Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. All teachers shall, as a condition of employment, (1) on or before thirty (30) days from the first day of active employment or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, join the Association, or (2) pay a Service Fee to the Association, pursuant to the Association's "Policy Regarding Objections to Political-Ideological Expenditures" and the Administrative Procedures adopted pursuant to that policy. The Service Fee shall not exceed the amount of Association dues collected from Association members. The Teacher may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. In the event that the Teacher shall not pay such Service Fee directly to the Association, or authorize payment through payroll deduction, the Board shall, pursuant to MCLA 408.477; MSA 17.277(7) and at the request of the Association, deduct the Service Fee from the bargaining unit member's wages and remit same to the Association, after meeting with the employee. Payroll deductions made pursuant to this provision shall be made in equal amounts, as nearly as may be, from the paychecks of each Teacher. Moneys so deducted shall be remitted to the Association, or its designee, no later than twenty (20) days following deduction.
B. Pursuant to Chicago Teachers Union v Xxxxxx, 000 X Xx 0000 (1986), the Association has established a "Policy Regarding Objections to Political-Ideological Expenditures." That Policy, and the Administrative Procedures (including the timetable for payment) pursuant thereto, applies only to non-union bargaining unit members. The remedies set forth in that Policy shall be exclusive and unless and until such procedures, including any administrative or judicial review thereof, shall have been availed of and exhausted, no dispute, claim or complaint by an objecting bargaining unit member concerning the application and interpretation of this Article shall be subject to the grievance procedure set forth in this Agreement.
C. Any Teacher who is a member of the Association, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deduction of dues, assessments and contributions to the Association as established by the Association. Such authorization shall continue in effect from year-to-year unless revoked according to the procedure outlined in the MEA Constitution, Bylaws and Administration Procedures. Payroll deductions shall be made in equal amounts, as nearly as may be, from the paychecks of each teacher.
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Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. 1. All employees covered by this Agreement shall, following thirty
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. Upon completion of the probationary period, the payment of membership dues or service fees is required as a condition of this agreement.
B. Dues and/or fees will be authorized, levied and certified in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the Local Union. Each employee and the union hereby authorize the Employer to rely upon and to honor certifications by the financial officer or a designated representative of Council 25, regarding the amounts to be deducted and the legality of the adopting action specifying such amounts of Union dues and/or fees. Deductions for any calendar month shall be remitted to such address designated to the designated financial officer of Michigan AFSCME Council 25, AFL-CIO, with an alphabetical list of names and addresses of all employees from whom deductions have been made no later than ten (10) days following the date on which they were deducted. The Employer shall additionally indicate the amount deducted and notify the financial officer of the Council of the names and addresses of employees, who through a change in their employment status, are no longer subject to deductions and further advise said financial offer by submission of an alphabetical list of all new hires since the date of submission of the previous month’s remittance.
C. The deduction of dues and service fees are required as a condition of the master agreement and shall therefore be deducted pursuant to the authority of the Board to do so as set forth in MCLA 408.477.
D. The Union will certify at least annually to the Employer ten (10) days prior to the date of the first payroll deduction for membership dues and at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the first payroll deduction for service fees, the amount of said membership dues and the amount of service fee to be deducted by the Employer and that said service fee includes only those amounts permitted by the Agreement and by law. In the event of a challenge to the agency shop fee, the Union also agrees to furnish the Employer, upon request, with the supporting rationale for agency shop fee challenge procedures and expenditure allocations.
E. An employee who because of sincerely held individual religious beliefs or due to adherence to teachings of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which as historically held conscientious objection to joining or supporting labor organizations shall not be required to join or maintain Union membership or otherwise financially support the Union as a condition of ...
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. Each teacher shall as a condition of continued employment, (1) on or before thirty (30) calendar days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, pay membership dues, or
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. Each bargaining unit member shall, as a condition of employment, on or before thirty
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. In accordance with the terms of this Article, each bargaining unit member within thirty (30) days of employment shall, as a condition of employment, join the Association or pay a Service Fee to the Association.
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. All teachers, as a condition of continued employment, shall pay either membership dues or a representation fee. The amount of dues and the representation fee shall be determined by the Association in accordance with its procedures. Any challenge to the level of representation fees shall be exclusively processed through the internal procedures established by the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and shall not be subject to review under the grievance procedure set forth in this Agreement. The Association shall indemnify the Board and hold it harmless against any loss or claims for damages resulting from payment to the Association of any membership dues or representation fees deducted under this Article, and in the event any actions or claims are commenced against the Board to recover from it any such sums, the Association shall intervene and defend against such action or claim.
