Common use of RECOGNITION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S STATUS Clause in Contracts

RECOGNITION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S STATUS. Section 1 - Bargaining Unit Description Pursuant to and in accordance with the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, as amended, the District recognizes the Association as the exclusive representative for the purpose of collective bargaining as to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for the term of this Agreement, and continuing beyond its expiration unless certification has been revoked as provided under the Employment Relations Act, of all employees of the Association included in the following described bargaining unit: certified teachers, non-certified teachers (as permitted by the Revised School Code), guidance counselors, librarians, and nurse, but specifically excluding the superintendent, principals, business manager, custodians, temporary teachers and substitute teachers, teacher aides, office, clerical, and other nonprofessional employees. The term "teacher" when used in this Agreement shall refer to all employees who are members in the above-described bargaining unit.