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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES UNIT AGREEMENT
Agreement made by and between the Executive Branch of the State of
New York (the “State”) and The Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.
(“CSEA”).
Article 1
Recognition
The State, pursuant to the certification of the Public Employment
Relations Board, recognizes CSEA as the exclusive representative for
collective negotiations with respect to salaries, wages, hours and other
terms and conditions of employment of employees serving in positions in
the Administrative Services Unit and similar positions hereafter created.
The terms “employee” or “employees” as used in this Agreement shall
mean only employees serving in positions in such unit and shall include
seasonal employees where so specified.
Article 2
Statement of Policy and Purpose
§2.1 It is the policy of the State to continue harmonious and cooperative
relationships with its employees and to ensure the orderly and
uninterrupted operations of government. This policy is effectuated by the
provisions of the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act granting public
employees the rights of organization and collective representation
concerning the determination of the terms and conditions of their
employment.
§2.2 The State and CSEA now desire to enter into an agreement reached
through collective negotiations which will have for its purposes, among
others, the following:
(a) To recognize the legitimate interests of the employees of the State to
participate through collective negotiations in the determination of the terms
and conditions of their employment.
(b) To promote fair and reasonable working conditions.
(c) To promote individual efficiency and service to the citizens of the
State.
(d) To avoid interruption or interference with the efficient operation of
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