and negotiate "in good faith and make every reasonable effort to enter into a collective agreement" [s.50 (a) i,ii]. The role of the Canada Labour Relations Board is to interpret the code and to investigate allegations of unfair labour practices and failures to bargain in good faith. Division V details the role of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. It is "responsible for fostering harmonious relations between trade unions and employers by assisting them in the negotiation of collective agreements and their renewal." [s.70.1(1)] They are employees of Employment and Social Development Canada, formerly Human Resources Development Canada and report to the Minister of Labour. Divisions V.1 and VI set out conditions for strikes and lockouts. Before such work stoppages occur a secret ballot vote must result in a majority wishing to proceed with a work stoppage. However, this cannot occur during the term of an agreement, only once it expires. The union (for strikes) or the employers (for lockouts) must give the Minister of Labour 72 hours' notice before the work stoppage can occur. The Minister can prevent or cease a work stoppage by appointing a conciliation officer, commissioner, or board, to mediate negotiations. Section 100 of the Code sets a limit of $1000 per day is set for illegal lockouts or strikes. Also of note, Division IV sets out special arrangements for interruptions in employment due to technological change. It also allows union dues to be deducted from an employee's wages, and, in case of religious objections, forward the amount deducted to a registered charity mutually agreed on by the employee and the trade union. Division V.1 prohibits work stoppages "to the extent necessary to prevent an immediate and serious danger to the safety or health of the public." [s.87.4(1)] Part 2: Occupational Health and Safety This part of the Code deals with maintaining the health and safety of workers in the workplace. It focuses on the recognition and prevention of hazards. The beginning of this part states the purpose here "is to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment." [s.122.1] Sections 124 and 125 set out the duties of employers with regard to the health and safety of their employees. A list is provided of 45 general and specific duties for the employer to follow. For example, these duties include providing first-aid facilities, potable water, sanitary