The provisions of this Title of the Code shall be applied to all members of the bargaining unit, without discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The failure of the City to apply this Agreement, without such discrimination, shall be subject to the provisions of the grievance procedure.
The City agrees not to interfere with the rights of the Department of Fire & Rescue Operations employees to become members of the Union and to maintain such membership and there shall be no discrimination, interference, restraint, or coercion by the City or its representatives against any employee acting in an official capacity on behalf of the Union. The Union recognizes their responsibility as the sole bargaining agent and agrees to represent all members in classifications included in the bargaining unit without discrimination, interference, restraint, or coercion. The Union agrees not to intimidate or coerce any Department of Fire & Rescue Operations employee in an effort to recruit membership.