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1 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT This collective bargaining agreement (agreement) is entered into this , 1 st day of June 2016 by and between the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association Inc., hereafter referred to as the Employer, and Local No. 26 of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, hereinafter referred to as the Union. This agreement is in full force and effect June 1 st , 2016 to May 31 st , 2018, contract will extend to May 31, 2020 if man hours for 2017 reach excess of 250,000. ARTICLE 1 POLICY AND PREAMBLE The Employer and the Union, pursuant to the expressed bindings of the Legislature of this State and the Congress of the United States, recognizes that the individual worker, operating individually without group assistance, is commonly helpless to exercise actual liberty of contract to protect his freedom of labor and to obtain acceptable terms and conditions of employment. Accordingly, the parties have entered into this Agreement, in the negotiation and execution of which the individual employees of the Employer are represented by the Union their collective bargaining representative. The Employer and Union hereby pledge themselves to the highest degree of harmony and good faith in the performance of this Agreement. To the extent that this goal depends upon more than written words, the parties have agreed upon certain fundamental principles by which they are to be guided in the interpretation of this Agreement. First, the Employer and the Union realize that the beneficiaries of the roofing industry are the contractors and the employees who comprise the bargaining unit to which this Agreement relates and the general public. Second, this understanding as well as the policies inherent in the legislation of this State and our Nation, dictate that the Employer pay wages and provide conditions of employment which are at least equivalent to those which prevail in the immediate vicinity for similar classes of work, to the end that: a. The individual employees affected by this Agreement may enjoy a degree of self- respect, economic independence and comfort which corresponds to that of other similar workman in the locality, and b. The general public may enjoy the prosperity and freedom from the recurrent business depressions generated by competitive wage rates and working conditions within and between industries and the attendant sustaining effect upon purchasing power of the workmen. Third, the Employer being in the construction industry, excellence and safety of endeavor are prime requisites to the continuation and success of the Employer’s business. Accordingly, it is of ultimate importance to the Employer that its Employees be craftsmen of highest qualifications and experience. Therefore the Employer and the union subscribe fully to the principles of experience, length of time in the industry as a skilled journeyman mechanic and craftsmanship.

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This collective bargaining agreement (agreement) is entered into this , 1st day of June 2016 by and between the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association Inc., hereafter referred to as the Employer, and Local No. 26 of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, hereinafter referred to as the Union. This agreement is in full force and effect June 1st, 2016 to May 31st, 2018, contract will extend to May 31, 2020 if man hours for 2017 reach excess of 250,000.

ARTICLE 1

POLICY AND PREAMBLE

The Employer and the Union, pursuant to the expressed bindings of the Legislature of this State and the Congress of the United States, recognizes that the individual worker, operating individually without group assistance, is commonly helpless to exercise actual liberty of contract to protect his freedom of labor and to obtain acceptable terms and conditions of employment.

Accordingly, the parties have entered into this Agreement, in the negotiation and execution of which the individual employees of the Employer are represented by the Union their collective bargaining representative. The Employer and Union hereby pledge themselves to the highest degree of harmony and good faith in the performance of this Agreement.

To the extent that this goal depends upon more than written words, the parties have agreed upon certain fundamental principles by which they are to be guided in the interpretation of this Agreement.

First, the Employer and the Union realize that the beneficiaries of the roofing industry are the contractors and the employees who comprise the bargaining unit to which this Agreement relates and the general public.

Second, this understanding as well as the policies inherent in the legislation of this State and our Nation, dictate that the Employer pay wages and provide conditions of employment which are at least equivalent to those which prevail in the immediate vicinity for similar classes of work, to the end that:

a. The individual employees affected by this Agreement may enjoy a degree of self- respect, economic independence and comfort which corresponds to that of other similar workman in the locality, and

b. The general public may enjoy the prosperity and freedom from the recurrent business depressions generated by competitive wage rates and working conditions within and between industries and the attendant sustaining effect upon purchasing power of the workmen.

Third, the Employer being in the construction industry, excellence and safety of endeavor are prime requisites to the continuation and success of the Employer’s business. Accordingly, it is of ultimate importance to the Employer that its Employees be craftsmen of highest qualifications and experience. Therefore the Employer and the union subscribe fully to the principles of experience, length of time in the industry as a skilled journeyman mechanic and craftsmanship.

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Fourth, it is recognized that the work performed by the Employees covered hereby maybe of an inherently dangerous nature and is so interrelated that incompetence on the part of one Employee can endanger the health, safety and lives of others. Consequently, it is of cardinal importance that employees be protected from such risks.

ARTICLE 2

RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT

Section 1 The Union has requested Section 9(a) recognition as the sole and exclusive majority collective bargaining representative of the following employees of various employers who are members of the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association, Inc. (hereinafter “Association”).

All journeymen, foremen, apprentice roofers employed by the Employer in roofing work in Lake, Porter, Jasper and Newton Counties in the State of Indiana, excluding all other employees represented by other labor organizations (including Roofer’s Locals), designated roofing employee (one per shop), safety monitors, safety coordinators, shop drivers, mechanics, office clerical employees, professional employees, guards and supervisors as defined in the National Labor Relations Act.

Such employees are hereinafter referred to as the “Covered Employees”. The Union has also requested recognition as the exclusive majority collective bargaining representative of the Covered Employees of each Employer who is a member of the Association and any other Employer who is or becomes signatory to this Agreement pursuant to Section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act (hereinafter “Act”)>

In response to the Unions request for 9a recognition the Association, each Employer who is a member of the Association, and any other Employer who is or becomes signatory to this Agreement hereby recognize the Union as the exclusive majority collective bargaining representative of the Covered Employees pursuant to Section 9(a) of the Act. This Section 9(a) recognition of the Covered Employees is based upon the Union having shown as evidentiary basis of its majority support in accordance with the Act in the form of signed and dated authorization cards to the satisfaction of the Association, and any other Employer who is a member of the Association, and any other Employer who is or becomes signatory to this Agreement and the Union represents a majority of the Covered Employees.

Section 2 This Agreement covers the rates of pay, rules and working conditions of all the Employees of the Employer engaged in, but no limited to, the application and installation of any and all slate where used for roofing of any size, shape or color, including flat or promenade slate, with necessary metal flashings to make it watertight, all tile where used for roofing or roof decking of any size, with necessary metal flashings to make it watertight, any and all shingles where used for roofing of any size, shape or color and laid in any manner with necessary metal flashings to make it watertight, all cementing in , on or around said shingles; operation of slate cutting, punching or dressing machinery, all substitute material taking the place of slate or tile, cement or composition tile; shingles of composition, wood and metal tile and stone coated metal shingles all removal of slate, tile and shingles as defined above where the same is to be reinstalled, and all removal where new roofing is to be installed in the area where removal has taken place, all forms of plastic, slate slag, stone or granule surfaced roofing; all kinds of asphalt and composition roofing; all rock asphalt; all applications of mastic material when used for damp

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and waterproofing, all compressed paper, chemically prepared paper, and burlap or glass membrane when used for roofing or damp and waterproofing purposes, with or without coating; all damp resistant preparation when applied with a mop, three knot brush, swab or spray system, or laid loose in or outside of structure; all damp course sheeting or coating on all foundation work; all laying of tile or brick in coal tar pitch asphalt mastic, marmolite, or any form of bitumen, all other work in connection with or incidental thereto; all kettlemen; all labor to remove any of the materials herein described, and the installation of all blowed, packed or loose poured insulation.

1. All forms of elastomeric and/or plastic (elasto-plastic) roofing systems, both sheet and liquid applied whether single-ply or multi-ply. These shall include but not be limited to: a. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Systems) b. Butyl Rubber c. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer) d. PIB (Polyisobutylene) e. CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) and CSPE (Chlorosulfonate Polyethylene) f. ECB (Ethytlene-copolymer-bitumen and Anthracite Dust (Also known as modified or

plasticized asphalts) g. Thermoplastic-polyolefin (TPO) h. Neoprene i. NBP (Nitrile Alloy) j. EIP (Ethylene Interpolymers)

2. All insulations applied with the above systems, whether laid dry, mechanically fastened, or

attached with adhesives.

3. All types of aggregates, blocks, bricks or stones used to ballast these elastoplastic systems.

4. All Forms of plastic, slate, slag, gravel or rock, including all types of aggregates, blocks, bricks, stones or pavers used to ballast or protect for inverted Roofing Membrane Assembly (IRMA) roofs of similar construction where the insulation is laid over the roofing membrane.

5. All sealing and caulking of seams and joints on these elasto-plastic systems to ensure water-tightness.

6. All liquid-type elastoplastic preparations for roofing, damp or waterproofing when applied with a squeegee, trowel, roller or spray equipment, whether applied inside or outside of a building. Also, all epoxy materials used for roofing and waterproofing.

7. All sheet-type elastoplastic systems, whether single or multi-ply for waterproofing either inside or outside of a building.

8. All flashing, terminations of any type to insure single-ply or multi-ply roofs are watertight. All components of elasto-plastic roofing systems used to seal the roof, including but not limited to, compression seals, termination bars, caulking and sealants.

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9. All priming of surfaces to be roofed, damp or waterproofed, whether done by roller, mop, swab, three-knot brush or spray systems.

10. All types of pre-formed panels used in waterproofing (Volclay, etc.).

11. All applications of protection boards to prevent damage to the dampproofing or waterproofing membrane by other crafts or during backfilling operations.

12. All handling of roofing, damp and waterproofing materials.

13. All lifting, hoisting, whether manual or mechanical, and storing of roofing, damp and waterproofing materials.

14. All materials including wood blocking limited to roofing and/or insulation systems necessary to complete a total roof system or assembly. Also, all forms of composite insulation having nailable surface (e.g. plywood, press board, chipboard, drywall or other laminates) bonded to the insulation wherever such composite insulation are used as an integral thermal insulation component of the roofing system.

15. All types of spray-in-place foams such as urethane, polyurethane or polyisocyanurate, the machinery and equipment used to apply them, and the coatings that are applied over them.

16. All types of resaturants, coatings, mastics and toppings when used for roof maintenance and repairs. This also covers all components of “Garden and Living roof” systems.

17. Including but not limited to membrane insulation, filters, fleece, vegetation blankets, plantings and soils.

18. All lining and/or waterproofing of reservoirs holding ponds, waste treatment structures, landfills, fountains, planter boxes and similar structure regardless of the materials being used.

