Common use of Dues Deduction Clause in Contracts

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 5 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer A. The Board shall deduct initiation fees, Union dues and uniform assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the those employees who have voluntarily authorize the deduction of same in writing, pursuant to the following: 1. Authorization forms shall be personally signed deduction by each employee requesting dues deduction. 2. All authorization forms permitting said deductionsmust be submitted by the Union to the Payroll Department. 3. Dues deduction shall begin with the check for the first full pay period following receipt by the Board of the authorization form. 4. The Board will deduct equal installments of the annual dues in each of the regular paychecks issued after enrollment. The deductions will begin in the first check of the fiscal year for all members who are current employees. All employees will have twenty-one payments. 5. No new deduction shall be made from the pay of an employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that period, after other deductions, are less than the amount of dues to be collected. 6. Authorization of dues deduction for an employee shall continue from year to year, unless the employee revokes his/her authorization. 7. An employee, upon submission of a standardized form, may revoke his/her authorization forms will for dues deduction. Such revocation shall take effect 30 days from receipt of such notice. The Union shall be required from any employees notified of such revocation. 8. In the event a full-time employee transfers to a part-time position, or a part-time employee assumes a full-time position, the Board shall make an automatic adjustment in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be B. General Provisions 1. Any change in the amount established by of dues subject to payroll deduction for membership in the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by payroll administrator no later than twenty days prior to the OPBAeffective date of change. Section 4: A check in 2. Dues collected through the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues payroll deduction method shall be tendered transmitted to the treasurer Union as follows: a. Dues collected from paychecks at the end of the OPBA month shall be transmitted within thirty “30” days two workdays from the date of making said deductionson which regular paychecks were issued. Section 5: All members of b. Dues collected from other paychecks within the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, month shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in transmitted on the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with date when the date of this Agreementregular paychecks were issued. 3. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees Union shall indemnify and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer Board harmless against and from any and all liabilities claims, demands, suits, or damages which other form of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken, or not taken, by the Board for the purpose of complying with the provisions set forth in this article. 4. The Union recognizes that the Board is expressly prohibited from any involvement in the performance collection of its obligations under fines, penalties, or special assessments. 5. The Union agrees that if at any time during the duration of this Article and Contract the OPBA shall indemnify Union authorizes, causes, engages in, or sanctions any strike, work stoppage, or other illegal job action of any kind, the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that privilege of dues deduction may arisebe revoked during the remainder of the fiscal year.

Appears in 5 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Employer agrees to deduct the term of this AgreementUnion membership dues, the Employer shall deduct an annual assessment, and an initiation feesfee, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. The signature of the employees who have voluntarily signed employee on a properly completed Union dues deduction authorization forms permitting card shall constitute the only necessary authorization to begin payroll deductions of said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer the amounts due rate at which Union dues are to be deducted, and owing dues at this rate shall be deducted from all compensation paid. The aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the employees involvedUnion by the last day of the succeeding month, after such deductions are made. Except as otherwise provided in Article 2 of this Agreement, the authorization shall be irrevocable during the term of this Agreement. When revoked by the employee in accordance with Article 2, the agency shall halt the check-off of dues effective the first full pay period following the expiration of this Agreement. Section 2. The employee's written authorization for dues payroll deductions shall contain the employee's name, social security number, agency in which employed, work location (institution, district, bureau, etc.), Union name and local number. Section 3: . The Employer shall further agrees to deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The a fair share fee shall be certified from all compensation paid to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these all employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but who are not members of the OPBAUnion. Section 4. Where an employee has been suspended, furloughed or discharged and subsequently returned to work, with full or partial back pay, the Employer shall, in the manner outlined in Sections 1 and 3 above, deduct the Union membership dues and fair share fees that such employees shall pay a periodic are due and Section 5. The dues deduction and fair share fee provisions of this Article shall continue to pertain and be determined complied with by the OPBA, but not Employer with regard to exceed dues paid those employees who are promoted into the unit of first level supervisors represented by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAUnion. Section 6: . The OPBA hereby agrees Employer shall continue to provide through electronic data transfer, at no cost to the Union, the personnel and the payroll data which are currently provided. Within 60 days of the signing of this agreement, a work group will be convened to address the Commonwealth’s provision of electronic reports detailing additional personnel and payroll data for those employees represented by SEIU Local 668. Section 7. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify judgments brought or issued against the Employer for any such liabilities as a result of the action taken or damages that may arisenot taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 5 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section (1: During the term ) The Board of this Agreement, the Employer shall Education agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages salaries of all unit members the dues of such association. In the event of a lapse in the agency fee provision of the employees who have ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Law, unit members shall individually and voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsauthorize the Board to deduct and to transmit the monies promptly to RAP. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted Such authorizations shall be in writing in a form to be supplied by RAP. (2) Deductions shall commence and be consistent with the amount established procedures developed jointly by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution City School District and by-laws. The OPBA RAP. (3) RAP shall certify to the Employer Board the amounts due current rate of membership dues of RAP and owing shall notify the Board of any change in the rates of membership dues. (4) Dues deductions authorized by individual members of RAP shall continue in effect from year to year unless revoked in writing. (5) The Board agrees that it will not accord dues deduction rights to any paraprofessional association other than the Rochester Association of Paraprofessionals. (6) Effective September 1, 1997, the Rochester City School District shall deduct from the wage or salary of employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but made up of Paraprofessionals who are not members of RAP the OPBAamount equivalent to the dues levied by RAP and shall transmit the sum so deducted to the Rochester Association of Paraprofessionals, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members in accordance with Chapters 677 and 678 of the OPBA Laws of 1977 of the State of New York. Any changes regarding the dues deduction provisions of this section shall be transmitted in writing from the RAP President to the City School District. RAP affirms that it has adopted such procedure for refund of agency shop fee deducted as required in Section 3 of Chapters 677 and 678 of the Laws of 1977 of the State of New York. This provision for agency shop fee deduction shall continue in effect so long as RAP maintains such procedure. This agency shop fee deduction shall be made following the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with procedures as applicable for dues check-off, except as otherwise mandated by law or this Section of the date Agreement. (7) It is specifically agreed that the City School District and the Board of Education assume no obligation, financial or otherwise arising out of the provisions of this AgreementSection. The Employer Association agrees to deduct such fair share fees that it will indemnify and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer District and the Board harmless from any and all liabilities claims, actions, demands, suits, or damages which may arise proceedings by any employee, or any other party, arising from deductions made by the performance District or Board and remittance to the Association of its obligations dues and any other fees under this Article Section. Once the funds are remitted to the Association, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseAssociation.

Appears in 5 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The DTU will indemnify, defend, and hold the term employer harmless against any claim made and against any suit instituted against the Employer on account of any check-off of union dues. 2. Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee covered by this Agreementagreement, the Employer shall will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of employee's pay the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in amount owed to the Cortland Police Department DTU by such employee for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesdues and its assessments. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, 3. It is understood that this provision will provide for 22 or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the 26 deductions per year for all covered employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesAppendix D. The Employer will remit to the DTU such sums as deductions are made to be implemented when the ACH system is functioning. The fair share fee shall There will be a one month trial transfer period. An electronic copy of the deduction will be provided to the DTU within five working days. Changes in the DTU membership dues rate will be certified to the City Finance Director by Employer in writing over the OPBA. Section 4: A check in signature of the amount authorized officer or officers of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction the DTU and shall be tendered done at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the DTU does not give written notice to the treasurer of the OPBA Employer within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) dayscalendar days after a remittance is received of its belief, as identified with reason(s) stated therefore, that the remittance is incorrect. 4. No deduction of dues shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in Article 3 which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period, after deductions, are less than the amount of this Agreementdues to be checked off. 5. An employee may at any time revoke, shall either 1) maintain their membership in writing her/his authorization for dues deductions. Written requests received by the OPBA, 2) become members 20th day of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with month will be effective no earlier than the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in first payday and no later than the bargaining unit but are not members second payday of the OPBAfollowing month. 6. Any employee who has payroll deductions to DTU for membership dues at the time of any unpaid leave shall have such dues deductions reinstated when she/he returns from leave, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined unless canceled by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA employee in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAwriting. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 5 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct Union membership dues in the amount certified by the Union to the Employer. One-half (1/2) of such fair share dues shall be deducted from each of the first two pay periods of each month from the pay of any Union member requesting the same in writing. The Employer also agrees to deduct Union initiation fees and pay them assessments, in the amount certified by the Union to the OPBA. Section 6: Employer, the first two pay periods of each month, in which such fees and assessments are due, from the pay of any appropriate Union member. If a deduction is desired, the Union member shall sign a payroll deduction form. Once each calendar month, a warrant in the aggregate amount of the deductions made for that calendar month, together with a listing of the Union members for whom deductions were made, shall be furnished to the Director of the Union. Nothing herein shall prohibit Union members covered by this Contract from submitting dues directly to the Union. The OPBA hereby Employer shall provide the Union with additional payroll deductions for the purpose of the Union providing additional non-employer-provided employee benefits, providing the Employer's payroll accounting system possesses sufficient capacity and capability for additional deductions, and that the City determines that such deduction is for a legitimate program, the provisions under such a program are not substantially similar to programs already offered through payroll deduction, and further, that at least sixty percent (60%) of the bargaining members declare interest (in writing) in enrolling in such a program. No other employee organization's dues shall be deducted from any employee's pay for the duration of this Contract. The Union agrees to hold the Employer harmless from should any deductions be found to have been unlawfully, illegally or improperly taken. Further, the Union agrees to indemnify the Employer and all liabilities to provide legal counsel in defending any action claiming that a deduction has been unlawfully, illegally or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article improperly made and the OPBA shall indemnify will further reimburse the Employer for any such liabilities payments made by the Employer as a result of any finding by an administrative agency or damages court of law that may ariseit has unlawfully, illegally or improperly made deductions.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 4-6.1 The Committee agrees to deduct from the term salary of this Agreementits teachers dues for the Warwick Teachers' Union as said teachers individually and voluntarily in writing authorize the Committee to make such deductions. If dues are not deducted because of clerical mistake, etc., the Employer Union shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by notify the OPBA Human Resources Office and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed proper deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted made from the next subsequent paypossible paycheck. Fair Share members have Upon written request to the right Human Resources Office a teacher may terminate his/her deductions of appeal to those portions of Warwick Teachers' Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesdues. The fair share fee Such request shall be certified made at least sixty (60) days prior to such termination. In such instances the Human Resources Office shall notify the treasurer of the Union. 4-6.2 The Committee agrees to make other deductions in effect as of the effective date of this agreement, at the written request of the teacher except that dues deductions shall be made only from those teachers who are members of the teacher organization which has been designated as the legal and exclusive bargaining representative of the teachers. A separate list of those members who have authorized COPE deductions shall be forwarded to the City Finance Director Union. A separate check for the amount deducted for COPE shall be forwarded to the Union at the same time that the regular dues deduction check is forwarded to the Union. At the option of the Union, the School Committee agrees to deposit the regular dues deduction and COPE deduction checks directly to one of twelve (12) financial institutions selected jointly by the OPBAUnion and School Committee. Section 4: A check in -6.3 At the end of each month, a list of all personnel on dues deduction together with the amount of total dues withheld deducted from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall each, will be tendered sent to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from Union. In addition, the date Committee agrees to accept forms for dues deduction on a monthly basis throughout the school year. The School Department's register for dues and other monies deducted shall be processed and forwarded to the city treasurer at the same time as the payroll, with the second payroll of making said deductionsthe month. Section 54-6.4 The Committee and the Union agree that the following form will be used by the teacher to indicate authorization to deduct Warwick Teachers' Union dues: All members You are hereby authorized to withhold from each check an amount equal to 1/26 of the annual dues as ascertained by the membership of the Warwick Teachers' Union, Local 915. This dues deduction authorization may be revoked by the teacher upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Personnel Office. Without such notice, it is deemed to remain in effect from year to year until revoked by me or upon termination of my employment. Signature............…...…………………………………………………………………………………...….…......Date....……..... Mailing Address…...……………….........………........................................................................................................................ Telephone...........…………………………..……......School..…...………………………………………………………............. 4-6.5 A list shall be forwarded to the Union on a monthly basis containing all deletions and additions to the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) well as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the name and address changes for current bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAmembers. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The City agrees to deduct from the term salaries of its employees subject to this Agreement dues for the Union (this includes subs, extras, probationary and non- probationary musicians.) Such deductions shall be made in compliance with Chapter 310, Public Laws of 1967, N.J.S.A. (R.S. 52:14-15.9(e)), as amended. Said monies together with records of any corrections shall be transmitted to the Union Treasurer within five (5) working days from the payroll period ending date of each bi-weekly payroll period. 2. If, during the life of this AgreementAgreement there shall be any change in the rate of membership dues, the Employer Union shall deduct initiation feesfurnish to the City written notice 30 days prior to the effective date of such change and shall furnish new authorizations from its members showing the authorized deduction for such employees. 3. The Union will provide the necessary "check-off" authorization form and the Union will secure the signatures of its members on the form and deliver the signed forms to the City Treasurer. The Union shall indemnify, assessments levied defend and save the City harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken by the OPBA and city in reliance upon salary deduction authorization cards submitted by the regular monthly OPBA dues from Union to the wages City or in reliance upon the official notification on the letterhead of the employees who have voluntarily Union and signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in by the Cortland Police Department for whom President and Secretary of the Employer is currently deducting duesUnion advising of such changed deduction. Section 2: 4. The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted Union Agrees that there shall be in the amount established no discrimination, intimidation, restraint, coercion, harassment or pressure by it or its officers, agents or members against any employee who refuses or fails to execute an authorization card. 5. Any such written authorization may be withdrawn at any time by the OPBA from time filing of notice of such withdrawal with the City Treasurer. The filing of notice of withdrawal shall be effective to time halt deductions as of January 1st or July 1st next succeeding the date on which the notice of withdrawal is filed, in accordance with its constitution and byN.J.S.A. 52:14-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved15.9(e) as amended. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay 6. Any employee in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 on the effective date of this AgreementAgreement who does not join the Union within 30 days of initial employment within the unit, shall either 1and any permanent employee previously employed with the unit who does not join within ten (10) maintain their membership in days of re-entry into employment with the OPBAunit shall, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, pay a representation fee to the Union by automatic payroll deduction. This representation fee shall be paid in an amount not greater than 85% of the regular Union membership dues, fees and assessments as certified to the employer by the Union. The Union may revise its certification on the amount of the representation fee at any time to reflect changes in the regular Union membership dues, fees and assessments. The Union's entitlement to the representation fee shall continue beyond the termination date of the Agreement as long as the Union remains the majority representative of the employees in the unit, provided that no modification is made in the provision by a successor agreement between the Union and the Employer. 7. The Union agrees to furnish the City with a copy of its "demand and return system" which must be established and maintained by the Union in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreementlaw. 8. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees Union shall indemnify, defend and pay them to save the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer City harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, demands, suits or damages which may other forms of liability that shall arise from out of or by reason of any action taken in making deductions and remitting the performance of its obligations under same to the Union pursuant to this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseArticle.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During a. The State agrees to deduct from the term regular paycheck of this Agreementany employee dues of the Union provided the employee submits an authorization for dues deductions in writing and in proper form to the responsible payroll clerk. On receipt of the form, the Employer payroll clerk shall forward it within two (2) working days to the centralized payroll section, Department of the Treasury. Dues deduction will be reflected in the paycheck for the current pay period, provided the form is received in centralized payroll at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the end of the pay period otherwise to be reflected in the next pay period. If violations of these time frames are brought to the attention of the State, the State will review the matter and make best efforts to solve the problem within two (2) pay periods. b. Dues deductions for any employee in this negotiating unit shall be limited to the Union. Employees shall be eligible to withdraw such authorization only as of July 1 of each year provided the notice of withdrawal is filed prior to July 1 with the responsible payroll clerk. Unless an employee withdraws authorization for the deduction of Union dues, the State will continue to deduct initiation feesdues. The movement of an employee from one title to another title and/or from one unit to another unit will not affect dues deduction, assessments levied unless the new title or unit is not represented by the OPBA and Union. c. Dues so deducted by the regular monthly OPBA dues from State shall be transmitted to the wages Secretary/Treasurer of the Union together with a listing of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesincluded. Section 2: d. The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer State the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions amount of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined and shall notify the State of any change in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of structure thirty (30) days, as identified days in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members advance of the OPBA or 3) as a condition requested date of employmentsuch change. The change shall be reflected in payroll deduction at the earliest time after receipt of the request. e. Whenever an employee's dues deduction is discontinued, the Union shall in accordance be provided with the Ohio Revised CodeState's reason for the discontinuation on a quarterly basis. f. If after the State receives a proper notice from an employee revoking dues authorization, Section 4117.09the State mistakenly deducts union dues from the employee and transmits dues to CWA, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees Union shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them solely responsible for returning to the OPBAemployee the dues it received. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: . This Article has been amended for the purpose of clarification of the effects of the United States Supreme Court decision in ▇▇▇▇▇ vs. AFSCME Council 31. This Article shall be liberally interpreted to carry out the intentions of the parties. In the event any Federal or State legislative or judicial body reverses the ruling in Janus, the terms of Article 3 which were in effect in the previous Collective Bargaining Agreement (dated April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2019) shall be reactivated. Section 2. During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA IAFF and the regular monthly OPBA IAFF dues from the wages of the those employees who have voluntarily signed dues deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: 3. The initiation fees, dues, dues or assessments so deducted shall be in the amount amounts established by the OPBA IAFF from time to time in accordance with its constitution Constitution and by-lawsBylaws. The OPBA IAFF shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments 4. These dues will be deducted from payroll on a bi-monthly basis. In the first pay in each calendar month. If event that an employee has no pay due on that pay a particular date, such amounts shall the amount will be deducted from on the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBApay thereafter. Section 4: 5. A check in the amount of the total dues withheld from these those employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA IAFF within thirty (30) days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement6. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA IAFF hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article 3 and the OPBA IAFF shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise. Section 7. The Employer will notify the Union Chapter Chair of all new hires, including home address, home telephone number, work location, and work telephone number.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1‌ 6.1: During Employees covered by this Agreement may authorize deductions for the term purpose of this Agreement, paying PBA dues by executing an original form which shall be provided by the Employer PBA and approved by the City. No authorization shall deduct be allowed for payment of initiation fees, assessments levied or fines. Sworn officers above the rank of Sergeant who are not bargaining unit employees, and are not covered by this Agreement, shall be permitted to authorize dues deduction solely for the OPBA purpose of membership in the PBA for PBA benefits not related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 6.2: The PBA will initially notify the City as to the amount of monthly dues. Such notification will be certified to the City, in writing, over the signature of an authorized officer of the PBA. Changes in the PBA membership dues will be similarly certified to the City and shall be done at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. 6.3: Dues shall be deducted each pay period and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments funds deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify remitted to the Employer PBA. In the amounts due and owing from event an employee’s earnings within any pay period are not sufficient to cover dues, the employees involvedemployee shall pay dues directly to the PBA. Section 36.4: The Employer shall deduct duesPBA agrees to defray the cost of such dues deducted by payment of fifty cents (50¢) per employee initially enrolled, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts which shall be deducted from the next subsequent paydues deduction funds accumulated. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in Thereafter, if PBA changes the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction or deletes or adds to the number of members enrolled in dues deduction, it shall pay the City fifty cents (50¢) per change for each affected employee(s). Said monies shall be tendered deducted from any dues accumulated on the first reimbursement to the treasurer of PBA subsequent to the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionschange. Section 56.5: All members The PBA agrees to save, indemnify and hold harmless the City against any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments, of whatever kind or nature, brought or issued against the bargaining unit after City as a period result of thirty (30) daysany action taken or not taken by the City under the provisions of this Article, provided that the City shall indeed have substantially complied with the provisions of this Article. This does not affect the grievance procedure as identified contained in Article 3 20 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: 1 During the term of this Agreement, Agreement the Employer shall Sheriff will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA PBA dues and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees other authorized deductions in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the an amount established by the OPBA from time to time PBA and certified in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify writing by the PBA to the Employer Sheriff, from employee’s pay for those employees who individually make such request on the amounts due deduction form provided by the PBA. Such deductions will be made by the Sheriff when other payroll deductions are made and owing from will begin with the employees involvedpay for the first full pay period following receipt of the authorization by the Sheriff. Section 3: 2 The Employer PBA shall deduct dues, initiation fees, advise the Sheriff of any increase in dues or assessments from the first pay other authorized deductions in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay writing at least sixty (60) days prior to its effective date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered 3 This Article applies only to the treasurer deduction of membership dues and uniform assessments, if any, and shall not apply to the OPBA within thirty “30” collection of any fines, penalties, or special assessments. The Sheriff will not be required to process Dues Deductions Authorization Forms that are: (1) incorrectly and/or incompletely filled out; (2) postdated; or (3) submitted to the Sheriff more than sixty (60) days from following the date of making said deductionsthe employee’s signature. Section 5: All members 4 Deductions of dues and other authorized deductions shall be remitted exclusively to the bargaining unit after a period of Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association by the Sheriff within thirty (30) daysdays after the deductions are made, or as identified in Article 3 of this Agreementsoon as practical thereafter, shall either 1) maintain their membership in along with a list containing the OPBA, 2) become members names of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with employees from whom the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAremittance is made. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees 5 In the event an employee’s salary earnings within any pay period are not sufficient to hold cover dues and any other authorized deductions, it will be the Employer harmless from any responsibility of the PBA to collect its dues and all liabilities or damages which may arise uniform assessments for that pay period directly from the performance employee. Section 6 Deductions for PBA dues and other authorized deductions shall continue until either: (1) revoked by the employee by providing the Sheriff and PBA with thirty (30) days written notice that the employee is terminating the prior check-off authorization; (2) revoked pursuant to Section 447.507 Florida Statutes or (3) the termination of its obligations under this Article and employment. If these deductions are continued when any of the OPBA shall indemnify above situations occur, the Employer PBA shall, upon notice of the error, reimburse the employee for any such liabilities or damages the deductions that may arisewere improperly withheld.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Employer agrees to deduct the term of this AgreementUnion membership dues, the Employer shall deduct an annual assessment, and an initiation feesfee, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. The signature of the employees who have voluntarily signed employee on a properly completed Union dues deduction authorization forms permitting card shall constitute the only necessary authorization to begin payroll deductions of said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer the amounts due rate at which Union dues are to be deducted, and owing dues at this rate shall be deducted from all compensation paid. The aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the employees involvedUnion by the last day of the succeeding month, after such deductions are made. Except as otherwise provided in Article 2 of this Agreement, the authorization shall be irrevocable during the term of this Agreement. When revoked by the employee in accordance with Article 2, the agency shall halt the check-off of dues effective the first full pay period following the expiration of this Agreement. Section 2. The employee's written authorization for dues payroll deductions shall contain the employee's name, social security number, agency in which employed, work location (institution, district, bureau, etc.), Union name and local number. Section 3: . The Employer shall further agrees to deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The a fair share fee shall be certified from all compensation paid to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these all employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but who are not members of the OPBAUnion. Section 4. Where an employee has been suspended, furloughed or discharged and subsequently returned to work, with full or partial back pay, the Employer shall, in the manner outlined in Sections 1 and 3 above, deduct the Union membership dues and fair share fees that such are due and owing for the period for which the employee receives back pay. Dues deductions and fair share fees will be resumed for employees shall upon their return from a leave of absence without pay, recall from furlough, recall of a UC Claims Intermittent Intake Interviewer from no pay status or placement into a periodic permanent, temporary, emergency, provisional or UC Claims Intermittent Intake Interviewer position. Section 5. The dues deduction and fair share fee provisions of this Article shall continue to pertain and be determined complied with by the OPBA, but not Employer with regard to exceed dues paid those employees who are promoted into the unit of first level supervisors represented by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAUnion. Section 6: . The OPBA hereby agrees Employer shall continue to provide through electronic data transfer, at no cost to the Union, the personnel and the payroll data which are currently provided. Section 7. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify judgments brought or issued against the Employer for any such liabilities as a result of the action taken or damages that may arisenot taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 22.01 The Company will deduct on the payroll for each period, from wages due and payable to each Employee coming within the scope of this Collective Agreement, an amount equivalent to the dues of the Union subject to the conditions set forth herein. 22.02 The amount to be deducted shall be equivalent to the regular dues payment of the Union and shall include assessments or initiation fees applicable to new hires. The amount to be deducted shall not be changed during the term of the Agreement except to conform with a change in the amount of regular dues to the Union in accordance with its constitutional provisions. 22.03 Deductions will commence on the payroll for the first pay period of the calendar month following the first date of employment in a position covered by this Agreement. 