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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL

EMPLOYEES UNION, OPEIU LOCAL 4873, AFL-CIO

AND

THE SEVERSON GROUP

COVERING THE

GROUNDS AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

LOS ANGELES NATIONAL CEMETRY.

and any and all successor government contract numbers

EFFECTIVE DATES.

FROM: September 1, 2025 TO: August 31, 2028

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREAMBLE 3

ARTICLE I - UNION RECOGNITION 4

ARTICLE II - UNION SECURITY AND MEMBERSHIP 5

ARTICLE III - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 7

ARTICLE IV - ACCESS TO UNIT 8

ARTICLE V - PROBATIONARY PERIOD 8

ARTICLE VI - SENIORITY 8

ARTICLE VII - DISCHARGE 10

ARTICLE VIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 11

ARTICLE IX - ARBITRATION 12

ARTICLE X - MILITARY LEAVE 13

ARTICLE XI - LEAVE OF ABSENCE 14

ARTICLE XII BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 14

ARTICLE XIII - SHOP STEWARDS 15

ARTICLE XIV- REST PERIODS 15

ARTICLE XV - LAYOFFS AND RECALLS 15

ARTICLE XVI - WAGES 16

ARTICLE XVII - OVERTIME 16

ARTICLE XVIII - HEALTH AND WELFARE 17

ARTICLE XIX- PENSION 17

ARTICLE XX - VACATIONS 17

ARTICLE XXI- SICK LEAVE 18

ARTICLE XXII- HOLIDAYS 18

ARTICLE XXIII- JURY DUTY 18

ARTICLE XXIV- INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS 18

ARTICLE XXV - NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT 18

ARTICLE XXVI - PICKET LINES 18

ARTICLE XXVII- EMPLOYEE INJURY 19

ARTICLE XXVIII - UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 19

ARTICLE XXIV - GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS 19

ARTICLE XXX - GENERAL 19

ARTICLE XXXI- DURATION 21

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APPENDIX B - HEALTH AND WELFARE 22

APPENDIX C ANNUAL BENEFIT FUND 22

APPENDIX D PENSION 25

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PREAMBLE

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between , THE SEVERSON GROUP, herein after referred to as the "Company", and INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNION, OPEUI Local 4873, AFL-CIO (herein after referred to as the "Union") as representative of those employees employed at National Cemetery Los Angeles. Grounds and Facility Maintenance Services Contract any and all successor government contract By the Company in the appropriate bargaining unit described in Article I, Section A of this agreement. It is in the mutual interest of the employees and the Company to promote and further the efficiency and economy 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 conditions for the employees covered hereunder. In making this Agreement, it is recognized to be the duty of the Union, employees, and the Company to cooperate fully with each other, both individually and collectively, for the advancement of the purposes of this Agreement.

This Agreement supersedes any all prior agreement between the Company and the Union.

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ARTICLE I - UNION RECOGNITION

SECTION A.

The Company hereby recognizes the Union as the sole bargaining agent for all non-supervisory Landscaper Employees, excluding all managerial Employees and Supervisors, as defined in section 2 of the National Labor Act as amended.

SECTION B.

Whenever the words "employee" or "employees" are used in this Agreement, they designate only such employees as are covered by this Agreement. 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 hereto shall not use any leasing or subcontracting device to evade the terms of this Agreement. The Company shall provide a copy of this Agreement to the Contracting Officer.

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ARTICLE II - UNION SECURITY AND MEMBERSHIP

It shall be a condition of employment that all employees of the Company covered by this Agreement who are members of the Union in good standing on the effective date of this Agreement, shall remain members in good standing and those who are not members on the effective date of this Agreement, shall on or after 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. It 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, whichever comes later, shall on or 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 Invalidated.

The provisions of Article II, Section A, shall be deemed to be of no force and effect in any state whose law governs this contract to the extent of 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 jurisdiction of such questions finds the state law to be invalid or inapplicable, the provision of Section A above shall immediately thereupon be deemed to cover this bargaining unit or employees directly affected by such declaration of invalidity.

SECTION C.

If the provisions of Article II, Section A shall be deemed to be of no force and effect, the following shall govern: Employees who are members of the Union on the date of execution of this Agreement, and employees who join the Union subsequent to the execution hereof, shall maintain their membership in the Union as a condition of employment during the term thereof.

SECTION D.

The Company will deduct from the wages of any employee covered by this agreement said employee's dues as a member of the Union upon receiving the employee's voluntary and individual written authorization for the Company to make such deductions, signed by the employees. Such authorization form shall be provided by the Union. The Company will submit over to the proper officer of the Union the wages withheld for such initiation fees and dues. The remittance shall be accompanied by a list showing individual names, Grounds and Facility Maintenance Services Contract and all successor contract for Grounds Maintenance at the Los Angeles, National Cemetery.

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SECTION E.

Payment for membership dues shall not be required as a condition of employment during leaves of absence without pay in excess of thirty (30) days or during period of permanent transfer to a classification not covered during the term thereof.

SECTION F.

In the event of termination of employment, there shall be no obligation upon the Company to collect dues until all other deductions have been made

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SECTION G.

The Company will make available to the Union a list of newly hired and terminated employees covered by this agreement. Such lists will be prepared monthly and will show the Name, Social Security number, address, job classification and hire or termination date of such employees who were hired or terminated during the month for which the list is prepared.

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. In interviewing and hiring for such job openings, the Company will not discriminate against any applicant referred by the Union. Nothing in this contract, however, shall be construed to create an exclusive hiring hall arrangement, and the Company shall at all times be free to advertise and list said job openings with employment agencies and to otherwise fill its 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 this Agreement.

SECTION I.

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 OPPORTUNITY

SECTION A.

In accordance with the established policy of the Company and the Union, the provisions of the agreement will apply equally to all employees 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.

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SECTION B.

There will be no discrimination against any employee on account of membership in, or activity on behalf of the Union.

ARTICLE IV - ACCESS TO UNIT

Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall 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 rush hours, including, but not limited to, such times as the serving lines are open, or unreasonably interrupt the 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 representative then present at the facility and inform him of the circumstances. The Company and the Union Representative shall conduct themselves in such manner as to carry out the intent and spirit of this section. The Union Representative will try to notify the Project Manager prior to coming to the site.

ARTICLE V - PROBATIONARY PERIOD

SECTION A.

Every new employee or rehired employee, rehired after a break in seniority under Article VI section E, shall be on probation for a period of 90 days, for the purposes of training and evaluation.

SECTION B.

At any time during the 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 or placed in a higher job classification covered by this agreement shall be on probation for the first thirty (30) days of the new assignment. At any time during this period, the Company may return the employee to his or her former position without any loss of seniority, and the employee shall have no right to file a grievance or have any other recourse to the grievance procedure.

ARTICLE VI - SENIORITY

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It is agreed that the Company and the Union will meet for the purpose of establishing a seniority list for all employees employed in the unit at the time of the signing of the Agreement. Said seniority list will be based upon official records of the Union, of the Company, and predecessor contractors. Not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the Company's contract covering the cemetery The Company shall furnish the Union and the successor contractor a list of all its current employees together with their dates of hire and the dates their last vacation pay was paid by the Company. The following sections in this Article shall become applicable and shall be in full force and effect upon the establishment of said seniority list. In establishing the initial seniority list for employees at the time of the signing of this Agreement, employees transferred to the cemetery 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 cemetery covered by this Agreement by the Company 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 purposes of this Article be on the basis of job classification, unless specifically stated otherwise.

SECTION B.

In the event that the Company finds it necessary to lay-off employees for any reason, other than disciplinary or scheduled cycle breaks, such lay-offs shall be on the basis of seniority, the affected facility, employees having the least seniority (shorter period of continuous service) for their job classification shall be laid off first However, senior employees may exercise their seniority rights by bumping a junior employee in the same classification at any facility cover by this agreement provided they meet the qualifications established by the Employer. NOTE: No part time employee will have bumping rights over the full time employees. The Employer will agree to recall laid off employees in order of seniority for any job vacancy which they are qualified to perform. The Employer will send notice or recall to the last known address of the employee contained in their records. The parties will mutually agree to return to work no later than 24 to 48 hours from the date of notification by the Company.