19. All tear-off and/or removal (of any type of roofing), all spudding, sweeping, vacuuming and/or cleanup of any and all areas of any type where a roof is to be re-laid or any materials coming under the scope of jurisdiction as outlined in Article II as to be applied.

20. All substitutions, improvements, changes, modifications/or alternates to the jurisdiction or materials set out in this or any other article.

21. All solar or photovoltaic cell-type shingles used to transform solar energy to electrical energy.

22. All solar or photovoltaic cell-type structures that are used as substitutes for ballast or membrane protection.

23. All solar or photovoltaic cell-type roof membranes used to transform solar energy to electrical energy.

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24. All types of aggregates, blocks, bricks, stones, pavers or units of photovoltaic cell construction used to ballast or protect these elasto-plastic systems.

25. All components of water recapturing systems that are an integral part of roofing, dampproofing and waterproofing systems that protect against water and moisture mitigation or intrusion. All Components of roof top and sub surface water recapture or Rainwater Harvest Systems where the primary purpose is to control and manage water run-off. This shall include but not be limited to: Environmental Passive Integrated Chamber (EPIC) system or systems of a similar nature. All components of EPIC Systems or systems of a similar nature, including, but limited to all geomembrane, geofabric, geotextiles, geofoam boards, EPDM liners, chambers, pans, aggregates, sands, polyethylene mesh, fillers and permeable pavers to protect these water recapture systems. This shall also include all installation, maintenance, and inspection of roofing systems and Rainwater Harvesting Systems. Section 3 The Employer recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining representative for the employees engaged in the work set forth in Section 1 hereof (which shall constitute the bargaining unit), with respect to wages, hours of work and all other terms and conditions of employment. The Union recognizes the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association, Inc. as the bargaining agency for the members of said association with respect to wages, hours of work and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Section 4 The Union realizing its duty under the National Labor Relations Act, as amended and to the extent that it is the exclusive representative, recognizes that it must represent all employees in the bargaining unit equally, without discrimination, irrespective of membership or non-membership in the Union.

Section 5 Only the Employees in the bargaining unit shall perform the work covered by this Agreement.

ARTICLE 3

UNION SECURITY

Section 1 Union Security

The Collective Bargaining Agreement will be opened and Article 3 will be reinserted if Right to Work act is repealed or declared invalid. Employer agrees to notify the union when they hire someone after June 1, 2016, who is currently not on a dues check-off authorization.

ARTICLE 4

HOURS OF WORK

Section 1 Work Hours: From April 1 to October 31, the regular working day as described may be adjusted when mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer and the employees that will be manning the job. The hours may be adjusted to an earlier starting time, but not earlier than 5:00 A.M.

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and not later than 8:00 A.M. In such event, the Union shall be notified prior to starting this work, giving the details, address of the job, and the starting time. If the adjusted day begins at 5:00 A.M., overtime shall be paid for work performed before 5:00 A.M. or after 2:30 P.M. From November 1 to March 31, the regular working day as described may be adjusted when mutually agreed upon by the Union and the employer and the employees that will be manning the job to an earlier starting time, but not earlier than 7:00 A.M. and not later than 9:00 A.M. If the adjusted day begins at 7:00 A.M., overtime shall be paid for work performed before 7:00 A.M. or after 4:30 P.M. In any event, the ninth hour shall be voluntary.

Section 2: Work Hours: From May 1st through November 1st the Employer may establish a four (4) day, ten (10) hour shift, (after the 8th hour there will be 15 minute break), exclusive of the thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period, at the straight time rate. The starting time shall be at regular working hours as described in Article 4, Section 1, forty (40) hours per week shall constitute a week’s work Monday through Thursday. In the event a job is down due to weather conditions, Holiday or other conditions beyond the control of the Employer, then Friday may, at the option of the employer, be worked as a makeup day at the straight time rate. If Friday is scheduled as a makeup day a minimum of eight (8) hours will be scheduled and worked, weather permitting. Straight time is not to exceed ten (10) hours a day or forty (40) hours per week. Overtime to be paid after ten (10) hours per day or forty (40) hours per week.

Saturday can be utilized as straight time makeup day on all projects. The decision for members to accept the makeup work opportunity is strictly voluntary and no detrimental employment impact will be imposed upon any member electing to forgo this opportunity. When offered this makeup work opportunity, the member needs to promptly commit to acceptance or refusal. If the member accepts the makeup work opportunity and subsequently does not show up at the agreed date and time, the contractor shall have the right to bypass that member when offering makeup work opportunities in the future. If the member refused the makeup work opportunity, the contractor shall have the right to offer the makeup work opportunity to other members.

Saturday shall be entirely voluntary on the part of the employee and the employer shall not pressure any employee to work overtime nor discipline against any employee who refuses to work overtime.

Section 3 There shall be a thirty (30) minute lunch break for all members and initiates to Roofer’s Local #26 without pay.

Section 4 Sundays shall be recognized as holidays as well as the following legal holidays recognized and observed within the territory covered by this Agreement: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Section 5 Saturday may be used as a make-up workday due to inclement weather (raining, snowing, freezing or strong winds) during one or the regular five workdays. In such case, employees may volunteer to work on Saturday. Pay on such day shall be at the regular hourly rate. However, if the time lost during the week is not due to inclement weather, than Saturday must be paid at time and one half. The crew that has manned the project during the regular workweek shall have the first opportunity to work on Saturday.

Section 6 On any election day, employees shall be given the privilege of time off for the purpose of voting at their respective polls.

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Section 7 All work covered by this Agreement shall be performed within the regular working hours and no overtime shall be permitted or required not shall any work on holidays be required except in cases of emergency. Overtime work shall be paid at one and one half times the regular hourly rate, and work on holidays shall be paid at two times the regular hourly rate.

Section 8 Shift Work. The Labor/Management Committee shall have the power to grant permission, when of mutual benefit to the Employer and employees, or where public inconveniencies involved (public inconvenience includes where an Employer’s customer so requires), to establish additional shifts to commence work at hours other than those provided in Section 1 of this Article. Work performed on such additional shifts shall be paid for at a premium rate of 10% per hour over the employee’s regular hourly rate. The premium rate of 10% per hour over the employee’s regular hourly rate will continue to be paid over and above the regular overtime provisions of this Agreement. In order for a job to qualify for shift work provisions, the job shall require a minimum of at least three (3) workdays and six (6) work shifts. Shift work shall run from the regular starting time on Monday to the regular starting time on Saturday. At the option of the Employer, he may elect to work from 12:01 A.M. Monday through 11:50 P.M. Friday or from the regular starting time Monday through the regular starting time Saturday as described above.

Requests for shift work will be considered where the Employer requesting permission for such shift work will have employees working on a least two shifts per day. Requests for shift work where the Employer will have employees working only one shift per day may be considered and granted by the Labor/Management Committee, with the agreement of a majority of the representatives of that committee, who shall have complete discretion regarding such exceptions. It shall be the obligation of the Employer seeking to perform shift work to present the request for permission to perform such work to the Labor/Management Committee , and to do so on a form, which will be prepared by the Labor/Management Committee and provided to the Employers. The request for permission to perform shift work, a copy of which is attached as Appendix A, must state the date upon which shift work will be completed, and if the Employer wishes to continue to perform shift work beyond the completion date provided in the initial request.

ARTICLE 5

TRAVEL AND TERITORIAL COVERAGE

Section 1 Except as hereinafter specified, Employees in the bargaining unit shall provide for themselves necessary transportation from home to shop or job at starting time and from shop or job to home at quitting time. Any additional transportation required during the regular working day shall be provided by or paid for by the Employer.

Section 2 Employees driving a company vehicle will be paid the regular hourly rate as travel time. This time will neither be used to calculate overtime nor will benefits be paid on this time. When driving a CDL required truck, driver will receive full wages and benefit package.

Employees providing their own transportation to any job site beyond a forty mile radius from the employing contractor’s principle place of business shall be paid as follows:

41 to 50 miles $12.00 per day

51 to 60 miles $14.00 per day

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Option #1: After 60 miles, contractors are to pay lodging in a moderate hotel room with no more than two per room, (When traveling out of town the member shall have the choice to a room by themselves but they would pick up half the cost of the room), (as long as this policy does not create additional cost to the contractor) and $30.00 for standard meal allowance (the Federal M&IE rate). Money shall be paid prior to leaving for an out of town job that would require overnight lodging for one week only, see Travel Agreement Exhibit C. This time will neither be used to calculate overtime nor will benefits be paid on this travel time.

Option #2: If employee chooses to not stay at the job site, employee will receive a flat allowance of $50.00 per day. If employee drives the company vehicle back and forth, the driver will receive normal travel pay only (no additional allowances), except for CDL required trucks then will receive full wages and benefit package.

Section 3 Travel Time for Contractors other than members of the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association and Contractors who do not maintain a permanent shop in the jurisdiction of this Agreement shall use the Hammond Federal Court House as said shop to regulate their travel time pay.

Section 4 When Employees in the bargaining unit are sent by the Employer to supervise or perform work outside the geographical area covered by the Agreement, such Employees shall be paid either the hourly rate set forth in a Collective Bargaining Agreement of a sister local union in effect in such other locality or the hourly rate provided for in this Agreement, whichever is higher. The higher wage shall be paid on the employee’s paycheck each week. This shall be calculated by taking the total pay and benefit package and the difference shall be paid on the check weekly.

Section 5 On all work outside the territorial jurisdiction of Roofers Local #26 but located in the basic geographical area as follows: Lake, McHenry, Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall Counties, and that portion of DeKalb County South and East of a line formed by Route 23 at the North end of DeKalb County South to Route 30 and Route 30 West to the Lee County line, including all the cities of Sycamore, DeKalb, Watermen, and Shabbona, IL; at least but not more than 50% of all the men will be members of Local #26’s bargaining unit.

On all other work outside the territorial jurisdiction of Local #26 the Employer will have the option of taking less than 50% of the work force from Local #26.

Section 6 This Agreement shall be applicable to work performed in Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper Counties in the State of Indiana.

Section 7 When working outside the Hammond/Gary vicinity and the weather becomes an issue, all members are to call one of the following; employer/superintendent/foremen, if no answer or direction is given the employee will use their own discretion to decide to drive to the job site or not . Employer cannot discipline the employee who has followed these guidelines.

