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Article 3 : union recognition

3.1 The University recognizes the Union as the sole official representative and the only bargaining agent and designated representative of the employees subject to the Agreement in accordance with the accreditation certificate issued by the Ontario Labour Relations Board on July 9, 2007, accreditation certificate number 3 629-06er. (See Appendix B)

3.2 The Union recognizes the Bargaining Unit's executive committee as the Union's representative and as the designated representative of the employees covered by the accreditation certificate issued by the Ontario Labour Relations Board on July 9, 2007, accreditation certificate 3 629-06er. (See Appendix B)

For the purposes of the Agreement,

Contract paid through a research contract or grant means the following:

A contract for which salaries and benefits are covered under a research contract or grant awarded to the University through an external funding agency, including governmental or para-governmental agencies, private companies and non-profit organizations, or through funds paid by the University through a grant, in support of research activities with a specified end date or a fund with a predetermined amount.