SECTION C.

Employees shall have the right to select available work schedules by seniority in job assignments for which they are qualified. When a vacant position becomes available 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 workweek.

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SECTION D,

Except as otherwise provided in Section A of the Article, seniority shall be measured from the date of the employee's initial hire at the cemetery with the Company or a predecessor employer engaged in providing similar services at the cemetery, 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 employee will be considered to have 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 Company to be beyond the control of the employee and he reported such conditions as soon as possible to the Company;

(2) Is on lay-off for a period exceeding one (1) year and 6 months;

(3) Is absent from work for two (2) consecutive work days without properly notifying the 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 for 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 two

(2) work days, and provided that the employee notifies the Company within three (3) days of such notice that he will return to work within the seven (7) day period.

The Company fulfills its obligation under this Section by sending notice by certified letter to the last known address of the employee. It is the obligation of the employee to keep the Company informed of his current address and telephone number.

SECTION F.

An employee who has occupied a position with the Company covered by this Agreement and who accepts a position with the Company in a classification not covered by this Agreement will continue to accrue seniority for three (3) months, after which period he shall retain his accumulated seniority, provided he remains in the employ of the employer.

ARTICLE VII - DISCHARGE

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No employee shall be disciplined or discharged without just cause, and all disciplines dismissals will be subject to the grievance procedure and arbitration clause. All reprimands and discharge notices shall be in writing and shall be signed by 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 one (1) year. Four (4) reprimands may result in immediate dismissal. Theft, intoxication on the job, failure to perform work as directed, illegal use of drugs and showing disrespect or insubordination shall result in an immediate investigation and appropriate action regardless of the number of prior reprimands. The Company shall have the right to set reasonable work rules, including actions that will be subject to progressive discipline as well as action that will accelerate discipline up to and including termination in accordance with the Company handbook.

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 the application of this Agreement.

SECTION B.

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

Step 1: The employee who has a grievance shall discuss it with the Project Manager either himself or through his shop steward. If the grievance is not settled at the Step 1 meeting, it may be appealed by the Union Representative to the Project Manager to Step 2 within ten (10) days of the Step 1 meeting. Company grievances shall be processed beginning with Step 2.

Step 2: The Union Representative and the Project Manager will discuss the grievance. If the grievance 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 representative of the party filing the grievance by filing a written appeal to the opposing party with 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 its designated representatives and the Union represented by its designated representatives) will meet to attempt to settle the grievance. The party being complained against shall render that party's decision in writing

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SECTION C.

A grievance involving discharge of an employee shall be brought directly to Step 2 and must be filed within ten (10) days of discharge.

SECTION D.

A grievance not involving discharge shall be without effect unless filed in writing with ten

(10) days from the date 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 and no more then 2 hours a month.

SECTION F.

At any step of the grievance procedure, the Company or the Union may designate a substitute for the official designated herein other than persons who have previously participated in such grievance. The officially designated representative of either party may be accompanied by two (2) other persons at any Step of the procedure except Step 1.

The parties may mutually agree that further representatives may be present.

SECTION G.

The time limits set forth in this Article may be extended mutually in writing. Time limits are exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and recognized holidays.

ARTICLE IX -ARBITRATION

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 attempt to mutually select an impartial arbitrator.

If the parties are unable to agree within seven (7) days of that meeting upon the choice of an arbitrator, they shall request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to submit a

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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 impartial arbitrator shall be final and binding. The impartial arbitrator shall have no authority 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. If an employee witness is called by the Company, the Company will reimburse him for time lost at his regular straight time base rate. If an employee witness is called by the Union, will reimburse him for the time lost at his regular hourly rate of pay.

ARTICLE X - MILITARY LEAVE

SECTION A.

