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48 Section 4. The Union and the Employer agree to encourage all employees to observe all safety rules and regulations, to use p rotective clothing and equipment, and to report to their immediate supervisors any unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. A Union representative will be informed and may accompany the supervisor on any inspection made pursuant to report of unsafe or unhe althy working conditions. Section 5. If there is a complaint made, a Union representative may accompany the safety and health inspections of facilities housing unit employees made pursuant to OSHA which are done by Army Headquarters Services (AHS) officia ls and non - AHS officials. Section 6. Employees shall immediately report job connected injuries or illnesses to their supervisor. Section 7. Protective devices, when required for wear, shall be determined and furnished by the Employer for use by Employee s at the work site. The Employer agrees to provide the necessary training required for these protective devices. Section 8. In the event of construction or remodeling within the ATC Facility, the Employer shall insure that safeguards are maintained to prevent injury or exposure of BUEs to any hazardous conditions. The Union shall be advised of any such construction in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement and applicable laws. ARTICLE 34 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Section 1. The Employer and the Union will cooperate to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment for employees of the bargaining unit. Employment policies and practices will be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, o r handicap. The basic principle of equal employment opportunity underlies all aspects of the civilian personnel management program of the Employer. Section 2. The Parties jointly support an organizational environment that is free of sexual harassment an d 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 work place.

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