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ARTICLE 6

WAGES AND CLASSIFICATIONS

Section 1 Scale Minimum rate of wages for journeymen roofers covered by this Agreement when employed within the territorial area, covered by this Agreement shall be as specified in Article 19, C, D effective Date and Term.

Section 2 Premiums (1) A premium of twenty-five (25) cents per hour shall be paid for all muslin work. (2) A premium of twenty-five (25) cents per hour shall be paid for all new pitch work.

Section 3 Working Foreman - Each shop must have a working foreman and he shall be a journeyman appointed by the Employer solely for his purpose to see to it that other employees properly execute and complete their work in a satisfactory manner. He shall be accountable for all materials and equipment on the job, but he shall have no authority to discipline, hire or fire, nor make recommendations with respect to such action.

Section 4 Kettlemen shall be paid according to their classification either as a journeymen or apprentices.

Section 5 Wages at the established rates specified herein shall be paid weekly in the shop or on the job before quitting time on Wednesday of each week and no more than three (3) day’s pay shall be withheld. Employees who are discharged will be paid by noon of the next regular workday following discharge. It shall be the employee’s option whether the paycheck is to be delivered to the Union’s hall or made available at the Company’s office. If the employee expresses no option to the Employer at the time of discharge, then the check shall be mailed to the Union’s hall. Contractors from outside of Local #26 jurisdiction must pay employees within 24 hours of discharge, lay off, or termination from employment. The check must be given to the employee or delivered to the Union Hall by 3:00 p.m. the following day. If the checks are not at the Union Hall by 3:00 p.m. the next day, the employee will be paid eight (8) hours extra and will receive eight (8) hours every day until the check is delivered to Local #26’s Union Hall.

Section 6 In applying the provisions of this Article the term “Wage Scale” shall include the value of all applicable hourly contractual benefits in addition to the hourly base wage rate.

Section 7 When working in sister territories Welfare Fund contributions shall not be duplicated.

Section 8 Employees who report for work by direction of the Employer and are not placed at work shall be entitled to two (2) hours pay at the established rate. This provision, however, shall not apply under conditions over which the Employer has no control.

Section 9 Each contractor shall pay in the Pension Funds for each hour worked by each journeyman and each apprentice & pre-apprentice in his employ, the sum specified in addenda attached hereto.

Section 10 Each contractor shall pay into the Roofers Health and Welfare Fund for each hour worked by each journeyman and each apprentice & pre-apprentice in his employ, the sum specified in addenda attached hereto.

Section 11 The Employer shall pay to the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association Industry Fund, Apprenticeship Fund for each hour worked by each journeyman and each apprentice &

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pre-apprentice in his employ, the sum specified in addenda attached hereto. Such payments shall be made monthly as directed by the Association.

Section 12 The Employer shall pay to the Apprenticeship Fund for each hour worked by each journeyman and apprentice & pre-apprentice in his employ, the sum specified in addenda attached hereto.

Section 13 The Employer shall pay to the B.C.R.C. Fund for each hour worked by each journeyman and each apprentice in his employ, the sum specified in addenda attached hereto.

Section 14 The Employer shall pay to the Promotional Fund for each hour worked by each journeyman and each apprentice in his employ, the sum specified in addenda attached hereto.

Section 15 The Employer shall pay to the Educational Fund for each hour worked by each journeyman and each apprentice in his employ, the sum specified in addenda attached hereto.

Section 16 Any individual Employer obligated to submit contributions for the Welfare Fund, Pension/Supplemental Funds, Industry Fund, Apprentice Fund, B.C.R.C., Promotional Fund and Educational Fund, any of which are not received by the tenth of the month due shall be considered a delinquent Employer and shall be in violation of this Agreement. Failure to contribute to any Funds created pursuant to this Agreement shall be grounds for immediate cancellation of this Agreement by the Union by giving to the delinquent Employer a 72 hour written notice. The cancellation of the agreement shall be in addition to any other remedies available to the Union or to the trustees of the particular Fund involved and shall not absolve the Employer of liability for the payment into the particular fund or funds the amount required for hours work by the Employees.

Section 17 Residential Shingle Rate: See attached Appendix C for Scope of work, wages and benefits.

Section 18 Commercial Single Rate: See attached Appendix D for Scope of work, wages and benefits.

ARTICLE 7 MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1 Four or more roofers shall constitute a crew, one roofer per crew shall receive and give orders to the crew and be paid at the foreman’s rate. One apprentice or pre-apprentice shall be allowed where there are two or more journeymen. Ratio to be 2 Journeypersons to 1 Apprentice/Pre-Apprentice. The foreman shall be a permanent resident of the territorial jurisdiction of Local #26.

Section 2 There shall be no restriction as to the use of tools or equipment, nor materials except prison made.

Section 3 All employees shall be on the roof and ready to work at the prescribed starting time and work on the site during the hours prescribed in Article 4, Section 1.

Section 4 No time shall be lost by employees waiting for tools or materials; the delivery of material and tools shall be done by and with roofers during working hours.

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Section 5 A full set of tools shall be required on every job and a hoisting mechanism shall be in use for all materials, employees shall not be required or allowed to carry materials of any kind up or down any ladder at any time.

Section 6 Each employee is responsible for providing his/her own hand tools including roofers’ knife and blades, hammer, ruler or tape, hatchet, trowel, chalk line, nail pouch, shingle bar, scissors, handroller for single-ply, crescent wrench and screw drivers as a minimum.

Section 7 No more than one designated member of the firm with a letter from each firm stipulating who that member shall be shall handle the tools. If this is not done, Article 2, Section 4, shall be applicable. In all cases there shall be a fully paid foreman.

Section 8 A duly authorized representative of the Union shall be allowed access to any shop or job at any reasonable time herein employees in the bargaining unit are employed.

Section 9 Contractors other than members of the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association Inc. and Contractors who do not maintain a permanent shop or office within the jurisdiction of this Agreement shall use 50% of the labor work force from Roofers Local #26. One (1) employee shall act as a job steward for the local and be paid 10% above Journeyman’s wage. The job steward shall be appointed by the union.

Section 10 Each Employer shall activate and promote a safety program conforming to the Williams-Steiger Occupations Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) and/or the State Plan as provided under Section 18 (H) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. First aid kits are to be maintained on the job by the Employer. It is stipulated and agreed by and between the parties that employees will be required to wear safety equipment, the employees will comply with any safety instructions issued by the Employer, and the Union will cooperate with the Employer in seeing that this is accomplished. Any tools that the employees furnish themselves must comply with appropriate safety standards and regulations. For health and safety there shall be drinking water on each job site with paper drinking cups.

Section 11 The Employer agrees to carry unemployment insurance regardless of the number of workers he employs. All unemployment compensation payments are to be filed with the Indiana State Employment Security Division. The Employer shall carry Workman’s Compensation Insurance on all employees and shall furnish the Union with a certificate indicating such coverage. Such certificate shall be current and shall be furnished to the Union at least annually. The failure to carry Workman’s Compensation shall be grounds for immediate cancellation of the Agreement on the part of the Union by giving a 72-hour written notice to the Employer.

All workmen shall promptly report all accidents to the Employer in accordance with the requirements of insurance companies and the State Industrial Board.

Section 12 Employees covered by this Agreement shall not be permitted or required as a condition of employment to furnish or lease the use of an automobile or other conveyances to transport men, tools, equipment or material from shop to job, from job to job, or from job to shop facilities for such transportation shall be provided by the Employer. This provision shall not be restricted to the use of an automobile or other conveyances to transport its owner and personal tools from home to shop at starting time or from job to home a quitting time.

Section 13 It is agreed that in every shop there shall be a Steward. The Steward shall be a working Steward and perform the duties of a journeyman roofer. The Steward shall have the right and duty to

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observe and make a report to the Employer’s office and the Union of any grievance, dispute or controversy involving the interpretation or application of this Agreement so that efforts can be made to adjust same.

The Steward shall be the last person on the job working for the out of town contractors. Some of the duties of the job Steward shall be to gather all telephone numbers for the Roofers Local #26 employees and the phone numbers of the company, the foreman that is running the job and the company’s superintendent. The Steward shall call the foreman of the job on days when weather may be an issue to verify if they are working the job or not. Then the Steward shall call all Local #26 employees and inform them whether they are working or not. He shall keep the line of communication open as to whether or not overtime may have to be worked that day or any other day. The Steward shall inform the Local #26 employees of any changes in starting times or if the crew is being downsized in any way. The Steward shall keep records of the hours worked and turn them into the Business Representative to keep on file. The Steward shall call the Business Representative in case an employee calls off sick so the Local can possibly get another employee out to the job for the day.

The Employer shall not in any manner interfere with the Steward in the performance of their duties, nor cause any retaliation or discrimination whatsoever because of the carrying out of their duties. The authority of the Steward shall be limited to what has been set forth herein and under no circumstances shall the Steward have, either directly or indirectly, the authority to call a work stoppage of any kind.

Section 14 All roofing materials and equipment used in roofing operations including transportation and hoisting, whether it be manual or motorized, shall be operated by qualified members of the bargaining unit.

Section 15 There shall be no new or additional types of fringe benefits established without the mutual consent of both the Union and Employers.

Section 16 All Journeymen and second year apprentices must have a valid first aid card, CPR card, and must have addition valid certifications:

a. Certa by April 1st, 2017 b. OSHA 30 by June 1st, 2017 c. Rigging and Signaling by June 1st 2017 d. Members with valid driver’s license must have a DOT medical upgrade card. Continuing Education:

a. Minimum 24 hours annually for journeyman only (no minimum for apprentices). b. Education credits can be earned by attending contractor provided training, any upgrade training

provided by the local and/or JATC, manufacturer training programs, CAF programs, etc. c. Education hours will be paid at the first year apprentice rate with no benefits. d. “Time card” tracking will be defined at labor/management meetings. e. Annual raises will not be paid unless and until the minimum annual 24 hours of continuing

education have been completed. f. No education credits will be paid for required First Aid, CPR and OSHA 30 hr, Certa, Rigging and

Signaling.

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However, it is mandatory the Employees without valid certification take the next available class unless unusual circumstances will not permit, and this condition shall be decided by the Business Manager or Business Agent and the Employer.

Section 17 Each new person shall sign into the Union before reporting to work and shall have a referral slip. Six dollars ($6.00) per day worked shall be deducted by the Employer starting the eighth day to be applied against initiation fee. Journeyman reapplying for a forfeited card shall pay ten dollars ($10.00) per day worked. Said monies shall be sent to the union on the first day of each month and no later than the tenth day of each month until the total amount of his/her initiation fee is paid. Deductions will be made if the employee provides a voluntary written authorization.

