Common use of Rights of the Bargaining Agent Clause in Contracts

Rights of the Bargaining Agent. Section A. Representation and Unit Definition‌ 1. Recognition‌ The employer recognizes the bargaining agent as the sole and exclusive representative of those employed in classifications within the bargaining unit for purposes of bargaining with the employer regarding terms and conditions of employment and representing the interests of those employees consistent with the terms of this agreement. Classifications and job titles mutually agreed to be within the bargaining unit are in Addendum A, attached, designated by the appropriate university unit. The term employee as it is used in this agreement shall mean a bargaining unit employee. The Union is required by state law to represent all employees in the collective bargaining unit regardless of whether an employee in the bargaining unit chooses to join the union organization. Union membership rights and privileges, such as voting on matters pertaining to the collective bargaining process or Union governance, are established by Union by-laws and policies.