Union Management Co-operation. 2.01 Conferences between the Company representatives and the negotiating committee to discuss matters other than grievances shall be called when mutually agreed upon. Matters to be discussed at any such conference shall be listed in an agenda to be supplied by the party requesting the conference to the other party not less than forty-eight (48) hours before the time for which the conference is arranged. 2.02 The Union Safety representatives may request meetings with Company Safety representatives and, sufficient notice having been given, such meetings shall be held as soon as possible thereafter. Either party or both parties may make recommendations to their principals, and pass on information resulting from these meetings. 2.03 The parties agree that the “Involvement Philosophy Statement” will be used to strengthen the relationship and reflect the way in which the parties will work together in the future. (See Letter of Understanding) 2.04 The Company and the Union recognize the importance of a strong commitment to the Health and Safety of its work force and therefore agree and commit to the following: A) Compliance with a standard that, as a minimum, meet all applicable laws and regulations as of April, 1998, and reflect applicable industry standards. B) That the Company will provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment, safe equipment and will follow operating practices that will safeguard all employees and the public. C) The elimination of the source of dangers to the health, safety and physical well being of its employees is of paramount importance.
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