22.04 If the wages of an Employee payable for any period are insufficient to permit a full deduction, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues no such deduction will be made from the wages of such Employee by the employees who Company on that payroll. The Company will not, because the Employee did not have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required sufficient wages on any payroll, carry forward and deduct from any employees in subsequent wages the Cortland Police Department for whom amount not deducted on an earlier payroll. 22.05 Only payroll deductions now or hereafter required by law and deductions of monies due or owing the Employer is currently deducting Company shall be made from wages prior to the deduction of dues. Section 2: 22.06 The initiation feesamount so deducted from wages, duesaccompanied by a statement of deductions from individuals, or assessments deducted shall will be in the amount established remitted by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify Company to the Employer Union, as may be mutually agreed by the amounts due Company and owing from the employees involvedUnion not later than thirty (30) calendar days following the pay period in which the deductions are made. Section 3: 22.07 The Employer Company shall deduct duesnot be responsible for arrears. 22.08 The Company shall not be responsible financially, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified either to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check Union or to any Employee, for any failure to make deductions or for making improper or inaccurate deductions or remittances. However, in any instance in which an error occurs in the amount of total dues withheld any deduction pursuant to this Article from these employees authorizing a dues deduction an Employee's wages, the Company shall be tendered adjust it directly with the Employee. In the event of any mistake by the Company in the amount of its remittance to the treasurer of Union, the OPBA within thirty “30” days from Company shall adjust the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after amount in a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreementsubsequent remittance. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from Company's liability for any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from amounts deducted pursuant to the performance provision of its obligations under this Article and shall terminate at the OPBA time it remits the amounts payable to the Union. 22.09 In the event of any action at law against the parties hereto resulting from any deduction or deductions made from payrolls or to be made by the Company pursuant to the first paragraph of this Article, both parties shall cooperate fully in the defense of such action. Each party shall bear its own cost of such defense, except that, if at the request of the Union, counsel fees are incurred, these shall be borne by the Union. Save as aforesaid, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer for Company from any losses, damages, costs, liability or expenses suffered or sustained by the Company as a result of any such liabilities deduction or damages that may arisedeductions from payrolls. 22.10 Employees shall be provided with a T4 slip indicating the amount of Union dues deducted.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer The Board shall deduct initiation feesfrom the pay of each eligible employee al membership dues of the Union, assessments levied provided that at the time of such deduction there is, in the possession of the Board, a valid written authorization for dues deduction executed by the OPBA and employee. The Union will notify the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages District of the employees who have voluntarily signed specific amount of dues deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions7 working days prior to implementation of the dues deduction. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees Such dues shall remain constant unless there is change in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established employee(s) wage(s). Any eligible employee may authorize dues deduction by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify presenting an authorization card to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar monthBoard. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a Authorization for dues deduction shall be tendered in force until revoked in writing by the member to the treasurer of Board and the OPBA within Union. The revocable authorization for dues deduction will be effective thirty (30) calendar days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: the written request is received by the Board and the Union. All members dues deduction by the Board shall be remitted to the Secretary-Treasurer of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty Union within three (303) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members working days of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in second payday each month. At the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with time, the date Board shall forward a list showing names, social security numbers, hourly rate of this Agreementpay and amount of dues deducted for each person. The Employer Board agrees to deduct such fair share fees investigate the possibility of electronic transfer of eligibility and pay them to collected funds during the OPBA. Section 6: first year this agreement is in force. The OPBA hereby agrees to hold Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer harmless Board from any and all liabilities claims, demands, suits and costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred in connection with the administration of this item, provided the Board acts in compliance with its dues deduction obligations. The Union assumes full responsibility for the disposition of the money’s so deducted once they have been turned over to the designated official of the Union. The Board will not collect fines, penalties, or damages which may arise non-uniform assessments on behalf of the Union. The Union will not be assessed a service charge for cost incurred by the Board in order to provide any dues deduction requested by the Union pursuant to Florida Statutes. All bargaining unit members shall have entire liberty of political action when not engaged actively in their duties, such as during their breaks and rest periods, provided such action is not disruptive or coercive, is within the laws of the United States of America and the State of Florida, and provided further that such action does not violate their responsibilities as an employee. The School Board will not deduct from the performance paychecks of its obligations under employees covered by this Article Agreement any political contributions, including but not limited to, the Union’s D.R.I.V.E. fund. However, in the event a Florida court of competent jurisdiction determines that it is permissible by law for School Boards to allow such deductions for political contributions, the Board, upon request by the union, agrees that it will allow voluntary deductions for political contributions for bargaining unit employees upon conditions mutually agreed to by the Union and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseBoard.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During A. After 30 Days from the term effective date of this AgreementAgreement the State agrees to deduct from the regular paycheck of any Manager, by automatic payroll deduction, dues of the Union provided the Manager submits an authorization for dues deduction in writing and in proper form to the responsible payroll clerk. On receipt of the form, the Employer payroll clerk shall forward it within five (5) working days to the centralized payroll section, Department of Treasury. Dues deduction will be reflected in the paycheck for the current pay period provided the form is received in centralized payroll at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the end of the pay period otherwise to be reflected in the next pay period. If violations of these time frames are brought to the attention of the State, the State will review the matter and make best efforts to solve the problem within two (2) pay periods. B. Dues deductions for any Manager in this negotiating unit shall be limited to the Union. Managers shall be eligible to withdraw such authorization only as of July 1 of each year provided the notice of withdrawal is filed after May 15 timely with the responsible payroll clerk. Unless a Manager withdraws authorization for the deduction of Union dues, the State will continue to deduct initiation feesdues. The movement of a Manager from one title to another title and/or from one section to another section will not affect dues deduction, assessments levied unless the new title or unit is not represented by the OPBA and Union. C. Dues so deducted by the regular monthly OPBA dues from State shall be transmitted to the wages Financial Secretary of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in Union together with a listing of the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesManagers included. Section 2: D. The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer State the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions amount of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee and shall be certified to notify the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check State of any change in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of structure thirty (30) days, as identified days in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members advance of the OPBA or 3) as a condition requested date of employment, such change. The change shall be reflected in accordance with payroll deduction at the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members earliest time after receipt of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBArequest. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Board shall deduct from the term salary of the member, membership dues of the Association and transmit the deductions to the Association provided the Board has been presented with an authorization form signed by the individual members authorizing such deductions. 2. The monies deducted in accordance with paragraph #1 of this Agreementsection shall be transmitted to the Association on a monthly basis. 3. The Association shall indemnify, defend and save the Employer Board harmless against all claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied arise out of or by reason of action taken by the OPBA and Board in reliance upon the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed payroll deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionssubmitted by the Association to the Board. 4. No new All payroll deductions authorization forms shall be collected and approved by the Association, which shall submit same to the Board. These authorization forms shall remain in effect until the expiration of the present agreement between the North East School Board and the North East Education Support Professionals/PSEA/NEA. 5. Payroll deduction authorization forms shall be printed at the expense of the Association in the following form and presented to the Board when an employee joins the Association. 6. The monies will be required from any employees deducted in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance fifteen (15) equal consecutive installments starting with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in of November of each calendar monthyear covered by this agreement. If NAME ADDRESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER BUILDING I, the undersigned, an employee has no pay due on that pay dateof the North East School District, such amounts shall be deducted authorize the North East School District to deduct regular membership dues from my salary as certified by the next subsequent payauthorized officers of the North East Education Support Professionals/PSEA/NEA. Fair Share members have This authorization is to remain valid until the right expiration of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified the present Agreement between the North East School Board and the North East Education Support Professionals PSEA/NEA, or any extension thereof, unless a written revocation is given to the City Finance Director North East School Board and the North East Education Support Professionals PSEA/NEA during the fifteen (15) day period prior to June 30th of each year and/or fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of the present agreement. SIGNATURE DATE Approved by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this AgreementNorth East Education Support Professionals PSEA/NEA. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.BY Membership Chairperson

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: 8.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall Agreement University will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA PBA dues and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees other authorized deductions in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the an amount established by the OPBA PBA and certified in writing by the PBA to University, from time to time in accordance employee’s pay for those employees who individually make such request on the deduction form provided by the PBA included as Appendix A. Such deductions will be made by University when other payroll deductions are made and will begin with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer pay for the amounts due and owing from first full pay period following receipt of the employees involvedauthorization by the University. Section 3: 8.2 The Employer PBA shall deduct dues, initiation fees, advise University of any increase in dues or assessments from the first pay other authorized deductions in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of writing at least thirty (30) daysdays prior to its effective date. 8.3 This Article applies only to the deduction of membership dues and shall not apply to the collection of any fines, penalties, or special assessments. University will not be required to process Dues Deductions Authorization Forms that are: (1) incorrectly and/or incompletely filled out; (2) postdated; or (3) submitted to University more than sixty (60) days following the date of the employee’s signature. 8.4 Deductions of dues and other authorized deductions shall be remitted exclusively to the PBA by University within thirty (30) days after the deductions are made, or as identified in Article 3 soon as practical thereafter, along with a list containing the names of the employees from whom the remittance is made. 8.5 In the event an employee’s salary earnings within any pay period, are not sufficient to cover dues and any other authorized deductions, it will be the responsibility of the PBA to collect its dues for that pay period directly from the employee. 8.6 Deductions for the PBA dues and other authorized deductions shall continue until either: (1) revoked by the employee by providing University and the PBA with thirty (30) days written notice that the employee is terminating the prior checkoff authorization; (2) revoked pursuant to Section 447.507 Florida Statutes; (3) the termination of employment; or (4) the transfer, promotion, or demotion of the employee out of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members bargaining unit. If these deductions are continued when any of the OPBA above situations occur, the PBA shall, upon notice of the error, reimburse the employee for the deductions that were improperly withheld. 8.7 The PBA shall indemnify, defend, and hold University, the Florida Board of Governors, the State of Florida, and its officers, officials, agents, and employees harmless against any claim, demand, suit, or 3) as a condition of employmentliability (monetary or otherwise), and for all legal costs arising from any action taken or not taken by University, or other officials, agents, and employees in complying with this Article. The PBA shall promptly refund to University any funds received in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who this Article which are in the bargaining unit but are not members excess of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee amount of dues and other authorized deductions which University has agreed to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAdeduct. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 11.03.01 Payroll deductions for membership dues will be made for Association members who authorize same. The deductions shall be made in fourteen (14) equal deductions (November through May). The Treasurer shall pay such dues to the term Association Treasurer at the end of each pay period. 11.03.02 For individuals who authorize same, dues deductions shall be on a continuous basis from year to year unless the individual employee notifies the Treasurer otherwise in writing (with a copy to the Association President) during the first fifteen (15) days of the school year. 11.03.03 By October 15 of each year, the Association President (or designee) shall present the Treasurer with the following lists and all necessary payroll deduction authorization forms: A. a list of all employees desiring annual payroll deduction; B. a list of all employees desiring continuous payroll deductions for the first time; and C. a list of those employees who have continuous payroll deductions from previous years. Dues will not be deducted unless the lists mentioned above are provided to the Treasurer on time. 11.03.04 In the event an employee leaves the employment of the Board prior to the end of May, the balance of membership dues not yet deducted will be deducted from the employee's final paycheck and the Association Treasurer will be notified and issued the final dues amount for the employee leaving. 11.03.05 The Association agrees to hold the Treasurer harmless against all claims or problems arising out of the payroll dues deduction process providing the Treasurer's office has acted according to the terms of this Article. If for any reason the Treasurer's office fails to make a duly- authorized dues deduction for any employee as provided by the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered made from the employee's next pay after the error has been called to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined Treasurer's attention by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAAssociation. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The DTU will indemnify, defend, and hold the term employer harmless against any claim made and against any suit instituted against the Employer on account of any check-off of union dues. 2. Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee covered by this AgreementContract, the Employer shall will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages employee's pay the amount owed to the DTU by such employee for dues and its assessments. 3. It is understood that this provision will provide for 22 or 26 deductions per year for all covered employees. The Employer will remit to the DTU such sums as deductions are made to be implemented when the ACH system is functioning. There will be a one month trial transfer period. An electronic copy of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees provided to the DTU within five working days. Changes in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union DTU membership dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall rate will be certified to the City Finance Director by Employer in writing over the OPBA. Section 4: A check in signature of the amount authorized officer or officers of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction the DTU and shall be tendered done at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the DTU does not give written notice to the treasurer of the OPBA Employer within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) calendar days, as identified after a remittance is received, of its belief, with reason(s) stated therefore, that the remittance is incorrect. 4. No deduction of dues shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in Article 3 which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period, after deductions, are less than the amount of this Agreementdues to be checked off. 5. An employee may at any time revoke, shall either 1) maintain their membership in writing, her/his authorization for dues deductions. Written requests received by the OPBA, 2) become members 20th day of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with month will be effective no earlier than the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in first payday and no later than the bargaining unit but are not members second payday of the OPBAfollowing month. 6. Any employee who has payroll deductions to DTU for membership dues at the time of any unpaid leave shall have such dues deductions reinstated when she/he returns from leave, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined unless canceled by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA employee in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAwriting. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 4.1 A bargaining unit employee may sign an authorization for deduction of dues/fees for membership in the term Union. The authorization for deduction of this Agreementdues/fees may be revoked by the bargaining unit member upon written notice to the Employer, with copy to the Union. The amount of dues/fees shall be designated by written notice from the Union to the Employer. If there is a change in the amount of dues/fees, such change shall become effective the month following transmittal of the written notice to the Employer. The Employer shall deduct the dues/fees once each month from the pay of the employees that have authorized such deductions. Deduction of dues/fees shall be remitted to the Union. In the event a refund is due an employee for any sums deducted from wages and paid to the Union, it shall be the responsibility of such employee to obtain the appropriate refund from the Union. If an authorized deduction for an employee is not made, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied make the deduction from the employee’s next pay after the error has been called to the Employer's attention by the OPBA employee or Union. The Union will protect, save harmless and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom indemnify the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance claims, demands, suits and other forms of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify liability by reason of action taken by the Employer for any such liabilities the purpose of complying with this article of the agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this article, all matters, pertaining to a bargaining unit employee establishing or damages that may arisereestablishing membership in the Union, including requirements established by the Union for providing paid services to non-union bargaining unit employees, if permissible shall be governed by the internal conditions mandated by the Union pursuant to its authority under section 10(2) of the Public Employment Relations Act.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 6.1 The Association shall have the sole and exclusive right to have membership dues, initiation and service fees deducted for its unit members by the District. The District, upon appropriate written authorization from any unit member shall deduct and make appropriate remittance of such deductions as provided for herein to the designated payee of CSEA. 6.2 Commencing upon ratification of this Agreement and terminating thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, any employee who is a member of or who becomes a member of the Association shall be required to maintain said membership for the term of this Agreement. 6.2.1 Payment for membership shall be made to the Association by payroll deduction. Payment of the service fee for those employees who do not elect membership shall be made to the Association either by payroll deduction or by cash payment. 6.2.2 Except as set forth in paragraph 6.2 above, the Employer District shall not process withdrawals of deduction authorizations. 6.2.3 The District bears no responsibility for the administration or enforcement of these provisions except to deduct initiation feesauthorized membership and service fee payments. The provisions specified in this Article are not subject to the grievance procedure. 6.2.4 The Association shall assume all costs of defending any litigation filed against it or the District and naming the District as a party as a result of the implementation of these provisions. The District, assessments levied however, retains the sole and exclusive right to select its own counsel in any litigation arising from the provisions herein. 6.2.5 Upon remitting the deductions requested by CSEA and authorized by the OPBA and member pursuant to the regular monthly OPBA dues from provisions of this Article, the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting District has fulfilled its entire obligation relative to said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA CSEA hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer District, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from any and all liabilities claim, demand, action, or damages liability which may arise from result from, or in any way relate to, the performance making of its obligations under this Article said deductions and the OPBA shall indemnify transmission of said funds to CSEA; and CSEA further agrees to pay any reasonable attorneys' fee claimed by the Employer District, its officers, agents, or employees for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.legal services actually performed

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Employer agrees to deduct the term of this AgreementUnion membership dues, the Employer shall deduct an annual assessment, and an initiation feesfee, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. The signature of the employees who have voluntarily signed employee on a properly completed Union dues deduction authorization forms permitting card shall constitute the only necessary authorization to begin payroll deductions of said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer the amounts due rate at which Union dues are to be deducted, and owing dues at this rate shall be deducted from all compensation paid. The aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the employees involvedUnion by the last day of the succeeding month, after such deductions are made. Section 2. The employee's written authorization for dues payroll deductions shall contain the employee's name, the last four digits of the employee’s social security number, agency in which employed, work location (institution, district, bureau, etc.), Union name and local number. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If Where an employee has no pay due on that pay datebeen suspended, such amounts shall be deducted from furloughed or discharged and subsequently returned to work, with full or partial back pay, the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have Employer shall, in the right of appeal to those portions of manner outlined in Section 1 above, deduct the Union membership dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesdue and owing for the period for which the employee receives back pay. The fair share fee shall Dues deductions will be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAresumed for employees upon their return from a leave of absence without pay, recall from furlough, recall of a UC Claims Intermittent Intake Interviewer from no pay status or placement into a permanent, temporary, emergency, provisional or UC Claims Intermittent Intake Interviewer position. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a . The dues deduction provisions of this Article shall continue to pertain and be tendered complied with by the Employer with regard to those employees who are either promoted into the treasurer unit of first level supervisors or transfer to another classification within the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionsbargaining units covered by this agreement. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees shall continue to deduct such fair share fees and pay them provide through electronic data transfer, at no cost to the OPBAUnion, the personnel and the payroll data which are currently provided. Such data shall include employee separation dates. Section 6: . The OPBA hereby agrees to Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify judgments brought or issued against the Employer for any such liabilities as a result of the action taken or damages that may arisenot taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term 5.01 A plan of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of voluntary Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of effect under this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees form for authorization of each deduction from payroll shall be furnished by the Union, and pay them to it is agreed that the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold Union will save the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities claims or damages which may arise liability of any sort, including attorney’s fees, resulting from the performance making of deductions in accordance with said form and this Agreement. The Union shall afford its obligations members an opportunity to cancel deductions during the first ten (10) days of the two (2) week period preceding the termination of this Agreement. 5.02 Any Union assessments, other than deductions for Union dues for which provision is made hereinabove, shall be deducted after notification of such assessments by the Union to the Em- ployer. The Employer shall deduct said assessments within a reasonable period and in a manner which shall be established by prior agreement with the Union. 5.03 The parties understand that all deductions made pursuant to this paragraph must be authorized in writing by the Employee and that, under this Article the laws of Ohio, such written authorizations are revocable. 5.04 The Employer agrees to deduct initiation fees, monthly dues or fees, and assessments bi- weekly from the OPBA pay of the employees who have authorized same in writing on a legally sufficient form which shall indemnify be furnished by the Union and presented to the appropriate payroll officer in the Department of Budget & Finance. 5.05 The amount to be deducted shall be certified to the payroll officer prior to making any changes in bargaining unit member’s dues deductions or other deductions. The Employer agrees to furnish the Treasurer of the Union with a warrant in the aggregate amount of the deductions with a listing of the employees, said warrant to be transmitted to the Union no later than the tenth (10th) day following the payday in which the deductions are made. 5.06 Deductions under Paragraph 5.01 above shall be made during one (1) pay period each month; if any Employee's pay for the period is insufficient to cover Union dues, fees, assessments or otherwise, the Employer shall make a deduction from the pay earned during the next pay period. In the event a deduction is not made for any such liabilities member during any particular month, the Employer, upon verification from the Union, shall make the appropriate deduction from the following pay period or damages periods. Deductions of Union dues shall be made on those pay dates following pay dates on which deductions are made for insurance and other items. 5.07 It is understood and agreed that may arisethe Employer shall in no way influence or attempt to influence employees in their payment of dues, fees, or assessments by payroll deduction. The Union understands and agrees it shall in no way influence or attempt to influence employees in the payment of dues, fees, or assessments except as provided by any paragraph of this Agree- ment, or as provided by the Union Constitutional Requirements.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall A. The Board agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA from employees’ salaries dues and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation representation fees, or assessments from special project fees, and transmit the first pay in each calendar monthmoneys to the appropriate Associations. B. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Educational Support Association will give the District written certification of current membership dues or fees. If an employee has no pay due on that pay datethere is a rate change, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Educational Support Association will give the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of District thirty (30) days, as identified days written notice prior to the effective date of change. C. Deductions referred to in Article 3 Section "A" above will be made in equal installments on alternate paydays beginning with the second payday of this Agreement, shall either each school year. The District will not be required to honor for deductions any authorizations that are delivered to it later than one (1) maintain their membership in week prior to the OPBA, 2) become distribution of the payroll from which the deductions are to be made. D. Those employees who are members of the OPBA or 3) Association shall, as a condition of employment, shall continue membership in accordance with the Ohio Revised CodeAssociation or pay a representation fee. Present employees, Section 4117.09, employees (who are not Association members as of June 30, 1992) and all new hirees, shall have the option of: (1) becoming BESP members, (2) becoming representation fee payers or, (3) making special project payments to the Association in the bargaining unit but amount equivalent to the current membership fee. An employee who selects options 1 or 2 shall no longer be eligible for option 3. The fees paid by the non-members to the BESP shall be deposited in an account for local school educational projects and dispersed for that purpose only. The BESP membership shall determine the projects making notification to the board no later than June 30th annually. Employee authorization will be in writing in the form set forth entitled ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-Michigan-National Education Association Continuing Membership Applications. This form is included in this Agreement as Appendix A. E. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Educational Support Association/NMEA will receive their dues as they are not withheld from the members payable to the Association at the end of each month October through May. The MEA and NEA will receive their moneys via a billing of the OPBA▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Public Schools from deducted dues. F. The Board shall also make payroll deductions upon written authorization from the employees for tax sheltered annuities, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to savings bonds, credit unions, and the Memorial Scholarship Fund. Charitable donations or any other plans or programs will be determined jointly approved by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of Association and Board. Such moneys shall be deducted and forwarded on a bi-weekly basis only if the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAamount is twenty-five ($25) or more. Section 6: G. The OPBA hereby agrees to hold Association shall indemnify and save the Employer district harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, demands, suits or damages which other forms of liability that may arise from out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the performance employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the employer by the Association for the purpose of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arisepayroll deduction of dues.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 28.1 The City shall deduct regular weekly Association dues only upon receipt by the City Director of Human Resources of a signed authorization form from individuals who are members of the Association. Such authorization forms shall be supplied by the Association and be acceptable to the City. A sample copy of such form is appended hereto as Appendix C and shall be the form used in every instance. Said forms shall include a provision that the deduction, once duly authorized, may be cancelled only after fourteen (14) days written notice by the member to the City Director of Human Resources. If any such notice of cancellation is not revoked in writing by the member and delivered to the City Director of Human Resources within the above fourteen (14) day period, the City shall cease making deductions for that member. 28.2 The City agrees to forward the aggregate dues deducted to the duly elected Treasurer of the Association as soon as practicable. The City further agrees to forward, with such aggregate dues, separate totals of amounts paid to the Portland Police Protective Association and the Police Superior Officer's Association. In the event of a change in the amount of the dues voted by the Union membership during the term of this Agreementagreement, the Employer Treasurer of the Union shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied notify the City Director of Human Resources of such change in writing. After receipt of such notice by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA Director of Human Resources, dues from the wages as therein noted shall be deemed to have been authorized to be withheld on behalf of the employees who have voluntarily had previously signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in unless and until the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesDirector of Human Resources receives a cancellation notice pursuant to Section 27.1 above. Section 2: 28.3 The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA Association hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Employer City harmless from any and all liabilities claims, actions, causes of action, grievances, loss, expenses or damages which may arise from the performance any other possible obligations arising out of its or relating to said dues deductions or other obligations under pursuant to Sections 27.1 and 27.2 above. 28.4 Nothing contained in this Article and 27 shall be construed as requiring employees represented by the OPBA shall indemnify Association to become or remain members of the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseAssociation.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 2-1 Upon appropriate written authorization from the term Employee, the School District shall make monthly Organization dues deductions and any uniformly applied Organizational assessment to its members from the salary of the Employee and shall make appropriate remittance to the ▇▇▇ County Support Staff Organization. This dues deduction will be made in sixteen (16) equal installments in the school year. Any Employee desiring to have the District discontinue dues/assessments deductions he/she has authorized, must notify the ▇▇▇ County Support Staff Organization in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested and the ▇▇▇ County School District, in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested. This action must occur during the period July 1 through July 15, for that work year’s dues. The mailing addresses are those listed on the cover page of this Agreement, . No later than September 15 of each year the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by Organization will provide the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages School District with a list of the employees Employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorized the District to deduct the Organization’s dues or a uniformly applied assessment to Organization members and the amount to be withheld. 2-2 Upon emailed or written authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms to the District Payroll Department from the Employee/vendor, the District may deduct from the salary of that Employee and make appropriate remittance for annuities, banking institutions, and insurance. 2-3 Upon termination or resignation of an Employee, the remaining amount of dues for the Organization in 2-2 above will be required deducted from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation feesEmployee’s final paycheck. Upon taking a leave of absence, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on of dues for that pay date, such amounts month shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAEmployee’s final check. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a 2-4 The District agrees not to honor any check-off authorization or dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are authorizations executed by any Employee in the bargaining unit but are not members in favor of the OPBA, that such employees any other labor Organization representing Employees for purposes of negotiations in accordance with NRS 288. 2-5 The District shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in provide the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments monthly report (as it sends to be effective with the date NSEA) of all dues deductions to the Organization. 2-6 The Organization will indemnify, defend, and hold the District harmless against any claims or against any suits instituted against the District in good faith under the provisions of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAArticle. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise2-7 All legally required deductions have priority over Organization dues.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Master Contract, Master Contract, Master Contract

