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ADMINISTRATIVE 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 Administrative 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

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