— PBA Recognition Clause Samples

— PBA Recognition. 1.1 The State pursuant to the Certification of Representative and Order to Negotiate issued on December 18, 1990, by the Public Employment Relations Board (Case C-3735) recognizes the PBA as the sole and exclusive representative with rights granted by Section 208 of the Civil Service Law for collective negotiations with respect to salaries, wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment and in the administration of grievances of employees serving in positions in the Unit consisting of Troopers in the Division of State Police. 1.2 For the purpose of this Agreement the terms "member" and "members" refer to all members of the Division of State Police in the title of Trooper. 1.3 In the event that new titles are established and their inclusion in or exclusion from this Unit becomes a dispute between the parties, either party to this Agreement may apply to the Public Employment Relations Board for resolution of the dispute. A. The State will not negotiate terms and conditions of employment of members with any other employee organization, member or group of members. If and when such an organization, member or group of members request such a meeting for negotiations, the State will refer it to the PBA as the certified representative organization. B. Nothing in this Article shall affect or impair the right of the State to consult or meet with individual members or groups of members concerning the exercise of their rights under any law or Rules or Regulations of the Division provided that PBA's sole and exclusive representation rights are fully protected and preserved.