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During The Board shall deduct from the term pay of this Agreementeach employee current Union membership dues provided that at the time of such deduction there is in the possession of the Board a written authorization for dues deduction executed by the employee. The Union is responsible for providing the Board with a copy of an employee’s written authorization. If changes are made to the written authorization for dues deduction form and a new written authorization is executed by an employee, the Employer Union is responsible for providing the Board with a copy of the new written authorization for the employee. The Board intends to comply with the terms for deduction and revocation, to the extent permissible by law. Each employee’s written authorization shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied continue in effect from year to year unless revoked as set forth in the written authorization signed by the OPBA and employee or until termination of employment, whichever occurs first. In the regular monthly OPBA event an employee revokes their authorization for dues from deduction, the wages Union shall notify the Board in writing within seven (7) days of its notice of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsemployee’s revocation. No new authorization forms will The Treasurer of the Union or designee shall designate the amount of such deductions to the Board in writing. The Union may change the method or amount of such deductions upon written notice to the Board provided such shall not be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: changed more than once per fiscal year. The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted amount specified shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution prorated and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent payemployee’s paychecks in six (6) installments or, if teaching a shortened semester course, in two (2) installments. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee Dues shall be certified remitted to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: Union not later than fourteen (14) days after such deductions have been made. A check in list of employees from whose pay dues deductions have been made and the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues each deduction shall be tendered accompany each remittance of dues to the treasurer Union. The Union shall refund directly to the Board any monies erroneously deducted and remitted to the Union within fourteen (14) days of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members notice of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) dayserroneous deduction. The Union shall indemnify, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreementdefend and hold harmless the Board, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBAits members, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09agents, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBAand representatives, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities claims, demands, actions, suits or damages which may other claims or liability, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and reasonable costs of defense, that arise from out of or by reason of action taken by the performance Board for the purpose of its obligations under complying with this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseSection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 21.1 The City agrees to deduct monthly dues in the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied amount certified by the OPBA Association from the pay of employees who individually sign a dues deduction authorization form where the Employee is knowingly and affirmatively consenting to the regular monthly OPBA deduction of dues from the wages employee’s paycheck, including any Local Association dues which the employee has authorized to be deducted in conjunction with the WPPA/LEER dues. 21.2 The City shall deduct the combined dues amount each month for each employee requesting such deduction, upon receipt of such form and shall remit the totally of such deductions, with a list of employees who for whom such sums have voluntarily signed been deducted, to the WPPA/LEER or Local Association if applicable, in one lump sum not later than the 15th of each month. 21.3 Authorization of dues deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. by a member may be revoked upon notice in writing to the Employer and the Association and with the understanding that the deduction will cease as soon as reasonably practical after receipt of written notice of revocation. 21.4 No new authorization forms will Employee shall be required from any to join the Association, but membership in the Association shall be made available to all employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom bargaining unit who apply consistently with either the Employer is currently deducting duesWPPA or Local Association Constitution or Bylaws. No employee shall be denied membership because of race, creed, color, sex, or other legally protected class status. Section 2: 21.5 It is expressly understood and agreed that the Association will refund to the City any dues erroneously deducted by the employer and paid to the Association. The initiation Association shall indemnify and hold the City harmless against any and all third-party claims, demands, suits, order, judgments or any other forms of liability against or incurred by the City, Including costs of defense and attorney’s fees, dues, or assessments deducted which may arise out of the City’s compliance with this Article. It shall be in the amount established by responsibility of the OPBA from time Association to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation collect any back fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If such as might occur when an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall earnings in the period when deductions are normally made. Remittance will be deducted from made to the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have Association treasurer or designee of the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesAssociation within five (5) workdays after deduction. The fair share fee shall be certified Association agrees that it must present any claim or error of any remittance to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered Clerk's office at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, next deduction period. It further provides that any error shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them subject to the OPBAgrievance procedure. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 6.5.1 The City will deduct from the term pay of such employee covered by this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied while such employee is assigned to a classification included in a unit represented by the OPBA Union, dues uniformly required as a condition of membership, pursuant to the Union’s constitution and by-laws provided that the regular monthly OPBA dues employee has signed an appropriate Authorized Dues Deduction card. Such authorization shall be on a form approved by the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee. 6.5.1.1 The City agrees to deduct from the wages pay of each employee covered by this Agreement, while such employee is assigned to a classification included in a representation unit represented by the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction Union, voluntary deductions in addition to those described in Section 6.5.1, provided that the employee has submitted written authorization forms permitting said for such additional voluntary deductions on an appropriate Authorized Dues Deduction card to the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee. Such additional voluntary deductions shall continue unless the employee provides written notice to the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee to cease the additional voluntary deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted 6.5.2 Payroll dues deductions shall be in the amount established by certified to the OPBA Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee from time to time in accordance with its constitution and byby the designated Officer of the Union as regular bi-lawsweekly dues. 6.5.3 Deductions shall be made from wages earned by the employee each bi-weekly pay period. The OPBA shall certify City will remit to the Employer designated Officer of the Union the amounts due so deducted accompanied by a list of the employees for whom the deduction was made. The deductions and owing the list will be remitted to the Union not later than twenty-one (21) days following the pay period in which the deductions were made. 6.5.4 Properly executed dues deduction cards and an alphabetical list of the additional employees authorizing the deduction shall be submitted to the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee on or before the Monday of the week preceding the beginning of the pay period in which deductions are to be made. 6.5.5 If, through inadvertence or error, the City fails to make the authorized deduction, or any part thereof, the City shall assume no responsibility to correct such omission or error retroactively. 6.5.6 It is expressly understood and agreed that the Union will refund to the employee any Union dues erroneously withheld from an employee’s wages by the City and paid to the Union. In the event the Union fails to refund the dues erroneously withheld within a reasonable period of time following notification, the City will make such refund and deduct the amount from the employees involvedamount due to the Union. Section 3: 6.5.7 The Employer Union shall deduct duesindemnify the City and hold it harmless against any and all suits, initiation feesclaims, demands, and liabilities that may arise out of or by reason of any action that shall be taken by the City for the purpose of complying with the foregoing provisions of this Article, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due reliance on that pay date, such amounts any list or certification which shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified been furnished to the City Finance Director by under the OPBAabove provisions. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 8.1 Employees may voluntarily submit to the term of this AgreementSCHOOLS, either individually or through the Employer shall deduct initiation feesUNION, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsauthorizing the SCHOOLS to deduct annual dues of the UNION from their salary. No new These deductions shall be made on a continual basis until withdrawn in writing and the amount so deducted remitted to the Union according to the following conditions: a. Deduction authorization forms will is only for full school year's dues; b. Amounts collected shall be required from any employees in remitted to the Cortland Police Department UNION twice per month; c. Withdrawal of dues deduction authorizations for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted succeeding school year shall be in writing and must be submitted to the Business Office prior to September 1; d. UNION shall certify the amount established of the dues by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedAugust 25. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts e. Union dues shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay of AFSCME members on the same pay dates group insurance premiums are deducted. Union dues shall also be deducted from the third pay of the months with three pay dates if group insurance premiums are not scheduled to be deducted from those pays. Union dues will be deducted from a total of 26 pays per year for year-round staff and from 18 pays per year for school year staff. Union dues will not be deducted from the pay of school year staff on the third pay of the month in the months of June and July since school year staff will receive no pay. Fair Share members have The dues withheld on the right third pay of appeal a month will be sent to those portions Local 3995. 8.2 Upon receipt of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesan employee’s written authorization forms provided by the union, the Corporation will agree to deduct from the employee’s bi-weekly wages a contribution for the Public Employees Organized to promote Legislative Equality (people). Authorization must be executed by the employee, and may be revoked by the employee at any time given written notice to the corporation. The fair share fee shall be certified Corporation agrees to remit any deduction promptly to the City Finance Director by union, with a list of the OPBA. Section 4: A check in employees from whose pay deductions were made, and the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionsdeduction. Section 5: All members of 8.3 The Corporation will provide voluntary payroll deduction from an employee’s paycheck for representational fee if the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified employee provides the appropriate authorization. That representational fee will be in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined an amount established by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAAFSCME Council 962. Section 6: The OPBA hereby 8.4 UNION agrees to hold the Employer SCHOOLS and its agents harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities claims, suit, or damages that may arisejudgment brought by any employee for said deduction.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement7.1. The Employer agrees to deduct dues by payroll deduction from the wages and salaries of eligible bargaining unit employees who have clearly and affirmatively consented to such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAdeduction in writing. Section 67.2. Dues shall be paid over by the Employer by ACH payment or check once each month to the FOP at ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ or such address as set by the FOP from time to time. Section 7.3. The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of Union dues. Section 7.4. The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual “check off” deductions upon an employee’s: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job classification outside the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; or (4) after revocation of the check-off authorization. Section 7.5. Upon request, the employer shall provide the FOP/OLC with a roster of all bargaining unit employees. Section 7.6. The OPBA parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article, regarding the deduction of Union dues. The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claim, actions or proceedings by any employee, or any other person or entity, arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their deposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities or damages which may arise from exclusive obligation and responsibility of the performance of its obligations under this Article and Union. Section 7.7. The parties agree that neither the OPBA employees nor the Union shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for any errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim is made to the Employer in writing sixty (60) days after the date of such liabilities or damages an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that may arisethe Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 7.8. The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to an official designated by the University by the Union one (1) month in advance.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1 The Employer and the Union agree that membership in the Union is available to all employees occupying classifications as has been determined by this Agreement appropriately within the bargaining unit from the time of their hire. Section 2 The Employer agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues once each pay period, from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for membership upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form (See Appendix H) must be presented to the Employer or Designee by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct Union dues from the employees pay for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Section 3 The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues. The Union hereby agrees that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. The Employer shall forward to the AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Controller, Worthington, Ohio a warrant in the aggregate amount of the deduction with a listing of the employees from whom dues were deducted no later than the tenth (10th) calendar day following the date of the deduction. The option of electronic transfer of dues to Council 8 is at the employers’ discretion. Section 4 The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off' deductions upon an employee's: (1: During ) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the term bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; (5) revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, ; or (6) resignation by the employee from the Union. Section 5 The Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will not be required obligated to make deductions from any employees employee who, during any dues period (month/pay period) involved shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting deduction of Union dues. Section 2: 6 The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted parties agree that neither the employees nor the Union shall be have a claim against the Employer for errors in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the amounts due and owing from date of such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the employees involvednext pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the properamount. Section 3: 7 The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall rate at which dues are to be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director payroll clerk by the OPBATreasurer of the Union during January of each year. A one (1) month advance notice must be given to the payroll clerk prior to making any changes in an individual's dues deductions. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a 8 Each eligible employee's written authorization for dues deduction shall be tendered to honored by the treasurer of Employer for the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 duration of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership unless the eligible employee certifies in writing by certified mail to the OPBAEmployer and the Local Union that the dues check-off authorization has been revoked, 2) become members at which point the dues deduction will cease effective the pay period following the period in which the written dues deduction revocation was received by the Employer. Section 9 Each bargaining unit employee who is not a member of the OPBA or 3) Union shall, as a condition of employment, pay a fair share fee to the Union. The fair share fee obligation shall commence on: A. The effective date of this Agreement for all current employees who have been employed for more than sixty (60) calendar days. B. The sixty-first (61st) calendar day of employment for all current employees who have not completed sixty (60) calendar days of employment as of the effective date of this Agreement. C. The sixty-first (61st) calendar day of employment for each employee hired after the effective date of this Agreement. Section 10 Fair share fee shall be paid by automatic payroll deduction. Fair share fee deductions do not require prior authorization from the affected employee. Fair share fees shall be deducted in amounts determined by the Union in accordance with the Ohio Revised Codeprovisions of Appendix G, attached hereto. Appendix G, including all amendments thereto, is incorporated in this Article by reference. Section 4117.09, employees who are 11 Fair share fee payroll deductions and transmittals shall be made in the bargaining unit but are not members same manner provided herein for dues deduction. The Employer shall provide the Union an alphabetical list of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay names and addresses of each employee on whose account a periodic fair share fee to be determined by was deducted during the OPBAprevious month, but not to exceed dues paid by members including the amount of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. thededuction. Section 12 The Employer agrees Employer's obligation to deduct such fair share fees and pay them is contingent upon the Union's fulfillment, on behalf of each non-member, bargaining unit employee, of each obligation established in Appendix G. Section 13 The Union may amend Appendix G by providing the Employer a written copy of the procedure as amended. Changes in the amounts to be deducted shall become effective in the OPBAthirtieth (30th) calendar day after their actual receipt by the Employer. Section 6: 14 Both the Employer and the Union intend that this Article be lawful in every respect. If any court of last resort determines any provision of this Article is illegal, that provision alone will be void. Section 15 This Article does not waive any of the Employer's rights to seek judicial review of any of its provisions at anytime. Section 16 The OPBA Union warrants and guarantees to the Employer that no provision of this Article violates the constitution or laws of either the United States of America or the State of Ohio. Therefore, the Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions, or Section 17 This Article constitutes the entire agreement between the Union and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance Employer with regard to fair share fees. All other agreements are hereby rendered void. With the exception of its obligations under Appendix G, no portion of this Article and may be amended except by written, signed agreement of the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseparties.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: 8.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall FIU will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA FNA dues and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees other authorized deductions in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the an amount established by the OPBA FNA and certified in writing by FNA to FIU, from time employee’s pay for those employees who individually make such request on the deduction form provided by FNA included as Appendix A. Such deductions will be made by FIU when other payroll deductions are made and will begin with the paycheck for the first full pay period following receipt of the authorization card by the University. 8.2 FNA shall advise FIU of any increase in dues or other authorized deductions in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify effective date. 8.3 This article applies only to the Employer deduction of membership dues and shall not apply to the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedcollection of any fines, penalties, or special assessments. Section 8.4 FIU will not be required to process Dues Deductions Authorization Forms that are: (1) incorrectly and/or incompletely filled out; (2) postdated; or (3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal ) submitted to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” FIU more than sixty (60) days from following the date of making said deductionsthe employee’s signature. Section 5: All members 8.5 Deductions of dues and other authorized deductions shall be remitted exclusively to FNA by FIU within thirty (30) days after the deductions are made, or as soon as practical thereafter, along with a list containing the names of the bargaining unit after a employees from whom the remittance is made. 8.6 In the event an employee’s salary earnings within any pay period are not sufficient to cover dues and any other authorized deductions, it will be the responsibility of FNA to collect its dues for that pay period directly from the employee. 8.7 Deductions for FNA dues and other authorized deductions shall continue until either: (1) revoked by the employee by providing FIU and FNA with thirty (30) days’ written notice that the employee is terminating the prior deduction authorization; (2) revoked pursuant to Section 447.507 Florida Statutes; (3) the termination of employment; or (4) the transfer, as identified in Article 3 promotion, or demotion of the employee out of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members bargaining unit. If these deductions are continued when any of the OPBA above situations occur, FNA shall, upon notice of the error, reimburse the employee for the deductions that were improperly withheld. 8.8 FNA shall indemnify, defend, and hold FIU, the Florida Board of Governors, the State of Florida, and its officers, officials, agents, and employees harmless against any claim, demand, suit, or 3) as a condition of employmentliability (monetary or otherwise), and for all legal costs arising from any action taken or not taken by FIU, or other officials, agents, and employees in complying with this Article. FNA shall promptly refund to FIU any funds received in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who this Article which are in the bargaining unit but are not members excess of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee amount of dues and other authorized deductions which FIU has agreed to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAdeduct. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 6.5.1 The City will deduct from the term pay of such employee covered by this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied while such employee is assigned to a classification included in a unit represented by the OPBA Union, dues uniformly required as a condition of membership, pursuant to the Union’s constitution and by-laws provided that the regular monthly OPBA dues from employee has signed an appropriate Authorized Dues Deduction card. Such authorization shall be on a form approved by the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesMunicipal Employee Relations Officer or designee. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted 6.5.2 Payroll dues deductions shall be in the amount established by certified to the OPBA Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee from time to time in accordance with its constitution and byby the designated Officer of the Union as regular bi-lawsweekly dues. 6.5.3 Deductions shall be made from wages earned by the employee each bi-weekly pay period. The OPBA shall certify City will remit to the Employer designated Officer of the Union the amounts due so deducted accompanied by a list of the employees for whom the deduction was made. The deductions and owing the list will be remitted to the Union not later than twenty-one (21) days following the pay period in which the deductions were made. 6.5.4 Properly executed dues deduction cards and an alphabetical list of the additional employees authorizing the deduction shall be submitted to the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or designee on or before the Monday of the week preceding the beginning of the pay period in which deductions are to be made. 6.5.5 If, through inadvertence or error, the City fails to make the authorized deduction, or any part thereof, the City shall assume no responsibility to correct such omission or error retroactively. 6.5.6 It is expressly understood and agreed that the Union will refund to the employee any Union dues erroneously withheld from an employee’s wages by the City and paid to the Union. In the event the Union fails to refund the dues erroneously withheld within a reasonable period of time following notification, the City will make such refund and deduct the amount from the employees involvedamount due to the Union. Section 3: 6.5.7 The Employer Union shall deduct duesindemnify the City and hold it harmless against any and all suits, initiation feesclaims, demands, and liabilities that may arise out of or by reason of any action that shall be taken by the City for the purpose of complying with the foregoing provisions of this Article, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due reliance on that pay date, such amounts any list or certification which shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified been furnished to the City Finance Director by under the OPBAabove provisions. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term 2.1 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee covered by this Agreement, the Employer shall Town will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of employee's pay each pay period the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsamount owed to the Union by each employee for dues. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-lawsallowed for payment of any collection of fines, penalties or special assessments. The OPBA shall certify amount to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director employer by an authorized officer of the OPBA. Section 4: A check Union, and the aggregate deduction of all employees shall be remitted monthly, together with an itemized statement, to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union within thirty (30) days after said deductions are made. The Town remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not give written notice to the Town within two (2) calendar weeks of a remittance, of its belief with reasons stated therefore that the remittance is incorrect. It shall be the responsibility of the Union to notify the Town Manager or his designee in writing of any change in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a to be deducted at least thirty (30) days in advance of said change. 2.2 The Union shall indemnify the Town and hold the Town harmless against any and all suits, claims, demands and liabilities which arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the Town for complying with any of the provisions of this Article. If there is an amount deducted in excess of what is authorized by this Agreement, the employee affected shall seek recourse with the Union and not the Town. 2.3 An employee may revoke his authorization for deduction of dues provided the employee gives thirty (30) days written notice to the Town and the Union. Upon receipt of such notification, the Town shall terminate dues on the pay date immediately following the expiration of the thirty (30) day notice period. 2.4 No deduction shall be tendered made from the pay of an employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net2/ earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be checked off. 2.5 In the event the Union delivers additional dues authorization to the treasurer of Town Manager, it is agreed and understood that the OPBA within Town shall have thirty (30) days from the date of making said deductionsdelivery in which to commence the dues deduction procedure. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Board Treasurer shall deduct from the term wage of any employee who is member of OAPSE, all membership dues prescribed by OAPSE (including OAPSE State and Local dues in the amount specified by the OAPSE Treasurer). No later than October 1 of each school year, OAPSE shall submit, in writing, to the Board a list of the current membership, including documentation establishing that each member has voluntarily authorized in writing to have membership dues deducted pursuant to this AgreementArticle, and the annual membership dues. If the Board does not have on file written documentation authorizing payroll deduction of OAPSE dues for a specific employee, it will notify the Local OAPSE Treasurer, in writing, of the missing documentation and, if such documentation is not provided within twenty (20) calendar days from the date received, the Employer shall Board Treasurer will not payroll deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA such dues from that individual. 2. An employee’s authorization shall remain in effect for the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees period specified in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted employee’s dues authorization application. Revocations of dues authorization shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar monthemployee’s authorization agreement. If an employee has no pay due on that pay daterevokes such authorization, such amounts shall be deducted from either the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have State OAPSE Treasurer or the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to Local OAPSE Treasure must notify the City Finance Director by the OPBABoard Treasurer within twenty (2) calendar days. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby OAPSE agrees to hold the Employer Board harmless from in any suit, claim or administrative proceeding arising out of or connected with the imposition, determination or collection of OAPSE membership dues, to indemnify the Board for any liability imposed upon it as a result of any such suit, claim or administrative proceeding, and to reimburse the Board for any and all liabilities expenses incurred by the Board in defending any such suit, claim or damages which may arise administrative proceeding. For purposes of this Section, the term "Board" includes the Board of Education of the Clearview Local School District, its members, the Treasurer, the Superintendent, and all members of the administrative staff. 4. All member dues collected by the Board by application of this provision shall be paid to OAPSE following each pay. 5. All monies collected shall be forwarded by the Board Treasurer to the State OAPSE Treasurer along with a list of names and amount credited each month. The Local OAPSE Treasurer may, upon request, receive a duplicate list of names and amount. Local dues shall be paid by the State OAPSE Treasurer back to the Local in care of the Local OAPSE Treasurer upon receipt of the funds from the performance Board Treasurer. 6. The Board agrees to make deductions from each paycheck of its obligations under this Article any employee who voluntarily requests to make contributions to AFSCME PEOPLE through payroll deduction. Said requests shall be made in writing to the Board Treasurer and may be cancelled at any time by the employee. Said deductions shall be forwarded to the OAPSE state office on a monthly basis listing the name of each employee and the OPBA amount deducted. 7. The Board Treasurer shall indemnify furnish the Employer OAPSE Treasurer with hire dates, step level position and yearly salaries for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseall newly hired employees at the end of the new employee’s probationary period.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall 27.01 The Committee agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages salary of any employee who individually authorizes its dues for the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsMalden Education Association, Massachusetts Teachers Association, and National Education Association. