THIS AGREEMENT, made this 20th day of August, 2002 by and between the participating carriers listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee, and the employees (other than Yardmasters) of such carriers shown thereon and represented by the United Transportation Union, witnesseth:
IT IS HEREBY AGREED:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I - WAGES (Longevity Bonus and Increases)ARTICLE II - ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS
ARTICLE III - COST OF LIVING PAYMENTS
ARTICLE IV - HEALTH AND WELFARE
ARTICLE V - TRIP RATES
ARTICLE VI - SERVICE SCALE
ARTICLE VII - ENHANCED MANPOWER UTILIZATION
ARTICLE VIII - NATIONAL WAGE AND RULES PANEL
ARTICLE IX - OFF TRACK VEHICLE ACCIDENT BENEFITS
ARTICLE X - GENERAL PROVISIONS
SIDE LETTER #1 - RECOVERY OF COST OF LIVING PAYMENTS
SIDE LETTER #2 - SERVICE SCALE
SIDE LETTER #3 - DISCLAIMER
EXHIBIT A UTU - SIGNATORY RAILROADS