3. Communication (from Latin "communis", meaning to share) is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, visuals, signals, writing, or behavior.

4. Communications Respect for each other Teamwork I am my brothers keeper Critical when beginning the process. Had to develop: –Trust, amongst each other. Peer to peer –Trust, company to Union –Breakdown the barriers and misconception.

5. Communications Respect for each other Teamwork I am my brothers keeper Transparency –Answering membership questions, being truthful regarding the VPP program Sharing of Best Practices –Northern / Southern California –Local Union / Local Union

6. Respect gives a positive feeling of esteem or deference for a person or other entity (such as a nation or a religion), and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem.

7. Respect for each other Communications Respect for each other Teamwork I am my brothers keeper Gain the respect from our own membership –Being transparent –Education on VPP and the Elements –Holding our own membership accountable in the eyes of Safety

8. Teamwork is "work done by several associates with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole"

9. Teamwork Communications Respect for each other Teamwork I am my brothers keeper Support from union brothers and sisters for a common cause “Safety” Incorporate management support for systems where gaps were identified

10. I am my brothers keeper Communications Respect for each other Teamwork I am my brothers keeper Watching out for all employees Safety – there is no line between union and management

11. VPP and the Union Harvey Duran – Local 1514 Carolle Mendez – Local 326 Lisa Bowman – Local 675