ARTICLE 3

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

Section 1. Union to Furnish List of Representatives.

The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the names of its Grand Lodge representatives, officers, business representatives and stewards (not more than one (1) steward per shift) who are accredited to represent it, which information shall be kept up to date at all times. Only persons so designated will be accepted by the Company as representatives of the Union.  In the event of significant future growth the Company agrees to discuss additional appointments with the Union.

Section 2. Business Representatives - Access to Plant.

The Business Representative of the Union shall have reasonable access to the Company’s facility during normal working hours.  The Union will provide advance notification to the Company of such visits, when feasible.  Such visits shall be subject to such regulations as may be made from time to time by the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, NASA or other governmental agency, or the Company.  The Company will not impose regulations which exclude the Business Representative from the plant or render ineffective the intent of this provision.

Section 3. Union Activity During Working Hours.

Solicitation of Union membership or collection or checking of dues will not be conducted during working time. The Company agrees not to discriminate in any way against any employee for Union activity, but such activity shall not be carried on during working time, except as specifically allowed by the provisions of this Agreement.