Article 26 of national
"In order to expand the work opportunities for members of the bargaining unit, the Employer will consider removing additional loads from the railroad or the other substitute means of transportation specified in this Article. When the Employer removes loads on other than a temporary basis, it shall notify the Union of the number of new runs to be created as a result of moving such loads on the ground. The Employer and the Union shall agree on the most expeditious method to obtain additional personnel and/or equipment, if necessary, for the new runs to be operated by bargaining unit members. If the equipment or employees are not available, the Employer may use subcontractors for a reasonable start-up period, not to exceed thirty (30) days. The subcontracting can exceed thirty (30) days with the Union’s agreement if there are problems obtaining additional personnel or equipment. Agreement under this paragraph will not be unreasonably denied by the Union. All feeder positions created as a result of returning loads to the ground shall be counted toward the Employer’s obligation to create full-time jobs under Article 22.3 of this Agreement. Bargaining unit employees will move scheduled T.O.friend.C. loads from the rail yards to UPS locations except during peak season."