Section 18 In accordance with the requirements of OSHA, it shall be the exclusive responsibility of the Employer to which this Agreement applies, to assure safe working conditions for its employees and compliance by them with any safety rules contained herein or established by the Employer. The Employer agrees that the Union will not be held responsible for acts, tortuous or otherwise or failure to act, or those it refers.

Section 19 All payroll deductions, identified in this contract from employee’s paycheck are subject to the individual’s execution of the applicable check off authorization form.

Section 20 The parties to this Agreement agree on the importance of maintaining the integrity of area standards, work efficiency, and the safety of persons and property. Therefore, no person shall knowingly be employed for the performance of work covered by this Agreement, or knowingly continue in such employment, if he has or acquires regular or part-time employment with another Employer in any capacity, as a self-employed worker, or with this Employer in a type of work covered by this agreement.

Any employee of an Employer or any Employer who is party to a collective bargaining agreement with the Union, or any member of the Union who operates a competing business or “moonlights”, as defined below, shall be subject to the following:

a. Any party, including the Employer, Union, or an individual, may file a grievance against the individual(s) who operates a competing business or “moonlights” with the Joint Grievance Committee alleging a violation of this Article.

b. If the Joint Grievance Committee determines a violation has occurred, the Joint Grievance Committee shall have the authority to determine and impose the appropriate penalty, including but not limited to the following: 1) For the first offense, all individuals will go before the Joint Grievance Committee and a fine

of $500.00 will be imposed. The fine will be paid within 30 days of the Joint Grievance Committee’s decision and made payable to Roofers Local #26 Apprenticeship Training Fund.

2) For the second offense, any person(s) who is brought before the Joint Grievance Committee for the second offense of operating a competing business or moonlighting will be fined from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00. The amount of the fine shall be determined by the Joint Grievance Committee. The fine shall be made payable to Roofers Local #26 Apprenticeship Training Fund.

3) For the third offense, any person(s) who is brought before the Joint Grievance Committee for a third offense will be subject to the following: Discharge by his Employer and given a

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withdrawal from Roofers Local #26 for up to one (1) year. The length of his withdrawal shall be determined by the Joint Grievance Committee.

c. This section is not violated when an employee provides advance notice to the Employer and the Labor/Management Committee that he is donating his services to work on the residence of a family member or for a charitable organization. The parties to this agreement may, by mutual written agreement, make exceptions to this Article in specific cases determined to warrant an exception.

As used herein, the phrase “operating of a competing business” or “moonlighting” shall mean the direct or indirect operation of or ownership of an interest in any enterprise that engages in work described in Article II of this Agreement by an employee employed by and Employer or another Employer who is party to a collective bargaining agreement with the Union or a member of the Union, whether by himself or through a person, persons, or entities subject to that individual’s control. “Enterprise” includes, but not limited to, corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts and sole proprietorships.

Section 21 The Employer upon selling a company that is under the Agreement, said Agreement shall stay in effect till end of term of contract.

ARTICLE 8

INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL UNION LIABILITY

Section 1 Neither the International Union nor any of its officers, agents or representative, by approving this Agreement as to form, shall in any manner become a party to this Agreement or in any manner be made subject to any duty or liability whatsoever respecting the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Section 2 The approval of this Agreement as to form is only for the purpose of indication that the International Union certifies that this Agreement is not in violation of the International Constitution and By-Laws and for no other purpose.

Section 3 The authority of any officer of the Union to act for or on behalf of the Union as stated in Section 4 of this Article may be revoked at any time if a registered letter to that effect, signed by the duly authorized Union Officers under the seal of the Union is sent to the Employer.

Section 4 Only the persons named below, either individually or collectively, are the authorized officers and agents of the Union and shall be the only ones to recognized by the Employer as being authorized to act on behalf of the Union in any manner whatsoever under the terms of the Agreement.

The actions, declarations or conduct of any other person except those named below, whether performed, made or engaged in with respect to the Union or not are not and shall not be considered to the acts of any officer or agent of the Union and shall not constitute any authorized acts for or on behalf of the Union nor will the Employer or the Union recognize those persons as the Union’s officers or agents for that purpose and their actions or conduct in that respect shall not be binding upon the Union nor shall they form the cause of any basis for the liability of any nature whatsoever on the part of the Union.

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The authorized Officers are:

President __________________________________________________________________________

Business Manager ___________________________________________________________________

ARTICLE 9

RIGHT-TO-WORK

Section 1 The Employer and the Union realize that individual employees have a right to work and associate with and for whom they please. This right is not only inherent in the laws of this State and of this Nation, but is necessitated by the dangerous and interrelated nature of the work covered by this Agreement. Accordingly, the refusal of any individual employee to work with any other employee, workman or person shall not constitute violation of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 10

CRAFTMANSHIP AND SAFETY

Section 1 A high level of workmanship has been maintained in the particular counties where the Employer is located. The maintenance of such is essential for the future prosperity of the industry and employees working therein.

In order to sustain such high level of craftsmanship and to safe guard the safety of employees in the employment, the Employer agrees to only employ experienced and qualified workmen who have resided in or worked regularly in the counties of Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper, in the State of Indiana before employing migrant workers, who, experience has shown, are frequently unskilled and who may lower the standards of skill and safety in the immediate locality.

Section 2 To maintain such high level of craftsmanship, each employee shall install roofing, damp and waterproofing work in a safe and workmanlike manner in accordance with Employer’s instructions, applicable codes and specifications.

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ARTICLE 11

HIRING AND NOTICE

Section 1 The Employer shall have the sole and exclusive responsibility for hiring and may hire from any source it desires without paying heed to membership in the Union or referral of clearance therefrom.

Section 2 The Union shall have no obligation to refer prospective employees to the Employers but may do so if it desires.

Section 3 The Employer is exclusively engaged in the building and construction industry and the parties have elected to come under the provisions of Section 8, part 3, of the National Labor Relations Act, as amended, which permits the parties to make an agreement requiring the Employer to:

(a) Notify the Union of opportunities of employment. (b) Give the Union an opportunity to refer qualified applicants for employment.

Section 4 It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply with the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act, as amended, and in the event this Article is declared to be unlawful, then it shall become inoperative and void and the parties shall immediately meet to negotiate a legal mutually acceptable substitute. The other legal provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

ARTICLE 12

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Section 1 Neither the Union nor the Employer shall discriminate against any Employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin or sex. All employees shall have equality of employment and equality of opportunity.

ARTICLE 13

PROTECTION OF PREVAILING WAGES & CONDITIONS

Section 1 The Employer is in the construction industry and both parties have elected to come under the provision applicable to the construction industry contained in Section 8 (e) of the National Labor Relations Act, as amended.

Section 2 The Employer shall perform no work and if it has commenced work, shall cease work on any job in which any employee of any other Employer not covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a union having in a collective bargaining agreement as to wages, hours and conditions of employment at least equal to in all respects as a union affiliated with the Building Trades Department of the AFL-CIO or with a Building and Construction Trades Council in turn affiliated with the AFL-CIO or is working.

Section 3 Section 1 and 2 of this Article relate solely to contracting or sub-contracting of work to be done at the site of the construction, alteration or repair of a building, structure or other work.

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Section 4 In the event the Employer finds it necessary or advisable to sub-contract any of its work, he shall do so only in accordance with the following conditions:

a. Preservation of work under the bargaining unit for Employees is mandatory, only such Employees and no one else shall perform all of the work covered by this Agreement

b. The purpose of this section relative to sub-contracting is to attempt to assure that the wages and working conditions prevailing in the area where the work is to be performed, are maintained at the highest standard with no encroachments thereon. In this connection, it is understood that the Union has no desire to impose its exclusive representation upon employees of the Employer to who the work may be sub-contracted, but the Union and the instant Employer are only desirous of maintaining prevailing wage and condition.

c. The foregoing shall be interpreted, construed and applied in a manner consistent with the laws of the State of Indianan and not in conflict thereof.

Section 5 The Union agrees that in no case will it work for any Employer unless a similar written Agreement carrying the same hours, wages and working conditions is signed by such Employer and the Union Local No. 26

ARTICLE 14

INVALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY

Section 1 In the event of invalidity of any provisions of this Agreement, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby, but shall remain in full force and effect. Upon determination that any clause herein in invalid, the parties shall promptly meet upon receiving written notice from either and negotiate and substitute a clause to replace the clause or provision found invalid.

ARTICLE 15

ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES

Section 1 This represents the entire agreement of the parties, it being understood that there is on other agreement or understanding, either oral or written. The Employer understands that the Union is a fraternal society, and as such, and in keeping with the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act, as amended, has the right to prescribe its own rules and regulations with respect to the acquisition or retention of membership in the Union or with respect to any other matter for its own use. However, such rules and regulations whether contained in the By-Laws, Constitution or otherwise, shall have no effect, directly or indirectly upon this Collective Bargaining Agreement, any employment relationship or the relationship between the parties.

Section 2 The Union agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the EMPLOYER and the Association from any and all claims, lawsuits, liability, expenses, damages, and/or attorneys’ fees arising from or related to EMPLOYER’s and/or the Association’s compliance to the terms of this Agreement that arise from or relate to:

(a) any jurisdictional disputes in which the Union and/or any fringe benefit fund to which contributions are due under this Agreement assert that the disputed work is covered by this Agreement;

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(b) any work assignments that the EMPLOYER makes to the employees covered by this Agreement; (c) the misappropriation and/or other misuse of any money that the EMPLOYER withholds from the

wages of employees covered by this Agreement and the EMPLOYER remits to the appropriate entities referenced in this Agreement;

(d) any acts or omissions of the Union that discriminate against employees covered by this Agreement because of their exercise of their rights under the Indiana Right-to-Work Law and/or the National Labor Relations Act;

(e) the Roofer’s Local #26 Promotional Fund for any conduct after August 7, 2012; (f) the Savings Plan; (after 8-7-12) (g) the Educational Fund; and (after 8-7-12) (h) any other funds that are administered solely by the Union and funded (in whole or in part) by

any money withheld from wages of employees pursuant to this Agreement.

