AGREEMENT

between

International

Steel Group, Inc.

and the

United Steelworkers

of America , AFL - CIO - CLC

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December 15, 2002

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Table of Contents

 

 

BASIC LABOR AGREEMENT

ARTICLE ONE – AGREEMENT..……………………………………………………………1

 

Section A.  Parties to the Agreement..................................................................................... 1

Section B.  Term of the Agreement........................................................................................ 2

 

ARTICLE TWO – UNION SECURITY................................................................................... 3

 

Section A.  Recognition and Coverage.................................................................................. 3

Section B.  Union Membership and Dues Checkoff............................................................ 5

Section C.  PAC and SOAR Checkoff..................................................................................... 7

Section D.  Successorship........................................................................................................ 8

Section E.  Neutrality............................................................................................................. 10

Section F.  Bargaining Unit Work......................................................................................... 19

Section G.  Printing of Contracts.......................................................................................... 27

Section H. Hiring Preference................................................................................................ 28

 

ARTICLE THREE – HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT........................ 29

 

Section A.  Employee and Union Rights............................................................................. 29

Section B.  The Right to a Safe and Healthful Workplace................................................ 29

Section C.  The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work.................................................................... 30

Section D.  The Right to Adequate Personal Protective Equipment.............................. 31

Section E.  The Right to Safety and Health Training......................................................... 31

Section F.  The Right to a Proper Medical Program for Workplace Injuries................. 31

Section G. The Right to a Reasonable Policy on Alcoholism and Drug........................ 32

Section H. The Union’s Right to Participate in a Joint Safety and Health...................... 33

Section I.  The Union’s Right to Participate in a Joint Environmental............................ 35

Section J.  The Right to Union Safety and Health Representatives................................. 36

Section K. The Union’s Right to Participate in Accident Investigations.……………… 36

Section L.  Carbon Monoxide Control, Toxic Substances and Harmful Agents........... 37

Section M. Ergonomics.......................................................................................................... 37

Section N.  Safety Shoe Allowance....................................................................................... 38

Section O.  No Union Liability............................................................................................. 37

 

ARTICLE FOUR – CIVIL RIGHTS............................................................. 39

 

Section A.  Non-Discrimination............................................................................................ 39

Section B.  Civil Rights Committee...................................................................................... 40

Section C.  Workplace Harassment, Awareness and Prevention.................................... 42

Section D.  Child Care, Elder Care and Dependent Care................................................. 43

 

ARTICLE FIVE – WORKPLACE PROCEDURES.............................................................. 44

 

Section A.  Local Working Conditions................................................................................ 44

Section B.  New or Changed Jobs......................................................................................... 46

Section C.  Hours of Work..................................................................................................... 47

Section D.  Overtime.............................................................................................................. 50

Section E.  Seniority................................................................................................................ 52

Section F.  Testing................................................................................................................... 59

Section G.  Permanent Closures........................................................................................... 61

Section H.  Manning of New Facilities................................................................................ 62

Section I.  Adjustment of Grievances................................................................................... 64

Section J.  Management Rights............................................................................................. 76

Section K.  Prohibition on Strikes and Lockouts............................................................... 77

 

ARTICLE SIX – JOINT EFFORTS......................................................................................... 78

 

Section A.  Partnership.......................................................................................................... 78

Section B.  Public Policy Activities ………………………………………………………..84

Section C.  Contract Coordinators........................................................................................ 87

Section D.  New Employee Orientation.............................................................................. 88

 

ARTICLE SEVEN – TRAINING............................................................................................ 90

 

Section A.  Workforce Training Program............................................................................ 90

Section B.  Institute for Career Development..................................................................... 95

 

ARTICLE EIGHT – EARNINGS SECURITY...................................................................... 99

 

Section A.  Employment Security........................................................................................ 99

Section B.  Supplemental Unemployment Benefits........................................................ 101

Section C.  Severance Allowance........................................................................................ 106

Section D.  Interplant Job Opportunities.......................................................................... 107

 

ARTICLE NINE – ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY............................................................ 109

 

Section A.  Wages................................................................................................................. 109

Section B.  Incentive Plans................................................................................................... 110

Section C.  Shift Premium.................................................................................................... 112

Section D.  Sunday Premium.............................................................................................. 113

Section E.  Profit Sharing..................................................................................................... 114

Section F.  Inflation Recognition Payment........................................................................ 118

 

ARTICLE TEN – PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE................................ 123

 

Section A.  Holidays............................................................................................................. 123

Section B.  Vacations............................................................................................................ 125

