4.1

There shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction, or coercion exercised or practised with respect to any Member or applicant for a position under certificate MLB 3976 in regard to terms or conditions of employment by reason of age (except where required by group benefit plans approved by the Parties, and except for retirement as provided in this Collective Agreement), race, creed, colour, national origin, citizenship (except as required by federal law pertaining to immigration), political or religious affiliation or belief, gender (except as provided for in Article 30 of this Collective Agreement, or as required under group benefit plans approved by the Parties), sexual orientation, marital status, personal life-style, physical handicap, or membership in BUFA, CAUT, or any other trade union or association.

4.2

No Member and no officer of the Employer shall take part in formal discussions or vote with regard to the determination of the terms and conditions of employment which apply particularly to individuals of his/her immediate family.