Payment for Union Representation. Membership in the Union shall not be required as a condition for continued employment at the University. It is recognized by the University and the Union that the Union, by virtue of its commission, has been designated as the exclusive bargaining agent for all the employees described in the Recognition Article of this Agreement, regardless of their membership in the Union. Consistent with the requirements of the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act (“PERA”), as amended, the parties further recognize that employees covered by this Agreement may not be compelled to: A. Become or remain a member of a labor organization or bargaining representative or otherwise affiliate with or financially support a labor organization or bargaining representative. B. Refrain from joining a labor organization or bargaining representative or otherwise affiliating with or financially supporting a labor organization or bargaining representative. C. Refrain or resign from membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization or bargaining representative. D. Pay to any charitable organization or third party an amount that is in lieu of, equivalent to, or any portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges or expenses required of members of or public employees represented by a labor organization or bargaining representative.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
