Common use of Section A. Recognition Clause in Contracts

Section A. Recognition. This Agreement is entered into between the Board of School Trustees of the School City of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, hereinafter referred to as the Board, and the SEIU Healthcare, United for Quality Care SEIU Healthcare Illinois and Indiana, CTW, CLC, hereinafter referred to as the Union. The Employer recognized the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees in the bargaining unit. Accordingly, the Union makes this Agreement in its capacity as the exclusive bargaining representative of all employees in the bargaining unit. The provisions of this Agreement constitute the sole procedure for the processing and settlement of any claim by an employee or the Union of a violation by the Employer of this Agreement. As a representative of the employees, the Union may process grievances through the grievance procedure in accordance with this Agreement or adjust, modify, or settle the same. It is recognized that there is a need for regular dialogue and communication between the Union and the Employer. Upon the request of either party, representatives of the Union and the Employer shall arrange reasonable meeting times and places to discuss matters of mutual concern.