniority for nine (9) mr:nths, after which period he shall retain his accumulated seniority, provided he remains in the employ of the employer.

ARTICLE VII - DISCHARGE|D/DISCIPLINE

No employee shall be disciplined or discharged without just cause, all disciplines and discharges will be subject to the grievance procedure and arbitration. All reprimands and discharge noticers shall be in writing and shalli be signed bV the Project Manager.

Copies of the reprimand or discharge notice shall be given to the employee reprimanded and to the shop steward. Each reprimand shall be cancelled after (1) year, Three (3) reprimands may result in immediate disrnissal. Theft, intoxication on the job, failure to perform work as directed, illegal use of drugs may result in immediate dismissal regardless of the number of prior reprimands.

ARTICLE VIII - GRIEVANCE: PROCEDURE

Section A.

A grievance is defined as a claim or dispute by the employer or employee or the Union concerning the interpretation or application of this A,greement, or Appendix hereto.

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Section B.

All grievances must be presented in writing and filed and processed in accordance with the following exclusi,re procedure:

Step 1. The employee who has a grieva,nce shall discuss it with his direct supervisor either hirnself or through his steward. lf the grievance is not settled at the Step 1 meeting, it may be appealed by the tJnion Representative to the Project Manager to Step 2 within five (5) days of the Step 1 meeting. Company grievances shall be processed beginning with Step 2.

Step 2. The Union Representative and the Project Manager wilt discuss the grievance. lf the grir:vance is not disposed of to the satisfaction of the party filing the grievance at Step 2, the grievance may be appealed to Step 3 by the party or representatives of the party filing the grievance by filing a written appeal to the opposing party within seven (7) days after Step 2.

Step 3. Within seven (7) days after the appeal of the opposing party, the parties (the Company represented by the Company Presiclent and the Union represented by its designee) will attempt to settle the grievance^ The party being complained against shall render that party's decision within five (5) days of such meeting. lf the grievance is not disposed of to the satisfaction of the complaining prart!, the grievance may be appealed to arbitration by the Company or the Union lodgingr a written appeal with the other party within ten (10) days of receipt of such written decision.

Section C.

A grievance involving discharge of an employee slrall be brought directly to Step 2 and must be filed within five (5) days of discharge.

Section D

A grievance not involving discharge shall be without effect unless filed in writing within seven (7) days from the date of the complaining party discovered the facts or should have discovered the facts giving rise to the grievance.

Section E.

Stewards shall be afforded time off without loss, of pay to investigate, discuss and present grievances. Such time shall be kept at a minimum.

Section F.

At any step of the g;rievance procedure, the Conrpany or the lUnion may designate a substitute for the olficial designated herein, other than persons who have previously participated in such grievance. The officially designed representative of either party may be accompanied by two other persons at any Step of the procedure except Step 1. The

Son's Quality Food Company parties may mutually agree that further representatives may be present.

Section G, The time limits set-fcrrth in this Article may be externded mutually in writing. Time limits are exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and recognized holidays.

aRTrcLE rx - ARBTTTTATTON

Section A.

Within ten (10) days after the filing of the notice of the intent to submit the unsettled grievance to arbitration, the parties shall attenrpt to mutually select an impartial arbitrator. lf the parties are unable to agree within five (5) days of that meeting upon the choice of an arbitriltor, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to submit a list of five (5) persons qualified to act as the impartial arbitrator. A representative of the Company and a representative of the Unio,n shall meet within five

(5) days of the receipt of the list and shall alternately strike two (2) names from the list, the party to strike fir,st to be selected by tot. The fi'fth remaining person shall thereupon be selected as the intpartial arbitrator.

Section B.

During the hearing, each party shall have full opportunity to present evidence and argument, both oral and documentary. The impartial arbitrator will render his finding and award in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing. The decision of the imprartial arbitrator shall be final and binding. The impartial arbitrator shall have no authcrrity to modify, amend, revise, add to or subtract from any of the terms or conditions of this agreement.

Section C.

