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Helium Leak Test Special Rate Agreement – 2022

Updated on January 8, 2026

This MOU modifies certification testing and pay treatment for helium leak test operators at Los Alamos National Laboratory. It establishes special rate pay for certified operators and clarifies how foreman classifications apply when performing helium leak testing. The agreement remains effective through the expiration of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement on June 30, 2027.

SMART Helium Leak Test Special Rate – Memorandum of Understanding (2022) #