The Company agrees to continue the principle that the Chain of Authority or Command running from top to bottom must be observed and will insist that this principle be properly applied. The Chain of Authority is defined as the channeling of instructions to employees from Superintendent through the immediate Supervisor. On occasion, it may be necessary for the Supervisor to ask an hourly employee to relay a message to another hourly employee. However, this employee is not to direct the work force or give a direct order. Management in adhering to this principle will advise an employee when a change in supervision occurs. The Company agrees to investigate and correct any abuse of this understanding.

During the 1993 Local Negotiations the Union indicated that there was an insufficient number of mop tanks and storage facilities to secure the existing mop tanks.

The Company has agreed that at least seven mop tanks and appropriate storage facilities to secure them. These tanks and cabinets will be properly identified to indicate their customary location.

In determining the need for scheduling cleaners for the weekend work, it is recognized that both the nature of the work to be performed as well as the number of employees scheduled are factors to be considered. The Company reiterates its policy to properly maintain a reasonable degree of cleanliness throughout the plant. During the weekend work periods, when the work force is reduced, rest rooms and break areas which are designated based upon the weekend schedule, will be cleaned of debris generated during the weekend.

To promote good housekeeping practices and maintain high standards of cleanliness rest rooms and break areas will be cleaned as required of debris generated during the weekend prior to the beginning of the day shift on Monday.

Complaints related to this subject may be taken directly to the Plant Engineering Manager and/or the Labor Relations Supervisor for resolution.

Upon request to the Labor Relations Office, weekend cleaner schedules will be reviewed with an appropriate Union representative.

CLEANER - WINDOW WASHING

In confirmation of our discussion during Local negotiations, it is understood that employees of Ford Motor Company will be utilized to wash the windows of the following shop offices:  Production Office, Committee Room, Receiving Dock, Shipping Dock.