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(c) To promote individual efficiency and service to the citizens of the

State.

(d) To avoid interruption or interference with the efficient operation of
the State’s business.

(e) To provide a basis for the adjustment of matters of mutual interest by
means of amicable discussion.

Article 3

Unchallenged Representation
The State and CSEA agree, pursuant to Section 208 of the Civil Service

Law, that CSEA shall have unchallenged representation status for the
maximum period permitted by law on the date of execution of this

Agreement.

Article 4
Employee Organization Rights

§4.1 Exclusive Negotiations with CSEA
The State will not negotiate or meet with any other employee

organization or employee group with reference to terms and conditions of
employment of employees. When such organizations or employee groups,

whether organized by the employer or employees, request meetings for any
other purpose, notice shall be sent to the local CSEA representative and

CSEA shall be afforded the opportunity to attend such meetings in order
that CSEA may fulfill its obligation as a collective negotiating agent to

represent these employees and groups of employees.

§4.2 Payroll Deductions
(a) CSEA shall have exclusive payroll deduction of membership dues and
premiums for all forms of insurance sponsored by CSEA and no other

employee organization or any other organization shall be accorded any

such payroll deduction privilege for membership dues and/or premiums for
any form of insurance. Credit unions shall not be accorded any payroll

deduction privilege for insurance premiums unless such insurance is
incidental to a loan.

(b) The parties agree that CSEA shall have an exclusive payroll deduction
for all CSEA unit represented employees who elect to participate in the

AFSCME program known as “Public Employees Organized for Political

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