MODIFIED AGENCY SHOP. Current employees in the Unit shall remain or become CWA members within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this agreement by the Board of Supervisors for the period of this Agreement. Employees who are hired after this Agreement is approved by the Board of Supervisors, and who are in a job classification within the representation unit of CWA covered by this Agreement, shall, within the first pay period from the date of commencement of duties as an employee, become a member of CWA or pay to CWA a fee in an amount equal to CWA’s biweekly dues; provided, however that the unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. Dues withheld by County Fire shall be transmitted to the CWA Officer designated in writing by CWA as the person authorized to receive such funds at the address specified. The parties agree that the obligations herein are a condition of continued employment for Unit members. The parties further agree that the failure of any Unit member covered by the Article to remain a member in good standing of CWA or to pay the equivalent of CWA dues during the term of this Agreement shall constitute, generally, just and reasonable cause for termination. County Fire shall not be obligated to put into effect any new, changed or discontinued deduction until a payroll deduction card is submitted to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector in sufficient time to permit normal processing of the change or deduction. No Unit member shall be required to join CWA or make an agency fee payment if the Unit member is an actual, verified member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations. This exemption shall not be granted unless and until such Unit member has verified the specific circumstances. Such employee must, instead, arrange with CWA to satisfy his/her obligation by donating the equivalent amount to a non-labor, non-religious charitable fund, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), chosen by the employee, from the following: Pediatric Aids or Arrowhead United Way. CWA shall be responsible for determinations under this paragraph. CWA shall be fully responsible for expending funds received under this Article consistent with all legal requirements for expenditures of employee dues, which are applicable to public sector labor organizations.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding
MODIFIED AGENCY SHOP. During the entire term of this agreement, the following provisions shall continue to apply: Subject to Section 16, Dues Deduction of Employee Groups, Employee Relations Resolution of the County (Res. No. 89-350), upon the voluntary written authorization of representation unit employees, the County shall deduct and remit to R.S.A. dues for members of R.S.A. Current employees in the Unit unit who are now R.S.A. members shall remain or become CWA members within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this agreement by the Board of Supervisors for the period of this AgreementR.S.A. members. Employees who are hired after the effective date of this Agreement is approved by the Board Memorandum of SupervisorsUnderstanding, and who are in a job classification within the representation representative unit of CWA R.S.A. covered by this AgreementMemorandum of Understanding, shall, shall within the first pay period thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties as an employeeduties, become a member of CWA R.S.A. or pay to CWA R.S.A. a fee in an amount equal to CWAR.S.A.’s biweekly bi-weekly dues; ¡ provided, however however, that the unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such feefee in the same manner as provided in paragraph 1, above. Dues withheld by the County Fire shall be transmitted to the CWA R.S.A. Officer designated in writing by CWA R.S.A. as the person authorized to receive such funds funds, at the address specified. The parties agree that the obligations herein are a condition of continued employment for Unit unit members. The parties further agree that the failure of any Unit unit member covered by the Article to remain a member in good standing of CWA R.S.A. or to pay the equivalent of CWA R.S.A. dues during the term of this Agreement agreement shall constitute, generally, just and reasonable cause for termination. The County Fire shall not be obligated to put into effect any new, changed or discontinued deduction until a payroll deduction card is submitted to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector in sufficient time to permit normal processing of the change pay period commencing fifteen (15) working days or deductionmore after such submission. No Unit unit member shall be required to join CWA R.S.A. or to make an agency fee payment if the Unit unit member is an actual, actual verified member of a bona fide fine religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations. This ¡ this exemption shall not be granted unless and until such Unit unit member has verified the specific circumstances. Such employee must, instead, arrange with CWA R.S.A. to satisfy his/her the obligation by donating the equivalent amount to a non-labor, non-religious religion charitable fund, tax-tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), chosen by the employee, from the following: Pediatric Aids or Arrowhead United Way. CWA Mhenever a unit member shall be responsible for determinations under this paragraph. CWA shall be fully responsible for expending funds received under this Article consistent with all legal requirements for expenditures delinquent in the payment of employee dues, which are applicable to public sector labor organizations.dues or fees,
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
MODIFIED AGENCY SHOP. Current employees Each person appointed to a class designated as supervisory in the General Representation Unit on or after November 5, 1983 shall, unless otherwise provided in this Article (Article 4), at the time of appointment and as a condition of appointment, be required to execute an authorization for the payroll deduction of Union dues, or of a service fee not to exceed Union dues and shall remain or become CWA members continue said authorization in effect during the period of employment, except that such employee may initiate a request to withdraw said authorization within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of appointment or thereafter during the adoption month of this agreement April as described below. Said authorization shall be on a form provided by the Board of Supervisors for the period of this Agreement. Employees who are hired after this Agreement is Union and approved by the Board County. The authorization form shall include a statement that the Union and the County have entered into a Memorandum of SupervisorsUnderstanding, that the employee is required to authorize payroll deductions of Union dues, or a service fee not to exceed Union dues as condition of employment, and who are in a job classification that such authorization may be revoked within the representation unit first thirty (30) calendar days of CWA covered by this Agreement, employment upon proper written notice of the employee within said thirty (30) day period as set forth below. Each such employee shall, within upon completion of the authorization form, receive a copy of said authorization form which shall be deemed proper notice of his or her right to revoke said authorization. The County Personnel Department shall promptly forward a copy of the authorization form to the Union. Any designated supervisory employee desiring to revoke his or her authorization for Union dues or service fee not to exceed Union dues shall during the first thirty (30) calendar days from the date of appointment or during the month of April forward a letter through the U.S. Mail to the County Personnel Department, 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000, setting forth his or her desire to revoke said authorization and may include reasons thereof. To be considered the letter must be received no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of appointment to the designated supervisory class or during the month of April as specified in 4.4. The Personnel Department shall promptly forward a copy of said letter to the Union. Failure to timely notify the Personnel Department shall be deemed an abandonment of the right to revocation until the next appropriate time period. Payroll deductions shall commence on the first pay period from the date of commencement of duties as an employee, become a member of CWA or pay to CWA a fee in an amount equal to CWA’s biweekly dues; provided, however that the unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. Dues withheld by County Fire shall be transmitted to the CWA Officer designated in writing by CWA as the person authorized to receive such funds at the address specified. The parties agree that the obligations herein are a condition of continued employment for Unit members. The parties further agree that the failure of any Unit member covered by the Article to remain a member in good standing of CWA or to pay the equivalent of CWA dues during the term of this Agreement shall constitute, generally, just and reasonable cause for termination. County Fire shall not be obligated to put into effect any new, changed or discontinued deduction until a payroll deduction card is submitted to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector in sufficient time to permit normal processing of the change or deduction. No Unit member shall be required to join CWA or make an agency fee payment if the Unit member is an actual, verified member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations. This exemption shall not be granted unless and until such Unit member has verified the specific circumstances. Such employee must, instead, arrange with CWA to satisfy his/her obligation by donating the equivalent amount to a non-labor, non-religious charitable fund, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), chosen by the employee, from the following: Pediatric Aids or Arrowhead United Way. CWA shall be responsible for determinations under this paragraph. CWA shall be fully responsible for expending funds received under this Article consistent with all legal requirements for expenditures of employee dues, which are applicable to public sector labor organizationsappointment.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
MODIFIED AGENCY SHOP. Current employees in the Unit shall remain or become CWA members within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this agreement by the Board of Supervisors for the period of this Agreement. Employees who are hired after this Agreement is approved by the Board of Supervisors, and who are in a job classification within the representation unit of CWA covered by this Agreement, shall, within the first pay period from the date of commencement of duties as an employee, become a member of CWA or pay to CWA a fee in an amount equal to CWA’s biweekly dues; provided, however that the unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. Dues withheld by County Fire shall be transmitted to the CWA Officer designated in I writing by CWA as the person authorized to receive such funds at the address specified. The parties agree that the obligations herein are a condition of continued employment for Unit members. The parties further agree that the failure of any Unit member covered by the Article to remain a member in good standing of CWA or to pay the equivalent of CWA dues during the term of this Agreement shall constitute, generally, just and reasonable cause for termination. County Fire shall not be obligated to put into effect any new, changed or discontinued deduction until a payroll deduction card is submitted to the Auditor/Controller-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Recorder in sufficient time to permit normal processing of the change or deduction. No Unit member shall be required to join CWA or make an agency fee payment if the Unit member is an actual, verified member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations. This exemption shall not be granted unless and until unit such Unit member has verified the specific circumstances. Such employee must, instead, arrange with CWA to satisfy his/her obligation by donating the equivalent amount to a non-labor, non-religious religion charitable fund, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), chosen by the employee, from the following: Pediatric Aids or Arrowhead United Way. CWA shall be responsible for determinations under this paragraph. CWA shall be fully responsible for expending funds received under this Article consistent with all legal requirements for expenditures of employee dues, which are applicable to public sector section labor organizations. Whenever a Unit member shall be delinquent in the payment of dues or fees, CWA shall give the Unit member written notice thereof and fifteen (15) days to cure the delinquency. A copy of said notice shall be forwarded to County Fire’s Human Resources Division Manager. In the event the Unit member fails to cure said delinquency, CWA shall request, in writing, that County Fire initiate termination proceedings. The termination proceedings shall be governed by applicable laws and are specifically excluded from the Grievance Procedure. This organizational security arrangement shall be null and void if rescinded by a vote of employees in the Unit pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.5(b). CWA hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless County Fire and the County of San Bernardino and it’s officers and employees from any claim, loss, liability or cause of action of ay nature whatsoever arising out of the operation of this Article.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