ARTICLE 16

ADJUSTMENT AND ARBITRATION

Section 1 All complaints, grievances or disputes with reference to the provision, interpretations or enforcement of this Agreement, which cannot be settled directly by the Employer and the Union, within fifteen (15) days after they have arisen, shall be referred to the Joint Adjustment Board, consisting of an equal number of Employer representatives and Union representatives which shall meet at its earliest convenience after notice by either side, and shall render a decision within thirty (30) days, which shall be final and binding upon on parties concerned.

Section 2 In the event the Joint Adjustment Board becomes deadlocked, then an outside personal shall be selected within three days of notice of deadlock. The outside person shall be mutually selected and his decision shall be final and bind. In the event the parties cannot agree upon the name of an arbitrator they shall request the American Arbitration Association to submit a list of seven (7) nationally recognized arbitrators from which list the parties shall select the name of an arbitrator the process of alternately striking names with the last name remaining being that of the selected arbitrator. The parties shall draw straws to determine who shall strike the first name. The remedies herein provided shall be the sole and exclusive remedies with respect to such compliances, grievances and disputes relative to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement.

Section 3 There shall be no cognizance taken of a grievance filed more than ninety (90) days after date of occurrence.

ARTICLE 17

UNAUTHORIZED UNION ACTION

Section 1 The Union agrees that during the life of this Agreement it will not authorize any strike, work stoppage, or slow down with respect to any matter that is subject to the grievance procedure as specified in Article 16 of this Agreement. In the event there is any unauthorized strike, slow down, stoppage or any other form of action which results in delay or stoppage of work, the Union agrees, after certification of an unauthorized action, to use its best efforts to prevent the illegal action and will, if requested by the Employer issue a public statement disavowing such work stoppage and requesting the employees involved in those unauthorized activities to stop same.

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Section 2 The Employer may, subject to the grievance procedure as provided in this Agreement, during the fir twenty-four (24) hours of any unauthorized work stoppage, discipline short of discharge any employee who is at fault; after said twenty-four (24) hours, in the event such work stoppage has not ceased, he may discipline or discharge any employee, subject to the grievance procedure provided in this Agreement, if the employee is found at fault. These rights shall constitute the Employers sole exclusive remedies for such actions or activities.

Section 3 For and in consideration of Section 1 and 2 in this Article, and for other good and valuable considerations, the Employer stipulates and agrees that any action taken by the Union, its officers and agents, in carrying out its obligations under Section 1 and 2 herein this Article, shall be without liability of the Union and its Officers, and the Employer specifically stipulates to and does waive any right of action at law or in equity that it may have respecting such liability of the Union and its officers.

Section 4 It is further stipulated and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the Union, its officers and agents, shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever, either in law or in equity, for any unauthorized strike, slow-down, work stoppage or any other form of action which directly or indirectly results in delay or stoppage of work; nor shall the Union be liable for any unauthorized act or activities of its officers, agents or members. The Union, however, will use its best efforts to prevent same.

Section 5 The Employer agrees if there is compliance with the terms of this Agreement, it will not lockout any or all of its employees.

ARTICLE 18

FAIR PRACTICE AGREEMENT

Section 1 It is hereby understood and agreed that nothing herein contained shall be interpreted, construed or applied in such manner that such interpretation, construction or application will conflict with any obligation of any workmen who are members of the Union, to the Union.

Section 2 All parties hereto mutually agree to cooperate fully in every legal and proper way to establish and maintain the Roofing, Damp and Waterproofing Division of the Construction Industry within the territory in which they operate. They herewith agree to observe a code of ethics and fair practices, which will insure compliance with terms of this Agreement, and to direct their efforts individually and collectively as circumstance may warrant and justify to the elimination of unfair competition and destructive practices within compliance with State and Federal law.

Section 3 Job notification form sent in within 48 hours of signed contract, letter of intent or verbal agreement, see Exhibit E.

ARTICLE 19

WAGE AND FRINGE BENEFITS

Section 1 Wages and Fringe Benefits effective June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018. The duration of the contract will be extended 2 years to May 31, 2020 if man-hours for 2017 total 250,000

Foreman or Steward $38.87 Journeyperson $35.34

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The foreman’s rate shall be ten percent (10%) above the Journeyman’s hourly rate. The journeyman’s total package of wages and fringe benefits will be increased as follows:

Year one $0.50/hour increase

Year Two $0.50/hour increase+ H&W +Add’l incentives

Year Three $0.50/hour increase + H&W + Add’l Incentives Year four $0.50/hour increase + H&W + Add’l Incentives Man hours are calculated by industry fund collections of signatory contractors, tracked through LMC Meetings.

Additional Incentives for 2017:

If 250,000–277,999 man hours =$ 0.50/hr increase (Total $1.00/hour + H&W) If 278,000–299,999 man hours =$1.00/hr increase (Total $1.50/hour + H&W) If 300,000–324,999 man hours =$1.50/hr increase (Total $2.00/hour + H&W) If 325,000–349,999 man hours =$2.00/hr increase (Total $2.50/hour + H&W) If 350,000 or more man hours =$2.50/hr increase (Total $3.00/hour + H&W) Additional Incentives for 2018 and 2019 If 260,000-277,999 man hours = $0.50/hour increase (Total $1.00 per hour + H&W) If 278,000-299,999 man hours = $1.00/hour increase (Total $1.50 per hour + H&W) If 300,000-324,999 man hours = $1.50/hour increase (Total $2.00 per hour + H&W) If 325,000-349,999 man hours = $2.00/hour increase (Total $2.50 per hour + H&W) If 350,000-349,999 man hours = $2.50/hour increase (Total $3.00 per hour + H&W) (Man-hours are calculated from January 1st ending December 31st)

In each instance, the monies shall be applied to wages and/or fringe benefits as the Union determines by giving reasonable notice to the Employer.

Pre-Apprentices will be paid 44% of Journeyman rate at $15.55 plus Health and Welfare and Pension contributions, Apprenticeship Program and Industry Fund as follows:

$2.25 per hour to be paid towards the Health & Welfare Fund (Full rate $8.01 to be paid after 90 days) $0.25 per hour to be paid towards the Pension $1.00 per hour to be paid towards the Apprenticeship Program $0.08 per hour to be paid towards the Industry Fund The amount of $0.77 per hour worked (i.e., 4% of total package for pre-apprentices) shall be deducted from the wages of the pre-apprentice and paid for Union assessment. Apprentices will be paid as follows:

1st year 50% of Journeyman rate…………… $17.67 2nd year 60% of Journeyman rate……………$21.20

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3rd year 70% of Journeyman rate……………$24.74 4th year 80% of Journeyman rate…………… $28.27

Until Journeyman status is attained.

Supplemental Pension (NRISPP) will not be paid to any apprentice until Journeyman status is attained

Effective January 1, 2017 (Pending approval by the office of Apprenticeship, Department of Labor) All newly registered apprentices will be paid as follows: 1st tier 50% of Journeyperson rate………………….$17.67 2nd tier 60% of Journeyperson rate…………………$21.20 3rd tier 70% of Journeyperson rate……..………….$24.74 4th tier 80% of Journeyperson rate…………………$28.27 5th tier 90% of Journeyperson rate…………………$31.81

Benefits contributions for all employees (Except Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices) Beginning June 1, 2016

Employers are to pay $8.01 per hour to Health & Welfare Fund Employers are to pay $4.00 per hour to the Pension Fund Employers are to pay$5.95 per hour to the Supplementary Pension Fund Employers are to pay $0.08 per hour to the Industry Fund Employers are to pay $1.00 per hour to the Apprentice Program Employers are to pay $0.08 per hour to the BCRC Employers are to pay $0.03 per hour to the International Training Fund Total Benefits Package $19.15 per hour

Employers are to deduct (from gross wages ) $0.02 per hour for Educational Fund, $0.04 per hour for Relief Fund and $0.25 per hour for Promotional Fund. Employers are to deduct (to be deducted from gross wages) 4% of total package (i.e. straight time hourly rate of pay for Journeyman plus hourly total benefit package)$2.18 per hour for Union Assessment, except for pre-apprentices (the deduction for pre-apprentices shall be 4% of the total package for pre-apprentices, which amount is $0.77 per hour worked. Employers are to deduct (to be deducted from gross wages) $1.00 minimum up to $10.00 maximum per hour in $1.00 increments for the Vacation Fund. The employee will be able to change the amount deducted twice a year (January 1 and July 1) or upon hiring in at a different contractors company. Deductions will be made if the employee provides a voluntary written authorization for said deductions, and provisions of Article 19 – Section 7 shall apply with respect to said deductions.

Please see Appendix C & D for shingle work

Section 1B Pre-Apprentice. There shall be a classification designated a pre-apprentice, which shall exist to supplement and not replace journeymen and apprentices. The rate of pay for pre-apprentices will be 44% of the minimum rate of pay for journeymen.

In order to be hired as a pre-apprentice, an individual must be 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license and have transportation to job sites. Upon registering for the Apprenticeship Program, the pre-apprentice will become eligible for Union membership, with $6.00 per day being deducted by the

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Employer and paid to the Union toward the initiation fee, for all hours worked thereafter, all of which amounts will be non-refundable. The pre-apprentice is to pay the 4% assessment based on his total wage package. Deductions will be made if the employee provides a voluntary written authorization for said deductions, and the provisions of Article 19 – Section 7 shall apply with respect to said deductions.

If the pre-apprentice is notified by the Apprenticeship within 150 calendar days of first being hired as pre-apprentice that their name has reached the top and they are eligible to enter the Apprenticeship Program, after 90 calendar days Employers are to pay full H &W rate and work assessments will increase to $1.00/per hour. An individual may continue to work as a pre-apprentice after they have been notified by the Apprenticeship Program that their name has reached the top of the list, except as provided they have completed 150 calendar days from when they were first hired as a pre-apprentice. Upon being admitted to the Apprenticeship Program, $6.00 per day shall be deducted from the individual’s wages by the Employer and remitted to the Union toward the initiation fee, and they shall be treated in all respects as an apprentice. Deductions will be made if the employee provides a voluntary written authorization for said deductions, and the provisions of Article 19 – Section 7 shall apply with respect to said deductions.