The fees of the arbitrator and necessary expenses, including transcript, if desirable of any arbitration proceeding shall be borne equally by the Company and the Union except that each party shall pay the fees of its own counsel or representative. lf an employee witness is called by the Company, the Company rruill reimburse him for time lost at his regular straight time base rate. lf an employee witness is called by the Union, the Union will reimburse such personnel for time lost.

ARTICLE X _ MILITARY LEAVE

Section A.

Employees entering the military or naval service, Red cross or other combat relief or

Son's Quality Food Company conscripted civil senrice of the United States during the life of this Agreement will be placed on military leave of absence in accordancer with the provisions of the Universal Military and Service Act, and will retain their seniority while in such service and be returned to their forrner position upon honorable discharge from service, provided they are physically and mentally capable of working.

Section B.

An employee who is member of a military reserve unit and who is required to participate in active training will be granted a leave of absence without pay for the period of such training duty.

Section C.

An employee applying for leave under this Article vuill give the Company at least five (5) working days notice prior to reporting date, if possible.

ARTICLE XI - LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Section A.

Employees are entitled to leaves of absence not ex,ceeding one (1) year for good cause.

Such leave of absence may be granted for restoration of health, medical, dental or other treatment, maternity leave, or employment by t[he Union, and shall not prejudice seniority status for purpose of layoffs and recalls.

Section B.

A leave of absence under this Section will not be considererJ employment time for seniority^ For example, an employee works continuously for nine (9) months and is granted a thirty (30) day leave of absence without pay. When the employee returns to work, he has nine (9) months seniority and will be required to work three (3) more months in order to have one (1) year seniority, Section C.

Upon return from a leave of absence, the employee will be returned to work for which he can qualifu in his job classification on the basis r:f seniority, Section D

Any employee who engages in gainful employment without permission of the Company while on leave of absence shall be subject to discharge.

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Section E.

All leaves of absence must be applied for in writing and if granted must be granted in writing by the Company.

Section F.

All leave of absence shall be for a specific designated period of time, and an employee may return to work earlier than the specifically designed date for his return only with the consent of the Company.

ARTICLE XII - BREAVEMIENT LEAVE

Employees shall be entitled to paid Bereavement Leave as set forth in Appendix H, attached hereto.

ARTICLE XIII- SHOP $TEWARD

Section A.

Shop stewards shall be designated by the Union from the group they are to represent, and the Union will notify the Company of the duly designated shop steward(s) at each Base.

Section B.

The shop steward shall not interfere with the management of the business or direct any work of any employee, but may advise the Company of any violations of the Agreement and also notify the employee participating therein.

Section C.

Prior to leaving the work area, the shop steward will request permission from the supervisor. Shop stewards will not leave the work area during rush hour, Section D

Shop stewards shall be entitled to top seniority at the facility to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Section E.

A telephone will be made available to the Shop Stewards for the purpose of

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communicating with the Union. Such calls will be placed at no cost to the Company.

ARTICLE XIV - REST F'ERIODS

An employee who is scheduled to work for not less than four (4) continuous hours on a shift shall be entitled to one paid ten (10) minute unscheduled rest period during each four (4) hour or part thereof.

ARTICLE XV - LAYOFF AI{D RECALL$

ln the event of redur:tion of forces, the Company 'will give reasonable notice of layoff, under the circumstances, to the employees with the least seniority within the affected facility, and will recall employees in the reverse order, such recall to be by job classification. No new employees will be hired at any facility until all qualified laid-off employees at that facility have been recalled and all qualified laid-off employees at all facilities have been offered the position(s) involved. However, a laid-off employee from a facility other than the one in which the vacancy occurs may reject the offer, if it would require that employee to relocate without loss of seniority and future right of recall.

ARTICLE XVI _ W\GES

The schedule of effer;tive wage rates and job classifications for employees is set forth in Appendix A, attachecl hereto.

ARTICLE XVll - OVI:RTIME

Section A.

One and one-half (1%) times the hourly rate of p;ry will be paid for all time worked in excess of sixteen (16) hours in any one day, One and one-half (1%) times the hourly rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hrours of work in a week.

