Section 1.
In 1976, Christmas Eve (the day before Christmas is observed) will be added to the list of paid holidays for employees receiving holiday pay. Details of the holiday provision will be agreed upon by the parties by July 1, 1975.
The National Carriers' Conference Committee. on behalf of the carriers party to this Agreement, may exercise a national option prior to January 1, 1976 to substitute Good Friday for the birthday holiday effective January 1. 1976, for the employees represented by the United Transportation Union.