Paragraph 1

The Agreement provides that each employee under contract of service with an employer in the boot and shoe industry, who is subject to the provisions of the National Conference (March, 1974) Agreement, shall, for each week when the employee is available for and willing to work, be guaranteed a wage in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

It shall be obligatory on the part of the employer to pay the guaranteed wage when due, without claim to be made by the employee.