Common use of Representation and Recognition Clause in Contracts

Representation and Recognition. Section 1. Pursuant to Article 14 of the New York State Civil Service Law, the College hereby recognizes the CSEA as the sole and exclusive representative for the Physical Plant Department, for the employees hereinafter defined as Maintenance Mechanic, Custodian, Stores Clerk, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Electrician, Plumber, Painter, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Building Maintenance Helper, Cleaner, Laborer, Custodial Worker, Groundskeeper, and Stationery Engineer, exclusive of temporary or part-time (as defined in Civil Service law), managerial and confidential positions, for the purpose of collective negotiations with respect to wages, hours, working conditions, grievances and administration of other terms and conditions arising under this agreement and hereby grants the Union unchallenged representation status for the term of this agreement. Section 2. In the event new titles are created by the College in the Physical Plant Department during the term of this agreement, the Union will be informed in writing fifteen (15) days prior to the establishment of such new titles. In the event the College and the Union cannot agree as to whether the new titles are to be included in the bargaining unit, the Union has the right to submit the question to representatives of the Public Employment Relations Board.