"The New Jersey Superior Officers Association (NJSOA) was established and incorporated in 1978 for the mutual protection and benefit of all of its members. It is the mission of the NJSOA to act as the exclusive majority representative in negotiating for improved wages, hours, working conditions, welfare and job security, as well as for all other aspects of collective bargaining, in and on behalf of its membership. It is further the mission of the NJSOA to act on behalf of its membership in grievance matters and any other problems or concerns associated with employment and/or the employer(s)."