BP4140 Certificated Personnel Bargaining Units The Governing Board recognizes the right of public school employees to form bargaining units, select an employee organization as the exclusive representative of their unit, and be represented by that organization in their employment relationship with the District. The Board is committed to utilizing an interest-based approach and to build consensus around issues of mutual interest. As required by law, the Board shall negotiate only with the exclusive representative of each bargaining unit. Employees shall not be intimidated, restrained, coerced or discriminated against, either by the District or by employee organizations because of their membership or nonmembership in an employee organization. Legal Reference: GOVERNMENT CODE 3540-3549.3 Educational Employment Relations Act Adopted: 5-11-88 Revised: