Siksika Health Services Collective Agreement 2023-2026

Article 5: No Discrimination, Workplace Violence or Harassment

1. There shall be no discrimination restriction or coercion exercised or practiced by either party in respect of an Employee by reason of race, colour, creed, national origin, political or religious affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, family status, source of income, place of
   residence, disability nor by reason of membership or non-membership or lawful activity in the Union, nor in respect of an Employee or Employer exercising any right conferred under this Agreement or any law of Canada or Alberta.
2. The Employer, the Union and Employees recognize a joint responsibility to provide respectful, secure and supportive work environments for all individuals. The Employer will maintain policies in support of these principals. If workplace violence or harassment has occurred the Employer, the union and Employees shall take appropriate action to ensure it ceases.
3. Article 5.01 shall not apply with respect to a refusal, limitation, specification or preference based on a bona fide occupational requirement.