Section B.

When a regular employee is called to work within two (2) hours of starting time of his next regular shift, he will receive two (2) hours at thr= applicable rate.

Section C.

When an employee who has completed his shift, l^ras left the Company property and is thereafter called for work at any time prior to two (2) hours before his next scheduled shift, will be provided with four (4) hours of work or pay therefore at the applicable rate.

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Section D.

When an employee works overtime beyond his shift, he will be entitled to a ten (10) minute rest period at the completion of his regular shift, and another such rest period at the completion of his tenth (10th) consecutive hour if he is required to work beyond ten

(10) hours. On the same basis, similar rest periods will be provided after each additional two (2) hours worked. Such periods will be scheduled as near to the appointed time as practicable, subject to requirements of the service.

Section E, Overtime work will be distributed among the employees qualified to perform the work necessitating overtime within the appropriate crew or shift as equitably as practicable.

Overtime lists will be made available to shop stevrrards on request. The Company will give as much notice of overtime as practicable.

Section F.

No overtime will be worked except by prior direction of the proper supervisory personnel of the Company, except in case of emergency iend when prior authority cannot be obtained.

Section G.

For overtime purposes a day is the twenty-four (24'l hour period beginning with the daily starting time as set forth in the Company's contract with the Government.

Section H, Nothing herein shall be construed to require or permit the pyramiding of overtime or overtime pay.

ARTICLE XVlll - HEALTH :rnd WELFARE

The Company shall pay the health and welfare llenefits as set forth in Appendix B, attaehed hereto.

ARTICLE XIX - VAC)ATION

Employees shall be entitled to paid vacation as set forth in Appendix E, attached hereto.

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ARTICLE XX - HOLIDAYS

Employees shall be entitled to holiday pay as set forth in Appendix F, attached hereto.

Section A.

Any work per{ormed on a holiday will be paid at the employees regular rate of pay in addition to the holiday pay. lf any of the named holidays fall on a non- working day, the employees shall eithr:r observe the holiday on the f,ollowing working day or shall receive pay for the hotiday.

Section B.

ln the event that one of the holidays occur during the employees vacation, the employee will receive additional day of paid vacation, unless the employee and the company agree that he may receive pay in lieu thereof.

Section C.

When the company requires work on any shifts on a holiday, it shall post a notice of such requirement at least seven (7) days prior to that holiday.

Section D, ln order for an employee to qualify for a paid holiday, he must have worked his regularly scheduled work day immediately preceding the tholiday and his regularly scheduled work day immediately following the holiday.

ARTICLE XXI _ SICK LEAVE

Employees shall be entitled to paid sick leave as set forth in Appendix G, attached hereto.

ARTICLE XXII _ PENSION

The Company shall pay the pension benefits as set forth in Appendix C, attached hereto.

ARTICLE XXIII _ UNIFORMS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Section A:

Proper uniforms and safety equipment will be furnished and laundered by the Company

Son's Quality Food ComPanY without cost to the employee provided, however, that the Company may require or permit employees to launder and maintain uniforrrs furnished by the Company. When any employee is required or permitted to launder and maintain company furnished uniforms or to provide and/or maintain safety equipment, he will be compensated in accordance with the provisions of Appendix D, attached hereto.

Section B:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

ln the event that a sllate, national or local emergency is declared due to an outbreak of disease, such as a pandemic, "hazard premium" in employer will make a reasonable effort to provide Cr:nters of Disease Control suggested PPE (personal protective equipment) to all enrployees who fit the aforementioned conditions and to implement and enforce policies to protect employees from contracting a disease.

ARTICLE XXIV - JUFIY DUTY

An employee summ,lned to serve on a jury shall receive compensation as set forth in Appendix l, attached hereto.

ARTICLE XXV - INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS

No employee shall be compelled or allowed to r:nter into anv individual contract or agreement with the Company concerning the conditions of employment contained herein.

