IUOE Local 564

Preamble

This agreement entered into by and between The Dow Chemical Company, Texas Division, Freeport, Texas, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as the "COMPANY", and Local No. 564, International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred to as the "UNION".

The COMPANY and the UNION, having a common and sympathetic interest in the progress of industry, have entered into this agreement in order to promote and maintain harmonious relations between the COMPANY and its employees covered hereby, to ensure the most efficient operation of the plants of the COMPANY, and to provide means for adjusting any differences which may arise by rational, common sense methods. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: