NORTHERN RECYCLING CENTER CONCRETE FLOOR TOPPING

The National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. and Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 have entered into a collective bargaining agreement. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions of employment for journeymen sprinkler fitters and apprentices, including wages, hours, and benefits. The agreement also establishes a mutual cooperation committee to discuss problems of mutual concern and evaluate the effectiveness of the agreement. Some key points of the agreement include: * The employer shall provide all tools and equipment necessary for the employees to perform their work. * The employer shall furnish all safety equipment required by applicable federal, state, and municipal safety and health laws and regulations. * The employer shall pay for the cost of transport or shipment of tools when an employee is required to travel by air or train to the job site. * The agreement includes a wage reopener provision, which allows for wage increases to be negotiated during the fourth and fifth years of the agreement. * The agreement also includes provisions for travel expenses, subsistence, and mileage reimbursement. * The employer shall contribute to various funds, including the National Automatic Sprinkler Industry Welfare Fund, the Local Union Education Fund, and the National Automatic Sprinkler Industry Pension Fund. The agreement applies to the United States and Off-Shore Drilling operations, with some exceptions for certain local agreements.