Article III WORK RULES

Section 1. Overtime shall begin when the time on duty exceeds the miles paid as set forth in Article II of this Agreement divided by 20. Overtime shall be paid for on the minute basis at 3/16ths of the daily rate per hour.

Section 2. In order to expedite the movement of Interdivisional runs established pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Carrier shall determine the conditions under which such crews may stop to eat. When crews are not permitted to stop to eat, members of such crews shall be paid an allowance of $1.50 for the trip. This rate shall be adjusted by any changes in National Agreements that specifically deal with an allowance in lieu of eating in Interdivisional Service. It shall not be adjusted by general wage increases or COLA increases.

Section 3. Trainmen in Through Freight Service held at their away from home terminal as provided by Rule 21 of the Agreement effective October 1, 1975, as amended by Letter Agreement of February 27, 1989, will be paid continuous time for all time held after the expiration of sixteen (16) hours from time relieved from previous duty, at l/8th of the daily rate applicable to the next service performed. If tied up and held at an intermediate point between Portland and Seattle for emergency purposes, the crew so held will go back on pay after eight hours or legal rest at the rate of the next service performed.

Section 4. Initial Terminal Delay shall begin after the expiration of thirty (30) minutes as provided in Note 1 to Rule 7 of the Agreement effective October 1, 1975.

Section 5. Trainmen will be called for duty two (2) hours as near as practicable before being required to report for duty. Consideration will be given employees requesting calls in excess of two (2) hours. The calling hour will not be considered as on duty.

Section 6. The other provisions of the rules of the Agreement of October 1, 1975, applicable to employees in Inter-divisional Service shall apply to employees covered by this Agreement.