Equal Opportunity Policy. A. The parties mutually recognize and agree to fully protect the rights of all employees inthe Bargaining Units represented by the Union to join and participate in the activities of the Union, or not to join and participate in such activities, and all other rights guaranteed by law. B. No employees shall be interfered with, intimidated, restrained, coerced or discriminated against because of the exercise of these rights. C. The provisions of this MOU shall apply equally to all covered employees without favor or discrimination based on any of the protected classes or categories listed in the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy - Annual Statement, or because of political or religious opinions or affiliations. In interpreting these terms, the City is bound by state and federal law. D. The Union agrees to support affirmative action and equal opportunity plans and policies promulgated in accordance with procedures established by the City Council as consistent with state and federal law. E. If an employee files a complaint with the state or federal authorities, the City shall cooperate fully with that agency if an investigation is conducted.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding (Mou), Memorandum of Understanding
Equal Opportunity Policy. A. The parties mutually recognize and agree to fully protect the rights of all employees inthe in the Bargaining Units represented by the Union to join and participate in the activities of the Union, or not to join and participate in such activities, and all other rights guaranteed by law.
B. No employees shall be interfered with, intimidated, restrained, coerced or discriminated against because of the exercise of these rights.
C. The provisions of this MOU shall apply equally to all covered employees without favor or discrimination based on any of the protected classes or categories listed in the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy - Annual Statement, or because of political or religious opinions or affiliations. In interpreting these terms, the City is bound by state and federal law.
D. The Union agrees to support affirmative action and equal opportunity plans and policies promulgated in accordance with procedures established by the City Council as consistent with state and federal law.
E. If an employee files a complaint with the state or federal authorities, the City shall cooperate fully with that agency if an investigation is conducted.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding