Common use of Employment Equity Programs Clause in Contracts

Employment Equity Programs. During current negotiations, the Company and the Union reaffirmed their commitment to Employment Equity. While the parties recognize that the four designated groups are represented in our hourly workforce, the Company and the Union agreed that they must increase special efforts aimed at achieving a representative number of women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples throughout the workforce of FCA Canada Inc. The parties agreed that a diverse workforce is beneficial and desirable, and that their proactive efforts on employment equity are fundamental to the Company. The parties are committed to maintaining an Employment Equity Plan on behalf of Unifor bargaining units at FCA Canada Inc. This plan will include an annual review procedure to monitor the progress of the program.