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted deductions shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time made in accordance with Chapter 180 as amended by Chapter 113 of the Acts of 1973 as follows: 27.01.01 New members shall submit the following "Dues Authorization Card" "DUES AUTHORIZATION CARD" Name Address I hereby request and authorize the Malden School Committee to deduct from my earnings and transmit to the Malden Education Association dollars starting with the second paycheck in November and continuing with the second paycheck for each succeeding month through April. I understand that the Committee will discontinue such deductions if I notify the Committee in writing to do so not less than sixty (60) days before such desired discontinuance. I hereby waive all rights and claims for said monies so deducted and transmitted in accordance with this authorization, and relieve the School Committee and all its constitution and by-lawsoffices from any liability therefore. Dated Teachers' Signature 27.01.02 Continuing members shall not fill out a dues card but shall have their deductions continued from year to year in accordance with Chapter 180, Section 17C which says: Section 17C of Chapter 180 of the General Laws: deductions on payroll schedules may be made from the salaries of a school teacher for the current dues of teacher associations, local, state or national, as authorized by such teacher in writing to the city, town, or district school committee by which he/she is employed. Any such authorization may be withdrawn by such teacher by giving at least sixty days notice in writing of such withdrawal to said School Committee. The OPBA shall certify specific amount of current dues to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee said Associations shall be certified to the City Finance Director School Committee by the OPBAlocal Association treasurer on or before September 15 of the school year. Section 4: A check 27.02 The Association will certify to the Committee, in writing, the rate and changes in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing membership dues. 27.03 Deductions referred to in 27.0l will be made in a dues deduction shall be tendered matter agreeable to the treasurer parties. 27.04 No later than December 10 of each year the Committee will provide the Association with a list of those employees who have voluntarily authorized the Committee to deduct dues for the Association. The Committee will notify the Association monthly of any changes in said list. Deductions shall continue to be made and authorizations, therefore, shall remain in effect until (a) the termination of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from Agreement between the date Committee and the Association providing for such deductions; (b) written revocation of making said deductions. Section 5: All members the authorization; (c) transfer of a teacher out of the bargaining unit after unit; or (d) knowledge by the Committee that the teacher is no longer a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members member of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAAssociation. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this AgreementIn accordance with applicable law, the Employer shall Board will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages pay of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation feeseach employee, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after unit, the required amount of Union dues provided there is in the possession of the Board a period written authorization for dues deduction by the employee. The Union is responsible for providing the Board with a copy of thirty (30) dayseach employee’s written authorization. If changes are made to the written authorization for dues deduction form and a new written authorization is executed by an employee, as identified in Article 3 the Union is responsible for providing the Board with a copy of this Agreementthe new written authorization for the employee. The dues payments and the list of members from whose pay the dues have been deducted, along with the amount deducted from each, shall either 1be forwarded to the Union treasurer no later than ten (10) maintain their membership days after such deductions were made. The Board intends to comply with the terms for dues deduction and revocation of same, to the extent permissible by law. Each employee’s written authorization shall continue in effect from year to year unless revoked as set forth in the OPBA, 2) become members of written authorization signed by the OPBA employee or 3) as a condition until termination of employment, whichever occurs first. Dues revocations are processed by the Union. In the event that an employee revokes their authorization for dues deduction, the Union shall notify the Superintendent in accordance writing within ten (10) days of its notice of the employee’s revocation and provide the date upon which dues deduction should cease. The Board shall deduct said annual union dues from such employee’s earnings as directed by the Local 943 Treasurer at the start of each school year. The Local 943 Treasurer shall advise the District in writing of the rate of each dues category, and the number of paychecks from which dues shall be deducted no later than 14 days before the first payroll date in each school year. The amount specified shall be prorated and deducted from the employee’s paychecks. The Board shall commence such deduction beginning with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees first payroll period as directed by the Local 943 Treasurer. Employees who are in authorize such deductions after the bargaining unit but are not members start of the OPBA, that such employees school year shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by only have deducted from their earnings the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members installments remaining due for the remainder of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective school year, commencing with the date first payroll period that begins on or after the receipt of this Agreementsaid written authorization. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them Union shall refund directly to the OPBA. Section 6: Board any monies erroneously deducted and remitted to the Union within ten (10) days of the notice of the erroneous deduction. The OPBA hereby agrees to Union shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Employer harmless Board, its members, agents, employees, and representatives from any and all liabilities claims, demands, actions, suits or damages which may other claims or liability, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and reasonable costs of defense that arise from out of or by reason of any action taken by the performance Board for the purpose of its obligations under complying with this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseSection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Employer agrees to deduct the term of this AgreementUnion membership dues, the Employer shall deduct an annual assessment, and an initiation feesfee, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. The signature of the employees who have voluntarily signed employee on a properly completed Union dues deduction authorization forms permitting card shall constitute the only necessary authorization to begin payroll deductions of said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer the amounts due rate at which Union dues are to be deducted, and owing dues at this rate shall be deducted from all compensation paid. The aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the employees involvedUnion by the last day of the succeeding month, after such deductions are made. Section 2. The employee's written authorization for dues payroll deductions shall contain the employee's name, the last four digits of the employee’s social security number, agency in which employed, work location (institution, district, bureau, etc.), Union name and local number. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If Where an employee has no pay due on that pay datebeen suspended, such amounts shall be deducted from furloughed or discharged and subsequently returned to work, with full or partial back pay, the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have Employer shall, in the right of appeal to those portions of manner outlined in Section 1 above, deduct the Union membership dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesdue and owing for the period for which the employee receives back pay. The fair share fee shall Dues deductions will be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAresumed for employees upon their return from a leave of absence without pay or recall from furlough. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a . The dues deduction provisions of this Article shall continue to pertain and be tendered complied with by the Employer with regard to those employees who are either promoted into the treasurer unit of first level supervisors or transfer to another classification within the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionsbargaining units covered by this agreement. Section 5: All members . The Employer shall provide the Union, on a monthly basis, a list of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, all employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of unit. Said data shall include the OPBAemployee’s name, that such employees shall pay personnel number, address, agency in which employed, class code, work location (institution, district, bureau, etc.), whether the employee is a periodic fair share fee to be determined by member, and the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the most recent date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAhire. Section 6: . The OPBA hereby agrees to Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify judgments brought or issued against the Employer for any such liabilities as a result of the action taken or damages that may arisenot taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the ‌ 3.01 The Employer shall agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established certified by the OPBA WPPA/LEER from time to time in accordance with its constitution the pay of employees who voluntarily sign a dues deduction authorization form where the Employee is knowingly and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify affirmatively consenting to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved.deduction of dues Section 3: 3.02 The Employer shall deduct duesthe combined dues amount each month for each employee requesting such voluntary deduction, initiation feesupon receipt of such form and shall remit the total of such deductions, with a list of employees from whom such sums have been deducted, to the WPPA/LEER or assessments from Local Association if applicable, in one lump sum not later than the first pay 15th of each month. 3.03 Authorization of dues deduction by a member may be revoked upon notice in each calendar month. If an writing to the Employer, WPPA or to the Local Association and with the understanding that the deduction will cease as reasonably as practical after receipt of written notice of revocation. 3.04 No employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from required to join the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) daysAssociation, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their but membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, Association shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, be made available to all employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of who apply consistent with either the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this AgreementWPPA or local Association Constitution and By-Laws. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees notify the WPPA office in Madison in writing of the name of any new hire into the bargaining unit. No employee shall be denied membership because of race, creed, color, sex or other legally protected class status. 3.05 It is expressly understood and pay them agreed that WPPA/LEER will refund to the OPBA. Section 6: Employer or the employee involved any dues erroneously deducted by the Employer and paid to WPPA/LEER and/or the Local Association. The OPBA Association does hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities third-party claims, demands, suits, or damages any other forms of liability, including court costs, that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer, which may arise Employer action or non-action is in compliance with the provision of this Article, and in reliance on any lists or certificates which have been furnished to the Employer pursuant to this Article; provided that the defense of any such claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability shall be under the control of the Association and its attorneys. However, nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude the Employer from participating in any legal proceedings challenging the performance application or interpretation of this Article through representatives of its obligations under this Article own choosing and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseat its own expense.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. SECTION 7.1 The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share Union membership dues and fees in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for the bargaining unit upon completion of his first thirty (30) days of employment. SECTION 7.2 The Employer agrees that sick leave bank, sick leave hours used, holiday bank hours, holiday hours used, comp. bank hours, comp. hours used, vacation bank hours, and vacation hours used will be summarized and printed on spreadsheet and distributed with the paychecks by the duty officer. SECTION 7.3 Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 4117.09(B), the Employer agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues bi-weekly from the pay them of an employee in the bargaining unit eligible for membership upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form (see Attachment A) must be presented to the OPBAEmployer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the employer will deduct Union dues from the payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which authorization was received by the Employer. The Township shall provide the Union with one additional payroll deduction for the purpose of the Union providing one member benefit. No other employee organization’s dues shall be deducted from any Bargaining Unit member’s pay for the duration of this Agreement. Section 6: SECTION 7.4 The OPBA Parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues or fees. The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. SECTION 7.5 The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual dues “check-off” deductions upon an employee’s (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) unpaid leave of absence; (5) revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or damages which may arise (6) resignation by the employee from the performance of its obligations under this Article and Union. SECTION 7.6 The Parties agree that neither the OPBA employees nor the Union shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. SECTION 7.7 The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified and sent to the Fiscal Officer by the treasurer of the Union during March of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given to the Fiscal Officer prior to making any such liabilities or damages that may arisechanges in SECTION 7.8 Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee’s written authorization for dues deduction shall be honored by the Employer for the duration of this Agreement. SECTION 7.9 The Township agrees to make payroll deductions for the employees Deferred Compensation Plan. The employee has the option to enroll in any of the plans offered by the Township.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During ‌ 7.1 It is agreed by and between the term Newfound Teachers’ Union, AFT #6557, AFT-NH, AFL-CIO and the Newfound Area School Board that upon receipt of this Agreementwritten authorization thereof, signed by employees, the Employer Board shall deduct initiation fees, an amount to provide payment of dues for membership and assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation feesNewfound Teachers’ Union, duesAFT #6557, or assessments deducted AFT-NH, AFL-CIO, from regular salary checks of such employees. Deductions shall be in equal amounts for pay periods between September 1 and June 30 starting with the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-lawssecond payroll period. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer SAU the amounts due and owing dues amount for the upcoming contract year at least two (2) weeks before the second payroll period. The Union shall also notify the SAU of membership changes from the previous year at least seven (7) days before the second payroll period. Changes throughout the year will be promptly reported to the SAU. The Union shall notify the SAU of the start date for when payroll deductions are to begin each contract year. The amounts so deducted pursuant to such authorization of the employees involvedshall be promptly remitted directly to the Newfound Teachers’ Union, AFT #6557, AFT-NH, AFL-CIO. If employees with dues deduction terminate employment, it is the Union’s responsibility to resolve the issue of unpaid dues. The Board further agrees to deductions authorized by employees to credit unions and annuities as has been the past practice of the District. Section 3: 7.2 The Employer Board shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from provide payroll deduction for tax sheltered annuities of the first pay in each calendar monthemployee’s choice. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts Employees shall be deducted from complete a payroll deduction form designating the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have amount and the right destination of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicessaid funds. The fair share fee shall be certified Board, its agents and employees make no representation as to the City Finance Director by the OPBAquality and legitimacy of any plan. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction 7.3 The Board shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that provide such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, payroll deductions for Union recommended insurance programs including but not limited to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities AFLAC or damages other programs which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arisebe mutually agreed upon.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: 30.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall Board agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA Union dues on a bi-weekly basis (24 pay periods) from the wages of each Employee who authorizes such deduction in writing on an official Check-off Authorization Form supplied by the employees Union and shall remit such dues to the OAPSE State Treasurer (this is clarification). The board agrees to continue to honor dues deduction authorizations by the unit member until such time the member revoked such dues authorization in writing to the OAPSE State Treasurer during the ten-day period to the expiration of this agreement commencing June 21 through June 30. 30.2 OAPSE shall indemnify the Board, its members and its administrative and supervisory personnel and should hold them harmless for any and all liabilities, arising legal actions, or administrative claims resulting from the Board’s actions to comply with the express written provisions of this Article. 30.3 No other Employee organization shall be granted or allowed to maintain payroll deduction for Employees covered by this Agreement. 30.4 In accordance with Sections 4117.09(C), the Employer shall, within sixty (60) days following the beginning of employment or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, deduct from all Employees who have not submitted a Check- Off Authorization Form, fair share fees as a condition of employment with the Employer. (Employees hired on or before July 1, 1999 and who have not become members of the Union prior to the effective date of this Agreement shall be exempted from the payment of fair share fees, which are otherwise required by this provision. An exempted Employee who voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said becomes a member of the Union forfeits such exemption.) The Union shall notify the Employer of the fair share fee amounts and changes in the amounts of fair share fee in the same manner as notification of amounts and changes in dues deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts Fair share fees shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have payroll checks of the right Employees in the same manner as regular membership dues are deducted and forwarded by the Employer to the Union, except that written authorization for deduction of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAis not required. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages 3.1 Any member of the employees Union, who have voluntarily signed has submitted a properly executed dues deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in to the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation feesTown, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution a format prescribed by the Town, shall have his/her membership dues and by-lawsuniform assessments in the Union deducted from his/her wages on a monthly basis. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct duesAdditionally, initiation feesupon properly executed authorization, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts legal services plan payments shall be deducted from the next subsequent payemployee’s wages on a monthly basis; provided that the legal services plan pursuant to which such payments are being made is not utilized to render legal advice or take legal action against the Town or its elected or appointed officials. Fair Share members Dues, uniform assessments, and legal services plan payments so deducted from each employee’s wages shall be forwarded by the Town to the Union. However, the Town shall have no responsibility or liability for any monies once sent to the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesUnion. The fair share fee Union shall indemnify the Town and hold it harmless against any and all suits, claims, demands, and liabilities which arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the Town to comply or attempt to comply with the provisions of this Article. 3.2 It shall be certified the responsibility of the Union to notify the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check Town of any change in the percentage amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall to be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of deducted at least thirty (30) daysdays in advance of said change. Under no circumstances shall the Town be required to deduct Union fines, as identified in Article 3 penalties, political action payments, or special assessments of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members any kind. 3.3 Any member of the OPBA or 3Union may, on thirty (30) as days written notice to the Town and the Union, request that the Town cease making deductions from his/her wages. 3.4 The Union agrees that a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined reasonable charge for having its dues and uniform assessments deducted by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid Town is fifty cents ($.50) per employee for each new enrollment for normal bookkeeping services. Such charges shall be deducted from the amounts forwarded by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them Town to the OPBAUnion. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During The Administration shall deduct from the term salaries of Chapter members, in installments for each pay period, uniformly assessed dues and/or fees levied by the Chapter, provided the Chapter/bargaining unit member has voluntarily executed a standard form, prepared by the Administration and acceptable to both parties, authorizing such deductions. Deductions shall begin in the pay period following the Administration's receipt of the authorization. 9.§2.1 A Chapter/bargaining unit member who has authorized uniformly assessed dues or service fees deductions may cancel such authorization by submitting to Western and to the Chapter written notice of cancellation. Dues and/or fees deduction will cease as of the payroll period following receipt of notice by Western. 9.§2.2 The Administration shall furnish to the Chapter each pay period a listing of all uniformly assessed dues and service fees deducted from the salaries of Chapter/bargaining-unit members. The Administration shall transfer all dues and service fees deductions to the Chapter each pay period. 9.§2.3 Western shall use its best efforts to make authorized deductions in the manner set forth but assumes no responsibility for any errors in making such deductions. When, upon receipt by the Chapter of a written claim, duplicate or improper dues or service fees deduction is found, a refund shall be made to the claimant by the Chapter. 9.§2.4 Western shall not be liable to the Chapter, by reason of the requirements of this article, for the remittance or payment of any sum other than actual deductions made from the pay earned by the Chapter/bargaining unit member. 9.§2.5 Authorized payroll deduction shall be suspended for the period of time that a Chapter/bargaining-unit member is promoted or transferred out of a bargaining unit position covered by this Agreement, or if the Employer shall deduct initiation feesChapter/bargaining unit member is on layoff or an approved leave of absence. Unless authorization is cancelled, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed payroll deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance reinstated with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay period after the faculty member returns to work in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director a bargaining unit position covered by the OPBAAgreement. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section MCCD POA shall have the sole and exclusive right to have membership dues, initiation, and service fees deducted by the District for unit members in the bargaining unit. All unit members hired after July 1: During , 2014, or current unit members joining the term Unit after the date of ratification of this Agreementagreement, shall as a condition of employment become and remain members of the Unit or, as an alternative, pay an annual service fee in an amount equal to that required. Any bargaining unit member hired after ratification of this Agreement who fails to comply with the provisions of this article will be in violation of the Agreement as a condition of employment. Those unit members whose traditional tenets or teachings include objections to joining or financially supporting unit member organizations shall still be required to pay the service fee which is equal to the proportionate share of MCCD POA expenditures that are necessary to support representational activities in dealing with the District on labor-management issues. As an alternative, the Employer unit member shall deduct initiation feespay sums equal to such service fee to one of the non-religious/non-labor organizations or charitable funds as listed below: The Merced College Foundation The American Cancer Society The Heart Association The United Way If such unit member holds conscientious objections pursuant to this section and requests the unit member organization to use the grievance procedure or arbitration procedure on the unit member's behalf, assessments levied by the OPBA unit member organization is authorized to charge the unit member for the reasonable cost of using such procedure. Proof of payment to one of the designated charitable funds and a written statement of objection, pursuant to the regular monthly OPBA dues above, shall be made on an annual basis to the Unit as a condition of continued exemption from the wages above stated provisions. The statement of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsobjection shall not be subject to rejection by MCCD POA. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted Payments shall be in the form of receipts and/or canceled checks indicating the amount established by the OPBA from time paid, date of payment, and to time whom payment in accordance with its constitution and by-lawslieu of service fee has been made. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts All information as listed above shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within presented on or before thirty (30) days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members commencement of assigned duties within the bargaining unit after a period of unit. Thereafter, payment shall be made within thirty (30) daysdays of the beginning of the fiscal year. The District will deduct from the pay of MCCD POA members and pay to MCCD POA the normal and regular monthly MCCD POA membership dues as voluntarily authorized, as identified in Article 3 writing, by the unit member on an approved District form, subject to the following conditions: 1. Such deduction by the District of this Agreementdues, service fees, or charitable contributions shall either 1) maintain their membership be made only upon the submission of a District-approved form, duly executed and authorized by the member. 2. The District shall not be obligated to put into effect any new or changed deduction unless the change is in the OPBA, 2District payroll office prior to the tenth (10th) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreementmonth. The Employer MCCD ▇▇▇ agrees to deduct such fair share fees indemnify, defend and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer District harmless against any claims made of any nature whatsoever, and against any claim or suit instituted against the District arising from any its collection and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance deduction of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseMCCD POA dues.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During A. MSEA shall have exclusive rights to payroll deduction of membership dues, service fees and premiums for current MSEA sponsored insurance programs. Deductions for other programs may be mutually agreed to by the term parties. B. The MMA agrees to deduct MSEA membership dues, service fees and insurance premiums from the pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. Employees who have already authorized such deductions shall not be required to submit new authorizations upon the execution of this Agreement. The employee's written authorization for payroll deductions shall contain the employee's name, social security number, agency in which employed, and work location. Such authorization shall be transmitted by an authorized representative of MSEA or the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by employee to the OPBA and MMA Controller through the regular monthly OPBA dues applicable agency payroll clerk. When such authorization is transmitted directly from the wages employee to the agency payroll clerk, a copy of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will shall be required from any employees sent to MSEA. C. Any change in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time amounts to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director of Human Resources by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount Treasurer of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of MSEA at least thirty (30) days, as identified days in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members advance of the OPBA or 3) as a condition change. The aggregate deductions of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such all employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee be submitted to be determined by the OPBA, MSEA together with an itemized statement as soon as practicable but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; no later than ten (10) workdays after such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAdeductions are made. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to D. MSEA shall indemnify and hold the Employer MMA harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders or damages which judgments brought or issued against the MMA as the result of the action taken or not taken by the MMA under the provisions of this Article. E. New employees eligible upon completion of six (6) months service for coverage by this Agreement may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any also have such liabilities or damages that may arisepayroll deduction during their initial six (6) month period.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Township agrees to deduct from the term salaries of its employees, subject to this Agreement, dues for RWDSU Local 108, UFCW, AFL-CIO, CLC (herein after “Union”). Such deductions shall be made in compliance with Chapter 123, Public Laws of 1974, N.J.S.A. 52:14-15.9 et seq., as amended. Dues shall be transmitted to the Employer Union on a monthly basis. 2. A check-off shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied commence for each employee who signs a properly dated authorization card supplied by the OPBA Union and verified by the regular monthly OPBA dues from Township Chief Financial Officer during the wages month following the filing of such card with the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsTownship. 3. No If during the life of this Agreement there shall be any change in the rate of membership dues, the Union shall furnish the Township written notice thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and shall furnish to the Township either new authorization forms from its members showing the authorized deduction for each employee, or an official notification on the letterhead of the Union and signed by the Business Agent or designated Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union advising of such changed deduction. 4. The Union will provide the necessary "check-off authorization" form and the Union will secure the signatures of its members on the forms and deliver the signed forms to the Township Personnel Officer. 5. The Authorization shall remain in full force and effect during the full term of an employee's employment, unless properly withdrawn. To withdraw from a "dues authorization", an employee must submit a written request to withdraw from the Union to the Chief Financial Officer within ten (10) following each anniversary date of the employee's employment. Once the Employer's Chief Financial Officer receives the request, the Association will be required from any employees in notified within five (5} business days. The properly filed withdrawal will become effective on the Cortland Police Department for whom 30th day after the Employer is currently deducting duesemployee's anniversary date of employment. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in 6. An employee may voluntarily pay a fair share fee to the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-lawsUnion. The OPBA shall certify to requirements regarding the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified applied consistent with the US. Supreme Court's June 27, 2018, decision in ▇▇▇▇▇ v. AFSCME, Council 31 and the New Jersey Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act. The Township agrees to deduct the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days fair share fee from the date earnings of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) those employees who elect not to become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with Union and transmit the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this AgreementUnion account(s). 7. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees Union shall indemnify, defend and pay them to save the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer Township harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, demands, suits or damages which may other forms of liability that shall arise from out of or by reason of action taken by the performance Township in reliance upon salary deduction authorization cards or the fair share assessment as furnished by the Union to the Township, or in reliance upon the official notification on letterhead of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify Union signed by the Employer for any Business Agent or designated Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ advising of such liabilities or damages that may arisechanged deduction.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct duesthe Union biweekly membership dues and an annual assessment, initiation feesif any, or assessments from the first pay of those Supervisors who individually request in each calendar monthwriting that such deductions be made. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall The rate at which dues are to be deducted from and the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have amount of the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee annual assessment shall be certified to the City Finance Director Employer by the OPBAUnion, and the Employer shall deduct Union dues at this rate from members' regular biweekly salary and wages (including retroactive salary/wage payments and lump sum payments made pursuant to Recommendation 17, Salaries and Wages). The aggregate deductions of all Supervisors shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the Union by the last day of the succeeding month, after such deductions are made. This authorization shall be irrevocable by the Supervisor during the term of this Memorandum. When revoked by the Supervisor in accordance with Recommendation 3, the agency shall halt the check-off of dues effective the first full pay period following the expiration of this Memorandum. Section 2. The Supervisor’s written authorization for dues payroll deductions shall contain the Supervisor’s name, social security number, work location (district, region, etc.), and Union name. Section 3. Where a Supervisor has been suspended, furloughed or discharged and subsequently returned to work, with full or partial back pay, or has been reclassified retroactively, the Employer shall, in the manner outlined in Sections 1 and 2 above, deduct the Union membership dues that are due and owing for the period for which the Supervisor receives back pay. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a . The dues deduction provisions of this Recommendation shall continue to pertain and be tendered complied with by the Employer with regard to those Supervisors who are promoted from or demoted into a rank-file-unit represented by the treasurer Union or when any Supervisor is transferred from one position to another position covered by this Memorandum. Dues deductions will be resumed for Supervisors upon their return from leave of the OPBA within thirty “30” days absence without pay or recall from the date of making said deductionsfurlough. