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 72-PR-180-A, 73-PR-414-A, and 73-PR-431-A dated January 24, 1975; and the Bureau of Mediation decision in cases 72-PR-180-A, 73-PR-414-A and 73-PR-431-A dated April 24, 1975, case 80-PR-1305-A dated June 30, 1980; and case 83-PR-1218-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.