Common use of Religious Exception Clause in Contracts

Religious Exception. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall require union membership of employees who object to such membership based upon bona fide religious tenets or the teachings of a church or religious body of which such employee is a member. Such employee shall pay an amount equivalent to normal dues to a nonreligious charity mutually agreed upon by the employee and PSE. This payment will be made through payroll deduction. If the employee and PSE cannot agree on such matter, it shall be resolved by the Public Employment Relations Commission.

Religious Exception. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall require union membership of employees who object to such membership based upon bona fide religious tenets or the teachings of a church or religious body of which such employee is a member. Such employee shall pay an amount equivalent to normal dues to a nonreligious charity mutually agreed upon by the employee and PSE. This The employee shall furnish written proof that such payment will be made through payroll deductionhas been made. If the employee and PSE cannot agree on such matter, it shall be resolved by the Public Employment Relations CommissionCommission pursuant to RCW 41.56.122.