RECOGNITION and BARGAINING PROCESS Sample Clauses
The Recognition and Bargaining Process clause establishes the procedures by which an employer formally acknowledges a union as the representative of its employees and outlines the steps for collective bargaining. Typically, this clause details how recognition is granted, the scope of employees covered, and the process for initiating and conducting negotiations, such as timelines for meetings or requirements for written proposals. Its core function is to ensure a clear, structured approach to labor relations, minimizing disputes over representation and facilitating orderly negotiations between management and the union.
RECOGNITION and BARGAINING PROCESS. 2.01 The Board recognizes the VVTA/OEA/NEA as the sole and exclusive representative to the certificated/licensed teaching staff. The certificated/licensed teaching staff as used herein shall include all full-time and regular part-time teachers, tutors, speech and hearing therapists, nurses, counselors, and certified librarians. Substitute teachers, school psychologists, confidential, supervisory and managerial employees shall not be included for purposes of recognition.
2.02 The term “teacher” as used in this Agreement shall include all those certificated/licensed persons over whom the Association has recognition rights.
RECOGNITION and BARGAINING PROCESS. A. Recognition ECTA is hereby recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for the certificated (licensed) instructional staff. The certificated (licensed) instructional staff, as used herein, shall be defined as classroom teachers, librarians, special teachers (art music, physical education, etc.), guidance counselors, speech therapists, and certified nurses who at the minimum provide half time service to the Board. The Superintendent, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals and all others who are hired pursuant to Section 3319.02 of the Ohio Revised Code are not included in the bargaining unit described above.
B. Bargaining Process
1. Negotiations for a successor contract shall begin with a Notice to Negotiate filed with the other party to this agreement and with the State Employment Relations Board no less than ninety (90) days just prior to the expiration date of the Agreement and this bargaining period shall continue until the expiration date of this Agreement or until Agreement is reached, whichever comes sooner. The parties will meet at mutually agreed upon times. Parties agree not to meet during the school day unless mutually agreed otherwise. Neither party shall be permitted to bring up any additional issues or proposals following the initial exchange of issues/proposals, except by mutual agreement of both parties.
2. When either party determines that bargaining impasse exists, that party may call upon the mediation services of FMCS to assist in resolving the impasse.
3. Provided at least ninety (90) days have passed since the Notice to negotiate was delivered, provided this Agreement has expired, provided no successor agreement has been ratified, and provided FMCS mediation has been utilized, the Association may serve notice and carry out a strike in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 4117.
4. Agreement shall be considered reached only upon proper ratification by both the Board and the Association of the terms and conditions negotiated. The ECTA shall submit any tentative agreement to its membership for a vote within thirty