It is the intent of the Company to maintain the basement in such a manner as to assure safe working conditions. Additional drip pans, sumps, or other facility changes will be undertaken to alleviate the problem, if necessary.

During 1999 Local Negotiations, it was agreed that a Quad Hut will be installed in the basement.

Under the present operational system rotational assign­ments for those employees assigned to the Lift Truck Battery Changing Station have been reviewed with Plant Engineering Department Supervision. Consideration of individual requests as well as the practicality of regular rotation has been reviewed. The Company recognizes that at the present time the system specifically discussed in Local Negotiations is operational on at least one shift.

**BATTERY STATION

During the 2003 Negotiations, the Union complained that the battery storage area was not being cleaned on a regular basis.  The Company agrees to maintain the cleanliness of the battery station weekly.

Two benches will be maintained outside the hourly lobby.

During 1999 Local Negotiations, it was agreed that the Company would provide a toll-free phone number for the workforce, both active and retirees, to contact the UAW Benefits Representative (1-800-367-3998).

**BICYCLE PARKING

During the 2003 Local Negotiations, it was agreed that the Company will provide bicycle parking for the convenience of the employees who ride bicycles to work.