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees shall provide the Union, on a quarterly basis, a list of all Supervisors in the meet and pay them to discuss unit represented by the OPBAUnion. This list shall contain the Supervisor’s name, social security number, address, class code, work location (district, region, etc.) and whether the Supervisor is a member or non-member. Section 6: . The OPBA hereby agrees to Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify judgments brought or issued against the Employer for any such liabilities as a result of the action taken or damages that may arisenot taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Recommendation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. 2.1 The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to OPBA membership dues in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for membership in the OPBAbargaining unit upon the successful completion of their individual probationary periods, or 60 days from their date of employment, whichever is less. Section 6: 2.2 The Employer agrees to deduct regular OPBA membership dues once each month from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for membership upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the Employer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct OPBA dues from the payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Section 2.3 The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of the Article regarding the deduction of membership dues, fees or assessments. The OPBA hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the OPBA, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the OPBA. Section 2.4 The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off' deductions upon an employee's: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; or (5) revocation of the check-off authorization. Said revocation must be submitted to the Employer in writing. Section 2.5 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all liabilities or damages which may arise from legally required deductions in addition to the performance deduction of its obligations under this Article and OPBA dues. Section 2.6 The parties agree that neither the employees nor the OPBA shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within thirty (30) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the OPBA dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 2.7 Deductions provided for in this Article are subject to the approval of the Finance Director or designee and shall be made during one (1) pay period each month. In the event a deduction is not made for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseOPBA member during any particular month, the Employer, upon written verification of the Union, will make the appropriate deduction from the following pay period if the deduction does not exceed the total of two (2) months regular dues. The Employer will not deduct more than two (2) months regular dues from the pay of any OPBA member. Section 2.8 The rate at which the dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the payroll clerk by the Treasurer of the OPBA during January of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to making any changes in an individual's dues deductions. Section 2.9 The Employer agrees to remit a warrant in the aggregate amount of the deductions to the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the 2.01 The Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied the regular Union dues on all earnings from regular salary payments to each employee. 2.02 The amount of regular Union dues to be deducted shall be furnished to the Employer by the OPBA Union. 2.03 The deducted dues shall be remitted to the Union no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of each month following the month in which the deductions are made with a statement showing the names of the employees from whom deductions have been made and the amount deducted. The amount of dues to be deducted may be amended by the Union upon giving the Employer fourteen (14) calendar days written notice. The new deductions will take effect on the pay day in the next week following the expiry of such notice. 2.04 In consideration for the Employer making deductions in accordance with this Article, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer, including agents and persons acting on its behalf, from any liability, claims or actions in any way connected with the deduction of Union dues. 2.05 The Employer shall advise new employees and employees who are transferred into the bargaining unit that a Collective Agreement is in effect and of the provisions of the agreement with respect to deduction of Union dues, and also advise such employees of the name of the Union’s Unit Chairperson. The Employer shall advise the Union’s Unit Chair in writing when an employee is hired or transferred into the bargaining unit. A Union representative shall be allowed one hour during such employee’s first month of work to discuss the Union and Collective Agreement and to sign the employee into Union membership should he or she wish. 2.06 The employer shall in each pay period, deduct $0.01 per hour for all regular monthly OPBA dues hours worked from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionscovered by this Collective Agreement. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments monies so deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify remitted to the Employer charitable foundation known as the amounts due and owing from CEP Humanity Fund no later than the employees involved. Section 3: 15th day of the month following the month in which the hours were worked. The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from also include with the first pay in each calendar monthremittance the number of employees for whom contributions have been made. If an employee has no pay due on It is understood that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check participation in the amount program of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered deductions set out above is voluntary. Employees who do not wish to participate must so inform the treasurer of the OPBA Employer within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, days after being hired. All such employee contributions to the CEP Humanity Fund shall either 1) maintain their membership in be recorded on the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. employee’s T4 form. 2.07 The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees general assessments as required by CEP, Local ▇▇-▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Newsmedia Guild and pay them to remit the total of individual deductions by cheque to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold Treasurer of the Union before the end of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. As with the remittance of regular union dues provided for in clause 2.03, the Employer harmless shall, when remitting assessments, give the names of the employees from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arisewhose pay deductions have been made.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During All employees in the bargaining unit covered by the contract who are members of the Union on the date the contract is signed and all other employees in such bargaining unit who become members of the Union at any time in the future shall, for their term of this contract, continue to be members of the Union, and the Board shall not honor dues deduction (check off) revocations from such employees except as provided herein. The Board will deduct regular initiation fees and monthly dues from the pay of the employees covered by this contract upon receipt from the Union of individual written authorization cards voluntarily executed by an employee for that purpose and bearing his signature. Dues deduction authorizations shall be irrevocable during the term of this Agreementagreement, except that authorization may be withdrawn during the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied final ten (10) days of the agreement by notifying the Local Union Treasurer and the State Association’s Treasurer in writing during the last ten (10) days of this agreement to be considered timely. If a withdrawal is received by the OPBA State Association’s Treasurer and deemed untimely, dues shall continue. Dues deductions may not be revoked at any other time or in any other manner. The Association shall forward to the Treasurer of the Board and the regular monthly OPBA Treasurer of OAPSE Local #634 by September 1 of each year the amount to be deducted for that year if changed from previous year. Deductions of annual dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be made in the amount established by the OPBA equal installments from time to time in accordance each paycheck beginning with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesSeptember. The fair share fee Board Treasurer shall be certified forward to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in OAPSE State Treasurer the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing the State dues/fees, along with a dues deduction complete description by name and amount for each employee. A copy of this description shall be tendered forwarded to the treasurer of the OPBA local Treasurer. This shall be done within thirty “30” ten (10) days from the date of making said following each payroll deduction. The Board agrees not to honor any check off authorizations or dues deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are ’ authorizations executed by an employee in the bargaining unit but are not members in favor of any other labor organization(s) representing employees for the OPBApurpose of collective bargaining for wages, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members terms and conditions of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreementemployment. The Employer Union agrees to deduct such fair share fees that it will indemnify and pay them to save the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer Board harmless from any action growing out of these deductions and all liabilities or damages which may arise from commenced by any person against the performance Board. The Union assumes full responsibility for the disposition of its obligations under this Article dues and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arisefees so deducted once they have been forwarded to it.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement

Dues Deduction. The College shall deduct and transmit to the Association, commencing with the first pay check in September, all dues and uniform assessments upon receipt of a written authorization form signed by a faculty member. Dues shall be deducted on a pro- rata basis from the first two full pay checks in each month of a faculty member's regular contractual period. The College shall provide to a person designated by the President of the Association a list of unit members for whom deductions are made with each transmittal. Deductions for those faculty members authorizing the initiation of dues deductions at a date later than the first pay check in September shall commence as provided in Section 1: During 5.02. The amount of each such deduction shall be equal to that which would have applied for each of the term regular pay periods as described in the paragraph above. The Association shall inform the College in writing not later than August 1 of this Agreementany change in the dues or uniform assessments from the previous year. Unless the Association advises the College in writing of any changes in the formula for dues and uniform assessments, the Employer College shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by use the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting previous year's formula for said deductions. No new Each deduction authorization forms will be required from any employees shall remain in effect until revocation in writing by the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation feesfaculty member, duestermination of employment, or assessments deducted loss of the right of dues deduction specified in this Agreement. Each authorizing faculty member shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practicesrevoke the authorization upon written notice to both the College and the Association. The fair share fee shall be certified Association has paid to the City Finance Director College the one-time fee of seven hundred dollars ($700) to cover the expense of establishing the system for dues deductions described above, and it is understood that as long as dues deductions are made under the above described system, there will be no operational charges. The College shall have no responsibility or any liability for any monies once sent to the Association. Further, the Association shall hold the College harmless for unintentional errors in the administration of the dues deduction system, although the College shall exercise reasonable care in said transactions. Dues deduction authorizations and revocations received by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered Human Resources Office seven (7) business days prior to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit next paydate will take effect with that paydate. Those received after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to deadline may still be determined implemented by the OPBAnext paydate if processing time permits, but not to exceed dues paid by members of and if not, will be processed the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAfollowing paydate. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 3.1. The Employer agrees to deduct FOP local membership dues and fees in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for the term bargaining unit. Section 3.2. The Employer agrees to deduct FOP/OLC membership dues and fees once each month from the pay of any eligible employee in the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form (see Appendix A) must be presented to the Employer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct FOP/OLC dues and fees from the payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Section 3.3. The Employer agrees to remit the dues and fees deducted from bargaining unit employee's pay, in accordance with this Article, to the FOP/OLC at ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇, once each month for the duration of this Agreement, . Section 3.4. The parties agree that the Employer shall deduct initiation assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of FOP/OLC dues and fees. The FOP/OLC hereby agrees that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, assessments levied actions, or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the OPBA Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the FOP/OLC, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the regular monthly OPBA dues FOP/OLC. Section 3.5. The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off" deductions upon an employee's: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) unpaid leave of absence; (5) revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or (6) resignation by the employee from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsFOP/OLC. Section 3.6. No new authorization forms will The Employer shall not be required obligated to make dues deductions from any employees employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting deduction of FOP/OLC dues. Section 2: 3.7. The initiation feesparties agree that neither the employee nor the FOP/OLC shall have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, duesunless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found that an error was made, or assessments it will be corrected at the next pay period that the FOP/OLC dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 3.8. The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be in certified to the amount established payroll clerk by the OPBA from time FOP/OLC as is necessary to time be accurate. One (1) month advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to making any changes in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedan individual's dues deductions. Section 3: The 3.9. Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee's written authorization for dues deduction shall be honored by the Employer shall deduct duesfor the duration of this Agreement. Section 3.10. As a condition of employment, initiation feessixty (60) days following the beginning of employment, or assessments from upon the first pay effective date of the Labor Agreement, whichever is later, employees in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that bargaining unit who are not associated with representative activities as outlined members of the FOP, including employees who resign from membership in OPBA practicesthe FOP after the effective date of this Labor Agreement, shall pay to the FOP, through payroll deduction, a fair share fee. The fair share fee shall be certified to is automatic and does not require the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer written authorization of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members employee. This provision shall not require any employee to become or remain a member of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) daysFOP, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, nor shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by exceed the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA FOP in the same bargaining unit; such . The FOP is responsible for annually certifying to the Employer the amount of the fair share fee payments fee, along with a breakdown of its use, prior to be effective with the date implementation of this Agreementsection. If an employee challenges through the Courts or the State Employment Relations Board the deduction of the fair share fee, his/her deductions shall continue, but the funds shall be placed in an interest bearing escrow account until a resolution of his/her challenge is reached. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to party in whose favor the OPBAresolution is determined shall receive the escrowed funds, including the interest, if any. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . Any member of the term PBA who has submitted a properly executed written dues authorization card or statement to the City may have his/her dues in the PBA deducted from his/her wages. Dues shall be deducted on a weekly basis, unless a bi- weekly payroll is adopted and, shall, thereafter, be transmitted to the PBA or its designated depository. Dues shall be remitted monthly along with a list containing the name, social security number, and the amount deducted, of this Agreementthe bargaining unit members for which remittance is made. The City, however, shall have no responsibility or liability for the improper deduction of any dues. The PBA will initially notify the City as to the amount of deductions. Changes in deductions will be submitted to the Human Resources Division, via certified mail, specifying the amount of dues to be deducted, and a list of Association members affected, at least thirty (30) days in advance. Further, the Employer PBA shall hold the City harmless for any errors in the administration of the dues deduction system. Under no circumstances shall the City be required to deduct initiation feesPBA fines, penalties, or non- uniform special assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesmember. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall . Any authorization for dues deduction may be in the amount established canceled by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify employee upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Employer City, with a copy to the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedPBA. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues. When an employee quits, initiation feesis discharged, or assessments from is laid off, any unpaid dues owed to the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall PBA will be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAemployee’s last paycheck. Section 4: A check . No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee during any payroll period in which the employee’s net earnings for the payroll period are less than the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall to be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionspaid. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby PBA agrees to hold and save the Employer City safe and harmless from any and all liabilities or damages judgments, suits, actions, orders, etc., which may arise from because of the performance City’s actions under the provisions of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseArticle.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 19.1: During Employees covered by this Agreement may authorize deductions for the term purpose of this Agreement, paying PBA dues by executing an original form which shall be provided by the Employer PBA and approved by the City. No authorization shall deduct be allowed for payment of initiation fees, assessments levied or fines. Sworn officers above the rank of Sergeant who are not bargaining unit employees, and are not covered by this Agreement, shall be permitted to authorize dues deduction solely for the OPBA purpose of membership in the PBA for PBA benefits not related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 9.2: The PBA will initially notify the City as to the amount of monthly dues. Such notification will be certified to the City, in writing, over the signature of an authorized officer of the PBA. Changes in the PBA membership dues will be similarly certified to the City and shall be done at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. 9.3: Dues shall be deducted each pay period and the regular monthly OPBA dues from funds deducted shall be remitted along with a schedule indicating the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department names and social security number for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesdues were withheld, to PBA . Section 29.4: The initiation feesPBA agrees to defray the cost of such dues deducted by payment of fifty cents (50¢) per employee initially enrolled, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts which shall be deducted from the next subsequent paydues deduction funds accumulated. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in Thereafter, if PBA changes the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction or deletes or adds to the number of members enrolled in dues deduction, it shall pay the City fifty cents (50¢) per change for each affected employee(s). Said monies shall be tendered deducted from any dues accumulated on the first reimbursement to the treasurer of P.B.A. subsequent to the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionschange. Section 59.5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer PBA agrees to deduct such fair share fees save, indemnify and pay them to hold harmless the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from City against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from judgments, of whatever kind or nature, brought or issued against the performance City as a result of its obligations any action taken or not taken by the City under the provisions of this Article, provided that the City shall indeed have substantially complied with the provisions of this Article. This does not affect the grievance procedure as contained in Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise5 of this agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: 1 During the term of this Agreement, Agreement the Employer shall Sheriff will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA PBA dues and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees other authorized deductions in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the an amount established by the OPBA from time to time PBA and certified in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify writing by the PBA to the Employer Sheriff, from employee’s pay for those employees who individually make such request on the amounts due deduction form provided by the PBA. Such deductions will be made by the Sheriff when other payroll deductions are made and owing from will begin with the employees involvedpay for the first full pay period following receipt of the authorization by the Sheriff. Section 3: 2 The Employer PBA shall deduct dues, initiation fees, advise the Sheriff of any increase in dues or assessments from the first pay other authorized deductions in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay writing at least sixty (60) days prior to its effective date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered 3 This Article applies only to the treasurer deduction of membership dues and uniform assessments, if any, and shall not apply to the OPBA within thirty “30” collection of any fines, penalties, or special assessments. The Sheriff will not be required to process Dues Deductions Authorization Forms that are: (1) incorrectly and/or incompletely filled out; (2) postdated; or (3) submitted to the Sheriff more than sixty (60) days from following the date of making said deductionsthe employee’s signature. Section 5: All members 4 Deductions of dues and other authorized deductions shall be remitted exclusively to the bargaining unit after a period of Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association by the Sheriff within thirty (30) daysdays after the deductions are made, or as identified in Article 3 of this Agreementsoon as practical thereafter, shall either 1) maintain their membership in along with a list containing the OPBA, 2) become members names of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with employees from whom the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAremittance is made. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees 5 In the event an employee’s salary earnings within any pay period are not sufficient to hold cover dues and any other authorized deductions, it will be the Employer harmless from any responsibility of the PBA to collect its dues and all liabilities or damages which may arise uniform assessments for that pay period directly from the performance employee. Section 6 Deductions for PBA dues and other authorized deductions shall continue until either: (1) revoked by the employee by providing the Sheriff and PBA with thirty (30) days written notice that the employee is terminating the prior checkoff authorization; (2) revoked pursuant to Section 447.507 Florida Statutes or (3) the termination of its obligations under this Article and employment. If these deductions are continued when any of the OPBA shall indemnify above situations occur, the Employer PBA shall, upon notice of the error, reimburse the employee for any such liabilities or damages the deductions that may arisewere improperly withheld.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the 4.1. The Employer shall agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, Union membership dues, or initiation fees and assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-lawsthis Article for all employees eligible for the bargaining unit. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedamount to be deducted. Section 3: 4.2. The Employer shall agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues, initiation fees, or assessments each pay from any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for such deduction upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form as contained in Appendix A must be presented to the Employer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct Union dues from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from payroll check for the next subsequent paypay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions The written authorization for payroll deduction of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to irrevocable except during the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, day period immediately prior to the end of each contract year. This Article shall not be construed as identified in Article 3 requiring an employee to become or remain a member of the Union as a condition of securing or retaining employment. Section 4.3. For the duration of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBAEmployer agrees to remit the dues deducted from eligible bargaining unit employees’ pay, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with this Article, once each pay to the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are appropriate individual as designated in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined writing by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAUnion. Section 6: 4.4. The OPBA parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues, initiation fees or assessments. The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. This section shall not indemnify the Employer against any willful or damages which may arise from negligent conduct by the performance Township pertaining to the application of its obligations under this Article. The Employer shall promptly notify the Union of any claims relating to this Article and shall permit the OPBA Union to participate in the defense of such claims. Section 4.5. The Employer shall indemnify be relieved from making such individual “check-off” deductions upon an employee’s: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; (5) written revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with this Article; or (6) any other separation from the Township’s payroll. Section 4.6. The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of Union dues. Section 4.7. The parties agree that neither the employees nor the Union shall have a claim against the Employer for any errors in the processing of deductions; unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within thirty (30) days after the date such liabilities an error is claimed to have occurred or damages was known to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that may arisethe Union dues deductions would normally be made by deducting the proper amount.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 3.1 The employer agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues twice each month from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for such deduction upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. A signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the Employer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct union dues from the payroll check for the next pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Such dues shall be deducted from fifteen (15) consecutive paychecks commencing with the second pay period in September. Dues deductions will be forwarded to the OAPSE State Office along with a list of the employees from whom the deductions were made in accordance with instructions from the local chapter president. 3.2 The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provision of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues. The Union hereby agrees that it will indemnify and hold the Employers harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. 3.3 Dues authorization shall be irrevocable for the term of this Agreement, except that an employee shall have the right to revoke such authorization by giving written notice during the first thirty (30) days of the ninety (90) day period preceding the termination of this Agreement. 3.4 The Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied be relieved from making such individual check-off deductions upon an employee’s: A. Termination of employment B. Transfer to a job other than one covered by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues bargaining unit C. Layoff from the wages work D. An unpaid leave of absence E. Written revocation of the employees who have voluntarily signed check-off authorization by the employee in accordance with Section 3 above. 3.5 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting deduction of Union dues. Section 2: 3.6 The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted parties agree that neither the employees nor the Union shall be have a claim against the Employer for errors in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify processing of dues deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the amounts due and owing from date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found that an error was made, it will be corrected at the employees involvednext pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deduction of the proper amount. Section 3: 3.7 The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall rate at which dues are to be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director payroll clerk by the OPBAtreasurer of the union during September of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to making any changes in an individual’s dues deductions. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a 3.8 Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee’s written authorization for dues deduction shall be tendered to honored by the treasurer of Employer for the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 duration of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. . 3.9 The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees from the wages of any employee who is a member of the Union a PEOPLE deduction as provided for in written authorization. Such authorization must be executed by the employee and pay them may be revoked by the employee at any time by giving written notice to both the Employer and the Union. The employer agrees to remit any deduction made pursuant to this provision promptly to the OPBAUnion together with an itemized statement showing the amount deducted during the period covered by the remittance. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Master Agreement, Master Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the The Employer shall agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues or agency fees from the wages of those Employees covered by this Agreement who voluntarily authorize the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction Employer to make such deductions on a proper authorization forms permitting said deductionsform. No new The Union must provide a written authorization forms in a form authorized by law from the Employee prior to any deductions being made. Monies will be required from any employees in deducted on a bi-weekly basis and forwarded to the Cortland Police Department for whom Union by the Employer is currently deducting duesfifteenth (15th) of the month. Section 2: The initiation feesEmployer agrees to notify the Union in writing and by email on a monthly basis of all newly hired Employees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in their classification and also the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involveddates of termination of any terminated Employees. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, Upon failure of any Employee to tender their initiation fees, fee and dues or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share agency fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by Union within the OPBAperiod and under the conditions specified in Section 1 above, the Union shall notify the Employer in writing of such failure, and the Employer shall, upon receipt of such notice, and not more than seven (7) days thereafter discharge such Employee. Section 4: A check The Union agrees to and does hereby indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Employer from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, lawsuits or any other form of action arising from or relating in any way to any action taken by the amount Employer for the purpose of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionscomplying with this Article. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who When new Employees are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined hired for the Bargaining Unit, the Union shall have equal opportunity with all other sources to refer and recommend applicants for employment. Persons referred by the OPBAUnion Section 6: Upon receipt, but not of a signed authorization card from an Employee, the Employer agrees to exceed dues paid by members deduct from the paychecks of Employees voluntary contributions to the OPBA in UAW V-CAP and/or Union Community Fund. Employees may enroll once a year during the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this AgreementEmployer's benefit enrollment period. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them remit funds monthly to the OPBAUAW along with a list of participating members. Section 67: The OPBA hereby Union agrees to hold notify the Employer harmless from within a week of any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from change in the performance amount of its obligations under dues and/or initiation fees. The Union agrees to send this Article and notice to the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseEmployer's Human Resources Director.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During A. The Committee agrees to instruct the term of this AgreementCity Treasurer to deduct, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied as permitted by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues General Laws of Massachusetts, from the wages salaries of its employees dues for the Association and to transmit the monies promptly to said Association. Member authorization will be in writing in the form set forth below: DUES AUTHORIZATION CARD Name I hereby request and authorize the Brockton School Committee to deduct from my earnings and transmit to the Association, an amount sufficient to provide for regular payment of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting membership dues as certified by such Association in equal weekly payments over the remainder of the year and for succeeding years. I understand that the committee will discontinue such deductions for any school year only if I give the Committee sixty (60) days' advance written notice to do so. I hereby waive all right and claim for said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments monies so deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time and transmitted in accordance with this authorization, and relieve the School Committee and all of its constitution and by-lawsofficers from any liability therefore. Signature Date B. The OPBA shall Association named in Section A above will certify to the Employer Committee in writing the amounts due and owing from current rate of its membership dues. If the employees involvedAssociation should change the rate of its membership dues, it will give the Committee thirty (30) days' written notice prior to the effective date of such change. C. Deductions referred to in Section 3: A above will be made in equal installments on each payday of each month during the year. The Employer shall deduct duesCommittee will not be required to honor for any month's deduction any authorizations that are delivered to it later than two (2) weeks prior to the distribution of the payroll from which the deductions are to be made. D. Any Association member desiring to have the Committee discontinue deductions he/she has previously authorized must give the Committee and the Association concerned sixty (60) days' written notice. Bargaining unit members on unpaid leave are responsible for continuing to contribute Union dues to the Union during the period of their unpaid leave. In the event that a bargaining unit member is financially unable to make Union dues payments during the period of an unpaid leave, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts all unpaid dues shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAmember’s next paycheck. