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35 1. Trip Construction
36 a. The Company and the Association recognize that a variety of
37 productive trips are essential for the best overall PBS bid run solution.
38 To the extent reasonably practicable and considering the Company’s
39 utilization parameters, operational productivity and performance, costs
40 and efficient use of staffing, the Company will construct trips as
41 follows:
(1) With block times front loaded toward the beginning of the trip,
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(2) Minimize the use of extended breaks within a duty period, and
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(3) Maintain a mix of types of trips, e.g., 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 4-day,
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and
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These parameters are to be considered in the context of the entire
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schedule, and the parties recognize that not all trips will comply
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with these parameters.
8 b. Notwithstanding the parameters in paragraph 1.a., above, the
9 Company will not construct more than sixty percent (60%) of the total
10 number of trips in each position as 4-day trips.
11 (1) CDO and BOTC trips will be included in the calculation of the
12 percentage limitation in paragraph 1.b., above, regarding 4-day
13 trips;
14 (2) A trip will not be constructed to exceed four (4) days.
15 c. Notwithstanding the limitations in paragraphs 1.a., and 1.b., above, the
16 PWG, may waive such limitations on a case-by-case basis to improve
17 the quality of trips and lines. Such waiver will not be unreasonably
18 withheld. The Company will increase the number of CDO trips, as
19 reasonably practicable, so as to enhance the ability to meet the
20 parameters required in paragraph 1.b., above.
21 d. The Company will provide the Association with access to the pairing
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generation software. The pairings generated by the Association
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member(s) will be taken into consideration when developing a pairing
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solution.
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e. ASC members may be required to execute a confidentiality and
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nondisclosure agreement to participate in the activities described in
27 paragraph d., above.
