Common use of UNION RECOGNITION, RIGHTS AND SECURITY Clause in Contracts

UNION RECOGNITION, RIGHTS AND SECURITY. 3.01 The Employer recognizes the Union as the sole collective bargaining agent for all employees in positions listed in Article 51.02 which forms part of this Collective Agreement and for all employees in new or changed positions established pursuant to Article 15, and any employee(s) in temporary appointments established pursuant to Article 12. 3.02 The Employer shall make membership in the Union a condition of employment for all employees. New employees must join the Union no more than thirty (30) days after beginning employment. 3.03 Upon written authorization from the individual employee, Union dues, levies, assessments shall be deducted by the Employer from the salaries of all incumbents of positions listed in Article 51.02, all new or changed positions established pursuant to Article 15, and any employee(s) in temporary positions established pursuant to Article 12. Dues shall be remitted to the Union Treasurer no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month for which deductions are made. 3.04 The Employer shall give the Union advance notice of any matters coming before the Council of the British Columbia Nurses' Union which might significantly affect the Union members, so that the Union may have input into such matters to the Executive Director or designate. 3.05 The Employer agrees not to enter into any agreement or contract with employees covered by this Collective Agreement, individually or collectively, which in any way conflicts with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement. 3.06 The Employer agrees not to contract out or in any bargaining unit work that will result in the layoff or demotion of employees or a vacancy remaining unfilled. The Employer will advise the Union before contracting out or in any bargaining unit work.