LETTER 15

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity

Mr. James M. Parent

Assistant Directing Business Representative

District Lodge No. 26

I.A.M.A.W., AFL-CIO

365 New Britain Road

Kensington, Connecticut 06037

Dear Mr. Parent:

This is to confirm the understanding and agreement between the Company and the Union regarding non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

The Company and the Union recognize that a harmonious and productive workplace is enhanced through policies and practices which encourage non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

In order to advance this goal, the Manager, Equal Employment Opportunity Programs and the appropriate Manager, Human Resources, will meet with the applicable Local Lodge President and the Chairperson of the Union Human Rights Committee to discuss equal employment opportunity and affirmative action issues of mutual concern.  The Company commits that such meetings will be scheduled at the request of either party.

Sincerely,

James R. Miller

Vice President, Industrial Relations

Accepted this 6th day of December 2004