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MnSCU-IFO Master Agreement 1999-2001

ARTICLE 3
Recognition

Section A. Recognition.

Pursuant to the Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971, as amended, the Employer recognizes the Association as the exclusive representative in the appropriate unit as described in the decisions of the Bureau of Mediation Services in the cases 75-PR-642-A, dated 9/29/75; 80-PR-1257-A, dated June 16, 1980; and 83-PR-1220-A, dated September 9, 1983.

Section B. Exclusive Right.

The Employer will not meet and negotiate relative to those terms and conditions of employment subject to negotiations with any employee groups or organizations composed of employees covered by this Agreement except through the Association.

Section C. Unit Disputes.

The parties will attempt to resolve disputes over bargaining unit inclusion or exclusion of new or revised positions. In the event the parties fail to reach agreement within thirty (30) days as to the inclusion or exclusion of such positions, either party may refer the matter to the Bureau of Mediation Services for determination.