B. The payroll deduction of membership dues and representation fees is required as a condition of this Agreement. As such, the Board agrees to payroll deduct those amounts established by the Association pursuant to the authority set forth in MCLA 408.477. The deduction of membership dues shall be made in equal amounts from the first 21 paychecks for the fiscal year, unless an alternative schedule is agreed upon by the Association and the business office. An updated list of teachers from whom the deductions have been made shall be submitted to the Association. The deduction of representation fees may not be able to commence until after the school year has started due to the MEA's internal procedures for determining the amount of the fee. Once established, the entire annual fee will be payroll deducted in equal amounts over the remainder of the timetable under which membership dues are deducted.
C. Upon the submission of written authorization by the teacher to the business office, the Board shall also make payroll deductions to the Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union, to the following annuities and tax- deferred plans and other deductions available through the Business Office. Annuity and tax deferred options are available for enrollment at the sole option and discretion of the teacher. The list is not to be construed as evidence of an endorsement of any company by the board or association or assurances of the performance of any investment made by the company. It is the responsibility of the teacher to examine the options available and make their own informed decisions if the teacher ...
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. Upon completion of the probationary period, the payment of membership dues or service fees is required.
B. An employee who because of sincerely held individual religious beliefs or due to adherence to teachings of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which as historically held conscientious objection to joining or supporting labor organizations shall not be required to join or maintain Union membership or otherwise financially support the Union as a condition of employment. However, such employee shall be required, in lieu of periodic dues, service fees, and/or initiation fees, to pay sums equal to such amounts to a non- religious charitable fund exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donation shall be made to one of three such charitable organizations as mutually designed by the Employer and the Union.
C. In the event of any legal action against the Employer brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this Article, the Union agrees to defend such action, at its own expense and through its own counsel, provided.
(a) The Employer gives timely notice of such action to the Union and permits the Union intervention as a party if it so desires, and
(b) The Employer gives full and complete cooperation to the Union and its counsel in securing and giving evidence, obtaining witnesses, and making relevant information available at both trial and appellate levels.
(c) The Union shall have complete authority to compromise and settle all claims, which it defends, under this section with the advice and consent of the Board. The Union agrees that in any action so defended, it will indemnify and hold harmless the Employer from any liability for damages and costs imposed by a final judgment of a court or administrative agency as a direct consequence of the Employer’s compliance with this Article.
D. Upon submission of written authorization and with the exception of dues and service fees, employees may utilize payroll deductions available through the Central Office.
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. All employees within thirty (30) days from the first day of active employment shall, as a condition of employment, pay membership dues or a service fee to the Association, pursuant to the Association’s policies and procedures. Pursuant to MCL 408.477, the Board shall deduct the Association dues or service fees from the employees’ wages and remit same to the Association. The Association shall indemnify and hold the Board harmless from all liability as a result of complying with this Article.
B. The Board agrees to deduct twice each month tax-deferred 403(b) employee contributions and to remit such contributions to a single Board-approved 403(b) vendor or third-party administrator within one (1) week following the deduction subject to the following conditions:
1. The Board-approved 403(b) vendor shall be selected from a list of vendors established by the Michigan Retirement Investment Consortium and the Board.
2. The third-party administrator shall be determined by the Michigan Retirement Investment Consortium and currently is TSA Consulting Group.
3. Any failure by the 403(b) vendor to promptly credit employee contributions transmitted pursuant to this Article shall be addressed by the employee directly with the 403(b) vendor and/or the third-party administrator.
Agency Shop and Payroll Deductions. A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in the event that Michigan law prohibits the employer from assisting in collecting dues or service fees from wages, then the law will supersede any and all provisions to the contrary and collection of dues or service fees shall be within the exclusive province of the Association without any further obligation/liabilities attributable to the employer. The hold harmless provisions of Sections C are hereby specifically incorporated into this Section.
B. The Association, the Michigan and National Education Associations, shall indemnify and save the Board harmless against and from any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken by the Board for the purpose of complying with this Article.
C. The Association shall, when the Board is sued individually or jointly, make available, competent legal counsel for such defense at the expense of the Association and the Michigan and National Education Association.
D. The Association agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Board against any and all claims, demands, suits, expenses or other forms of liability, including, but not limited to, back pay, of whatsoever kind and nature and any action or liability arising pursuant to Michigan’s “Right to Work” legislation, MCL 423.209 and 423.210, that shall arise out of action taken by the Board for purpose of complying with the provisions of this Article. The provisions of any state, federal, or local law or statute which provide that such an indemnification clause or release shall not extend to this Article, or to claims, demands, suits or other forms of actions which are unsuspected to exist at the time to the parties executing such an indemnification and release, are hereby expressly waived by the Association and the employees covered by this Agreement.
