FAIR SHARE/AGENCY SHOP. A. The Association agrees to hold the district harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought against the district as a result of the provisions of this Article. B. Teachers have the right to join the Association, but membership in the Association shall not be required as a condition of employment. The district will advise all newly employed teachers at the time of employment that the Association is their exclusive bargaining representative. C. The district shall deduct an amount equal to Association dues (NCEA, OEA, and NEA) from the pay of a teacher who is not an Association member as a fair share fee commensurate with the cost to the Association of collective bargaining and agreement administration. The district shall deduct an amount equal to NCEA dues from the teacher’s first two checks (Sept. & Oct.) and then deduct one-eighth of the remaining amount each month for eight months. D. A teacher who is not an Association member shall be subject to provisions of paragraph C of this Article unless the Association membership chairman has certified to the district that the teacher’s fees have been paid in full. Certification of direct dues payment shall be made by the 15th day of any month. E. The Association certifies that this agreement was formally executed pursuant to vote of majority of all teachers in the bargaining unit.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
