Relationship The Employer and the Union are committed to providing a positive environment for staff. All individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in an atmosphere which promotes respectful interactions and is free from discrimination, harassment and aggression (including domestic violence). 4.01 The Employer and the Union agree that there will be no discrimination, interference, intimidation, restriction or coercion exercised or practised by any of their representatives with respect to any employee because of her membership or non-membership in the Union or activity or lack of activity on behalf of the Union or by reason of exercising her rights under the collective agreement. 4.02 There shall be no discrimination on the part of the Employer, the Union or any employees covered by this Agreement by reason of race, creed, colour, ethnic origin, marital status, family status, sex, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, place of origin, residence, age, political or religious affiliation or other factors not pertinent to performance with respect to employment, placement, promotion, salary determination or other terms of employment. The employee rights set out above shall be interpreted within the context of the 4.03 The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code.