The decision has been made to discontinue the paid vacation program for all hourly team members effective July 1, 2007. 

 There will be a “transition” period, meaning that any current hourly team member whose vacation becomes earned and due within the next six (6) months up to and including December 31, 2007, will receive his/her final compensation of vacation pay at the time it becomes earned and due.

 There will be no hourly vacation paid out after December 31, 2007.

Effective July 1 2007 paid vacations will be offered to management staff and shift leaders only.

 The paid vacation benefit is our company's way to demonstrate our appreciation to our employees for their length of service and continued contributions. We believe our employees should have a period of time each year for rest and relaxation from their jobs.

The paid vacation benefit is calculated on the basis of the employee's regular straight-time rate and average hours worked per week, not to exceed 40 hours, in conjunction with the employee's anniversary date with the company.