On the effective date of this train and yard service crew members, both protected and non-protected employes, working on reduced crews , shall be paid an additional special allowance of $4.00 (as adjusted currently to $5.48) for each tour of duty worked, as compensation for the additional services and responsibilities assumed with the operation of a reduced crew, which allowance shall be subject to all future general wage and cost-of-living increases.  (Intpns. Pg 21-22)

NOTE: The adjusted special allowance of $5.48 reflects the current amount of a $4.00 special allowance after applying general wage and cost-of-living increases from January 1, 1978.