Religion. Any unit member who is a member of a religious body whose traditional tenets or teachings include objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations shall not be required to join or financially support VTA/CTA/NEA as a condition of employment. Such unit member shall pay a sum equal to the VTA/CTA/NEA yearly dues, to the VTA Scholarship Fund, United Way or the American Red Cross. Payment may be made by payroll deduction or may be made in full not later than thirty (30) duty days after date of hire.
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