(a) The provisions herein shall be applied equally to all applicants for employment as well as current employees without discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The failure of the City to apply the provisions herein without discrimination, when brought to the attention of the Union, shall be subject to the provisions of the Grievance Procedure.
(b) Particularly, it is the express intent that this Chapter of the Code shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to cause or constitute a violation of any law, specifically including Title VII of PL-88-352, as amended, known as the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
(c) Further, it is the intent of the parties to abide by the policy against sexual harassment as set forth in Administrative Policy and Procedure #34, Sexual Harassment, provided, however, that any remedy for violation of this policy shall be as set forth therein or provided by law.
(d) All references to employee(s) in this Chapter designate both sexes.
(e) The City agrees not to interfere with the rights of employ ee(s) to become members of the Union, and there shall be no discrimination, interference, restraint, or coercion by the City or its representatives against any lawful employee activity in an official capacity on behalf of the Union.
(f) The Union recognizes its responsibility as bargaining agent and agrees to represent all employees in the Bargaining Unit without discrimination, interference, restraint or coercion. The Union agrees not to intimidate or coerce any employee in an effort to recruit membership in the Union.