Relations. 1.01 It is the desire of both parties to this Agreement to maintain the existing harmonious relations between the Board and the Union, to promote cooperation and understanding between the Board and its employees, to recognize the mutual value of joint discussions and negotiations in all matters pertaining to working conditions, hours of work and scale of wages, to encourage economy of operation and to promote the morale, well-being and security of all the employees included in the Bargaining Unit. 1.02 The Board and the Union mutually agree that at no time shall either organization, or any of their officials show discrimination against any of the employees covered by this Agreement because of their connection with the Union, or on account of creed, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, age or disability. 1.03 The Board and the Union recognize the right of all employees to work in an environment free from harassment. 1.04 The parties shall participate in a Labour-Management forum for the purposes of creating and maintaining positive relations and effective communication as well as addressing work-related issues not covered by this Collective Agreement. Each party shall have no more than four (4) participants attend meetings, unless specialized resources are required for specific issues and the other party is given prior notice of such. The Labour-Management forum shall meet a minimum of four
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