Opinion ID: 2994932
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Heading: RNA’s Obligation to Contribute

Text: Under the CBA Mazzei alleges that RNA’s failure to contribute to the Funds on behalf of its owner-drivers violates the terms of the CBA and section 515 of ERISA. Section 515 requires employers to comply with the terms of their agreements to make contributions to funds, Cent. States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Pension Fund v. Transp. Inc., 183 F.3d 623, 627 (7th Cir. 1999), to the extent that such terms are not inconsistent with the law./2 See Cent. States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Pension Fund v. Hartlage Truck Serv., Inc., 991 F.2d 1357, 1360 (7th Cir. 1993). Thus, we must first review the language of the CBA and determine whether it obligates RNA to contribute to the Funds on behalf of its owner-drivers. See