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ARTICLE VI

 

RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES

 

SECTION 1. Any employee covered by the provisions of this agreement shall be free to join or refrain from joining the Union without fear of coercion, reprisal or penalty from the Union or the County.

 

SECTION 2. Employees may join and take an active role in the lawful activities of the Union without fear of any kind of reprisals from the County or its agents.

 

SECTION 3. Any employee may bring matters of personal concern to the attention of the appropriate employer's representative and officials in accordance with applicable laws and rules, and may choose a representative or appear alone in grievance or appeal proceedings with the exception that the Union must be permitted entrance to all such proceedings and must be informed immediately of any decisions surrounding the case.