ARTICLE XXVI - NO STRIKE OUT. NO LOCKOUT

Section A.

During the term of this Agreement, the Union shall not authorize cause, engage in, sanction or assist in any work stoppage, strike or slow-down of operators.

Section B.

During the term of this Agreement, the Company shall not cause, permit or engage in any lockout of its employees.

Section C.

The Company reserves the right to discharge or othenrise discipline any employee taking part in any violation of this provision of the Agreement.

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ARTICLE XXVII _ PICTIET LINE

Refusal of an employee to cross a bona fide picket line established by a labor organization claiming to have a dispute with the Company and approved by the Union shall not be construerJ to be a breach of this Agreernent. This provision is not applicable to security guards.

ARTICLE XXVIII - EMPLOYEE INJURY

An employee injured during working hours shall receive the rest of the day off without loss of pay, provided that the injuries are such that a doctor orders the employee not to return to work.

ARTICLE XXIX - GOVERNMEN' REQUIREMENTS

The Union agrees to cooperate with the Company in all matters required by the United States Government and the Union recognized that the terms and conditions of the Agreement are sukrject to cerlain sovereign prriorities which the United States Government may exrarcise. The Union agrees that any actions taken by the Company pursuant to a requirement of the United States Government shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent institution of any change prior to discussion with the Union where immediate change is required by the United States Government. The company will, however, negotiate with the Union concerninet the effect of any such change.

The Union understands the services provided by the Company' in connection with its government contract are mission essential and that service must be performed during weekends, holidays, and severe inclement weather, and national emergencies.

ln cases of emergeflc! or inclement weather, the Company may hold employees over for an additional shift or part of an additional shift due to cr:ntractual staffing requirements^ This will only be done on an as needed basis and in accordance with the other provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ln cases when severe inclement weather is forecasted, the Company shall provide employees the option staying in overnight tempol'ary housing, including meals at the DFAC. Employees who opt out of temporary hor-rsing and do not report to work in a timely manner may hre subject to disciplinary action. This will be done on an as needed basis.

and will abide by Executive Order 11246

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ARTICLE XXX - GEhIERAL

Section A.

This Agreement ancl the appendix hereto, when accepted by the parties hereto and signed by the respective representatives thereunto duly authorized, shall constitute the sole agreement between them involving the employees covered by this Agreement. Any alteration or modification of this Agreement must tre made by and between the parties hereto and must be in writing.

Section B.

ln the event any provision of this Agreement or Appendix attached hereto is declared invalid by any competent court or governmental agency on account of existing or future legislation, such invalidation shall not affect the rernaining provisions of this Agreement and Appendix.

Section C.

Any employee leaving the service of the Company will, upon request from the employee, be furnished with a letter setting forth the Company's record of his job classification, stating his length of service and beginning and ending rate of pay.

Section D.

Employees entering the service of the Company may be required to take a physical specified by the Cc,mpany. Any time thereafter, an employee may be subjected to fu(her physical exarninations during the course o1'his employment r:r recall to service after layoff or leave-of-absence. The cost of Comperny mandate physicals shall be borne by the Company.

Section E.

The Company shall provide bulletin board space at each facility for use by the Union.

Section F.

Company payroll records with respect to any employee in the unit whose pay is questioned will be provided upon request of the Union within a reasonable period of time, except for payroll records with respect to the current period with respect to such an employee, which may be explained by the Llnion upon request during business hours.

Section G.

of this Agreement, the company retains the sole and

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Subject to the express limitationsq exclusive right in its cliscretion to manage its business, to hire, discharge for cause, lay-off, assign, tran$fer, promote or demote employees, to determine the starting and quitting time, to establish, or discontinue or chanl;e operations, productions, or work standards or plant rules, provided however, that with respect to any action which results in a change in established work rules, existing hours of work, or the size of the work force, the Company shall give prior notice to the [Jnion before taking such action and shall afford the Union a reasonable opportunity tc, negotiate on such matter. Nothing herein shall prevent individual employees, either alone or with a Union representative from consulting witlt the company representatives on problems relating to their individual work schedules.

