Paragraph 3 The guaranteed week

In the event of work not being available for the whole, or part of the 5 days, full time employees covered by this agreement will be assured earnings, under the guaranteed week, equivalent to their basic rate, local supplements and production bonus for a standard week of 39 hours (subject to the conditions in para 5 below). The assured earnings of employees who normally work less than 39 hours per week will be reduced on a pro-rate basis.