Employees entering the military or naval service, Red Cross, or other combat relief service or conscripted civil service of the United States during the life of this Agreement will be placed on military leave of absence in accordance with the provisions of the Universal Military Training and Service Act, and will retain their seniority while in such service and be returned to their former positions upon honorable discharge from service, provided they are physically and mentally capable of working.

SECTION B.

An employee who is a 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 will give the Company at least five (5)

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ARTICLE XI - LEAVE OF ABSENCE

SECTION A.

Employees are entitled to leaves of absence not exceeding 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 the Union, and shall not prejudice seniority status for purposes of layoffs and recalls.

SECTION B.

A leave of absence under this section will not be considered 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 qualify in his job classification on the basis of 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.

SECTION E.

All leaves of absence must be applied for in writing 30 days prior to leave and if granted must be granted in writing by the Company.

SECTION F.

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

ARTICLE XII BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

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As set forth in the Appendix C, attached hereto

ARTICLE XIII - SHOP STEWARDS

SECTION A.

Shop stewards shall be designated by the Union for the group he or she is to represent, and the Union will notify the Company of the duly designated shop steward at the cemetery.

SECTION B.

The shop stewards shall not interfere with 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. The shop steward will not leave the work area during rush hours.

SECTION D.

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

ARTICLE XIV- REST PERIODS

All employees working more than four (4) hours on a shift will receive one unscheduled ten

(10) minutes rest period as designated by the employee’s supervisor during each period of work that extends beyond four (4) hours. The rest period shall not be taken at the beginning or end of the employees lunch period. The rest period shall be taken as near as possible to the middle of each work period that exceeds four (4) hours but shall not be taken during rush hours.

ARTICLE XV - LAYOFFS AND RECALLS

In the event of a reduction offerees, the Company will give reasonable notice of layoff, under the circumstances, to the employees with the least seniority, and will recall employees in the reverse order, such recall to be by job classification. No new employees will be hired until all qualified, laid-off employees have been recalled.

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ARTICLE XVI -WAGES

The schedule of effective wage rates and job classifications for employees is set forth in Appendix "A", attached.

ARTICLE XVII - OVERTIME

SECTION A.

One and one-half (1 1/2) times the hourly rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week, or in accordance with the requirements of applicable State or local law.

SECTION B.

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

SECTION C.

When a regular employee works on his scheduled day of days off, he will be entitled to work for the average number of daily hours performed by said employee or pay therefore at the applicable rate unless he consents to less time. No employee shall be compelled to accept overtime work, except in cases of emergency or when necessary to comply with governmental directives or requirements.

SECTION D.

An employee whose overtime work period continues into his following work day will continue to receive overtime rates for all overtime so worked. If such overtime work period continues so that its termination falls within eight (8) hours prior to his resumption of work in the succeeding work day, he will receive one and one-half (1 14) times his hourly rate of pay for all time worked during his next regular work shift. The company may however, direct an employee to report for work after receiving eight (8) hours rest, and if such rest period extends into the employee’s regular shift hours, he will receive no loss in his straight time hours.

SECTION E.

When an employee works more than eight (8) hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period due to a change of shift pursuant to his request, or in accordance with the regular rotation of employees, such employee shall receive only straight time for the second eight (8) hours or portion thereof worked during such twenty-four hour period.

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SECTION F.

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 this 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 G.

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 stewards on request. The Company will give as much notice of overtime as practicable.

SECTION H.

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

SECTION I.

For overtime purposes, a day is the twenty-four (24) hour period beginning with the starting time of the employee's regular work shift.

SECTION J.

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

ARTICLE XVIII - HEALTH AND WELFARE

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

ARTICLE XIX- PENSION

The Company shall pay as set forth in the Appendix D, attached hereto.

ARTICLE XX- VACATIONS

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

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ARTICLE XXI- SICK LEAVE

The Company shall pay sick leave as set forth in the Appendix C. attached hereto.

ARTICLE XXII- HOLIDAYS

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

ARTICLE XXIII- JURY DUTY

The Company shall pay jury duty as set forth in the Appendix C, attached hereto

ARTICLE XXIV- INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS

No employee shall be compelled or allowed to enter into any individual contract or agreement with the Company concerning the conditions of employment contained herein.

