1.01 - Employees
Whenever herein the expression "employees" is used it shall mean the personnel in the Company Retail Store only, other than Managerial or Supervisory staff in which is vested the right to hire and discharge personnel. However, it is agreed and understood that:

1. Should the "Research Development Brewer" require assistance in the brewery or require brewing related work to be carried out in his/her absence, this work will be offered to the person holding the position of Brewer's Assistant. This position will be filled by a Retail Store employee who has the most seniority, willingness, incentive, merit and ability. In addition, the efficient operation of the Company will be given due consideration.
   
   
2. In addition, Retail Store "employees: will conduct regularly scheduled tours and tastings related to tours during regular business hours only.
   
   
3. All food and beverage service related positions will not be included in the Bargaining Unit.

1.02 - Supervisory Personnel
The Company will supply to the Union a list of all Supervisory personnel, who may occasionally relieve an employee in the Bargaining Unit for a short period or to train or demonstrate.

1.03 - Conflicting Agreements
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 a statute of the Province of B.C. or Canada.