ARTICLE XXXI - DUFIATION

Section A.

This Agreement shall become effective October 1,2A24 and shall continue in full force and effect until September 30,2027 and shall renew itself each successive October 1st thereafter unless written notice of an intended change is served in accordance with the Labor Management Flelations Act, as amended, by either party hereto at least sixty (60) days, but not more than ninety (90) days prior to ther termination date of the contract.

Section B.

For purposes of negotiating changes in wages, group insurance, contributions sick leave, vacation and holidays, as well as changes in or the introduction of other fringe benefit programs, ther parties shall meet on or about July 1st if the parties are unable to reach agreement by September 1Sth, either party may terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to the other party, lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto executed this Agreennent this October, 2024.

day of

FOR: THE UNION

lndustrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union, OPEIU Local 4873, FOt(: THE COMPANY' Son's Quality Food Company

Son's Quality Food Company Andrews JB, MD

ITPEU Representativ'e

APPENDIX A - WAGES

CURRENT:

POSITION

RATE:

Shift Leader Cook 1

Baker Storeroom Cook ll Cashier Food Sanitation Spec.

EFI:ECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1.2024:

RATE:

$18.75 $18.25 $18.25 $17.70 $16.80 $15.25 $15.25

POSITION

Shift Leader Cook 1

Bahler Storeroom Cook ll Cashier Food Sanitation Spec.

$2075 $ 20.25 $2025 $ 19,70 $ 18.80 $ 17.20 $ 17.20

APPENDIX B - HEALTH AllD WELFARE

CURRENT:

The Company shall contribute to the ITPEU Health and Welfare Fund the sum of four dollars and sixtv cqEts_.IILLOgl per hour for all straight time hours worked for each and every employee covered by this agreement, not to exceed forty (a0) hours in any one week.

All contributions shall be submitted to the Trusteesi no later thanr the fifteenth (1Sth) day following the month for which contributions are due. lf such day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the due date shall be the following Monday. ln the event of a holiday, the due date shall be on the next business day.

Contributions for a particular month shall be considered timely if such contributions are remitted 10 days f,cllowing from the paid date of last date of an Employer's last completed payroll period for the month in ques;tion or by the 25th of the month following the month in which the contributions, were earned, whichever is later. lf payments are made beyond the 25th day, interesit at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) percent per month (calculated on a daily basis) and liquidated damages of 20o/a of the amount of any delinquent contributions shall be assessed against such Employer.

EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 2024:

The Company shall contribute to the ITPEU Health and Welfare Fund the sum of four dollars and eiqhtv cents ($4.80) per hour for all straight time hours worked for each and every employee, after the thirtieth (30th) day' 1o11o*ing their first day of work, for each and every employee covered by this agreernent, not to exceed forty (40) hours in any one week.

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All contributions shalll be submitted to the Trustees no later than the fifteenth (1Sth) day following the month for which contributions are duer. lf such day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the due date shall be the following Monday. ln the event of a holiday, the due date shall be on the next business day.

Contributions for a particular month shall be considered timely if such contributions are remitted 10 days following from the paid date of last date of an Employer's last completed payroll prariod for the month in questron or by the 25th of the month, following the monttr in which the contributions were earned, whichever is later. lf payments are made beyond the 25th day, interest at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) percent per month (calculated on a daily basis) and liquidated damages of 20o/o of the amount of any delinquent contributions shall be assessed against such Employer.

APPENDIX C - PENSION

CURRENT:

The Company shall contribute to the ITPEU Pension Fund the sum of seventy-five cents {$0.75} per hour for all straight time hours rruorked for each and every employee covered by this agreement, but for no more than 2080 hours per year nor more than 40 hours paid per week.

All contributions shall be submitted to the Trustees no later than the fifteenth (15th) day following the month llor which contributions are due. lf such day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the due date shatl be the following Mondery. ln the event of a holiday, the due date shall be on the next business day.

Contributions for a particular month shall be consiclered timely if such contributions are remitted 10 days fcrllowing from the paid date of last date of an Employer's last completed payroll period for the month in question or by the 25th of the month following the montlr in which the contributions were earned, whichever is later. lf payments are made beyond the 25th day, interest at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) percent per month (calculated on a daily basis) arrd liquidated damages of 20ola of the amount of any delinquent contributions shall be assessed against such Employer.

EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 2024:

The Company shall contribute to the ITPEU Pension Fund the sum of ninetv-five cents t$0.95| per hour for all straight time hours worked for each and every employee, after the thirtieth (30th) dily following their first day of work, for each and every employee covered by this agreement, not to exceed forty (40) hours in any one week.

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All contributions shall be submitted to the Trustees no later than the fifteenth (15th) day following the month for which contributions are due. lf such day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the due date shall be the following Monday. ln the event of a holiday, the due date shall be on the nrext business day.

Contributions for a particular month shall be consir1ered timely if such contributions are remitted 10 days following from the paid date of last date of an Employer's last completed payroll period for the month in question or by the 25th of the month, following the month in which the contributions were earned, whichever is later. lf payments are made beyond the 25th day, interest at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) percent per month (calculated on a daily basis) and liquidated damages ol 2A% of the amount of any delinquent contributions shall be assiessed against such Employer.

A;'PENDIX D . UNIFORMEI] ALLOWANCE

CURRENT AND EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 2024:

The Company will provide wash and wear uniforms, that can be routinely washed;

uniform allowance is not required.

APPENDfX "E"- V,ACATION

GURRENT AND EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 2024:

After one (1) year of service, one (1) week paid vac;ation with a contractor or successor.

After two (2) years of service, two (2) weeks paid vacation with a contractor or successor.

After five (5) years of service, three successor.

After ten (10) years of service, four successor.

Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present (successor) contractor, wherever employed and with predecessor contractor in performance of similar work at the same federal facility.

Vacation hours shall be accrued based on the number of hours worked and the number of hours paid for vacation andlor sick leave, provided the employee actually utilizes his/her vacation andlor sick leave. lf an employere opts for their vacation and/or sick leave to be paid out, it will not count toward futurr= vacation or sick leave accruals. ln 2A2A the Union acknowledges and agrees, employees were paid for hours they did not

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(3)

(4) weeks paid vacation with a contractor or weeks paid vacation with a contractor or work during the clclsure of the DFAC on two occasions and the company paid employees for hours they did not work to slow the protential spread of COVID-19. Hours paid for closure of thre DFAC and to slow the potential spread of COVID-19 will not be counted as accrued hours for Vacation or Sick Leave. ln the future if employees are compensated for time they do not work, such a,s the closure for renovation and/or Covid-19 and/or a similar circumstance (i.e., they erre paid for tirrne they do not work), it will not be counted toward the accrual of vacation or sick leave hours.

APPENDIX F - HOLIDAYS

CURRENT:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Brirthday President's Day Good Friday Memorial Day lndependence Day

EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 2024:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Birthday President's Day Good Friday Memorial Day lndependence Day Juneteenth

Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgivilng Day Christmas Day Employee's Birthday

Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Employee's Birthday ln order to qualify for a personal holiday, you must notify the Company one (1)week in advance prior to the requested personal holiday.

ln order to qualify fon a personal holiday, you must notify the Company one (1) week in advance prior to the requested personal holiday.

APPENDIXG-SICIILEAVE

CURRENT AND EFI:ECTIVE: NOVEMBER t. 2029

All employees shall be entitled to paid sick leave accruable on the basis of half a day (Yz) af sick leave for each month worked, not to exceed six (6) days per year. Sick leave hours shall be accrued based on the number of hours worked, not to exceed forty

(40) hours per week.

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All sick leave benefits shall not be accumulated from year to year and all unused sick leave benefits shall rrot be paid to all employees in cash upon the end of the contract year or upon termination of the incumbent company's contract with government, or when the employee leave the employment of the company, whichever occurs first.

The hours of sick leave pay will be prorated for part time empfioyees, based on their average hours per week for the prior 52 weeks.

