Within the limits provided by the laws ofIllinois, the County recognizes the Teamsters Union as the exclusive bargaining representative for the employees covered by this Agreement.
It shall be a condition of employment that all employees who are employed within the recognized bargaining unit shall become members of the Union or shall contribute his or her fair share for representation within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Agreement, or within thirty (30) days upon being hired, whichever is later.