Common use of Recognition - Bargaining Unit Clause in Contracts

Recognition - Bargaining Unit. 3.1 If at any time during the term of this Agreement, the Union shows proof, or offers to show proof, that a majority of the Employer’s employees covered by the labor agreement support the Union and have authorized the Union to serve as their collective bargaining representative, the Employer will immediately (within five days) recognize the Union under Section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of all employees within the craft and geographical scope of the labor agreement. 3.2 The Union, and all independent Contractors who have agreed to abide by the wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Agreement do hereby agree to establish and recognize a single Employer collective bargaining unit for each signatory Employer. The Union recognizes the Employer’s designated representative as the authorized bargaining agent for those Employers in the Drywall and Painting Industry operating within the territorial area covered by this Agreement for the type of work covered by this Agreement who have or hereafter sign this Agreement. 3.2.1 Employers covered by this Agreement shall be free to designate their own representative for the purpose of collective bargaining; however, such designation shall not affect the Employer’s right or obligation to make Trust or Fund contributions required by this Agreement.