2.82 Scope of the Bargaining Unit
- The Bargaining Representative shall be chosen by election of a majority of the members included in the Unit unless there is only one (1) representative actively seeking the position and the Board of Curators elects to accept written designations of the choice of the members of the proposed unit and the evidence presented represents a fair, open and verifiable selection by a clear majority of the members of the proposed unit.
- The Union must submit information regarding its legal existence, its affiliations and any other information reasonably requested by the University to enable the University to determine whether it will be recognized as a bargaining unit representative.
- The definition of the criteria determining the membership of the Bargaining Unit shall be clearly defined in language proposed by the Bargaining Representatives seeking recognition and approved by the President of the University prior to the election and included on the ballot or prior to any written designation. If the definition language cannot be mutually agreed upon, the Board of Curators shall make the final decision.
- No occupant of a Supervisor, Manager, or Confidential Employee position may be a member of a Bargaining Unit.
- Only one (1) card check or election shall be held to recognize a bargaining representative regarding any proposed bargaining unit or members thereof in the same year as such recognition. A decertification may take place at any time.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026