Common use of Equal Rights Clause in Contracts

Equal Rights. In keeping with the overall philosophy and the organization’s core values, the Employer will strive to reflect the cultural diversity of the Lower Mainland in all aspects of its operation. In this regard, the Employer agrees that: a) Every member has the right to respect and dignity, to equal benefit, equal protection and equal treatment under this collective agreement without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on age, colour, family status, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation or social and economic status. b) This does not preclude any program or activity that has as its objective the amelioration of conditions of disadvantaged members or groups of members, including those that are disadvantaged because of age, colour, family status, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation or social and economic status.