Uniforms

The Employer agrees that if any employee is required to wear any kind of uniform as a condition of his/her continued employment, such uniform shall be furnished (parka and vest will be cleaned once a year) by the Employer, free of charge, at the standard required by the Employer.

The Employer shall replace all clothing, glasses, hearing aids, and/or dentures not covered by Company insurance or Workers' Compensation which are destroyed or damaged in a wreck or fire with Company equipment.  The Employer has the right to establish and maintain reasonable standards for wearing apparel and personal grooming.

No more than once a year, the union may request the Company to review alternate types of uniform items, specific to the job requirements of the work area. The Company will consider the request, but has the sole discretion as to whether a change is made. The Company agrees not to be capricious in making the decision. Uniforms will continue to be issued on a replacement basis only, subject to immediate supervisory approval; except for issues to new employees. If the Company determines to repair a uniform returned for replacement, any such repair will be at Company expense.

The Union may request a review of cold weather gear to determine the appropriateness. The Company will consider the request but has the sole discretion as to whether a change is to be made. The Company agrees not to be capricious in making the decision.