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer The District shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA provide for payroll deduction for membership dues from the wages for members of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsAssociation. No new authorization forms Deductions for Association dues shall be voluntary. Employees will be required from to complete a payroll deduction authorization and file it with the payroll office prior to any employees payroll deduction being made for this purpose. The District shall forward the aggregate of such dues collected to the Association by the fifteenth (15th) of each month following the month for which collected. The Association shall notify the District Payroll Office in writing, of the Cortland Police Department for whom current rate of membership dues to be applied with respect to any dues deductions set forth in this Article. Any such notification must be submitted by the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues10th day of the month that the new rates are effective, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-lawssuch other date as mutually agreed upon. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby Association agrees to hold the Employer Board and the District harmless from any suit, action, complaint, or the like, growing out of these deductions, and all liabilities assumes full responsibility for the disposition of the funds so deducted once they have been turned over to the Association. The Association agrees that, in the event of any litigation against the District, its agents or damages which employees, arising out of this provision, it will co-defend, indemnify and hold harmless the District, its agents, or employees, from any monetary award or any costs arising out of such litigation, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs. G-8.1 MAIL: The Association may arise make reasonable use of the District’s mail services for communication to employees The amount of leave is to be allocated to individual members at the discretion of the Association. The Association shall designate a member to record and report the use of such leave. The individual taking such leave shall notify his/her supervisor when he/she intends to be on BVPA leave, and shall use such leave in the manner, and at such times, that is least disruptive to the District’s work requirements. The BVPA President will be released 2.5 hours per day. BVPA and the District agree that the cost of the replacement for the BVPA President is to be paid by Unit E employees. The salary of the BVPA President’s release will be factored as an additional cost from the performance compensation in 2009-2010. G-9.1.1 The Board recognizes that members of its obligations under this Article Unit E should be encouraged to seek election or appointment to CEA and NEA office or offices of their affiliates. Leave taken to serve such official capacity shall not be charged to the number of days referred to in G-9.1. The decision to seek or accept such position(s) shall be discussed with the Assistant Superintendent and/or Supervisor. Such time released will be with pay provided compensation is not otherwise provided and shall not exceed ten (10) day per academic year. G-9.2 The BVPA President will be released 2.5 hours per day or 12. 5 hours per week. BVPA and the OPBA District agree that the cost of the replacement for the BVPA President is to be paid by Unit E employees at the same rate as his/her assignment. The employee serving as Association President shall indemnify be guaranteed his/her FTE and pay rate upon conclusion of the Employer for Association President duties. The employee serving as Association President shall have the privilege of returning to his/her former assignment(s) unless circumstances would prohibit or if accepting a different assignment. A Labor/Management Team (LMT), consisting of the BVPA President, UniServe Director, as well as any such liabilities other designated BVPA representatives, the BVSD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and another BVSD administrator designated by the Superintendent, will meet regularly to discuss and resolve issues that exceed the scope of regular BVPA/HR meetings. The LMT will also consider proposals from various collaborative BVPA/BVSD groups about changes to policy or damages that may arisepractice and will recommend to BVPA and BVSD appropriate actions.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 3.1. The Employer agrees to deduct Union membership dues, fees, and assessments in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for the bargaining unit upon the successful completion of the individuals' initial probationary periods. Section 3.2. The Employer agrees to deduct Union membership dues once each pay period, not to exceed two (2) pay periods per month, from the pay of any eligible employee in the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization, signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. Section 3.3. The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues. The Union hereby agrees that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 3.4. The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check off" deductions upon an employee's: (1: During ) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the term bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; (5) revocation of the check off authorization in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or (6) resignation by the employee from the Union. Section 3.5. The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of Union dues. Section 3.6. The parties agree that neither the employees nor the Union shall have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found that an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 3.7. The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the Finance Director by the Treasurer of the Union during January of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given the Finance Director prior to making any changes in an individual's dues deductions. Section 3.8. Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee's written authorization for dues deduction shall be honored by the Employer for the duration of this Agreement or until such employee submits a written revocation of the dues deduction authorization to the Finance Director. Section 3.9. Any eligible bargaining unit member who is not a member of the Union shall, upon the effective date of this Agreement, pay a monthly fair share fee to the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesunion. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices3.10. The fair share fee shall be certified deducted twice a month and remitted to the City Finance Director Union by the OPBAEmployer. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered 3.11. Prior to the treasurer effective date of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from Agreement and the anniversary date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members each succeeding year, the Union shall establish an internal procedure for calculating the fair share fee, providing for objections and hearings thereon, preventing the use of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) daysfair share fee for impermissible purposes while the objection is pending, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreementand relating the fair share fee or portions thereof, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBAif found to be improperly deducted, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the requirements of Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.Code 4117.09(C)

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall 11.01 The committee agreed to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages salary of any employee who individually authorizes it, dues for the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsMalden Education Association, Massachusetts Teachers Association, and National Education Association. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted deductions shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time made in accordance with Chapter 180 as amended by Chapter 113 of the Acts of 1973 as follows: 11.01.01 New members shall submit the following “Dues Authorization Card”. DUES AUTHORIZATION CARD Name Address I hereby request and authorize the Malden Public School Committee to deduct from my earnings and transmit to the Malden Education Association dollars starting with the second paycheck of each succeeding month through April. I understand that the Committee will discontinue such deductions if I notify the committee in writing to do so not less than sixty (60) days before such desired discontinuance. I hereby waive all rights and claim for said monies so deducted and transmitted in accordance with this authorization, and relieve the school committee and all its constitution and by-lawsofficers from any liability therefore. Dated: Paraprofessional’s signature 11.01.02 Continuing members shall not fill out a dues card but shall have their deductions continued from year to year in accordance with Chapter 180, section 17C which says: Section 17C of Chapter 180 of the General Laws: Deductions on payroll schedules may be made from the salaries of a school teacher for the current dues of teacher associations, local, state or national, as authorized by such teacher in writing to the city, town, or district school committee by which he is employed. Any such authorization may be withdrawn by such teacher by giving at least sixty days notice in writing of such withdrawal to said school committee. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in specific amount of current dues of each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee said associations shall be certified to the City Finance Director school committee by the OPBAlocal association treasurer on or before September fifteenth of the school year. Section 4: A check 11.02 The Association will certify to the committee in writing the rate and changes in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing membership dues. 11.03 Deductions referred to in 11.01 will be made in a dues deduction shall be tendered manner agreeable to the treasurer parties. 11.04 No later than December 30 of each year, the Committee will provide the Association with a list of those employees who have voluntarily authorized the Committee to deduct dues for the Association. The Committee will notify the Association monthly of any changes in said list. Deductions shall continue to be made and authorizations therefore shall remain in effect until (a) the termination of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from Agreement between the date Committee and the Association providing for such deductions; (b) written revocation of making said deductions. Section 5: All members the authorization; (c) transfer of a paraprofessional out of the bargaining unit after unit; or (d) knowledge by the Committee that the paraprofessional is no longer a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members member of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAAssociation. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the . The Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA Union agree that payroll deduction of Union dues from is available to all employees occupying classifications as have been determined by this agreement to be appropriately within the wages bargaining unit, upon the employee’s successful completion of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No first ninety (90) days of the new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dueshire probationary period. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share regular Union membership dues, fees and assessments once each month from the pay them of any employee eligible for the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the OPBAEmployer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will request the Auditor to deduct Union dues, fees and assessments from the payroll check for the first week of the next calendar month following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer and in which Union dues are normally deducted. The Employer shall send all collected dues, fees and assessments to the designated Union location once a month. Section 6: The OPBA 3. It is specifically agreed that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this article regarding the deductions of Union dues, fees and assessments, and the Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 4. The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual “check-off’ deductions upon (a) termination of employment, or damages (b) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit, or (c) layoff from work, or (d) an agreed unpaid leave of absence, or (e) revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with its terms or the terms of this agreement. Section 5. The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues, fees or assessment deductions from any employee who, during any dues month involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to equal the dues, fees and assessments deductions. Section 6. It is agreed that neither the employee nor the Union shall have a claim against the County for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction will normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 7. The rate at which may arise from dues, fees and assessments are to be deducted shall be certified to the performance payroll clerk by the Comptroller of its obligations under this Article the Union during January of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given to the payroll clerk prior to making any changes in an individual’s dues, fees or assessment deduction. Section 8. Each eligible employee’s written authorization for dues, fees and the OPBA assessment deduction shall indemnify be honored by the Employer for any such liabilities or damages the duration of this agreement, unless the eligible employee certifies in writing by certified mail to the Employer and the Union that the check-off authorization has been revoked, at which point the dues, fees and assessment deduction will cease to be effective the pay period following the pay period in which the written deduction revocation was received by the Employer. All dues, fees and assessment deductions, at the Employer’s option, upon written notice by certified mail to the Union, may arisebe cancelled upon the termination of the agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 6.01 The Employer shall deduct from the term earnings of each employee, starting with the pay period nearest to the ratification of this Agreementagreement, an amount equivalent to such union dues as may be designated by the union from time to time. Union initiation fees will also be deducted if so directed by the Union certified in writing by the Secretary Treasurer of the Union. 6.02 The deduction of Union dues shall be made in each pay period. No deduction of Union dues shall be made unless any employee has actually worked or been in receipt of vacation pay for at least one (1) day in the pay period for which the Union dues have been calculated. 6.03 On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month for which the deductions were made, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied remit the total of the deductions to the Union. The remittance shall be accompanied by the OPBA a list of names of all employees and the regular monthly OPBA amount of dues from deducted. New employees names and addresses will also be provided monthly. 6.04 The Employer will include the wages amount of union dues deducted on annual T-4 slips. 6.05 The Union will advise the Employer in writing of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting amount of its regular dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA amounts specified shall certify continue to be deducted until changed by further written notice to the Employer following which the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA new deductions will commence within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. . 6.06 The Employer Union agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold save the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall to indemnify the Employer with respect to any claim made against the Employer by any employee or group of employees arising out of the deduction of union dues as herein provided. 6.07 The Union and the employees consent to the collection, use, retention and disclosure of such employment related information as is necessary for any such liabilities or damages that may arisethe administration and management of the employment relationship (including pension, benefits) and this collective agreement under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During Any employee who is a member of the term of this AgreementAssociation or who has applied for membership may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment card, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied furnished by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA Association, authorizing payroll deduction of either full or half time uniform membership dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-lawsAssociation. The OPBA shall certify to choice for full- and half-time dues deduction will remain fixed for the Employer the amounts due fiscal year and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from may be changed only on the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from and tenth deduction during the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated fiscal year with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in day written notice to the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, Payroll Department. Full time dues will be deducted for employees who are employed for more than four (4) hours and half dues will be deducted for the employees who are employed four (4) hours or less. Such authorization shall continue in effect unless revoked at the employee's request upon thirty (30) day written notice to the Board and the Association, or upon termination of employment or death of employee. The Board is expressly prohibited from involvement in the bargaining unit but are not members collection of fines, penalties, or special assessments. The Association will certify to the OPBABoard, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee in writing, the annual amount of membership dues to be determined deducted. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct such sum in twenty (20) equal standard payments from the employee's regular salary checks beginning each year with the first check in September. For new memberships, payroll deductions shall be made no later than the second check after authorization has been received by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this AgreementBoard. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them deductions shall be remitted not less frequently than semi-monthly to the OPBA. Section 6: Association. The OPBA hereby agrees to hold Association shall indemnify and save the Employer Board harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, demands, suits, or damages which may other forms of liability that shall arise from out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the performance Board for the purposes of its obligations under reliance of any lists, notice or assignment furnished by the Association as it applies to this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arisesection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Official Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1The Employer will deduct biweekly membership dues payable to the Union, upon receipt of a voluntary, written OCSEA individual membership card and authorization for payroll deduction form from any bargaining unit employee (“Card”). The Union shall develop and maintain the Card, and the Card shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as any Executive Orders. The Union shall ensure that the Card contains sufficient identifying information in order to allow the Employer to identify the employee named on the Card in order to permit proper processing of the Card. If such information is not provided, then the Employer is not obligated to deduct membership dues. Employee membership in the Union is voluntary and is not a condition of employment. The Employer will also deduct biweekly voluntary contributions to the Union’s political action committee (PEOPLE) upon receipt of a voluntary, written OCSEA individual authorization form from any bargaining unit employee (“PEOPLE Card”). The Union shall develop and maintain the PEOPLE Card, and the Card shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as any Executive Orders. The Union shall ensure that the PEOPLE Card contains sufficient identifying information in order to allow the Employer to identify the employee named on the PEOPLE Card in order to permit proper processing of the PEOPLE Card. If such information is not provided, then the Employer is not obligated to deduct PEOPLE contributions. The Union shall ensure that any Card or PEOPLE Card developed, maintained, or signed after the effective date of this Agreement complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and any Executive Orders. The Union shall indemnify and hold harmless the Employer from and against any liability incurred to any third parties and any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought against the Employer that arise from: the Card or PEOPLE Card, including any deduction of membership dues or PEOPLE contributions by the Employer. During the term of this AgreementAgreement the Union may, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and bytime, request to deduct Union fees or contributions to Union-lawssponsored benefit programs. The OPBA Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval. Employees recalled from temporary or seasonal layoff or returning from leave of absence shall certify resume payroll deduction of dues or fair share fees, whichever was in effect prior to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct duesinterruption of payroll status, initiation fees, or assessments from commencing the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified work. Except for established payroll deductions for programs and organizations in Article 3 effect on the effective date of this Agreement, along with any deductions for Employer sponsored programs and organizations, no additional payroll deductions for dues, fees or contributions shall either 1) maintain their membership in be provided to any individual or organization without the OPBA, 2) become members prior written consent of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article Union and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseEmployer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 4.1 The City agrees to deduct Union membership dues in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for membership in the term bargaining unit upon successful completion of this Agreementtheir individual probationary periods, or 60 days from their date of employment, whichever is less. Section 4.2 The City agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues once each month from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for membership upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the City by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer shall City will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA Union dues from the wages payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the City. Section 4.3 The parties agree that the City assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the employees who have voluntarily signed provisions of this Article regarding the deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsof membership dues, fees or assessments. No new authorization forms The Union hereby agrees that it will be required indemnify and hold the City harmless from any employees claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from the deductions made by the City pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 4.4 The City shall be relieved from making such individual “check-off” deductions upon an employee’s: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; or (5) revocation of the check-off authorization. Said revocation must be submitted to the City in writing. Section 4.5 The City shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make legally required deductions in addition to the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting deduction of Union dues. Section 2: 4.6 The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted parties agree that neither the employees nor the Union shall be have a claim against the City for errors in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right processing of appeal to those portions deductions unless a claim of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified error is made to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA writing within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with days after the date of this Agreementsuch an error is claimed to have occurred. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay them to period that the OPBAUnion dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees 4.7 Deductions provided for in this Article are subject to hold the Employer harmless from approval of the Finance Director or designee and shall be made during one (1) pay period each month. In the event a deduction is not made for any and all liabilities or damages which may arise Union member any particular month, the City, upon written verification of the Union, will make the appropriate deduction from the performance following pay period if the deduction does not exceed the total of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.two

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. 10.1 The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to union membership dues in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible in the OPBAbargaining unit upon successful completion of their individual probationary periods. Section 6: 10.2 The OPBA Employer agrees to deduct regular union membership dues once each month from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for such deduction upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct union dues from the payroll check for the next pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Section 10.3 The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of union dues. The Union hereby agrees to it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions, or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities or damages which may arise exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 10.4 The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual “check-off” deductions upon the employee’s: 1. Termination of employment. 2. Transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit. 3. Layoff from work. 4. An unpaid leave of absence. 5. Written revocation of the “check-off” authorization. 6. Resignation by the employee from the performance Union. Section 10.5 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of its obligations under this Article and union dues. Section 10.6 The parties agree that neither the OPBA employees nor the union shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 10.7 The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the payroll clerk by the Treasurer of the Union during January of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to making any such liabilities or damages that may arisechanges in an individual’s dues deductions. Section 10.8 Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee’s written authorization for dues deduction shall be honored by the Employer for the duration of this agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The Employer shall deduct the Union biweekly membership dues, initiation fees and an annual assessment, if any, from the pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. The rate at which dues are to be deducted, the amount of the initiation fee and the amount of the annual assessment shall be certified to the Employer by the Union, and the Employer shall deduct Union dues at this rate from members' regular biweekly salary and wages (including retroactive salary/wage payments made pursuant to Article l8 Salaries and Wages). The aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the Union by the last day of the succeeding month, after such deductions are made. This authorization shall be irrevocable by the employee during the term of this Agreement. When revoked by the employee in accordance with Article 3, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by halt the OPBA and check-off of dues effective the regular monthly OPBA dues from first full pay period following the wages expiration of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesthis Agreement. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA employee's written authorization for dues payroll deductions shall certify to contain the Employer the amounts due employee's name, social security number, university where employed, work location, Union name and owing from the employees involvedlocal number. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If Where an employee has no pay due on that pay datebeen suspended, such amounts shall be deducted from furloughed or discharged and subsequently returned to work, with full or partial back pay, or has been reclassified retroactively, the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have Employer shall, in the right of appeal to those portions of manner outlined in Section 1 above, deduct the Union membership dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to due and owing for the City Finance Director by period for which the OPBAemployee receives back pay. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a . The dues deduction provisions of this Article shall continue to pertain and be tendered complied with by the Employer when any employee is transferred from one (1) position to the treasurer another position covered by this Agreement. Dues deductions will be resumed for employees upon their return from leaves of the OPBA within thirty “30” days absence without pay or recall from the date of making said deductionsfurlough. Section 5: All members . The Employer shall provide the Union, on a quarterly basis, a list of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, all employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined represented by the OPBAUnion. This list shall contain the employee's name, but employee identifier, address, university where employed, class code, work location and whether or not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAemployee is a member or non-member. Section 6: . The OPBA hereby agrees to Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify judgments brought or issued against the Employer for as a result of any such liabilities action taken or damages that may arisenot taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . The District agrees to deduct from the term salaries of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments Unit members who are members of the ASAR the dues levied by the OPBA ASAR as said Unit member individually and voluntarily authorizes the regular monthly OPBA dues from District to deduct and to transmit the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesmonies promptly to ASAR. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA ASAR shall certify to the Employer District the amounts due current rate of membership dues to the associations which are named in paragraph 1 above, and owing shall notify the District of any changes in the rates of membership. 3. Dues deductions authorized by individual Unit members shall be continuous unless revoked in writing. Any Unit member desiring to have the District discontinue deductions previously authorized must notify ASAR by September 15 of each year, in writing, and ASAR shall notify the District in writing of said revocation. 4. Deductions shall commence and be consistent with the procedures developed jointly by the City School District and ASAR. 5. It is specifically agreed that the City School District and the Board of Education assume no obligations, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Section, and ▇▇▇▇ agrees that it will indemnify and hold the District and Board harmless from any and all claims, actions, demands, suits or proceedings, by any employee or any other party arising from deductions made by the District or Board and remittance to ASAR of dues and any other fees under this Section. Once the funds are remitted to ASAR, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of ASAR. 6. Effective July 1, 1983, the Rochester City School District shall deduct from the wage or salary of employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but who are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee ASAR the amount equivalent to be determined the dues levied by the OPBAASAR and transmit the same so deducted to the ASAR, but not to exceed dues paid by members in accordance with Chapters 677 and 678 of the OPBA laws of 1977 of the State of New York. ▇▇▇▇ affirms that it has adopted such procedure for refund of agency fee deduction as required in Section 3 of Chapters 677 and 678 of the laws of 1977 of the State of New York. This provision for agency shop deduction shall continue in effect so long as the ASAR maintains such procedure. The agency fee deduction shall be made following the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of procedures as applicable as set forth earlier in this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBASection. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Contractual Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During The Employer agrees to make bi-weekly payroll deductions for membership dues and initiation fees from pay or wages of bargaining unit employees upon receipt of an individually signed voluntary check-off authorization card on a form to be supplied by the term Union and a membership list from the Union as stated below. Amounts deducted shall be remitted to Ohio Council 8, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. The Union shall designate, in writing, the address where the deducted monies shall be remitted. The Employer will provide a list of the names of all bargaining unit employees and will notify the Union of any changes in the list for any reason. The Union will provide a list of those bargaining unit employees from whom membership dues and/or initiation fees should be deducted and will certify the amount to be deducted from each employee on a bi-weekly basis. Upon any changes in the membership roster or changes in the bargaining unit, the Union will notify the Employer and provide an updated list of new members authorizing dues deduction. Dues deducted pursuant to the provisions of this AgreementArticle shall be remitted to the Union within fifteen (15) days of their deduction. With each remission of dues or initiation fees, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by will transmit a list including the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages name of the employees who from whom Union dues or initiation fees have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsbeen deducted, the amount withheld from each employee and the year to date total withheld for each employee. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgments brought or issued against the employer as a result of any action or inaction of the Employer pursuant to the provisions of this Article. It is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The specifically understood that the only responsibility the City assumes is to deduct dues and initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be fees in the amount established specified by the OPBA from time Union and to time in accordance with its constitution forward such dues and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify initiation fees according to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date terms of this Agreement. The Employer Union agrees to deduct such fair share fees accept full liability financially and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from legally for any and all liabilities or damages charges which may arise from be filed, fees, penalties, punitive damages, costs, and/or back pay liability arising out of the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities City's actions or damages that may ariseinactions involving dues or initiation fees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 20-1 Upon appropriate written authorization from the term of this AgreementEmployee, the Employer School District shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular make monthly OPBA association dues deductions from the wages salary of the employees Employee and make appropriate remittance to the Association. 20-2 No later than August 15 of each year, the Association will provide the School District with a list of Employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting authorized the District to deduct association dues or a uniformly applied authorized assessment to association members and the amount to be withheld. The Association will notify the District monthly in writing of any changes to said deductionslist. