DRAW DIES AND ADJOINING CONVEYORS

The Company assures the Union that it will continue its program of steam cleaning draw dies when they are removed. Further, an improved program for steam cleaning dies, press bolster plates, transfers, turnovers and production aids will be instituted to assure that they are cleaned as needed, so that they are maintained free of excessive draw compound, oil and grease, consistent with the plant general housekeeping program.

DIE ROOM DIE REPAIR

In confirmation of our discussion during Local negotiations regarding the subject of cleaning production dies entering the die room for repair, the Union contends that die maker-die tryout employees have been required to work on dirty dies. Although the Company is not aware of any specific instances of this nature involving dies containing excessive draw compound, oil and grease, slugs, etc., if this problem is encountered in the future, the Company will promptly address that problem to assure they are cleaned as needed.

Complaints that supervision are not adhering to these standards of cleanliness may be taken directly to the Labor Relations Supervisor.

It is the Company’s intention to observe the applicable corporate standards involved in die storage areas. The applicable standards will be reviewed with the Union Health and Safety Representative. It is recognized that some areas present unique problems in compliance, however, die storage must be maintained in a manner providing proper safety for the personnel assigned to those areas.

Following the conclusion of 1979 Local Negotiations, supervision will be instructed that the following practice will govern the storage of dies. Draw dies and dies scheduled for revision and/or repair are retained in the plant. When conditions permit, other dies are removed from the plant for outside storage. OBB and small parts dies are presently stored in die storage racks. Blanker dies are not normally stored outside due to production cycles.