BASIC AGREEMENT between THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER and WORLD UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Term of Agreement January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019 26310 BASEBALL: agreement COVER PU 99427 • HAW 2/12/10 9:45 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. 1. Term........................................................ 1 2. Bargaining Unit ........................................... 1 3. Annual Salaries............................................ 1 A. Scope of Work ....................................... 1 B. Salary Schedule ...................................... 2 C. Half-Year Service.................................... 2 D. Salary Payment and Calculations ................... 2 E. Change in Employer ................................. 3 4. Selection of the Umpire Staff, Crew Chiefs, and Probationary Umpires ................................ 3 A. Selection ............................................. 3 B. Crew Composition ................................... 4 C. Appointment and Compensation of Crew Chiefs ....................................... 4 D. Probationary Umpires ............................... 5 5. Management Rights ....................................... 6 A. General Principles ................................... 6 B. Rules and Policies ................................... 6 C. Umpire Manual ...................................... 7 D. Amendment of Official Playing Rules.............. 8 i 64299 • BASEBALL : agreement T of C • PU 26310 ls 1-14-15; al 2-12-15; al 2-13-15; al 3-6-15 PAGE NO. E. Notices ............................................... 8 F. Joint Committee ..................................... 9 6. Training of the Umpire Staff.............................. 11 A. Establishment of Training Programs................ 11 B. New Hires ............................................ 12 C. Instructors............................................ 12 7. Evaluation of the Umpire Staff ........................... 13 A. Evaluation System ................................... 13 B. New Technologies ................................... 13 C. Instructional Videotapes............................. 14 8. Medical, Conditioning and Rehabilitation ............... 14 A. Physical Condition................................... 14 B. Medical Examinations ............................... 14 C. Injuries Within the Scope of Employment.......... 16 D. Injuries Not Within the Scope of Employment....................................... 18 E. Performing Duties as a Replay Official if Injured ............................................. 20 F. Reporting............................................. 21 G. Return-to-Work Assignments ....................... 22 H. Medical Organization and Programs................ 23 I. Notice of Medical Incidents......................... 23 ii 64299 • BASEBALL : agreement T of C • PU 26310 ls 1-14-15; al 2-12-15; al 2-13-15; al 3-6-15 PAGE NO. 9. Conduct of Umpires....................................... 24 A. Performance.......................................... 24 B. Financial Interests ................................... 24 C. Conflicts of Interest ................................. 24 D. Inquiry Records ...................................... 25 E. Interviews and Public Comment .................... 26 F. Off-Field Conduct ................................... 27 G. Personal Appearance................................. 28 H. Incident Reports ..................................... 28 I. Integrity of Baseball................................. 29 10. Discipline and Termination ............................... 29 A. General Principles ................................... 29 B. Just Cause ............................................ 29 C. Exclusivity ........................................... 29 D. Notice ................................................ 30 E. Right to Information................................. 30 F. Discipline Less Than or Equal to Six (6) Days or $1,000............................... 30 G. Discipline Greater Than Six (6) Days or $1,000 ....................................... 31 H. Disciplinary or Performance Related Terminations ......................................... 33 I. Compliance........................................... 34 iii 64299 • BASEBALL : agreement T of C • PU 26310 ls 1-14-15; al 2-12-15; al 2-13-15; al 3-6-15 PAGE NO. 11. Termination and Severance Pay .......................... 35 A. Severance Pay in the Event of Termination by the Office of the Commissioner ................. 35 B. Severance Pay in the Event of Termination by the Umpire ........................................ 35 C. General Provisions................................... 36 12. Scheduling of Games to be Worked and Temporary Replacements ............................ 37 A. Spring Training ...................................... 37 B. Championship Season ............................... 38 C. Replay Officials...................................... 40 D. Emergencies.......................................... 41 E. Temporary Replacements............................ 42 13. Travel and Allowances .................................... 42 A. Per Diem Allowance ................................. 42 B. Hotel Accommodations.............................. 44 C. Car Transportation ................................... 44 D. Air Travel ............................................ 46 14. Scheduled Leave .......................................... 48 A. Time Off.............................................. 48 B. Scheduling of Leave ................................. 49 iv 64299 • BASEBALL : agreement T of C • PU 26310 ls 1-14-15; al 2-12-15; al 2-13-15; al 3-6-15 PAGE NO. 15. Eligibility, Assignment and Compensation for Special Events, Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games .... 50 A. Eligibility and Assignment for Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games ............................. 50 B. Eligibility and Assignment for Special Events..... 51 C. Additional Compensation for Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games ............................. 53 D. Additional Compensation for Special Events ...... 53 16. International Play ......................................... 55 A. International Events ................................. 55 B. World Baseball Classic .............................. 58 17. Retirement ................................................. 62 A. Defined Benefit Retirement Plan ................... 62 B. Defined Contribution Plan .......................... 62 C. IRC Section 401(k) Plan............................. 63 D. Information/Reports ................................. 63 18. Insurance .................................................. 64 A. Hospitalization....................................... 64 B. Dental Plan........................................... 65 C. Accidental Insurance Plan........................... 65 D. Long-Term Disability Plan .......................... 65 E. Life Insurance........................................ 66 F. Comparable Benefits ................................ 66 v 64299 • BASEBALL : agreement T of C • PU 26310 ls 1-14-15; al 2-12-15; al 2-13-15; al 3-6-15 PAGE NO. 19. Uniforms................................................... 67 A. Uniforms and Equipment............................ 67 B. Personal Appearance While In Uniform ............ 67 C. Numbers.............................................. 67 20. Tickets ..................................................... 67 A. Spring Training and Championship Season ........ 67 B. Special Events and World Baseball Classic ........ 68 C. Prohibition on Sale or Trade ........................ 68 D. Passes and Credentials .............................. 69 21. Video Replay Review ..................................... 69 A. Process for Instant Replay Review ................. 69 B. Review Location ..................................... 70 C. Staffing of Replay Officials ......................... 70 D. Special Events, Regular Season Tie-Breakers, and Postseason Games ............................... 71 E. International Play .................................... 71 F. Replay Room......................................... 72 G. Technology ........................................... 72 H. Replay Review Announcements..................... 72 22. Microphones............................................... 73 A. On-Field Use ......................................... 73 vi 64299 • BASEBALL : agreement T of C • PU 26310 ls 1-14-15; al 2-12-15; al 2-13-15; al 3-6-15 PAGE NO. B. Microphone Technology............................. 73 C. Use of Audio Captured by Microphones............ 74 23. No Strike................................................... 74 24. Interruption of Service.................................... 74 A. Effect of Players’ Strike or Lockout ................ 74 B. Suspension of Season/Force Majeure............... 75 25. Grievance Procedure ...................................... 75 A. Definition ............................................ 75 B. Procedure............................................. 75 26. Non-Discrimination ....................................... 77 27. Endorsements and Likenesses ............................ 77 A. Endorsements ........................................ 77 B. Likenesses............................................ 78 C. Licensing Agreements ............................... 79 28. Union Security, Dues Checkoff and Access.............. 79 A. Union Security and Dues Checkoff ................. 79 B. Access ................................................ 81 C. Release Time ......................................... 81 29. Completeness of Agreement .............................. 81 vii 64299 • BASEBALL