It is the policy of the Employer that Local 3721 members are assured equal opportunity in employment matters and toward this end, there shall be no direct or indirect discrimination in accordance with the applicable EEO laws. The Union agrees to cooperate with and assist the Employer in achieving these objectives.

The Department agrees to provide the necessary procedures to process complaints of discrimination in accordance with the appropriate legal authority having jurisdiction over such complaints. Such appeals/complaints shall be handled exclusively by such authority.