Common use of Sole Bargaining Agency Clause in Contracts

Sole Bargaining Agency. 1.01 The City recognizes the Union as the sole bargaining agency on behalf of the employees for whom the Union has been certified as bargaining agent with respect to any and all matters affecting the relationship between the Parties to this Agreement, looking forward to a peaceful and amicable settlement of any difference that may arise between them. 1.02 Employees who are brought within the jurisdiction of the Union's Certificate of Bargaining Authority, including newly hired employees, shall become members of the Union within thirty (30) days of the start of employment. Each employee shall, as a condition of continued employment, be a member in good standing in the Union according to the Constitution and By-laws of the Union.