Section C.  Bereavement Leave.......................................................................................... 128

Section D.  Jury or Witness Duty........................................................................................ 129

Section E.  Leave of Absence for Employment with the Union..................................... 130

Section F.  Service with the Armed Forces........................................................................ 131

Section G.  Family and Medical Leave Act....................................................................... 133

 

ARTICLE ELEVEN – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.................................................... 135

 

Section A.  Board of Directors............................................................................................. 135

Section B.  Investment Commitment................................................................................. 137

Section C.  Upstreaming...................................................................................................... 139

Section D.  Right to Bid........................................................................................................ 141

Section E.  Executive Compensation................................................................................. 143

 

APPENDIX A - WAGES…………………………………………………………………… 148

 

APPENDIX B - LETTERS CONCERNING MISC MATTERS...................................... 149

 

APPENDIX C - OFFICE AND CLERICAL………………………………………………. 163

 

PROGRAM OF INSURANCE BENEFITS......................................................................... 165

  

    Section A. General………………………………………………………………………… 165

Section B.  Effective Date of Coverage.............................................................................. 166

Section C.  Dependent Coverage........................................................................................ 166

Section D.  Termination of Coverage................................................................................. 167

Section E.  Continuous Service........................................................................................... 169

Section F.  Summary of Medical Benefits......................................................................... 169

Section G.  Summary of Prescription Drug Benefits....................................................... 172

Section H.  Summary of Dental Benefits........................................................................... 173

Section I.  Vision Benefits.................................................................................................... 174

Section J.  Summary of Life and AD&D Insurance.......................................................... 175

Section K.  Sickness and Accident Benefits...................................................................... 175

 

PENSIONS……………………………………………………………………………………177

 

    Section A.  Coverage…...…………………………………………………………………..177

    Section B.   Covered Service………………………………………………………………177

    Section C.  Hourly Contributions………………………………………………………...178

    Section D.  Benefit Formula and Amount……………………………………………….178

    Section E.  Eligibility for Pension…………………………………………………………179

    Section F.  Vesting………………………………………………………………………….180

    Section G.  Hours for Which Contributions are Made…………………………………180

    Section H.  Covered Service Contributions……………………………………………...180

    Section I.    Requirements………………………………………………………………….181

    Section J.    Obligation of Trust……………………………………………………………182

    Section K.  Incorporation Agreement…………………………………………………….182

 

RETIREE INSURANCE......................................................................................................... 184

 

Section A.  General............................................................................................................... 184

Section B.  Eligibility............................................................................................................ 185

Section C.  Enrollment and Effective Date of Coverage................................................. 186

Section D.  Dependent Coverage....................................................................................... 187

Section E.  Termination of Coverage................................................................................. 187

Section F.  Continuation of Coverage................................................................................ 188

Section G.  Summary of Retiree Medical Benefits........................................................... 188

Section H.  Summary of Prescription Drug Benefits....................................................... 189

Section I.  Life Insurance Benefits (Pensioners Only)..................................................... 189

Section J.  Pensioner and Surviving Spouse Contributions........................................... 189

 

BENEFIT TRUST…………………………………………………………………………….190

 

Section A.  Establishment of the Trust.............................................................................. 190

Section B.  Beneficiaries....................................................................................................... 190

Section C.  Company Contributions.................................................................................. 191

Section D.  Review of Contributions................................................................................. 193

Section E.  Adoption of the Plan........................................................................................ 193

Section F.  Benefits................................................................................................................ 193

Section G.  Plan Administration......................................................................................... 193

Section H. Trustee and Service Providers........................................................................ 193

Section I.   Expenses............................................................................................................. 194

Section J.  Bargaining Obligations……………………………………………………..........…..194

 

401(k) SAVINGS PLAN.......................................................................................................... 197

 

Eligibility............................................................................................................................... 197

Elections................................................................................................................................. 197

Plan Administration............................................................................................................. 197

Vesting................................................................................................................................... 197

Withdrawals and Distributions.......................................................................................... 197

Additional Requirements................................................................................................... 198

Investment Options.............................................................................................................. 198

Plan Funding......................................................................................................................... 198

Loan Provision...................................................................................................................... 198

USWA 401(k) Plan................................................................................................................ 198

Documentation..................................................................................................................... 199

 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................................. 200

 

INCENTIVE PLANS............................................................................................................... 204

 

UNDERSTANDING REGARDING USWA REPRESENTED FORMER BETHLEHEM EMPLOYEES………………………………………………………………………………….203