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be Changes in the amount established by to be withheld must be submitted in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the OPBA from time date the change is to time in accordance with its constitution and by-lawsbe effective. The OPBA shall certify School Trustees will not be required to honor any authorizations for any month's dues deductions that are delivered to the Employer District later than the amounts due and owing fifteenth of the month prior to the distribution of the payroll from which the employees involveddeductions are to be made. Any Employee desiring to have the District discontinue dues deductions he/she has authorized must notify the Association in writing during the period of July 1 through July 15 for that work year's dues. Deductions referred to in Section 20-1 above will be made in twenty (20) equal installments during the year. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues20-3 Upon termination, initiation feesresignation of an Employee, or assessments from upon taking a leave of absence, the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on amount of dues for that pay date, such amounts month shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAEmployee's final check. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a ▇▇-▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees not to honor any check-off authorization or dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are authorizations executed by any Employee in the bargaining unit but in favor of any other labor organization representing Employees for purposes of negotiations in accordance with NRS 288. 20-5 The Employee's earnings must be sufficient after other required deductions are made to cover the amount of the Association dues. In the case of an Employee who is on non-pay status during part of the pay period, and whose wages are not sufficient to cover the full withholding, no Association dues deductions shall be made. In this connection, all other required deductions have priority over Association dues. 20-6 It is recognized that the School District in agreeing to deduct dues and authorized assessments from Association members is performing a solely administrative function on behalf of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay Association for its convenience and is not a periodic fair share fee party to be determined by any agreement between the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by Association and its members regarding the deduction of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreementdues. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby Association, therefore, agrees to hold the Employer School District harmless from and to reimburse the School District for any and all liabilities or damages which cost, including legal fees it may arise incur, in relation to any deductions made at the direction of the Association and contrary to the instructions received from the performance individual Employee. 20-7 The Association agrees to refund to the District any excess amounts paid to it in error on account of the payroll deduction provision upon presentation of proper evidence of error in the event the claim is submitted sixty (60) School Days from its obligations under this Article and occurrence. 20-8 Dues deductions for membership of the OPBA Association shall indemnify continue when a member transfers from one job assignment to another, subject to provisions of NRS 288. 20-9 Deductions shall be transmitted promptly to the Employer Police Officers Association. All requests for any such liabilities or damages that may arisedeductions must be in accordance with NRS 608.110.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct the Union biweekly membership dues and an annual assessment, if any, from the pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. The amounts to be deducted shall be certified to the Employer by the Union, and the aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the Union by the last day of the succeeding month, after such deductions are made. This authorization shall be irrevocable by the employee during the term of this Agreement. When revoked by the employee in accordance with Article 3, the agency shall halt the check-off of dues effective the first full pay period following the expiration of this Agreement. Section 2. The Employer further agrees to deduct a fair share fee biweekly from all employees in the bargaining unit who are not members of the Union. Section 3. The employee's written authorization for dues payroll deductions shall contain the employee's name, social security number, work location, Park/Forest District and Union name. Section 4. Where an employee has been suspended, furloughed or discharged and subsequently returned to work, with full or partial back pay, or has been reclassified retroactively, the Employer shall, in the manner outlined in Sections 1 and 2 above, deduct the Union membership dues and fair share fees that are due and owing for the period for which the employee receives back pay. Section 5. The dues deduction and fair share fee provisions of this Article shall continue to pertain and be complied with by the Employer when any employee is transferred from one position to another position covered by this Agreement. Dues deductions and fair share fees will be resumed for employees upon their return from leaves of absence without pay them to the OPBAor recall from furlough. Section 6: . The OPBA hereby agrees to Employer shall provide the Union, on a quarterly basis, a list of all employees in the bargaining unit represented by the Union. This list shall contain the employee's name, social security number, address, class code, work location (Park/Forest District) and whether the employee is a member or non-member. Section 7. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from against any and all liabilities claims, suits, orders, or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify judgments brought or issued against the Employer for as a result of any such liabilities action taken or damages that may arisenot taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: A. During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the those employees who have voluntarily signed written dues deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new written authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department bargaining unit for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Written authorizations shall remain in effect until revoked in writing by the employee. Section 2: B. The initiation fees, dues, dues or assessments so deducted shall be in the amount amounts established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution Constitution and by-lawsBylaws. The OPBA Executive Director or designee shall certify in writing to the Employer County Auditor the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: C. The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments dues once per month from the first second pay of the month in each calendar monthaccordance with the union’s written direction, to the extent there are wages owing to the employee to cover the deduction. If an employee is on medical leave, layoff or other extended unpaid absence, dues shall only be deducted for a period when wages are earned. If dues are owing for pay periods when the employee has no pay due on that pay dateearnings or insufficient earnings to cover the deduction, the Employer shall deduct such amounts shall be deducted from dues out of future paychecks only upon the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have express written direction of the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Executive Director by the OPBAor designee. Section 4: D. A check in the amount of the total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction under this Article shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty (30) days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: E. The OPBA hereby agrees to defend and hold the Employer Employer, its officials and employees, harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for Employer, its officials or employees from any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues ‌ Payroll deductions from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department Unit for whom union membership dues or agency fees shall be made by AMP only on behalf of the Employer is currently deducting duesInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245. The following procedures shall be observed in the withholding of employee earnings: (1) Payroll deductions for Union dues or agency fees shall be for a specific amount and uniform as between employee members of the Union and shall not include fines, fees and/or assessments. Dues or agency fees deduction shall be made only upon the employee’s written authorization. Section (2: The initiation fees, dues, ) Authorization cancellation or assessments deducted modification of payroll deduction for Union dues or agency fees shall be approved by the General Manager. The voluntary payroll deduction authorization shall remain in effect until employment with AMP is terminated or until canceled or modified by the employee. Employees in the amount established Unit may authorize dues or agency fees deductions only for the Union. (3) Amounts deducted and withheld by AMP shall be transmitted to the officer designated in writing by the OPBA from time Union as the person authorized to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to receive such funds at the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedaddress specified. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, (4) Union membership dues or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts agency fees shall be deducted only provided that the employee’s earnings are sufficient; after all other required deductions are made, to cover the amount of the deductions herein authorized. When an employee is in a non-pay status for an entire pay period, no withholding will be made to cover that pay period from future earnings nor will the next subsequent payemployee deposit the amount with AMP which would have been withheld if the employee who is in a non-pay status during a part of the pay period, and the salary is not sufficient to cover the full withholding, no deduction shall be made. Fair Share members In this connection, all other required deductions have priority over the right of appeal to those portions Union dues or agency fees deduction. (5) The Union shall file with the General Manager an indemnity statement wherein the Union shall indemnify, defend and hold AMP harmless against any claim made and against any suit initiated against AMP for the deduction of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined or agency fees. In addition, the Union shall refund to AMP any amounts paid to it in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAerror upon presentation of supporting evidence. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 4.1 Upon an employee's successful completion of the term of this Agreementprobationary period, the Employer shall agrees to deduct initiation fees, assessments levied union membership dues in accordance with this Article. Section 4.2 The Employer agrees to deduct regular union membership dues twice per month from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for such deduction upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the OPBA and employee. A signed payroll deduction form as provided by the regular monthly OPBA Union must be presented to the Employer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct union membership dues from the wages payroll check beginning the pay period following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Dues deducted under this Section shall be remitted to the Treasurer of the employees who have voluntarily signed Union promptly following such deductions. Section 4.3 The Union agrees that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsof union membership dues and will assume any reasonable costs required by the Employer's accounting service necessary to execute the provisions of this Article. No new authorization forms The Union hereby further agrees it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless of any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Upon remittance of the funds to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be required the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 4.4 The Employer shall be relieved from making dues deduction upon an employee's: 1) termination of employment; 2) promotion or transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; 3) layoff from work; 4) an unpaid leave of absence; or 5) written revocation of the dues deduction authorization. Section 4.5 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employees employee who, during any dues payment period involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting deduction of union membership dues. Section 2: The initiation fees4.6 Those employees within the bargaining unit who do not become members of the Union shall pay to the Union, duesthrough deduction from pay as set forth herein, or assessments deducted shall be in a fair share fee to reimburse the amount established by Union for the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution costs of representation and by-lawsfor no other purpose. The OPBA Treasurer of the Union shall certify to the Employer the amounts due amount of the fair share fee and owing that the fee is to reimburse the Union for the costs of providing representation and for no other purpose. Upon such certification by the Union, the Employer shall automatically and without requiring further authorization deduct the amount of the fair share fee from the employees involvedpay of each employee obligated to pay the fee and remit the fee to the Union in the same manner as dues. Section 3: 4.7 The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall rate at which dues are to be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director Employer by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer Treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from Union during January of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given the date of Employer prior to making said any changes in individual dues deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement4.1. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and union membership dues from earned wages for all employees who voluntarily submit written authorization. Dues will be deducted twice each month from a regular paycheck of bargaining unit employees. Deductions shall commence with the first pay them to period in which dues are customarily deducted following receipt of the OPBAsigned authorization card. Section 6: 4.2. Within fifteen (15) days after the deductions are made, the Employer shall forward all dues to the Union State Treasurer with a list of those employees for whom payment is made, the amount deducted, and a copy of the list shall be submitted to the Union's Local Treasurer. Section 4.3. Other than to make the deductions described in this Article and forward the same to the Union, the Employer assumes no additional obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues. The OPBA Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions, or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 4.4. The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off" deductions upon an employee's: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; or (5) written revocation of the check-off authorization. Section 4.5. The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues month involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all liabilities or damages which may arise from legally required deductions in addition to the performance deduction of its obligations under this Article and Union dues. Section 4.6. The parties agree that neither the OPBA employees nor the Union shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date the Employer forwards the deductions to the Union. If it is found that an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 4.7. The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the Employer, in writing by the Union. The Union shall give to the Employer notice of any such liabilities change to the annual dues rate at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of any change. The Employer agrees to implement any change in annual dues rate on the effective date indicated by the Union so long as the thirty (30) day advance notice has been provided. Section 4.8. If requested by the Union, the Employer will provide to the Union for each employee the amount of the gross annual income as reflected on the employee's W-2 form received from the Employer for the previous year including any deferred or damages that may arisetax-sheltered compensation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 20.01 The Company shall deduct on the term payroll for each pay period, as per the Company's designated payroll periods, from wages due and payable to each employee, coming within the scope of this Agreement, an amount equivalent to the Employer dues of the Union; subject to the conditions set forth herein. 20.02 The amount to be deducted shall deduct initiation fees, be equivalent to the regular dues payment of the Union and shall not be changed during the term of the Agreement except to conform with a change in the amount of regular dues of the Union in accordance with its Constitutional provisions. 20.03 Membership in the Union will be available to any employee under the Constitution of the Union on payment of the initiation/reinstatement fees and assessments levied from employees as authorized by the OPBA and Union. 20.04 Deductions shall commence on the regular monthly OPBA dues first applicable pay period following an employees first date of service within the bargaining unit covered by this Agreement. 20.05 If the wages of an employee payable for any pay period are insufficient to permit a full deduction of dues, no such deduction shall be made from the wages of such employee by the employees who Company in that pay period. The Company shall not, because the employee did not have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required sufficient wages payable in any pay period, carry forward and deduct from any employees in subsequent wages the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesamount not deducted on an earlier pay period. Section 2: 20.06 The initiation feesamount of dues so deducted from wages accompanied by a statement of deductions from individuals, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established remitted by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify Company to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of later than thirty (30) dayscalendar days following the last pay period in the month in which the deductions were made. 20.07 The Company shall not be responsible financially or otherwise, as identified either to the Union or to any employee for any failure to make deductions or for making improper or inaccurate deductions or remittances other than to adjust the error in Article 3 a subsequent remittance. The Company's liability for any and all amounts deducted pursuant to the provisions of this section shall terminate at the time it remits payment to the Union. 20.08 In the event of any action at law against the parties hereto resulting from any deduction or deductions from payrolls made or to be made by the Company pursuant to this Section of this Agreement, all parties shall either 1) maintain their membership cooperate fully in the OPBAdefence of such action. Each party shall bear its own cost of such defence except that if, 2) become members at the request of the OPBA Union, counsel fees are incurred, these shall be borne by the Union. Save as aforesaid, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Company from any losses, damages, costs, liability or 3) expenses suffered or sustained by it as a condition result of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities deduction or damages that may arisedeductions from payrolls.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues Payroll deductions from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department Unit for whom union membership dues or agency fees shall be made by AMP only on behalf of the Employer is currently deducting duesInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245. The following procedures shall be observed in the withholding of employee earnings: (1) Payroll deductions for Union dues or agency fees shall be for a specific amount and uniform as between employee members of the Union and shall not include fines, fees and/or assessments. Dues or agency fees deduction shall be made only upon the employee’s written authorization. Section (2: The initiation fees, dues, ) Authorization cancellation or assessments deducted modification of payroll deduction for Union dues or agency fees shall be approved by the General Manager. The voluntary payroll deduction authorization shall remain in effect until employment with AMP is terminated or until canceled or modified by the employee. Employees in the amount established Unit may authorize dues or agency fees deductions only for the Union. (3) Amounts deducted and withheld by AMP shall be transmitted to the officer designated in writing by the OPBA from time Union as the person authorized to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to receive such funds at the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedaddress specified. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, (4) Union membership dues or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts agency fees shall be deducted only provided that the employee’s earnings are sufficient; after all other required deductions are made, to cover the amount of the deductions herein authorized. When an employee is in a non- pay status for an entire pay period, no withholding will be made to cover that pay period from future earnings nor will the next subsequent payemployee deposit the amount with AMP which would have been withheld if the employee who is in a non-pay status during a part of the pay period, and the salary is not sufficient to cover the full withholding, no deduction shall be made. Fair Share members In this connection, all other required deductions have priority over the right of appeal to those portions Union dues or agency fees deduction. (5) The Union shall file with the General Manager an indemnity statement wherein the Union shall indemnify, defend and hold AMP harmless against any claim made and against any suit initiated against AMP for the deduction of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined or agency fees. In addition, the Union shall refund to AMP any amounts paid to it in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAerror upon presentation of supporting evidence. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the 6.1. The Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from Union agree that membership in the wages Union is available to all employees specified as being in the bargaining unit, upon the commencement of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in first day the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesemployee works and accrues compensation. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement6.2. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share regular Union membership dues and fees or assessments implemented by the Union from the pay of any employee eligible for membership in the Union, and pay them upon the individual employee voluntarily signing and submitting a written authorization for dues deduction. The employee accepting membership will sign the Payroll Deduction Authorization Form along with a duplicate to be submitted to the OPBAPayroll Officer. Upon receipt of the proper authorization form, the Auditor will deduct Union dues from the employee’s payroll check for the pay period following the pay period in which the authorization was received and dues are normally deducted by the Employer. The first deduction from an employee’s pay will also include a Union membership fee and the amount of such fee will be determined by the Union. Although an employee may exercise his right to membership, no employee shall have the right to challenge, through the grievance procedure contained herein or otherwise limited in the agreement, for any action, including discipline and removal, occurring while an employee is serving his probation period also specified herein. The Payroll Deduction Authorization Form, Appendix B, shall be provided by the Employer through the Payroll Officer. Section 6: The OPBA 6.3. It is specifically agreed that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this article, and the Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities claims, actions, or damages which may arise proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer hereunder. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to obtain appropriate refund from the performance Union. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA Union. Section 6.4. The Employer shall indemnify be relieved from making such “check-off” deductions upon (a) termination of employment; (b) transfer to a job other than one covered by the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.bargaining unit;

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During A. The Board will deduct from the term pay of each employee covered by this Agreement, current union membership dues, provided that at the Employer shall deduct initiation feestime of such deduction, assessments levied there is in the possession of the Board a current written authorization by the OPBA employee, in the form and according to the regular monthly OPBA terms of the authorization form; and shall continue to make such deduction until the Board receives written instructions to the contrary from said employee, according to the terms of “E” below. B. The Board will deduct current membership dues from the wages pay of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department authorizing same, for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay period in each the calendar month. C. The Board will deduct from the pay of employees in any month only the Association dues becoming due in such month. D. All sums deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Treasurer of the local Association, if possible, not later than the 15th of the next month after the deductions have been made. If an employee has no pay due on that pay dateIn the event the Association requests the Board to change the present membership dues deduction of any member except as provided in section “E”, such amounts request shall be deducted from effective only if it gives the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have Board sixty (60) days notice of specific changes and pays for the right cost of appeal to those portions of Union such changeover, if the changeover is possible. E. Employees having signed or having already signed dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified authorization cards, may only revoke the authorization upon thirty (30) days written prior notice to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check Board and only once in the amount any calendar year. Any employee who does revoke his/her dues authorization card may not reinstate it for a period of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days one year from the date of making its revocation. In cases when a deduction is made that duplicates a payment that an employee already has made to the Associations, or in any other situation that a refund is demanded, said deductionsrefunds are not the responsibility of the Board. Section 5: All members of F. The Board shall not be liable for any errors or losses in the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 administration of this Agreement, Article. The Board shall either 1) maintain their membership in not be liable for the OPBA, 2) become members remittance or payment of any sum other than that constituting actual deductions made from the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined wages earned by the OPBAemployees as authorized in writing. Further, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in Association shall protect, indemnify and save the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer Board harmless from against any and all liabilities or damages which claims, demands, costs, suits and any other forms of liability that may arise from out of, or by reason of, action taken or not taken by the performance Board for the purpose of its obligations under complying with this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseArticle.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: 7.01 During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues make payroll deductions from the pay or wages of the those employees who have voluntarily submitted a signed deduction check-off card. Any voluntary dues checkoff authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new shall be irrevocable, regardless of whether an employee has revoked union membership, for a period of one year from the date of the execution of the dues checkoff authorization forms will be required from any employees in and for year to year thereafter, unless the Cortland Police Department for whom employee gives the Employer is currently deducting duesand the Union written notice of revocation not less than ten (10) days and not more than (25) days before the end of any yearly period. Copies of employee's dues checkoff cards are available from the Union upon request. Section 2: 7.02 The initiation fees, dues, or assessments amounts deducted shall be remitted to Ohio Council 8, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, of the amount established amounts to be deducted. The Union shall designate, in writing, the address where the check off monies shall be remitted. 7.03 The payroll deduction shall be made, by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing Employer, from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first second pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, date such amounts shall be deducted from the next or subsequent pay. Fair Share members have If an employee has insufficient pay or wages to satisfy the right amount to be deducted, the Employer will make deductions from subsequent pays until the amount to be deducted has been satisfied. 7.04 Monies deducted pursuant to the provisions of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee this Section shall be certified remitted to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA Union within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 days of this Agreement, their deduction. Each remittance shall either be accompanied with the following alphabetical lists: 1) maintain their membership in Employee for which deductions were made including name and address of the OPBA, employee and the amount deducted; 2) become members the name of each employee whose name has been dropped from prior check off list and reason for the OPBA or 3) as omission. 7.05 The Employer shall provide to the Union on a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the quarterly basis a report listing all bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAmembers’ names. Section 6: 7.06 The OPBA hereby agrees to Union shall hold the Employer harmless from any for all monies deducted and all liabilities or damages which may arise from remitted to the performance Union pursuant to the provisions of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arisecontract.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues Payroll deductions from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department Unit for whom union membership dues or agency fees shall be made by AMP only on behalf of the Employer is currently deducting duesInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245. The following procedures shall be observed in the withholding of employee earnings: (1) Payroll deductions for Union dues or agency fees shall be for a specific amount and uniform as between employee members of the Union and shall not include fines, fees and/or assessments. Dues or agency fees deduction shall be made only upon the employee’s written authorization. Section (2: The initiation fees, dues, ) Authorization cancellation or assessments deducted modification of payroll deduction for Union dues or agency fees shall be approved by the General Manager. The voluntary payroll deduction authorization shall remain in effect until employment with AMP is terminated or until canceled or modified by the employee. Employees in the amount established Unit may authorize dues or agency fees deductions only for the Union. (3) Amounts deducted and withheld by AMP shall be transmitted to the officer designated in writing by the OPBA from time Union as the person authorized to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to receive such funds at the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedaddress specified. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, (4) Union membership dues or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts agency fees shall be deducted only provided that the employee’s earnings are sufficient; after all other required deductions are made, to cover the amount of the deductions herein authorized. When an employee is in a non-pay status for an entire pay period, no withholding will be made to cover that pay period from future earnings nor will the next subsequent payemployee deposit the amount with AMP which would have been withheld if the employee who is in a non-pay status during a part of the pay period, and the salary is not sufficient to cover the full withholding, no deduction shall be made. Fair Share members In this connection, all other required deductions have priority over the right of appeal to those portions Union dues or agency fees deduction. (5) The Union shall file with the General Manager an indemnity statement wherein the Union shall indemnify, defend and hold AMP harmless against any claim made and against any suit initiated against AMP for the deduction of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined or agency fees. In addition, the Union shall refund to AMP any amounts paid to it in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAerror upon presentation of supporting evidence. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . Any member of the term CFPBA who has submitted a properly executed written dues authorization card or statement to the City may have his/her dues in the CFPBA deducted from his/her wages. Dues shall be deducted on a bi-weekly basis and, shall, thereafter, be transmitted to the CFPBA or its designated depository. Dues shall be remitted monthly along with a list containing the name, social security number, and the amount deducted, of this Agreementthe bargaining unit members for which remittance is made. The City, however, shall have no responsibility or liability for the improper deduction of any dues. The CFPBA will initially notify the City as to the amount of deductions. Changes in deductions will be submitted to the Human Resources Division, via certified mail, specifying the amount of dues to be deducted, and a list of Association members affected, at least thirty (30) days in advance. Further, the Employer CFPBA shall hold the City harmless for any errors in the administration of the dues deduction system. Under no circumstances shall the City be required to deduct initiation feesCFPBA fines, penalties, or non-uniform special assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesmember. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall . Any authorization for dues deduction may be in the amount established canceled by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify employee upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Employer City, with a copy to the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedCFPBA. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues. When an employee quits, initiation feesis discharged, or assessments from is laid off, any unpaid dues owed to the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall CFPBA will be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBAemployee’s last paycheck. Section 4: A check . No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee during any payroll period in which the employee’s net earnings for the payroll period are less than the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall to be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductionspaid. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby CFPBA agrees to hold and save the Employer City safe and harmless from any and all liabilities or damages judgments, suits, actions, orders, etc., which may arise from because of the performance City’s actions under the provisions of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseArticle.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. 2.1 The Employer agrees to deduct Union membership dues in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for the bargaining unit. 2.2 The Employer agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues once each month during which the employee is paid commencing with September of each year, from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for such fair share fees deduction, upon receiving written authorization signed individually and pay them voluntarily by the employee. A signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the OPBAEmployer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct Union dues from the payroll check for the next pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Dues deductions will be forwarded to the OAPSE State Office in accordance with instructions from the local chapter president. Section 6: 2.3 The OPBA parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues. The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. 2.4 The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off" deductions upon an employee's (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; (5) written revocation of the check-off authorization by the employee; or damages which may arise (6) resignation by the employee from the performance Union. 2.5 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of its obligations under this Article and Union dues. 2.6 The parties agree that neither the OPBA employees nor the Union shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error was made. It will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. 