Common use of Third Party Contracting Clause in Contracts

Third Party Contracting. The Company and the Union agree that job security and a stable work environment are important objectives to be maintained. Therefore, the Company agrees that contracting with third parties shall be prohibited if it results in a reduction in force or involuntary furlough. It is the intent of both parties that covered work be done by Southwest Airlines Employees. 1. Should the Company have a need to contract with third parties for the performance of covered work, the Company shall notify the Union of: a. The nature of the contract; and b. The anticipated length of time the third-party work shall be required. The Company and the Union agree to discuss the time frames in an attempt to minimize such third-party work and return same to covered Employees. No such contracting shall occur when and if adequate facilities are available for the Company's operations, ramp, and/or freight needs. 2. Should the Company have a need to contract with third parties for the performance of covered work at stations where flight activity does not exceed eighty-four (84) departures per week, the Company shall be entitled to do so. The Company shall notify the Union of: a. The nature of the contract; and b. The anticipated length of time the third-party work shall be required. This provision shall not apply to stations where Southwest employs TWU 555 Members as of date of ratification. The Company and the Union agree that once a station employs TWU 555 Members, they shall not be displaced or replaced with third-party work unless the station is closed. 3. The Company and the Union agree that the Company may use a third-party for the performance of covered work in the San ▇▇▇▇, Puerto Rico station so long as departures do not exceed twenty-five (25) departures per day. 4. For purposes of Paragraph F.2-3, a lookback will be performed each week in a calendar year to determine if the number of weekly or daily departures exceeds the specified threshold. On a monthly basis, the Company will provide the Union with the information necessary to perform the weekly or daily lookback for stations covered by this Agreement where Southwest does not employ TWU 555 Members.