2.01       The Company recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all employees in the bargaining unit. Only members in good standing of the Union shall be employed in the bargaining unit.

2.02       Should the Union at any time be unable to furnish competent help when requested by the Company, the Company shall be permitted to hire other men temporarily on permit cards as long as such employment does not cause any lay off to the regular Union members. Returned servicemen to be given preference.

2.03       All such extra help must obtain a permit card from the Union before going to work and must be immediately sent to the Company, it being understood that permit cards shall be promptly issued so as not to cause any delay in the filling of the Company's manpower requirements.

2.04

1. Except insofar as there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the rules of the Company, the employees shall observe the said rules and comply with the lawful instruction and orders of those set in authority over them.
   
   
2. The Company will make a reasonable effort to communicate any new written policy to a duly elected Union official prior to implementation.
   
   
3. All policies will be fair and reasonable.
   
   

2.05 No employee shall be discriminated against or discharged for his activity as a Union member, or for serving on a committee or doing any work in the interest of the Union. Members shall be granted the necessary time for such work without pay, provided notice is given the Company and the time required for such work is not unreasonable.

2.06       Employees shall not lose any regular pay for attending meetings approved by the Company and held on Company premises, such as accident prevention and communication committee meetings, or for any other activity, provided that prior approval of the Company has been obtained. It is agreed that the Company will approve one member from the plant to attend arbitration hearings and any members which are at the arbitration hearings at the request of the Company.

2.07       The Company shall honour a written assignment of wages to the Union.

2.08       An assignment shall be substantially in the following form:

"Until this authority is revoked by me in writing, I hereby authorize you to deduct from my wages and pay to the Union dues and uniformly applied assessments in the amounts following, provided any such uniformly applied assessments are payable by all members in the Bargaining Unit.

1. Dues of $_________per _________.
2. Assessments of $_________per _________."

2.09       Having received assignments as above from employees, the Company shall deduct from the pay of each employee covered by this Agreement a sum in the amount of current monthly Union dues and assessments in accordance with Article 2.08. A written list of the employees' names, the amount and description of the above deductions and monies as deducted shall be submitted by the Company to the Union Financial Secretary not later than the twelfth of the month following the month to which the deductions are applicable.

2.10       The Union will notify the Company of the amount of the established dues and applicable assessments to be deducted and will further notify the Company thirty [30] days in advance of any change with respect to the amount of dues and assessments to be deducted.

2.11       If an assignment is revoked the Company shall give a copy of the revocation to the assignee.

2.12       Notwithstanding any provisions contained in Article 2.07 to 2.11, there shall be no financial responsibility on the part of the Company for fees, dues or assessments of an employee unless there are sufficient unpaid wages of that employee in the Company's hands to pay the same.

2.13       The Company will indicate on all T-4 slips all Union dues that have been deducted from an employee's wages during the taxation year.

2.14       The Union, upon request shall hold crew meetings on Company time, where operationally feasible. Requests for such meetings must be directed through the Distribution Manager or his designate. Requests must include anticipated length of time required, the purpose for such meetings; approval for any such requests will not be unreasonably withheld and/or delayed. Employees shall not lose any regular pay for attending such meetings as approved by the Company and while on Company premises. It is understood that the Company and Union recognize the importance of meeting work requirements and/or service of the business.

2.15       No employee covered by this agreement shall, individually or collectively, be required or permitted to make a written or oral agreement with the Employer or its representatives, which may conflict with the terms of this Agreement, or Statute of the Province of BC or Canada.

2.16

1. Employees who are granted leave for Union business shall continue to receive pay for their regularly scheduled workdays, and all benefits including pension contributions.
   
   
2. The Company shall invoice the Union for all wages, benefit costs, and pension contributions received by the employee during Union leave. The Union agrees to reimburse the Company for same, within 30 days from the receipt of the invoice.