Bargaining Basics Manual
This manual provides guidance for unions and employers negotiating participation in the IAM National Benefit Funds. It outlines minimum bargaining standards, required contract language, sample collective bargaining agreement provisions, and other resources to help ensure compliance with Fund requirements.
Standard Contract Language
The bargaining parties that participate in the IAM National Pension Plan ("the Plan") must agree to the Fund's Standard Contract Language (SCL). This document sets forth the basis for participation in and contributions to the Fund.
Certain options, as shown in the Plan's Standard Contract Language, may be negotiated by the bargaining parties.
If you need assistance with the Standard Contract Language (SCL) please contact the Employer Services department at 202-785-2658 or email by clicking here.
Required Documents:
NPF SCL (Preferred Schedule) (PDF)
NPF SCL (Default Schedule) (PDF)
Supporting Resources:
NPF Auto Calculation Worksheet (XLS)
Under the Rehabilitation plan, bargaining parties will be required to execute adoption of the Rehabilitation Plan and one of the two Schedules.
Rehabilitation Plan Adoption Language:
NPF Model Adoption Language - Preferred Schedule (PDF)
NPF Model Adoption Language - Default Schedule (PDF)
Standard Contract Language - Tips to Remember
- The SCL may not be altered without Fund approval.
- Certain provisions may be negotiated.
- Common discussion topics include:
- Part-time or temporary employees
- Contribution caps
- Probationary exclusions
- Withdrawal liability language
- Contact Employer Services before making changes.