Common use of Organizational Security Clause in Contracts

Organizational Security. The following organizational security provisions shall apply to all unit members. 7.8.1 All unit members in the classifications listed in Exhibit A attached hereto shall, as a condition of initial employment and as a condition of continued employment for the duration of this contract, do the following: 7.8.1.1 Become a member of Local 1, or; 7.8.1.2 Pay a service fee and assessments to Local 1, or; 7.8.1.3 If a conscientious objector within the criteria set forth below, pay an amount equal to Local 1’s dues and other fees for service, to a non- religious charitable fund. 7.8.2 The District shall, at the time an individual’s employment commences, furnish to each employee a written statement of the above requirement, and an enrollment card that shall include substantially the following language: “I authorize a payroll deduction from my wages in the amount certified by Local 1 to the District as proper monthly dues, assessments and/or other fees for other services provided by Local 1. I hereby elect that such deductions be applied as follows: (CHECK ONE) A. For Local 1 membership dues. [ ] B. For an Agency shop fee to Local 1. [ ] I do not choose to be a member of Local 1 or have my agency shop fee deducted from my pay warrant. I agree to pay a monthly service fee, assessments and/or fees for other services directly to Local 1. I understand that Local 1 requires advance payment of six months service fee amount if such fees are not deducted from my pay warrants. I agree to provide Local 1 with such monies and also agree to submit to the District an acknowledgement of payment of an amount equal to six months agency shop fee and fees for other services provided by Local 1 within five days of signing this card. If such acknowledgment is not provided by me within five days, I agree that District may deduct and submit the monthly service fee and fees for other services provided by Local 1 from my pay warrant each month, and forward the sums to Local 1. (Name) (Date) I decline to have the District deduct any amounts from my pay warrants pursuant to the above provisions, and certify as follows: 1. I am a practicing member of a recognized religious body or sect that has historically held a conscientious objection to joining, or financially supporting, any employee organization. In lieu of paying any dues, assessments, service fees, or paying for any other services provided by Local 1, I agree to pay a monthly sum equal to such amounts to a non-religious charitable fund, exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. I agree to provide Local 1 with proof of such belief and proof of such payment on a monthly basis, as a condition of the continued exemption from payment of membership dues or service fees and fees for other services to Local 1.