Sec. 7.29. Construction of priorities

In accordance with the provisions of article XV of the Waterfront Commission Act, the following priorities of employment are designed to be consistent with the priorities established in the seniority article of the collective bargaining agreement between the New York Shipping Association, Inc. and the International Longshoremen's Association. The listing of these priorities shall not be construed to limit in any way the right of the parties to the collective bargaining agreement to alter, modify, amend or otherwise change such priorities or agree upon any other method for the selection of registered or licensed employees by way of seniority, experience, regular gangs or otherwise.