The apprentice scale of wages shall be determined by Joint Apprentice Training Committee. Listed as follows:

 

1st 6 months : 35% Journeyman Rate

2nd 6 months : 40% Journeyman Rate

2nd Year : 50% Journeyman Rate

3rd  Year : 60% Journeyman Rate

4th Year : 70% Journeyman Rate

5th Year : 80% Journeyman Rate

 

Working dues shall not be deducted from a 1st year apprentice; however, a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year apprentice shall pay working dues based upon their rate of pay, multiplied by the current dues percentage rate.  Fringe benefits for Apprentices are to be paid at 100% of the Journeyman’s rate.