Common use of Recognition and Purpose Clause in Contracts

Recognition and Purpose. 1.1 The CITY recognizes the respective UNIONS signatory hereto as the exclusive representative of all of its employees who are subject to the terms of this AGREEMENT, for the purpose of collective bargaining in respect to rates of pay, wages, hours of employment, working conditions and all other conditions of employment. The present recognized jurisdiction of the Craft Unions within the Craft Council shall be maintained during the term of this AGREEMENT. 1.2 Employees will be assigned work consistent with the jurisdiction of the Craft Unions of which the employees are members except for extreme variations in work projects coupled with seasonal and weather factors, employees may be given temporary assignments across jurisdictional lines for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive working days without notice to the UNION. For temporary transfers to exceed ten (10) working days, in order to complete essential projects, cover employee accommodations for medical needs, vacation coverage, the UNIONS involved must be notified and concurrence obtained. 1.3 Temporary transfers across jurisdictional lines will not be used abusively, and in no event will it be used in an effort to reduce or eliminate the representation of UNIONS in those organizational units in which the UNIONS have current jurisdictions. Barring changes in technology and considering operational needs, every effort will be made to maintain the ratio of UNION representation consistent with past xxxxxxx requirements. 1.4 Rates of pay for temporary assignments shall be as outlined in ARTICLE 17. 1.5 When an employee is transferred to another Craft for temporary work, the CITY shall maintain paying his/her pension contribution rate to the pension fund from the Craft in which employee was originally employed. 1.6 The CITY agrees to notify employees by posting any policy changes that may affect them in their department.