ARTICLE XXV - NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT

SECTION A.

During the term of this Agreement, the Union shall not authorize, cause or engage in, sanction or assist in any work stoppage, strike or slowdown of operations.

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 otherwise discipline any employee taking part in any violation of this provision of the Agreement.

ARTICLE XXVI - PICKET LINES

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 construed to be a breach of this Agreement.

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ARTICLE XXVII- EMPLOYEE INJURY

An employee injured during working hours while performing their assigned duties, 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 XXVIII - UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

The Company shall furnish all employees an adequate number of uniforms, minimum of three (3), without cost to the employee. When such uniforms are made of “wash and wear” materials and may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments and do not require any special treatment (such as dry cleaning or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the government contract, by the Company, by law or by the nature of the work), there shall be no requirement that employees be reimbursed for laundering the provided uniforms.

However, when any employee is required or permitted to launder Company furnished uniforms separately or by a special treatment, he will be compensated in accordance with the provisions of

ARTICLE XXIV - GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS

The Union agrees to cooperate with the Company in all matters required by the United States Government, and the Union recognizes that the terms and conditions of the Agreement are subject to certain sovereign priorities which the United States Government may exercise. 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 concerning the effects of any such change.

ARTICLE XXX - GENERAL

SECTION A.

This Agreement 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 be made by and between the parties hereto and must be in writing.

SECTION B.

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In the event any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid by any competent court or governmental agency on account of existing or future legislation, such invalidation shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

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 examination specified by the Company. Any time thereafter, an employee may be subjected to further physical examinations during the course of his employment or recall to service after layoff or leave of absence. The cost of the company mandated physicals shall be borne by the company.

SECTION E.

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

SECTION F.

In the event the Department of Labor determines that the wages and fringe benefits contained in this Agreement were not reached as a result of arms-length negotiation or are substantially at variance with those prevailing for services of a similar character in the locality, then such wages and benefits shall be rendered null and void. In such event, the Company shall be obligated to pay the wages and fringe benefits specified in the appropriate wage determination issued by the Department of Labor.

SECTION G.

Subject to the express limitations of this Agreement, the Company retains the sole and exclusive right in its discretion to manage its business, to hire, discharge for cause, lay off, assign, transfer, promote or demote employees, to determine the starting and quitting time, to establish, or discontinue or change 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 Union before taking such action and shall afford the Union a reasonable opportunity to negotiate on such matters. Nothing herein shall prevent individual employees, either alone or with a Union representative, from consulting with

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ARTICLE XXXI- DURATION

SECTION A.

This agreement shall become effective, September 1, 2025 and shall continue in full force and effect until August 31, 2028, and shall renew itself each successive September 1st, thereafter unless written notice of an intended change is served in accordance with the Labor Management Relations Act, as amended, by either party hereto at least sixty (60) days, but not more than ninety (90) days prior to the termination date of the contract.

Section B.

For the purpose of negotiating changes in wages, group health insurance contributions, pension contributions, vacations, sick leave, and holidays, as well as changes to, or the introduction of, other fringe benefit programs for the covered facility, shall meet on or about June 1st. of each year. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement regarding a change of wages or a fringe benefit by the 15th day of July of each year, then either party may terminate their agreement upon ten (10) days’ notice to the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 25 day of August 2025.

FOR THE UNION: FOR THE COMPANY:

INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL

& PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

UNION, OPEIU Local 4873, AFL-CIO

THE SEVERSON GROUP

'Trina Williams ITPEU Representative/Organizing Director

Robert Severson President

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APPENDIX A -WAGES

Position Current Effective October 1, 2025

Arborist Technician $25.75 $26.75 Foreman $21.75 $22.25 Gardner 1 $22.78 $23.78 Gardner2 $23.78 $24.78 General Admin Clerk III $21.00 $22.00 Janitor1 $19.71 $20.71 Janitor 2 $19.71 $20.71 Landscaper Lead $20.42 $21.42 Landscaper $19.92 $20.92 Lead Irrigation Technician $22.25 $23.25 Irrigation Technician $21.00 $22.00 Pruner1 $19.21 $20.21 Small Equipment Mechanic $26.31 $27.31 Tractor Operator $23.03 $24.03

APPENDIX B - HEALTH AND WELFARE

CURRENT

The Employer pays the sum of five dollars and thirty-six cents ($5.36) per hour to the employees as taxable wages.

