ARTICLE 2 DISCRIMINATION AND COERCION

South Kingstown School District

A. The Committee and the Association recognize the right of teachers to join or not to join an organization designed to promote their economic and professional welfare in matters as prescribed by and in accordance with the School Teachers' Arbitration Act. Further, the Committee and the Association shall not discriminate against any teacher who prefers not to join any teacher organization.

The Association agrees to indemnify and hold the Committee harmless against any or all claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that shall or may arise out of, or by reason of, action taken by the Committee for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this Section.