Rights and Protection in Representation. The Board, pursuant to Chapter 731 of the Code of Iowa and the Public Employment Relations Act of 1974, hereby agrees that every employee of the Board shall have the right to freely choose to organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in the negotiations and other concerted activities for mutual aid and protection. The Board further agrees that it shall not directly or indirectly discourage, encourage, deprive, or coerce any employee in the enjoyment of any right conferred by this Agreement, that it shall not discriminate against any employee with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment by reason of his/her membership in the Association, his/her participation in any activities of the Association or collective professional negotiations with the Board, or his/her institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceedings under this Agreement or law or otherwise with respect to any terms or conditions of employment.
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Samples: Comprehensive Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Comprehensive Agreement