A pre-apprentice shall be eligible for minimum health and welfare and the minimum pension required fringe benefits for 90 calendar days after the individual is hired as a pre-apprentice. After 90 calendar days from being hired as a pre-apprentice, the individual shall participate in all fringe benefit programs and full contributions shall be made for all hours worked by him, for purposes of fringe benefit fund contributions and participation only, the computation of calendar days from the pre-apprentice’s date of hire shall be frozen during any period between when the pre-apprentice is laid off or terminated by one Employer and when he is hired by another Employer; but upon being hired by a new Employer, the pre-apprentice shall be considered already to have accrued the number of calendar days toward the 90 that he accrued during employment with the previous Employer. To have this time period frozen, the pre-apprentice or the Employer must notify the Apprenticeship Office in writing within 48 hours of being laid off or terminated from the first job.

If a pre-apprentice leaves the industry prior to completing his 90 days of employment and does not return to the industry for a period of six (6) months or more, they may later return to work in the industry without their prior employment being counted toward the 90 days; but neither the accrual of time periods for anything except the 90 days as described in this paragraph nor any other obligations shall be affected, and an individual may only return under these procedures three (3) times.

After 90 days, all hours worked by the pre-apprentice will be credited toward this apprenticeship should he be accepted into the apprenticeship program.

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Health & Welfare to be sent to: Steward C. Miller & Co., Inc. P.O. Box 5769 Lafayette, IN 47903

Check Payable to: Indiana State Council of Roofers H&W Fund

Pension & Supplementary Pension Fund to: N.R.I.P.P. P.O. Box 721680 Houston, TX 77272-1680

Check Payable to: N.R.I.P.P.

Promotional Fund to be sent to: Steward C. Miller & Co., Inc. P.O. Box 5769 Lafayette, IN 47903

Check Payable to: Roofer’s Local #26 Promotional Fund

Industry Fund, Apprenticeship Fund, Union Assessment and B.C.R.C. to be sent to:

Steward C. Miller & Co., Inc. P.O. Box 5769 Lafayette, IN 47903

Check Payable to: Building Trades Exchange Account

Vacation Fund to be sent to: GESB Sheet Metal Workers FCU 6450 Ameriplex Drive, Suite B Portage, IN 46368

Check Payable to: Local #303 SMWFCU

Education Fund/Relief Fund and Initiation Dues to be sent to: Roofers Local #26 25 W 84th Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410

Education Fund/Relief Fund make checks payable to Roofers Education Fund

Initiation Dues checks made payable to Roofers Local 26

Section 2 The Employers being members of the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association herewith agree to establish a Trust Fund to be known as the Northwestern Indianan Roofing Contractors Inc., Industry Fund, which Trust Fund shall be used to establish and conduct educational programs for the general public, Employer members, employees and others with the respect to new techniques, ideas and methods which will improve the Roofing, Damp and Waterproofing Industry and increase the contribution that the industry and its employees can make to the community, and to carry out such

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other purposes as may be set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust executed by said Association and said trustees with the purpose of intent to promote, support and improve the employment opportunities for the Employees of such Employers.

Section 3 The Employer shall pay to the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association Inc. Industry Fund, the sum of eight cents (.08) per hour for each hour worked by all employees of the Employer covered by Agreement. Such payment shall be made monthly as directed by the Trustee on or before the tenth (10th) day of each month.

Section 4 No part of the payment shall be used for purposes other than provided in said Agreement and Declaration of Trust, and no part of such payments, either directly or indirectly shall be used for political purposes or anti-union activities.

Section 5 The Industry Fund, so established, the Trustees thereof, and the Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association Inc. agrees to indemnity and hold harmless the Union, its officers, agents, representatives and members from any claim, suit, cause of action or otherwise as regards to the creation of the Industry Fund, its Administration or any act or action in connection therewith, and such indemnity and agreement to hold harmless shall include the payment of costs in behalf of the beneficiaries of such indemnity.

Section 6 The Trustees, either directly or through the Association, shall furnish to the Union, at no cost to the Union, an annual audit of the books and records to the Industry Fund. The Union at all reasonable times during regular working hours, upon request, shall have the right through its representatives, auditors or attorneys, to examine the books and records on the Industry Fund and to extract portions thereof and make copies.

Section 7 Upon receipt of any EMPLOYEE’S voluntary written authorization, which shall be irrevocable for no more than one (1) year of the termination date of this AGREEMENT, whichever occurs sooner, the EMPLOYER shall deduct from such EMPLOYEE’S wages the union dues and assessments in the amounts set forth in this Agreement, and shall remit same to the account designated by the UNION, together with a list of EMPLOYEEs from whose pay deductions were made, the hours worked by the employees and the total wages paid to each employee. The EMPLOYEE may revoke such written authorization by written notice to the EMPLOYER and the UNION within the time periods specified in the EMPLOYEE’S voluntary written authorization. In the absence of such revocation, sent and received in accordance with the authorization, the authorization shall be renewed in accordance with its terms. The UNION shall defend, indemnify, and save the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the EMPLOYER for the purpose of complying with any such EMPLOYEE’s voluntary written authorization. Furthermore, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to select the attorneys to represent and/or defend the EMPLOYER with respect to said matters and the UNION shall pay all such attorney fees and expenses incurred by EMPLOYER. The provisions of this Article shall be interpreted in a fashion consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Upon receipt of any written notice of the revocation of an EMPLOYEE’s voluntary written authorization, the EMPLOYER shall promptly notify the UNION of said revocation. If the written notice of revocation to the EMPLOYER is provided within the window period specified in the EMPLOYEE’s voluntary written authorization and the EMPLOYEE provides reasonable evidence to the EMPLOYER that the EMPLOYEE gave a similar notice of revocation to the UNION within the window period specified in the EMPLOYEE’s

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voluntary written authorization, then the EMPLOYER shall stop deducting union dues and assessments for that EMPLOYEE.

For any notice of revocation not given within the window period in the preceding paragraph, if the EMPLOYEE’s written authorization contains: (a) language in which the EMPLOYEE consents to continued withholding and escrow of said funds as provided in this paragraph, and (b) language in which the UNION agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the EMPLOYER from any claims relating to the Employer’s compliance with the procedures set forth in this paragraph, if the Union gives written notice to the EMPLOYER that the UNION disputes the validity of the revocation within seven (7) days after the EMPLOYER notifies the UNION of the EMPLOYEE’s revocation, the EMPLOYER shall continue to withhold union dues and assessments for said EMPLOYEE, but said amounts shall be paid in to an escrow account pending resolution of said dispute. The escrow account shall be for the mutual benefit of the EMPLOYEE and the UNION and all costs for establishing and maintaining said escrow account shall be paid by the UNION. The dispute shall be resolved between the EMPLOYEE and the Union and the Employer shall not be named as a party in any such dispute resolution proceeding and/or litigation. The escrow account shall be distributed in accordance with the final determination made in the dispute resolution proceedings. If the UNION fails to give written notice to the EMPLOYER that the UNION disputes the validity of the revocation within seven (7) days after the EMPLOYER notifies the UNION of the EMPLOYEE’s revocation, then the EMPLOYER shall stop deducting union dues and assessments for that EMPLOYEE.

In all cases not covered by the two immediately preceding paragraphs (i.e. from never signed or received), the EMPLOYER may stop deducting union dues and assessments for the EMPLOYEE who provided the written notice of revocation, or the EMPLOYER may comply with the escrow procedures set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the EMPLOYER shall stop all such deductions for union dues and assessments for any EMPLOYEE upon the occurrence of any of the following:

1. The Indiana Department of Labor or prosecuting attorney gives written notice to the EMPLOYER that the EMPLOYER is violation the Indiana Right-to-Work Law by continuing to withhold union dues and assessments from an EMPLOYEE;

2. The Indiana Department of Labor or a prosecuting attorney files a complaint against the EMPLOYER that alleges that the EMPLOYER is violating the Indiana Right-to-Work Law by continuing to withhold union dues and assessments from an EMPLOYEE; or

3. An EMPLOYEE files a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction that alleges that the EMPLOYER is violating the Indiana Right-to-Work Law by continuing to withhold union dues and assessments from the EMPLOYEE.

The EMPLOYER shall resume deductions for union dues and assessments and pay said amounts to the Union if: (a) the EMPLOYEE provides a new written authorization, or (b) the EMPLOYER receives a copy of a final non-appealable order of a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator having competent jurisdiction that determines that the EMPLOYEE’s previous written authorization is valid despite the EMPLOYEE’s purported revocation (hereinafter “Final Order re Revocation”). If the EMPLOYER receives a new written authorization, the EMPLOYER shall deduct union dues and assessments until the new written authorization terminates or is revoked. If the EMPLOYER receives a Final Order re Revocation, the EMPLOYER shall deduct union dues and assessments for the period of time provided in said Final Order re Revocation, in addition to ongoing deductions.

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ARTICLE 20

PENSION FUND AND WELFARE FUND

Section 1 The International Union with which this Local Union is affiliated, pursuant to authority granted to it by Convention action has, by Agreement with Employers, created and established a Pension Fund designated as the National Roofing Industry Pension Fund (hereinafter referred to as the “Pension Fund”).

Section 2 Commencing June 1, 2016, the Employer agrees to pay to the Pension Fund, on behalf of each employee covered by this Agreement, the sum of ($4.00) four dollars for each hour for which said employee works. The payments shall be used by the Pension Fund to provide retirement benefits for eligible employees in accordance with the Pension Plan of said Pension Fund as determined by the Trustees of said Pension Plan.

The Employers hereby agree to become a party to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust establishing the said National Roofing Industry Pension Fund and agrees to be bound by all terms and provisions of said Agreement, a copy of which is annexed to this Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Employers by the execution of this Collective Bargaining Agreement, approves and ratifies the appointment of Employer Trustees heretofore made or hereafter made pursuant to the terms of the said Agreement and Declaration of Trust. It is understood and agreed that the Pension Plan referred to herein shall be such as will qualify and continue to remain so qualified for approval by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Treasury Department so as to allow the Employers an income tax deduction for the contributions paid hereunder.

Section 3 In the event an Employer shall become delinquent in or fail to make the payment or contributions as required herein, such delinquency or failure shall not be subject to Arbitration and the local Union may consider such delinquency or failure as an immediate breach of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Section 4 Welfare Fund a prescribed amount of monies, as per Article 19, per hour worked shall be paid additionally by each Employer to the Welfare Fund to provide hospitalization, medical and related benefits for the employees and their dependents and for such purpose shall be transmitted to Indiana State Council of Roofers Health and Welfare Fund (Steward C. Miller and Company) P.O. Box 5769, Lafayette, IN 47903 to be governed by the trust agreement relating to said Welfare Fund.

Section 5 Health & Welfare Plan Effective June 1, 2016 the Employer shall contribute to the Indiana State Council of Roofers Health & Welfare fund the sum of ($8.01) Eight dollars and one cent per hour for all hours worked for any employee covered by this agreement pursuant to the terms of a Trust Agreement of the Indiana State Council of Roofers, Health and Welfare Fund together with any cost of collection, including attorney’s fees, in the event of any default.

Section 6 Trust Agreements Each individual Employer fully adopts and agrees to be bound by the provisions of any trust and interpretive rulings made by the Trustees of any trust relating to any deductions or contributions made pursuant to this Collective Bargaining Agreement, including the Industry Fund, Welfare Fund and Savings Plan. All monies required to be transmitted pursuant to such funds and the Union working assessment shall be sent by each Employer no later than the 10th of each month following the month in which the amount is earned and deducted or accrued.

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Section 7 Trust & Welfare Claus Employer agrees to abide by the terms of the Trust Agreement of the Indiana State Council of Roofers Health and Welfare Trust as from time to time amended and individually and by the Employer association to enter into any Trust Agreement necessary for the administration of such Fund and to designate the Employer Trustees under such Agreements, hereby waiving all notice thereof and ratifying all actions already taken or to be taken by such Trustees within the scope of their authority.

Section 8 Non Exclusiveness of Remedy Irrespective of any other provision hereof, the breach of any provision of Article 20, shall be grounds for the Union’s striking and/or withdrawing of man without any liability whatsoever.

ARTICLE 21

STANDARD PENSION – SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION (Part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Section 1 The National Roofing Industry Pension Fund (“Trust Fund”) was created pursuant to the terms of a certain Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated July 7, 1966, as thereafter amended. The Pension Fund sponsors a defined benefit pension plan and a supplemental defined contribution pension plan (designated as the Supplemental Benefit Plan).

Section 2 Effective The 1st day of June 2016, the Employer shall contribute to the defined benefit pan (NRIPP) of the Trust Fund, on or before the 10th day of the month next following the month of employment for which contributions are due, the sum of ($4.00) four dollars for each hour for which the Employer is obligated to pay compensation to an employee covered by this Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Trust Fund. Such hourly contributions shall be paid commencing with the first hour of the employment by the Employer.

Section 3 Supplemental Pension Plan Effective the 1st day of June 1, 2016, the Employer shall contribute to the Supplemental Benefit Plan (NRISPP) of the Trust Fund, on or before the 10th day of the month next following the month of employment for which contributions are due, the sum of ($5.95) five dollars & ninety five cents for each hour for which the Employer is obligated to pay compensation to an employee covered by this Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Trust Fund (Supplemental Pension NRISPP will not be paid to any apprentice until Journeyman status is attained). Such hourly contributions shall be paid commencing with the first hour of employment by the Employer.

Section 4 The Employer agrees to be bound by and party to the aforesaid Agreement and Declaration of Trust, and any amendments thereto. Creating the Trust Fund and ratifies any action taken by the Employers authorized to designate Employer Trustees and any action taken by such Trustees, together with their successor Trustees.

Section 5 In the event the Employer shall fail to pay the contributions required of said Employer or otherwise fail to comply with the terms of this Article or the rules and regulations adopted by the Trustees of said Trust, the Union, upon notice from said Trust Fund, may forthwith withdraw employees from said Employer or utilize other measures available to it until such breach is cured, without first resorting to arbitration. Such remedy shall be in addition to any other remedies available to the Union or the Trustees of such Trust Fund.

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If employees are withdrawn from the Employer in order to collect such contributions, such employees shall be paid for lost time up to twenty-four (24) hours, provided, however, that the Local Union shall have first given the Employer a 72-hour notice in writing to such Employers.

Section 6 The contributions required by this Article shall accrue with respect to all hours compensated by any working foreman, journeyman, or apprentice represented by the Union or for any person doing work within the jurisdiction of the Union and said contributions shall accrue with respect to all hours worked by employees covered by the terms of the Agreement within or outside the geographical jurisdiction of the Union, except that when work is performed outside the Union’s jurisdiction where another fringe benefit fund or a similar kind exists and the Employer makes a contribution to that fund, the said Employer shall not be required to make a contribution to the Trust Fund.

Section 7 Liquidated damages in the sum of ten percent (10%) shall automatically be due and payable on contributions paid past the due date, together with the interest of twelve percent (12%) or such other amount established by the Board of Trustees. In addition, the Employer shall be liable for all cost and Attorney’s fees incurred by the Trust.

ARTICLE 22

FAILURE TO COMPLY

Section 1 Employer Responsible for Additional Expenditures Employers delinquent in the payment or transmittal of any amounts due pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be responsible for and shall pay 10% of the amount due as liquidated damages plus all costs incurred in collecting delinquent monies including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.

Section 2 Bonding Each Employer shall procure and deliver to the Union a surety bond in the amount determined by the schedule set out in Appendix B in a form satisfactory to the Union and written by an insurance carrier authorized and licensed to do business in the State of Indiana. The surety bond shall be payable to the Union as trustee for itself, for the benefit of the employees of the Employer covered by this Agreement and as Trustees for the various funds treated in this Agreement and shall insure without limitation transmittal of all amounts due or withheld pursuant to this Agreement including an amount equal to 10% of the delinquent monies for liquidated damages and shall cover reasonable attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred in collecting delinquent monies. The amounts due or withheld, by way of illustration relate to Wages, Savings Plan, Union Assessment, contributions for Health and Welfare, Pension and Industry Funds. The bond shall provide that it shall not be cancelled without at least thirty days (30) written notice received by both the Union and the Employer involved. For good cause shown the Union may temporarily waive in writing the bond requirements for any Employer bound by this agreement at the time of its ratification. Upon five (5) days written notice to such an Employer, the Union may withdraw the waiver.

Section 3 Failure to Comply - the failure of an individual Employer to comply with the provisions of any agreement or declaration of trust establishing any of the funds for such contributions or payments are made under this Article, shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and individual Employers who fail to remit regularly in accordance with the requirements of this Article of any of the provisions of the Agreement or declaration of trusts establishing any of the Funds shall be subject to have their employees withdrawn by giving of 72-hours’ notice in writing to such Employer.

Section 4 Audit – In the event the Trustees of any fund or the Union question the authenticity of accuracy of the information completed on the forms or in the event of a belief that the amounts being

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transmitted are not in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Trustees of any Fund or the Union shall have the right upon reasonable notice, to inspect the books of any Employer or to have an examination of same made by a certified public accountant. In the event any discrepancy is discovered, the Employer shall bear the accounting cost incurred by the Trustees of the Union.

Section 5 Non-Exclusivity of Remedies the remedies provided for this Agreement with respect to the collection of amounts due to be paid or transmitted including costs incurred in the collection of delinquent monies, court cost, reasonable attorney’s fees and audit costs and the invoking of the seventy-two (72) hour notice shall not be exclusive of any other remedies byway of suit in law or in equity or otherwise and the Union and the Funds specifically reserve any and all alternative remedies.

ARTICLE 23

APPRENTICESHIP

The parties to this Agreement have designated representatives to the Northwestern Indiana Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper Counties of Indiana (JATC) which has been charged to create and to maintain an apprenticeship program of the highest possible caliber in order to continue to supply our Trade with the most skilled mechanics possible, in administering itself and its program, the JATC may not create any standard, enter any contract, or take any action whatsoever which is in conflict with any provision of the parties’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ARTICLE 24

EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM

This Agreement is effective June 1, 2016 and shall remain in full force and effect until May 31, 2018 when it may be reopened by written notice by either party to the other of the desire to reopen provided such notice by given not less than 90 days prior to May 31, 2018 or May 31, 2020 if we reached excess of 250,000 man-hours in 2017, If such notice is not given then this Agreement shall continue in force and effect year to year thereafter unless written notice of reopening is given not less than ninety days prior to the expiration date.

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APPENDIX C ROOFERS LOCAL #26 RESIDENTIAL SHINGLE RATTE

A residential building is defined as providing living accommodations as a residence for human habitation: Single family residence, apartments, condominiums, quads, duplex, row houses, student housing not over three stories (over three stories is considered commercial) although, student housing (three stories or under) using Federal Funds will be considered commercial. Residential benefits will be paid hourly (Pension, Health & Welfare) 1st year shinglers will start out with $2.00/per hour into the Pension with a $1.00 increase yearly until they reach the current contribution. After the pension contribution is matched they will be eligible for the Supplemental Pension, again a $1.00 per year until that is matched with current contribution. Employers are to deduct 4% of the total shingle package (defined as gross wages plus the amount of applicable Union benefit contributions due for said gross wages) for Union Assessments, Deductions will be made if the employee provides a voluntary written authorization for said deductions, and the provisions of Article 19 – Section 7 shall apply with respect to said deductions

APPENDIX D ROOFERS LOCAL #26 COMMERCIAL SHINGLE RATE

Commercial piecework mutually agreed upon by contractor and employees. Common wage work (public work projects) not included. Full benefits will be provided on all commercial piecework projects. Employers are to deduct 4% of the total shingle package (defined as gross wages plus the amount of applicable Union benefit contributions due for said gross wages) for Union Assessments. Deductions will be made if the employee provides a voluntary written authorization for said deduction, and the provisions of Article 19 – Section 7 shall apply with respect to said deductions.