VIENT LEAVE

CURRENT AND EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 2024i ln the instances of the death of a member of tlre immediate family of the regular employee occurring after the completion of the ermployee's probationary period, the company will grant a paid leave not exceed three (3) days to enable such employee to attend the funeral and othenarise assist in the arrangements pertaining to the burial of such member of the {amily.

A day's pay will consist of the employee's regular trase rate for hours scheduled for the day during which the bereavement leave occurs anrl shall be applicable only to the days within his/her regular workweek.

The term o'immediate family" as used herein as defined as consisting of the following members only: MOTHER, FATHER, SPOUSE, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS, CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN.

No employee is otherwise entitled to such benel'its unless he/she gives reasonable notice to the company prior to taking time off for bereavement purpose and provides appropriate documentation of his/her bereavement upon request of the company.

APPENDIXI.JUR\TDUTY

CURRENT AND EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 202{

lf an employee is summoned to serve on the jury of hislher regular schedule work day, he/she shall be paid the difference between the ermount he/she received for 1ury duty and hislher usual rate of pay up to five (5) days per calendar year for service.

ln order to be eligible for this compensation, the enrployee shall furnish to the employer, on request, a written statement for the clerk of the court showing that he/she was summoned and also the amount received for jury duty.

Son's Quality Food Company lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunder set their hands and seals on the date first above written, FOR THE UNION:

lndustrial, Technical, and Professional Employees Union, OPEIU Local 487i\, FOI1 THE COMPANY:

Son's Quality Food Company

ITPEU Union Representative

Son's Quality Food Company

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL

EMPLOYEES UNION, OPEIU Local 4873, AFL-CIO

AND

SON QUALITY FOOD COMPANY

COVERING FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES

At

ANDREWS AIR FORGE BASE DINING HALL

IN

CAMP SPRINGS, MD.

Son's Quality Food Company Andrew Joint Base, MD.

Effective: November 2, 2A25

AGREEMENT made this day of September, 2025 by and between

4873, AFL-ClO, (hereinafter referred to as the "Union") and COMF}ANY, (hereinafter referred to as the "Company").

SON'S QUALITY FOOD

WHEREAS, the parties have entered into a Collective Bargaining Agreement effective pctober 1, 2024 covering wages, hours and working conditions of the non-supervisoty food service employees employed by the Company at Andrews Joint Base in Camp Sprinos, MD.

WHEREAS, the said Agreement provides that the parties shall meet on or about July lstfor the purpose of negotiating changes in wages and fringe benefits.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows:

APPENDIX A. WAGES

POSTTTOT{

RATE:

Shift Leader Cook 1

Baker Storeroorn Cook ll Cashier Food Sanitation Spec.

CURRENT:

RATE:

$20.75 $20.25 $2A.25 $19.70 $18.80 $17.2A $17.20

POSITION

Shift Leader Cook 1

Baker Storeroom Cook ll Cashier Food Sanitation Spec.

EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1.2025:

$ 21.30 $ 20.80 $ 20.80 $ 20.25 $ 19.35 $ 17,75 $ 17.75

APPEND-IXB. HEALTH AND WELFARE

CURRENT AND EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 1. 2025:

The Company shall contribute to the ITPEU Health and Welfare Fund the sum of four dollars an-d eiqhtv cents ($4.80I per hour for all straight time hours worked for each af,]' every employee, after the thirtieth (3Otn, day following their first day of work, for each and every employee covered by this agreement, not to exceed forty (40) hours in any one week.

All contributions shall be submitted to the Trustees no later than the fifteenth (1Sth) day following the month for which contributions are due. lf such day falls on a SaturOiy or

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Sunday, the due date shall be the following Monday. ln the event of a holiday, the due date shall be on the next business day.

Contributit>ns for a particular month shall be considered timely if such contributions are remltted 10 days following from the paid date of lasi date of an Employer's last completed payroll period for the month in question or by the 25th of the month, following the month in which the contributions were earned, whichever is later.