Discrimination and Harassment Prevention. 17.1 The County shall not interfere with or discriminate in respect to any term or condition of employment against any employee covered by this Agreement because of membership in, or legitimate activity as required in this Agreement on behalf of members of this bargaining unit, nor will the County discourage membership in the Union or encourage membership in any other Union.
17.2 The County and the Union will cooperate in providing equal opportunity in employment and promotional opportunities for all persons; in prohibiting discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.
17.3 Sexual harassment is prohibited and will not be tolerated by the County or the Union. Sexual harassment is defined as the deliberate or repeated unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal comments or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
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