2.7 The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the payroll clerk by the treasurer of the Union during September of each year. Two (2) months advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to making any such liabilities changes in an individual's dues deductions. 2.8 Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee's written authorization for dues deduction shall be honored by the Employer for the duration of this Agreement. 2.9 The Board agrees to deduct OAPSE State due and Local dues set forth herein (current or damages that may ariseas increased) from employee’s salary or wages and remit the same to the OAPSE State Treasurer upon receipt of the employee’s voluntary authorization. Such authorization shall be irrevocable, regardless of whether the employee remains a member of the Union or not, for the period stipulated in the employee’s dues authorization application. Revocations of dues authorization shall be in accordance with the employee’s dues authorization agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 20.01 The Company shall deduct on the term payroll for each pay period, as per the Company's designated payroll periods, from wages due and payable to each employee, coming within the scope of this Agreement, an amount equivalent to the Employer dues of the Union; subject to the conditions set forth herein. 20.02 The amount to be deducted shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and be equivalent to the regular monthly OPBA dues payment of the Union and shall not include assessments, initiation fees or fines. The amount to be deducted shall not be changed during the term of the Agreement except to conform with a change in the amount of regular dues of the Union in accordance with its constitutional provisions. 20.03 Membership in the Union will be available to any employee under the Constitution of the Union on payment of the initiation or reinstatement fees uniformly required of all other such applicants. 20.04 Deductions shall commence on the first applicable pay period following an employees first date of service within a classification covered by this Agreement. 20.05 If the wages of an employee payable for any pay period are insufficient to permit a full deduction of dues, no such deduction shall be made from the wages of such employee by the employees who Company in that pay period. The Company shall not, because the employee did not have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required sufficient wages payable in any pay period, carry forward and deduct from any employees in subsequent wages the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesamount not deducted on an earlier pay period. Section 2: 20.06 The initiation feesamount of dues so deducted from wages accompanied by a statement of deductions from individuals, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established remitted by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify Company to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of later than thirty (30) dayscalendar days following the last pay period in the month in which the deductions were made. 20.07 The Company shall not be responsible financially or otherwise, as identified either to the Union or to any employee for any failure to make deductions or for making improper or inaccurate deductions or remittances other than to adjust the error in Article 3 a subsequent remittance. The Company's liability for any and all amounts deducted pursuant to the provisions of this section shall terminate at the time it remits payment to the Union. 20.08 In the event of any action at law against the parties hereto resulting from any deduction or deductions from payrolls made or to be made by the Company pursuant to this Section of this Agreement, all parties shall either 1) maintain their membership cooperate fully in the OPBAdefence of such action. Each party shall bear its own cost of such defence except that if, 2) become members at the request of the OPBA Union, counsel fees are incurred, these shall be borne by the Union. Save as aforesaid, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Company from any losses, damages, costs, liability or 3) expenses suffered or sustained by it as a condition result of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities deduction or damages that may arisedeductions from payrolls.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 2.1 The City agrees to deduct Union membership dues in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for membership in the term bargaining unit upon successful completion of this Agreementtheir individual probationary periods, or 60 days from their date of employment, whichever is less. Section 2.2 The City agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues once each month from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for membership upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the City by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer shall City will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA Union dues from the wages payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the City. Section 2.3 The parties agree that the City assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the employees who have voluntarily signed provisions of this Article regarding the deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsof membership dues, fees or Section 2.4 The City shall be relieved from making such individual “check-off” deductions upon an employee’s: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; or (5) revocation of the check-off authorization. No new authorization forms will Said revocation must be required submitted to the City in writing. Section 2.5 The City shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employees employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make legally required deductions in addition to the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting deduction of Union dues. Section 2: 2.6 The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted parties agree that neither the employees nor the Union shall be have a claim against the City for errors in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify processing of deductions unless a claim of error is made to the Employer City in writing within thirty (30) days after the amounts due and owing from date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the employees involvednext pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 3: The Employer 2.7 Deductions provided for in this Article are subject to the approval of the Finance Director or designee and shall deduct duesbe made during one (1) pay period each month. In the event a deduction is not made for any Union member any particular month, initiation feesthe City, or assessments upon written verification of the Union, will make the appropriate deduction from the first following pay in each calendar monthperiod if the deduction does not exceed the total of two (2) months regular dues. If an employee has no The City will not deduct more than two (2) months regular dues from the pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall of any Union member. Section 2.8 The rate at which the dues are to be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director payroll clerk by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in Treasurer of the amount Union during January of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall each year. One (1) month advance notice must be tendered given to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of payroll clerk prior to making said any changes in an individual’s dues deductions. Section 5: All members 2.9 The City agrees to remit a warrant in the aggregate amount of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them deductions to the OPBAUnion. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement3.1. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees Union membership dues, fees, and pay them to assessments in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for the OPBAbargaining unit. Section 6: 3.2. The OPBA Employer agrees to deduct Union membership dues once each pay period, not to exceed two (2) pay periods per month, from the pay of any eligible employee in the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the Employer by the employee or his designated representative. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct Union dues from the payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Section 3.3. The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues. The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 3.4. The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off" deductions upon an employee's: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; (5) revocation of the checkoff authorization; or damages which may arise (6) resignation by the employee from the performance Union. Section 3.5. The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of its obligations under this Article and Union dues. Section 3.6. The parties agree that neither the OPBA employees nor the Union shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found that an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 3.7. The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the Finance Director by the Treasurer of the Union during January of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given the Finance Director prior to making any changes in any individual's dues deductions. Section 3.8. Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee's written authorization for dues deduction shall be honored by the Employer for the duration of this Agreement or until such liabilities or damages that may ariseemployee submits a written revocation of the dues deduction authorization to the Finance Director.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During Any member of the term bargaining unit who is a member or has applied for membership in the Association may sign and deliver to the Board an authorization for continuous dues deduction. The appropriate authorization forms shall be provided by the Association. The authorization is continuous and shall remain in effect from year to year unless the employee revokes said authorization in writing. The Board shall deduct from each employee’s pay the current dues of this Agreementthe Association provided the Board has received an authorized form from the Association. Pursuant to such authorization, the Employer Board shall start deductions with the second paycheck in September, and deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by substantially equal amounts through June pay periods scheduled for such employee. For employees newly hired after the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages start of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation feesschool year, dues, or assessments deducted dues shall be in deducted over the amount established by remaining paychecks scheduled for the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar monthyear for that employee. If an employee a bargaining unit member terminates employment before the full amount of dues has no pay due on been deducted, the balance of that pay date, such amounts shall employee’s dues will be deducted from the next subsequent paylast check issued. Fair Share members have In the right event an employee takes an approved leave of appeal to those portions absence without pay before the full amount of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practiceshas been deducted, the Association treasurer will be notified. The Board shall remit said deducted dues to the Association within ten (10) days following the pay period deduction. In no event shall the Board of Education be liable under this Section 4.4 “Dues Deduction” or under Section 4.5 “Fair Share” for unpaid dues or fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director payments in arrears caused by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) daysinsufficient earnings, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBAresulting from, but not limited to: 1. Termination of employment; 2. Resignation; 3. Leave of absence; 4. Exhaustion of sick leave or other leave benefits; 5. Garnishment of earnings or other legal process directing withholding or payments or earnings to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAothers. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Professional Services, Professional Services

Dues Deduction. Section The Employer agrees to deduct FOP membership dues and fair share fees in accordance with this article for all employees who become members of the FOP. A. The Employer agrees to deduct regular FOP membership dues once each pay period from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for membership upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the Employer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct FOP dues for the payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. B. The Employer shall be relieved from making dues deductions upon an employee’s: (1: During ) termination of employment, (2) promotion to a job other than one covered by the term bargaining unit, (3) layoff from work, (4) an unpaid leave of absence, or (5) written revocation of the dues deduction authorization in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the . C. The Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA not be obligated to make dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required deductions from any employees employee who, during any dues month involved, has failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the Cortland Police Department deduction of FOP dues. Authorization for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted dues deductions shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify revocable upon written notice to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedemployee. Section 3: D. The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall rate at which dues are to be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director Township Fiscal Officer by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in Treasurer of the amount FOP during January of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall each year. One (1) month advance notice must be tendered given to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of Fiscal Officer prior to making said any changes in any employee’s dues deductions. Section 5: All members E. The Employer shall notify the FOP/OLC of any new hires within the bargaining unit after a period of unit. Such notification will be in writing to the FOP/OLC within thirty (30) daysdays of their hire date. F. During the first pay period in January and July of each year, as identified the Employer shall provide the FOP/OLC with a roster of all bargaining unit members. Additionally, should the Employer receive a notice from a bargaining unit member wishing to cease dues deductions and withdraw from FOP/OLC membership, the Employer shall notify the FOP/OLC in Article 3 writing within seven (7) days of this Agreement, request. All dues collected shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined paid over by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them once each month to the OPBAFOP/OLC, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: a. The Employer shall deduct duesfrom the salaries of TAU members, initiation feesin installments for each pay period, uniformly assessed dues levied by TAU, provided the TAU member has voluntarily executed a standard form – acceptable to both parties - authorizing such deductions (See, Appendix 1). Deductions shall begin in the pay period following the Employer’s receipt of the authorization. i. A TAU member who has authorized uniformly assessed dues deductions may cancel such authorization by submitting to the Employer and to TAU written notice of cancellation. Upon receipt, the Employer will in writing notify TAU it has received a written cancellation notice. Dues deduction will cease as of the payroll period following receipt of notice by the Employer and the Employer’s written notice to TAU. ii. The Employer shall furnish to TAU each pay period a listing of all uniformly assessed dues deducted from the salaries of TAU members. The Employer shall transfer all dues deductions to TAU each pay period. iii. The Employer shall use its best efforts to make authorized deductions in the manner set forth but assumes no responsibility for any errors in making such deductions. When, upon receipt by TAU of a written claim, duplicate or assessments improper uniformly assessed dues or fees deduction is found, refund shall be made to the claimant by TAU. iv. The Employer shall not be liable to TAU, by reason of the requirements of this Article, for the remittance or payment of any sum other than actual deductions made from the pay earned by the TAU member. v. Authorized payroll deduction shall be suspended for the period of time that a TAU member is on an approved leave of absence or for up to eighteen (18) calendar months while the TAU member is absent from the bargaining unit. Unless authorization is cancelled, payroll deduction shall be reinstated with the first pay period after the TAU member returns to work in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director a bargaining unit position covered by the OPBAAgreement. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During 22.01 The Company will deduct on the payroll for each period, from wages due and payable to each Employee coming within the scope of this Collective Agreement, an amount equivalent to the dues of the Union subject to the conditions set forth herein. 22.02 The amount to be deducted shall be equivalent to the regular dues payment of the Union and shall include assessments or initiation fees applicable to new hires. The amount to be deducted shall not be changed during the term of the Agreement except to conform with a change in the amount of regular dues to the Union in accordance with its constitutional provisions. 22.03 Deductions will commence on the payroll for the first pay period of the calendar month following the first date of employment in a position covered by this Agreement. 22.04 If the wages of an Employee payable for any period are insufficient to permit a full deduction, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues no such deduction will be made from the wages of such Employee by the employees who Company on that payroll. The Company will not, because the Employee did not have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required sufficient wages on any payroll, carry forward and deduct from any employees in subsequent wages the Cortland Police Department for whom amount not deducted on an earlier payroll. 22.05 Only payroll deductions now or hereafter required by law and deductions of monies due or owing the Employer is currently deducting Company shall be made from wages prior to the deduction of dues. Section 2: 22.06 The initiation feesamount so deducted from wages, duesaccompanied by a statement of deductions from individuals, or assessments deducted shall will be in the amount established remitted by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify Company to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct duesUnion, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall as may be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director mutually agreed by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in Company and the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of Union not later than thirty (30) dayscalendar days following the pay period in which the deductions are made. 22.07 The Company shall not be responsible for arrears. 22.08 The Company shall not be responsible financially, as identified in Article 3 either to the Union or to any Employee, for 22.09 In the event of any action at law against the parties hereto resulting from any deduction or deductions made from payrolls or to be made by the Company pursuant to the first paragraph of this AgreementArticle, both parties shall either 1) maintain their membership cooperate fully in the OPBAdefense of such action. Each party shall bear its own cost of such defense, 2) become members except that, if at the request of the OPBA Union, counsel fees are incurred, these shall be borne by the Union. Save as aforesaid, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Company from any losses, damages, costs, liability or 3) expenses suffered or sustained by the Company as a condition result of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that any such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAdeduction or deductions from payrolls. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold 22.10 Employees shall be provided with a T4 slip indicating the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance amount of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may ariseUnion dues deducted.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During a. The State agrees to deduct from the term regular paycheck of this Agreementany employee dues of the Union provided the employee submits an authorization for dues deductions in writing and in proper form to the responsible payroll clerk. On receipt of the form, the Employer payroll clerk shall forward it within two (2) working days to the centralized payroll section, Department of the Treasury. Dues deduction will be reflected in the paycheck for the current pay period, provided the form is received in centralized payroll at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the end of the pay period otherwise to be reflected in the next pay period. If violations of these time frames are brought to the attention of the State, the State will review the matter and make best efforts to solve the problem within two (2) pay periods. b. Dues deductions for any employee in this negotiating unit shall be limited to the Union. Employees shall be eligible to withdraw such authorization only as of July 1 of each year provided the notice of withdrawal is filed after May l5 timely with the responsible payroll clerk. Unless an employee withdraws authorization for the deduction of Union dues, the State will continue to deduct initiation feesdues. The movement of an employee from one title to another title and/or from one unit to another unit will not affect dues deduction, assessments levied unless the new title or unit is not represented by the OPBA and Union. c. Dues so deducted by the regular monthly OPBA dues from State shall be transmitted to the wages Secretary/Treasurer of the Union together with a listing of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting duesincluded. Section 2: d. The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA Union shall certify to the Employer State the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions amount of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined and shall notify the State of any change in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of structure thirty (30) days, as identified days in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members advance of the OPBA or 3) as a condition requested date of employmentsuch change. The change shall be reflected in payroll deduction at the earliest time after receipt of the request. e. Whenever an employee's dues deduction is discontinued, the Union shall in accordance be provided with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in State's reason for the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay discontinuation on a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBAquarterly basis. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Administrative & Clerical Services Unit Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify to the Employer the amounts due and owing from the employees involved. Section 3: The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar month. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement3.1. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share FOP local membership dues and fees and pay them to in accordance with this Article for all employees eligible for the OPBAbargaining unit. Section 6: 3.2. The OPBA Employer agrees to deduct FOP/OLC membership dues and fees once each month from the pay of any eligible employee in the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form (see Appendix A) must be presented to the Employer by the employee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct FOP/OLC dues and fees from the payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Section 3.3. The Employer agrees to remit the dues and fees deducted from bargaining unit employee's pay, in accordance with this Article, to the FOP/OLC at ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇, once each month for the duration of this Agreement. Section 3.4. The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of FOP/OLC dues and fees. The FOP/OLC hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any claims, actions, or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once the funds are remitted to the FOP/OLC, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and all liabilities exclusive obligation and responsibility of the FOP/OLC. Section 3.5. The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off" deductions upon an employee's: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) unpaid leave of absence; (5) revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; or damages which may arise (6) resignation by the employee from the performance FOP/OLC. Section 3.6. The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any employee who, during any dues months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of its obligations under this Article and FOP/OLC dues. Section 3.7. The parties agree that neither the OPBA employee nor the FOP/OLC shall indemnify have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found that an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the FOP/OLC dues deduction would normally be made by deducting the proper amount. Section 3.8. The rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the payroll clerk by the FOP/OLC as is necessary to be accurate. One (1) month advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to making any such liabilities or damages that may arisechanges in an individual's dues deductions. Section 3.9. Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee's written authorization for dues deduction shall be honored by the Employer for the duration of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During . Upon receipt of a lawfully executed written authorization from a bargaining unit member, the term Town agrees to deduct the current regular association dues on a semi-monthly basis and remit such deductions to the treasurer of the PBA. The PBA will notify the Town, in writing, thirty (30) days prior to any change in the regular PBA dues structure. The employer is expressly prohibited from any involvement in the collection of fines, penalties or special assessments and shall not honor any request of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA dues from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductions. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department nature other than for whom the Employer is currently deducting association dues. Section 2: The initiation fees. Any employee may, duesat any time, or assessments deducted revoke his/her dues deduction and shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify submit such revocation form to the Employer Town Payroll Section with a copy to the amounts due and owing from the employees involvedPBA. Section 3: . The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from the first pay in each calendar monthPBA agrees to provide necessary Dues Deduction Authorization forms and Notice to Stop Dues Deduction forms for its members. If an employee has no pay due on that pay date, such amounts These forms shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined at least 8-1/2" wide and 5-1/2" tall in OPBA practicesdimension. The fair share fee information entered on the forms, with the exception of the member's signature, must be either typed or legibly printed. These forms shall be certified read as follows: AUTHORIZATION CARD FOR DEDUCTION OF UNION DUES I hereby authorize the Town of Highland Beach to deduct from my wages each pay period, the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check in the current regular pay period PBA dues and to transmit this amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the treasurer of the OPBA within thirty “30” days Palm Beach County PoliceBenevolent Association. Date: Town ID Number: Address: Name: Social Security Number: Signature: INSTRUCTION TO STOP DEDUCTION OF UNION DUES I hereby instruct the Town of Highland Beach to stop deducting from my wages each pay period the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members current regular pay period PBA dues of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association. A copy of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in revocation has been forwarded to the OPBA, 2) become members treasurer of the OPBA or 3) as a condition PBA. Date: Town ID Number: Address: Name: Social Security Number: Signature: The PBA will indemnify, defend and hold the Town harmless against those claims made and suits initiated against the Town that are specifically and narrowly related to only any check-off of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members Union dues. The Union further agrees to pay those reasonable expenses of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBATown (including, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and pay them to the OPBAcosts) in defending against such suits on this specific item only. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of SECTION 9.1 The Employer agrees to deduct union membership dues, initiation fees, assessments, in accordance with this Article for all employees covered by this Agreement. SECTION 9.2 The Employer agrees to deduct regular Union membership dues, initiation fees, assessments, once each month from the pay of any employee in the bargaining unit eligible for membership upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction authority form must be presented to the Employer by the employee or union representative. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer shall will deduct initiation fees, assessments levied by the OPBA and the regular monthly OPBA Union dues from the wages payroll check for the next pay period in which dues are normally deducted following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. SECTION 9.3 The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the employees who have voluntarily signed provisions of this Article regarding the deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionsof Union dues. No new authorization forms The Union hereby agrees that it will be required indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom claims, actions, suits, or proceedings by any employee arising from deductions made by the Employer is currently deducting duespursuant to this Article. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments SECTION 9.4 All amounts so deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time employees' wages in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA this Article shall certify be remitted to the Employer Treasurer of the amounts due Union no later than ten (10) days following such deduction. Once the funds are remitted to the Treasurer of the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and owing from exclusive obligation and responsibility of the employees involvedUnion. Section 3: SECTION 9.5 The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual "check-off' deductions upon an employee's: (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one included in the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) unpaid leave of absence; or (5) revocation of the payroll deduction authorization. SECTION 9.6 The Employer shall not be obligated to deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments assessments, from the first pay wages of any employee who, during any dues’ months involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in each calendar monthaddition to the deduction of Union dues, initiation fees, orassessments. SECTION 9.7 The parties agree that neither the employees nor the Union shall have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions unless a claim of errors made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found that an employee has no error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay due on period that pay date, such amounts shall the Union dues deductions would normally be made by deducting theproper amount. SECTION 9.8 The rate at which dues are to be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director payroll clerk by the OPBATreasurer of the Union during January of each year. One (1) month advance notice must be given to the payroll clerk prior to making any changes inanemployee's dues deductions. Section 4: A check in the amount of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a SECTION 9.9 Except as otherwise provided herein, each eligible employee's written voluntary signed authorization for dues deduction shall be tendered to honored by the treasurer of Employer for the OPBA within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 duration of this Agreement, shall either 1) maintain their membership in the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees and pay them to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold the Employer harmless from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Dues Deduction. Section 1: During the term of this Agreement, the 2.01 The Employer shall deduct initiation fees, assessments levied the regular Union dues on all earnings from regular salary payments to each employee. 2.02 The amount of regular Union dues to be deducted shall be furnished to the Employer by the OPBA Union. 2.03 The deducted dues shall be remitted to the Union no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of each month following the month in which the deductions are made with a statement showing the names of the employees from whom deductions have been made and the amount deducted. The amount of dues to be deducted may be amended by the Union upon giving the Employer fourteen (14) calendar days written notice. The new deductions will take effect on the pay day in the next week following the expiry of such notice. 2.04 In consideration for the Employer making deductions in accordance with this Article, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer, including agents and persons acting on its behalf, from any liability, claims or actions in any way connected with the deduction of Union dues. 2.05 The Employer shall advise new employees and employees who are transferred into the bargaining unit that a Collective Agreement is in effect and of the provisions of the agreement with respect to deduction of Union dues, and also advise such employees of the name of the Union’s Unit Chairperson. The Employer shall advise the Union’s Unit Chair in writing when an employee is hired or transferred into the bargaining unit. A Union representative shall be allowed one hour during such employee’s first month of work to discuss the Union and Collective Agreement and to sign the employee into Union membership should he or she wish. 2.06 The employer shall in, each pay period deduct $0.01 per hour for all regular monthly OPBA dues hours worked from the wages of the employees who have voluntarily signed deduction authorization forms permitting said deductionscovered by this Collective Agreement. No new authorization forms will be required from any employees in the Cortland Police Department for whom the Employer is currently deducting dues. Section 2: The initiation fees, dues, or assessments monies so deducted shall be in the amount established by the OPBA from time to time in accordance with its constitution and by-laws. The OPBA shall certify remitted to the Employer charitable foundation known as the amounts due and owing from CEP Humanity Fund no later than the employees involved. Section 3: 15th day of the month following the month in which the hours were worked. The Employer shall deduct dues, initiation fees, or assessments from also include with the first pay in each calendar monthremittance the number of employees for whom contributions have been made. If an employee has no pay due on It is understood that pay date, such amounts shall be deducted from the next subsequent pay. Fair Share members have the right of appeal to those portions of Union dues that are not associated with representative activities as outlined in OPBA practices. The fair share fee shall be certified to the City Finance Director by the OPBA. Section 4: A check participation in the amount program of total dues withheld from these employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered deductions set out above is voluntary. Employees who do not wish to participate must so inform the treasurer of the OPBA Employer within thirty “30” days from the date of making said deductions. Section 5: All members of the bargaining unit after a period of thirty (30) days, as identified in Article 3 of this Agreement, days after being hired. All such employee contributions to the CEP Humanity Fund shall either 1) maintain their membership in be recorded on the OPBA, 2) become members of the OPBA or 3) as a condition of employment, shall in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4117.09, employees who are in the bargaining unit but are not members of the OPBA, that such employees shall pay a periodic fair share fee to be determined by the OPBA, but not to exceed dues paid by members of the OPBA in the same bargaining unit; such fair share fee payments to be effective with the date of this Agreement. employee’s T4 form. 2.07 The Employer agrees to deduct such fair share fees general assessments as required by CEP, Local ▇▇-▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Newsmedia Guild and pay them to remit the total of individual deductions by cheque to the OPBA. Section 6: The OPBA hereby agrees to hold Treasurer of the Union before the end of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. As with the remittance of regular union dues provided for in clause 2.03, the Employer harmless shall, when remitting assessments, give the names of the employees from any and all liabilities or damages which may arise from the performance of its obligations under this Article and the OPBA shall indemnify the Employer for any such liabilities or damages that may arisewhose pay deductions have been made.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement