Fair Share Representation Fee. 16.1 A Fair Share Representation Fee shall be implemented effective on the date S fuqJ{AC shows evidence substantiating its attainment of a membership share of no less than seventy percent (70%) of Unit IV employees. The fee will not be charged to any Unit IV employee who began his,/her most recent AACPS employment prior to July 1, 2015. If membership falls below sixty percent (60%), SAAAAC shall be notified by the Board of Education. If thereafter membership falls below fifty-five percent (55%), the collection of agency fee will cease.
16.2 Pursuant to Section 6-504 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Unit IV employees who begin work after the provisions of Article 16. I have been satisfied, shall, as a condition of employment, be required to either join S AAAAC or pay a representation fee based on chargeable activities, in an amount not to exceed S fudd{C membership dues. Any bargaining unit member electing not to join SAAAAC shall be required to pay the representation fee. The Board shall deduct such representation fee from employees' payroll checks in the same manner in which membership dues are deducted, pursuant to this Agreement.
16.3 Employees hired after the provisions of Article 16.1 have been satisfied, shall be presented with a form jointly approved by the Board and SAAAAC as part ofthe New Employee Processing Session paperwork. The form shall provide an opportunity for employees to choose to authorize SAAAAC dues deduction or to opt out of membership and thus electing to pay the representation fee as described in Article 16.
1. All new employees shall be required to submit a completed form to the Board, which in tum shall forward copies of the completed forms to SAAAAC.
16.4 A bargaining unit member whose religious beliefs are opposed to joining or financially supporting a collective bargaining organization:
X. Xxxxx not be required to pay a representation fee; and
B. Shall be required to pay an amount of money equal to the representation fee as determined under Article 16.1 to a nonreligious, nonunion charity or to another charitable organization that is mutually agreed upon by the employee and the Association, and shall furnish to SAAAAC written proofof the payment.
16.5 If a bargaining unit member who is required to pay a representation fee is employed in a unit position on a pan-time basis or for less than a full contract year, the representation fee for the employee for said contract year will be a pro rata portion...
Fair Share Representation Fee. The District shall deduct monthly from the wages of each employee who was not an employee in the 1989 - 90 school year, a sum certified by the Association as a "fair share representation fee", provided that said fee shall be disbursed to the proper organizations in accordance with State statute. The District shall forward the sum so deducted to the Association once each month in accordance with the District disbursement procedures. Employee authorization for disbursement shall be irrevocable for a time period of one year. In the event that the representation fee is regarded by an employee as a violation of their right to non-association, such objections shall be resolved according to the provisions of RCW 41.59.100, or PERC.
Fair Share Representation Fee. Employees covered by this Agreement who opt not to join the Association shall be required, in accordance with IELRA requirements and options, to pay an annual fair share representation fee to cover the cost of providing them with fair representation, which includes collective bargaining, contract administration, and union grievance representation. The amount shall be set annually and shall be remitted to the Association according to Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) regulations. Generally, the fee is equivalent to the annual amount of Association dues, less the portion of the annual dues for contributions related to the election or support of any candidate for political office. The requirement to either join the Association or to pay a duty of fair representation fee shall be communicated to employees in the pre-employment packet in a document provided by the Association, as well as by the Association during new employee orientation(s). The Association shall annually provide to the Human Resources Department the membership dues amount, Association membership forms, and payroll deduction authorizations for inclusion in new employee packets. Payroll deductions for employees paying a fair share representation fee shall be made on the same schedule as for employees who authorize payroll deductions for membership dues. The obligation to pay a fair share representation fee will not apply to any employee who, on the basis of a bona fide religious xxxxx or teaching of a church or religious body of which such employee is a member or a belief sincerely held with the strength of traditional religious views, objects to the payment of a duty of fair share representation fee to the Association. Upon proper substantiation and collection of the fair share representation fee, the Association will make payment on behalf of the employee to a mutually agreeable non-religious charitable organization as per Association policy and the Rules and Regulations of the Illinois Education Relations Board. If an employee resigns or goes on leave during the school year, the Board shall deduct the unpaid portion of the fair share representation fee from the employee’s final paycheck. In the event any legal action against the Board is brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this Section, the Association agrees to defend such action at its own expense and through its own counsel, provided:
1. The Board gives immediate notice of such action...
Fair Share Representation Fee a. With the enactment of fair share representation fee legislation pursuant to Section 6-407 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, bargaining unit employees who begin work after June 30, 2014 shall, as a condition of employment, be required to either join the Association or pay a representation fee. This fee shall be based on chargeable activities and shall not exceed the membership dues of the Association and its affiliates.
b. Upon such enactment, any unit member hired after June 30, 2014 who elects not to join the Association shall be required to pay the representation fee. Prior to each October 1, the Association shall notify the Board of those unit members who have elected not to join the Association. The Board shall deduct such representation fee from employees' payroll checks in the same manner as CEASMC dues are deducted pursuant to this Agreement.
c. The Association shall indemnify and save the Board harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, and any other form of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Board for the purposes of complying with any of the provisions of this paragraph 5.8. If any provision of this paragraph 5.8 is held to be in violation of any state or federal law, said provision shall be deemed to be modified to bring it into compliance with said law.
Fair Share Representation Fee a. Upon enactment of fair share representation fee legislation pursuant to Section 6-407 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and CEASMC attainment of no less than 70% membership (of total eligible bargaining unit members), bargaining unit employees who begin work after June 30 of that year (of enactment) shall, as a condition of employment, be required to either join the Association or pay a representation fee. This fee shall be based on chargeable activities and shall not exceed the membership dues of the Association and its affiliates.
b. Upon such enactment, any unit member hired after June 30 of that year (of enactment) who elects not to join the Association shall be required to pay the representation fee. Prior to each October 1st, the Association shall notify the Board of those unit members who have elected not to join the Association. The Board shall deduct such representation fee from employees' payroll checks in the same manner as CEASMC dues are deducted pursuant to this Agreement.
c. The Association shall indemnify and save the Board harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, and any other form of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Board for the purposes of complying with any of the provisions of this paragraph 5.8. If any provision of this paragraph 5.8 is held to be in violation of any state or federal law, said provision shall be deemed to be modified to bring it into compliance with said law.
Fair Share Representation Fee. 123 A. No member of the bargaining unit will be required to join the Association; however, those 124 employees who are not Association members, but who are members of the bargaining unit, will be 125 required to pay a fair share representation fee to the Association. The amount of the fair share 126 representation fee will be determined by the Association and transmitted to the Business Office in 127 writing. The fair share representation fee shall be regarded as fair compensation and reimbursement 128 to the Association for fulfilling its legal obligation to represent all members of the bargaining unit. 129 130 B. In the event that the fair share representation fee is regarded by an employee as a violation of his 131 right to non-association, such bona fide objections shall be resolved according to the provisions of 132 RCW 41.59.090 or the Public Employment Relations Commission. 133
Fair Share Representation Fee. No certificated employee who is a member of the bargaining unit shall be required to become a member of the Association. Any certificated employee who is a member of the bargaining unit and who is not a voluntary member of the Association (as provided in paragraph one of this section) shall be required to pay a fair-share representation fee to the Association. The amount of such fair-share representation shall be in an amount not more than the combined dues required under paragraph one of this section and shall not include any political deductions. This fair-share representation fee shall be regarded as fair compensation and reimbursement to the Association for fulfilling its legal obligations to the bargaining unit. In the event an employee feels the fair-share representation fee is a violation of the employee's right to non-association, the employee may appeal the fee assessment to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) for a determination. During any such appeal, this fair-share representation fee will be deducted and held by the District until PERC has made its determination and shall be paid in accordance with any ruling of PERC.
Fair Share Representation Fee. A. No member of the bargaining unit will be required to join the association. However, those employees who are not association members but who are members of the bargaining unit will be required to pay a fair share representation fee to the association. The amount of the fair share representation fee will be determined by the association and transmitted to the business office in writing. The fair share representation fee shall be an amount less than the regular dues for the association membership in that nonmembers shall be neither required nor allowed to make a political (PULSE-NEA/PAC) deduction. The fair share representation fee shall be regarded as fair compensation and reimbursement to the association for fulfilling its legal obligation to represent all members of the bargaining unit.
B. All association security provisions must safeguard the right of nonassociation of employees based on bonafide religious tenets or teachings of a church or religious body of which such employee is a member. Such employee shall pay an amount of money as defined in Section A to a nonreligious charity or to another charitable organization mutually agreed upon by the employee affected and the bargaining representative to which such employee would otherwise pay the dues and fees. The employee shall furnish written proof that such payment has been made. Such charitable organization could include contributing to a local scholarship for Xxxxxxxxxx High School students. If the employee and the bargaining representative do not reach agreement on such matter, the Public Employment Relations Commission shall designate the charitable organization.
C. In the event of an employee challenge to the amount of the representation fee, the Association agrees to indemnify the District and defend and hold harmless the District in any litigation.
Fair Share Representation Fee. If seventy percent (70%) of the bargaining unit has signed a membership card/dues authorization deduction form, and a copy has been provided to the Employer, a fair representation fee shall take effect. On that date, as a condition of employment, all employees who are covered under this Agreement, shall, within thirty (30) calendar days of employment or within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of of a seventy percent (70%) membership participation in dues deduction (whichever is later), become and remain a member in good standing of the Union or pay the Union a fair share representation fee. Good standing for purposes of this section shall mean the payment of regular monthly dues or fair share representation fees uniformly required by the Union. Failure by an employee to pay the required dues or fees shall constitute non-compliance and cause for termination of employment. The employee shall be discharged by the Employer within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice from the Union of non-compliance, unless the employee fulfills the membership obligations set forth in this Agreement. The Employer will notify employees of the Union membership and fair representation fee provisions at time of hire. Union membership applications and payroll deduction cards will be distributed to each new employee during orientation.
Fair Share Representation Fee. 16.1 A Fair Share Representation Fee shall be implemented effective on the date SAAAAC shows evidence substantiating its attainment of a membership share of no less than seventy percent (70%) of Unit IV employees. The fee will not be charged to any Unit IV employee who began his,/her most recent AACPS employment prior to July 1, 2015.