MODIFIED AGENCY SHOP. Current employees in the Unit shall remain or become CWA members within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this agreement by the Board of Supervisors for the period of this Agreement. Employees who are hired after this Agreement is approved by the Board of Supervisors, and who are in a job classification within the representation unit of CWA covered by this Agreement, shall, within the first pay period from the date of commencement of duties as an employee, become a member of CWA or pay to CWA a fee in an amount equal to CWA’s biweekly dues; provided, however that the unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. Dues withheld by County Fire shall be transmitted to the CWA Officer designated in writing by CWA as the person authorized to receive such funds at the address specified. The parties agree that the obligations herein are a condition of continued employment for Unit members. The parties further agree that the failure of any Unit member covered by the Article to remain a member in good standing of CWA or to pay the equivalent of CWA dues during the term of this Agreement shall constitute, generally, just and reasonable cause for termination. County Fire shall not be obligated to put into effect any new, changed or discontinued deduction until a payroll deduction card is submitted to the Auditor/Controller-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Recorder in sufficient time to permit normal processing of the change or deduction. No Unit member shall be required to join CWA or make an agency fee payment if the Unit member is an actual, verified member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations. This exemption shall not be granted unless and until such Unit member has verified the specific circumstances. Such employee must, instead, arrange with CWA to satisfy his/her obligation by donating the equivalent amount to a non-labor, non-religious charitable fund, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), chosen by the employee, from the following: Pediatric Aids or Arrowhead United Way. CWA shall be responsible for determinations under this paragraph. CWA shall be fully responsible for expending funds received under this Article consistent with all legal requirements for expenditures of employee dues, which are applicable to public sector labor organizations.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
MODIFIED AGENCY SHOP. Current employees Each person appointed to a class designated as supervisory in the General Representation Unit on or after November 5, 1983 shall, unless otherwise provided in this Article (Article 4), at the time of appointment and as a condition of appointment, be required to execute an authorization for the payroll deduction of Union dues, or of a service fee equal to Union dues and shall remain or become CWA members continue said authorization in effect during the period of employment, except that such employee may initiate a request to withdraw said authorization within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of appointment or thereafter during the adoption month of this agreement April as described below. Said authorization shall be on a form provided by the Board of Supervisors for the period of this Agreement. Employees who are hired after this Agreement is Union and approved by the Board County. The authorization form shall include a statement that the Union and the County have entered into a Memorandum of SupervisorsUnderstanding, that the employee is required to authorize payroll deductions of Union dues, or a service fee equal to Union dues as condition of employment, and who are in a job classification that such authorization may be revoked within the representation unit first thirty (30) calendar days of CWA covered by this Agreement, employment upon proper written notice of the employee within said thirty (30) day period as set forth below. Each such employee shall, within upon completion of the authorization form, receive a copy of said authorization form which shall be deemed proper notice of his or her right to revoke said authorization. The County Personnel Department shall promptly forward a copy of the authorization form to the Union. Any designated supervisory employee desiring to revoke his or her authorization for Union dues or service fee equal to Union dues shall during the first thirty (30) calendar days from the date of appointment or during the month of April forward a letter through the U.S. Mail to the County Personnel Department, 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000, setting forth his or her desire to revoke said authorization and may include reasons thereof. To be considered the letter must be received no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of appointment to the designated supervisory class or during the month of April as specified in 4.4. The Personnel Department shall promptly forward a copy of said letter to the Union. Failure to timely notify the Personnel Department shall be deemed an abandonment of the right to revocation until the next appropriate time period. Payroll deductions shall commence on the first pay period from the date of commencement of duties as an employee, become a member of CWA or pay to CWA a fee in an amount equal to CWA’s biweekly dues; provided, however that the unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. Dues withheld by County Fire shall be transmitted to the CWA Officer designated in writing by CWA as the person authorized to receive such funds at the address specified. The parties agree that the obligations herein are a condition of continued employment for Unit members. The parties further agree that the failure of any Unit member covered by the Article to remain a member in good standing of CWA or to pay the equivalent of CWA dues during the term of this Agreement shall constitute, generally, just and reasonable cause for termination. County Fire shall not be obligated to put into effect any new, changed or discontinued deduction until a payroll deduction card is submitted to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector in sufficient time to permit normal processing of the change or deduction. No Unit member shall be required to join CWA or make an agency fee payment if the Unit member is an actual, verified member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations. This exemption shall not be granted unless and until such Unit member has verified the specific circumstances. Such employee must, instead, arrange with CWA to satisfy his/her obligation by donating the equivalent amount to a non-labor, non-religious charitable fund, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), chosen by the employee, from the following: Pediatric Aids or Arrowhead United Way. CWA shall be responsible for determinations under this paragraph. CWA shall be fully responsible for expending funds received under this Article consistent with all legal requirements for expenditures of employee dues, which are applicable to public sector labor organizationsappointment.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding