ARTICLE XIX

Article XIX -- Savings and Separability Clause

1. The parties agree that any clauses which may be prohibited by, invalid under, or in contravention of any operable Federal or State law, or under which Employer or Union is required to do any act which is in contravention of any Federal or State law, shall be null and void, but in such event, the remaining clauses shall continue in full force and effect for the term of this Agreement, and any renewal thereof.

1a. The parties agree, in good faith, to attempt to replace any such null and void clause with a clause that conforms with the law.