ARTICLE 23
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

Employees of the Unit shall have and shall be protected in the exercise of the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist the Union or to refrain from any such activity. Except as expressly provided herein, the freedom shall be recognized as extending to participation in the management of the Union and acting for it in the capacity of a union representative, including representation of its views to the officials of the Mayor, D.C. Council or Congress.