Common use of –Optional Membership Clause in Contracts

–Optional Membership. A. OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP All employees, as a condition of employment, MAY within thirty (30) days of the first day of work (1) pay dues to the Association; or (2) pay to the Association a representation fee. To the extent permitted by law, upon the voluntary authorization in writing by a bargaining unit employee, the Board shall, pursuant to MCLA 408.477; MSA 17.277(7), deduct the representation fees and dues and remit them to the local Association. The payroll deduction of dues or representation fees shall be in ten (10) equal installments beginning in October unless the Association sets forth a different schedule. If 2012 PA 53 becomes valid and enforceable, the foregoing provisions shall be null and void. After consultation with the Board, the Association has the right to compromise or settle any claim made against the Board under this section.

–Optional Membership. A. OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP All employees, as a condition of employment, MAY within thirty (30) days of the first day of work work (1) pay dues to the Association; or (2) pay to the Association a representation fee. To the extent permitted by law, upon the voluntary authorization in writing by a bargaining unit employee, the Board shall, pursuant to MCLA 408.477; MSA 17.277(7), deduct the representation fees and dues and remit them to the local Association. The payroll deduction of dues or representation fees shall be in ten (10) equal installments beginning in October unless the Association sets forth a different schedule. If 2012 PA 53 becomes valid and enforceable, the foregoing provisions shall be null and void. After consultation with the Board, the Association has the right to compromise or settle any claim made against the Board under this section.