Common use of Recognition and Negotiation Clause in Contracts

Recognition and Negotiation. (a) The Employer recognizes the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 474 as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining agent for all Employees as listed in “Appendix A” or within such new categories as may from time to time be agreed to and established by the parties and hereby agrees to negotiate with the Union, a Union Representative and/or any of its authorized committees. (b) No Employee shall be required or permitted to make a written or verbal agreement with the Employer or his representatives which may conflict with the terms of this Collective Agreement. (c) The Employer recognizes that the Union and its members may have the assistance of a Canadian Union of Public Employees representative during communications with the Employer and in exercising its rights as outlined in this Collective Agreement. (d) All Employees of the Employer, as a condition of continued employment, shall become members of the Union.