(a) The provisions herein shall be applied equally to all applicants for employment as well as all employees without discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, handicap, race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The failure of the City to apply these provisions 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 Agreement 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) All references to employees herein designate all sexes.
(d) The parties agree to cooperate in complying with the requirements of any federal or state laws pertaining to disability, provided the Union reserves the right to protect the integrity of the collective bargaining agreement.
(e) The City agrees not to interfere with the rights of employees 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.