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2025

The Employer pays the sum of five dollars and fifty-five cents ($5.55) per hour to the employees as taxable wages.

APPENDIX C ANNUAL BENEFIT FUND

CURRENT::

For the purpose of providing vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, jury

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Contributions shall be made on a monthly basis, with such contributions due on the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month for which contributions are due and payable.

In executing this agreement, the Company agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Declaration of the Trust establishing the ITPEU Annual Benefit Fund and the terms and conditions of the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan created hereunder. Receipt of both documents is hereby acknowledged. In addition, the Company agrees to be bound by any amendments to the aforesaid Agreement and Declaration of the Trustees of the ITPEU Annual Benefit Fund.

The vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, training hours, and other benefits provided under this agreement and the eligibility requirements for such benefits shall be as specified in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Holiday Benefit Twelve (12) Paid holidays per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Sick Leave Benefit Eight (8) Paid sick days per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Training Pay Benefit Twelve (12) Paid training hours per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Bereavement Benefit Three (3) Days paid bereavement leave as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Jury Duty Benefit Five (5) Days paid Jury Duty Benefit per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Covid Days Five (5) Days paid COVID pay per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Vacation Benefit

2 Weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 Weeks paid vacation after 5 years of service with a contractor or successor.

4 Weeks paid vacation after 10 years of service with a contractor or successor

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5 Weeks paid vacation after 15 years of service with a contractor or successor

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

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,2025:

For the purpose of providing vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, training hours, and other fringe benefits, the Company shall contribute to the ITPEU Annual Benefit Fund the six dollars and eighty cents ($6.80) per hour for which the Company makes or is required to make direct payment of wages to such employee.

Contributions shall be made on a monthly basis, with such contributions due on the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month for which contributions are due and payable.

In executing this agreement, the Company agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Declaration of the Trust establishing the ITPEU Annual Benefit Fund and the terms and conditions of the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan created hereunder. Receipt of both documents is hereby acknowledged. In addition, the Company agrees to be bound by any amendments to the aforesaid Agreement and Declaration of the Trustees of the ITPEU Annual Benefit Fund.

The vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, training hours, and other benefits provided under this agreement and the eligibility requirements for such benefits shall be as specified in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Holiday Benefit Twelve (12) Paid holidays per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Sick Leave Benefit Eight (8) Paid sick days per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Training Pay Benefit Twelve (12) Paid training hours per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Bereavement Benefit _ Three (3) Days paid bereavement leave as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Jury Duty Benefit Five (5) Days paid Jury Duty Benefit per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

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Covid Days Five (5) Days paid COVID pay per year as defined in the ITPEU Annual Benefit Plan.

Vacation Benefit

2 Weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 Weeks paid vacation after 5 years of service with a contractor or successor.

4 Weeks paid vacation after 10 years of service with a contractor or successor 5 Weeks paid vacation after 15 years of service with a contractor or successor

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

APPENDIX D PENSION

CURRENT AND EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2025

The Company shall contribute to the ITPEU Pension Fund the sum of forty cents ($0.40) per hour for all straight-time hours worked covered by this agreement, not to exceed forty

(40) hours in any one week.

In executing this agreement, the Company agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Declaration of the Trust establishing the ITPEU Pension Plan and any amendments duly adopted thereto.

The Company further agrees to be bound by any other actions taken by the Board of Trustees of the ITPEU Pension Fund

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 25 day of August 2025.

FOR THE UNION:

INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL

& PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

UNION, OPEIU Local 4873, AFL-CIO

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Trina Williams, ITPEU Organizing Director

FOR THE COMPANY:

THE SEVERSON GROUP

Robert Severson President

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