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APPENDIX C & D PIECE WORK SHINGLE RATE 6/01/2016-5/31/2018

REMOVAL 6/1/2016 6/1/ 2017 6/1/2018 1 layer of shingles on a 3/12 – 7/12 slope $ 21.14 1 layer of shingles above an 8/12 slope $ 30.70 2 layers of shingles on a 3/12 – 7/12 slope $ 30.70 2 layers of shingles above an 8/12 slope $ 40.24 3 layers of shingles on a 3/12 – 7/12 slope $ 40.26 REVERT TO NOTE #3 BELOW 3 layers of shingles above an 8/12 slope $ 49.80 3 layers of shingles (shaker) 3/12-7/12 slope $ 59.36 3 layers of shingles (shaker) over 8/12 slope $ 78.46 1 layer of shingles on a mansard $ 46.04 2 layers of shingles on a mansard $ 56.04 Wood shakes on a 3/12 – 7/12 slope $ 44.04 Wood shakes above a 8/12 slope $ 60.04 INSTALLAION Slopes up to 7/12 $ 29.51 Slopes above 7/12 $ 44.79 Felt 3/12 – 7/12 Slopes $ 7.63 Felt 8/12 Slopes and Above $ 8.39 Ice shield per square on all slopes $ 12.90 Ice shield Slopes 8/12 and above $ 14.19 REVERT TO NOTE #3 BELOW Mansard and Gambrel Roofs $ 57.61 (This will not include any lower sloped portions of Roof either below or above Gambrel Roof) Wood shake up to & including 7/12 slope $ 67.61 Wood shake above 7/12 slope $ 82.61 Synthetic slate up to & including 7/12 slope $ 80.61 Synthetic slate above 7/12 slope $ 95.61 50 yr shingles on any slope $ 3.00 (Additional Per Square) Hand Nailed Projects 10% Increase (At Contractors Discretion) SHEETING AND FLASHING DETAILS 1” x on all slopes $ 1.00 per foot ½” plywood up to 7/12 slope $ 11.00 per 4’ x 8’ sheet ½” plywood 8/12 slope and higher $ 13.00 per 4’ x 8’ sheet ¾” plywood up to & including 7/12 slope $ 13.00 per 4’ x 8’ sheet ¾” plywood 8/12 slope or higher $ 15.00 per 4’ x 8’ sheet Removal of tins and heavy gauge sheet metal $ 1.00 per linear foot Installation of tins and sheet metal flashings $ 1.00 per linear foot Reinstallation of existing transition flashing s $ 1.00 per linear foot Removal of gutters $ 0.25 per linear foot Exchange or install soil pipe flashings $ 5.00 each Exchange roof vents $ 5.00 each Cut holes and install roof vents $ 8.00 each Install vent a ridge $ 1.00 per linear foot Cut in and install ridge vent $ 1.25 per linear foot Remove drip edge $ 0.25 per linear foot Install drip edge $ 0.50 per linear foot Removal of wood fascia board $ 0.20 per linear foot Installation of wood fascia board $ 0.60 per linear foot Skylight flashing $ 15.00 each Remove and replace skylight $ 40.00 each Pre-fabricated chimney installation $ 75.00 each Surface mounted chimney counter flashing 2’x2’ $ 100.00 each Installation of chimney counter flashing (cut in reglet) 2’x2’ chimney $ 200.00 each Surface mounted chimney counter flashing 2’x3’ $ 125.00 each Installation of counter flashing (cut in reglet) 2’x3’ $ 250.00 each Surface mounted chimney counter flashing 4’x4’ $ 150.00 each Installation of chimney counter flashing (cut in reglet) 4” x 4” chimney $ 350.00 each

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1. Health & Welfare benefits will be paid on an hourly basis. 2. The piecework wages on all of the shingle installation rates have been raised by $2.00 to compensate the

employees for the non-productive time spent donning/doffing, wait time, driving or loading/unloading company vehicles to and from jobsites.

3. The raises set forth for the commercial roofers will apply to the residential roofers. The residential roofers will be able to designate the disbursement of the raise into the rate of their choice.

4. Industry Fund $0.08, Apprentice Fund $1.00 and BCRC $0.08 to be paid on an hourly basis. 5. Overtime – pieceworker’s total weekly earnings divided by all hours worked multiplied by the number of hours

worked in excess of 40 hours in the week.

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APPENDIX E ROOFERS LOCAL #26 TRAVEL AGREEMENT

I___________________________________ will be driving from home to the jobsite for the

duration of the project.

I____________________________________ will be staying at the hotel provided to me and will

be utilizing my standard meal allowance for the duration of the project.

If my employment status changes I agree to reimburse my employer for any unused per-diem that

has been paid to me, out of my weekly check.

The above agreement is for one (1) work week advancement only. Additional weeks will be on

the employees check as tracked on a week-to-week basis with job foreman.

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTHWESTERN INDIANA ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. AND LOCAL UNION NO.26 UNITED UNION OF ROOFERS WATERPROOFERS AND ALLIED WORKERS

This Collective Bargaining Agreement between Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association, Inc. and Local Union no. 26 United Union Of Roofers Waterproofers and Allied Workers is made and entered into by and between Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association, Inc. and Local Union No. 26 United Union Of Roofers Waterproofers and Allied Workers.

In consideration of the mutual promises of each other, the parties agree as follows:

1. The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Northwestern Indiana Roofing Contractors Association, Inc., and Local Union No. 26 United Union Of Roofers Waterproofers and Allied Workers remains in effect.

2. The parties agree to participate in the Building and Construction Resource Center, Inc. (“BCRC”), agree to adopt the BCRC Program, onsite substance abuse testing Addendum and agree that signatory employers shall pay .08 cents for each hour worked to the BCRC . (Participants will be paid full wages and benefits to test under the BCRC On-site Substance Abuse Testing Addendum).

Northwestern Indiana Roofing Local Union No. 26 Contractors Association, Inc. United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers

By_____________________________________ By___________________________________ Eric Gluth, President Joe Pozzi, Business Manager By____________________________________ Marcus Bass, President IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the 1st day of June 2016

Date Approved : June 1, 2016

Second Party LOCAL UNION NO. 26 of the UNITED UNION OF ROOFERS, WATERPROOFERS & ALLIED WORKERS By Joe Pozzi (Local Union Manager)

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BCRC Onsite Substance Abuse Testing

Addendum Effective _______________,20___

1). BCRC Administrator, Inc. will cover all outside contractors, non-bargaining personnel, and/or safety personnel working at heavy industrial facilities, light industrial facilities, health care facilities, and/or any public or private entity in Northwest Indiana for the purpose of substance testing, tracking and administration under the terms of this Addendum to the BCRC Policy. Testing will include random onsite testing, post-incident testing, probable cause testing and Follow-up testing when required. 2). BCRC will identify to the Employer’s and/or Owner’s Designated Employer Representative (DER) anyone that has a non-negative (positive) test result, including walkouts ore refusals to test, at the facilities where this amendment is adopted. Said participant would be “Not Available” (N/A) for employment at that facility until the participant has contacted the EAP for evaluation and to receive instructions on how to resolve their “N/A” status. If the result of the participant’s return-to-duty test is negative and he/she is and continues to comply with all the follow up testing protocol as outlined in the BCRC program the participant will be allowed to return to work. BCRC Administrator will identify anyone that has two confirmed non-negative (positive) tests, to include walkouts or refusal to rest, at this facility to the Employer’s/Owner’s DER. 3). The Employer/Owner will provide BCRC with a list or “pool” from which random selections will be drawn. This list will consist only of Participants physically n the Owner’s site on the day the random selection is requested. The BCRC will notify the Employers/Owners DER of Card Manager of the random testing selections. Upon notification the selected participant has one hour plus travel time to report to an approved BCRC testing facility. Notification will be give during the same shift for which the pool was submitted and a minimum of two hours prior to the end of the participant’s shift plus swipe time. Although no stipend will be paid, the test will count as a random test in the normal BCRC policy. 4). Employers and Owners will be assigned a code number for access to the BCRC e-mail system for verification of availability of participants in their facility and internal auditing requirements. 5). Employers/Owners who require tests to be current within a specific time frame will be obligated for the administration, implementation and cost of these tests since these tests are not consistent with the BCRC Policy.

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Example: Owner “A” requires that all employees have a drug screen within the last one hundred eighty days (180). Any employee that must test to be in compliance can do so provided it is not a violation of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. This test will not be at the expense of BCRC ____________________________________ ______________________________________ Gary Kebert, President BCRC Kevin Roach, Secretary BCRC ____________________________________ ______________________________________ Date Date _____________________________________ OwnerRepresentative _____________________________________ Date

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LOCAL #26 CONTRACTORS #1. Century Roofing #2. Cullom Corp. #3. Dixon Quality Roofing. Inc. 7940 Nevada Avenue 2130 Locust Street 777 South 500 West Hammond, IN 46323 Portage, IN 46368 Hebron, IN 46341 (B) 219-844-5113 (B) 219-764-9600 (B) 219-996-7500 (F) 708-597-5451 (F) 219-764-9700 (F) 219-996-3144 © 219-869-2301 #4. E. C. Babilla, Inc #5. Gluth Brothers Roofing #6 J.B. Conomos, Inc. 3974 Harrison St. 6701 Osborn Avenue P.O. Box 209 Gary, IN 46408 Hammond, IN 46323 Chesterton, IN 46304 (B) 219-884-3851 (B) 219-844-5536 (B) 219-886-7129 (F) 219-884-3852 (F) 219-845-6953 (F) 219-886-1805 Corporate Office (B) 412-221-1757 (F) 412-221-4641 # 7 Korellis Roofing #8 Maris & Son, Inc #9 MC Maintenance 1333 169th Street 4400 W. 61st Avenue 12434 Cedar Lake Road Hammond, IN 46324 Hobart, IN 46342 Crown Point, IN 46307 (B) 219-844-1400 (B) 219-738-1940 (B) 219-662-1120 (F) 219-844-0500 (F) 219-942-8344 (C) 219-765-8662 #10 Midwest Green Roof, Inc. #11 The Ross Group #12 Roth Bros., Inc. 1114 Westminister 5901 Carlson Avenue P.O. Box 4209 Munster, IN 46321 Portage, IN 46368 Youngstown, OH 44515 (B) 219-513-8230 (B) 219-764-9932 (B) 1-800-USA-Roth (F) 708-549-7335 (F) 219-764-9952 (F) 330-793-3111

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NORTHWESTERN INDIANA ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCITION, INC., INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYERS AND LOCAL UNION #26 OF THE UNITED UNION OF ROOFERS, WATERPROOFERS & ALLIED WORKERS BY____________________________________ BY______________________________ CENTURY ROOFING CULLOM CORP. BY_____________________________________ BY______________________________ DIXON QUALITY ROOFING, INC. E. C. BABILLA, INC. BY_____________________________________ BY______________________________ GLUTH BROTHERS ROOFING J.B. CONOMOS, INC. BY_____________________________________ BY______________________________ KORELLIS ROOFING MARIS & SON, INC. BY_____________________________________ BY______________________________ M.C. MAINTENANCE, LLC MIDWEST GREEN ROOF, INC. BY_____________________________________ BY______________________________ THE ROSS GROUP ROTH BROS., INC. BY____________________________________ BY______________________________ S.T.A. Roof Techs, LLC Joe Pozzi, Business Manager BY____________________________________ Marcus Bass, President

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