Article 5 : union recognition

5.1 The Employer recognizes CUPE as the sole and exclusive Bargaining Agent and representative for all members of the Bargaining Unit as set out in paragraph 3.1 of the Agreement.

5.2 The Employer shall not meet with any individual or group of individuals undertaking to represent the Union without the proper written authorization of the Union. Furthermore, no Employee shall be required or permitted to make an agreement with the Employer or any of its representatives which may conflict with the terms of this Agreement, without the proper written authorization of the Union.

5.3 In order that the above may be carried out, the Union shall provide the Employer in writing with the names and position titles of its Officers, the names and jurisdiction of its stewards, and its representatives. Likewise, the Employer shall provide the Union with a list of its designated authorities who are authorized to deal with the Union and their respective jurisdictions.

5.4 These lists, including University mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if any), shall be Properly Formatted and forwarded to the Union.