EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

Article 56

Section 1

The Parties jointly support an organizational environment that values the diversity and differences that individuals bring to the workplace.

Section 2

It is agreed between the Parties that there shall be no discrimination against any employee on account of disability, age, sex, race, religion, color, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, or reprisal for participation in an EEO activity.

Section 3

It is agreed between the Parties that the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The terms “because of sex” or “on the basis of sex” include, but are not limited to, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and women affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions shall be treated the same for all employment- related purposes.

Section 4

The Parties jointly support an organizational environment that is free of sexual harassment and discrimination. Every effort will be made to protect and safeguard the rights and opportunities of all individuals to seek, obtain, and hold employment without subjugation to sexual harassment or discrimination of any kind in the workplace.

Section 5

Facility Representatives and Regional Vice Presidents shall be provided a current list of regional EEO counselors, and information on the EEO complaint system and counselor duties. The Agency shall post the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all EEO counselors in a location at each FAA facility in an area frequented by bargaining unit employees.

Section 6

At the employee's request, an employee may be accompanied by a Union representative during an EEO meeting.

Section 7

The Parties jointly support the tenets of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act).