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OPERATIONAL 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
Operational 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 the

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