Common use of UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY Clause in Contracts

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. (a) The Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employee. (b) Any employee, except one excluded pursuant to Article I, Section 4, may consent in writing to the authorization of the deduction of dues from the employee’s wages and to the designation of the Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Union, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. Section 5. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year to the same Center and in the same title or in another title represented by the Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation shall be reactivated. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources Management. (b) Each Center shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” that administers such benefits, provided that such “fund” supplies the Center with the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center shall furnish to the Union upon request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center shall designate, a listing of employees by job title, home address when available, and social security number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. Section 8. The Union may post notices on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center for the employees to read. All notices shall be on Union stationery, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administrator, the Union may use Center premises for meetings during employees’ lunch hours, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center business.

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. Section 1 (a) The Each respective Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employeeemployee in a title which is associated with that respective Union under the terms of the agreement among such respective Unions dated April 3, 1981. Procedures established under City of New York Mayor's Executive Orders 98 and 99, both dated May 15th, 1969, shall remain in effect until successor University procedures are promulgated. (b) Any employee, except other than one excluded from Union membership pursuant to Article I, Section 43, may consent in writing to the authorization of authorize the deduction of dues from the employee’s 's wages and to designate the designation of the respective Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, authorization shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears and shall bear the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Each respective Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. To the extent practicable when an employee transfers from one College to another but remains in a title represented by the same respective Union, the employee shall continue to be covered by the same dues check-off authorization card and not required to sign another authorization card. The College where the employee was formerly employed shall transfer the check-off authorization card to the employee's new College. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges to insure compliance with this provision. Section 5. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Unionsame respective Union as that which represents the employee's former title, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. Section 56. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, pay or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year from a preferred list to the same Center and College in the same title title, or in another title represented by the same respective Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation layoff shall be reactivated. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union respective Unions representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources Management. (b) Each Center The University shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union Union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” fund that administers such said benefits, provided that such “fund” fund supplies the Center with University the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center (c) The University and/or the Colleges shall distribute information regarding the New York City Health Insurance Program and enrollment forms to eligible employees prior to the completion of thirty (30) days of employment. (a) The University shall furnish to the each respective Union upon which makes a request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center University shall designate, a listing of employees by job titletitle code, home address when available, and social security number and college code number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. (b) The University will furnish annually to the New York State Nurses Association seniority lists by college and will correct such lists from time to time as may be necessary. Such lists shall reflect each employee's date of original appointment and length of service in the employee's current title. The list will conclusively establish an employee's seniority in the College, unless the employee protests it, in writing, within thirty (30) days from the time it is furnished or, if the employee is on a leave of absence or vacation or otherwise unable to so protest it within such time, within thirty (30) days after the employee returns from such leave or vacation or such disability is removed. Section 89. The term Union in sections 9 and 10 of this Article shall mean Union or respective Union. The Union may post notices on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center University for the employees to read. All notices shall be on Union stationery, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administratorOffice of Human Resources of a College, the Union may use Center College and/or University premises for meetings during employees’ ' lunch hourshour, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center a College’s and/or University’s business.

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. Section 1 (a) The Each respective Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employeeemployee in a title which is associated with that respective Union under the terms of the agreement among such respective Unions dated April 3, 1981. Procedures established under City of New York Mayor's Executive Orders 98 and 99, both dated May 15th, 1969, shall remain in effect until successor University procedures are promulgated. (b) Any employee, except other than one excluded from Union membership pursuant to Article I, Section 43, may consent in writing to the authorization of authorize the deduction of dues from the employee’s 's wages and to designate the designation of the respective Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, authorization shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears and shall bear the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Each respective Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. To the extent practicable when an employee transfers from one College to another but remains in a title represented by the same respective Union, the employee shall continue to be covered by the same dues check-off authorization card and not required to sign another authorization card. The College where the employee was formerly employed shall transfer the check-off authorization card to the employee's new College. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges to insure compliance with this provision. Section 5. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Unionsame respective Union as that which represents the employee's former title, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. . The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges WHITE COLLAR AGREEMENT 2002-2006 PAGE 6 regarding this provision. Section 56. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, pay or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year from a preferred list to the same Center and College in the same title title, or in another title represented by the same respective Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation layoff shall be reactivated. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union respective Unions representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources ManagementFaculty and Staff Relations. (b) Each Center The University shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union Union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” fund that administers such said benefits, provided that such “fund” fund supplies the Center with University the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center (c) The University and/or the Colleges shall distribute information regarding the New York City Health Insurance Program and enrollment forms to eligible employees prior to the completion of thirty (30) days of employment. (a) The University shall furnish to the each respective Union upon which makes a request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center University shall designate, a listing of employees by job titletitle code, home address when available, and social security number and college code number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. Section 8(b) The University will furnish annually to the New York State Nurses Association seniority lists by college and will correct such lists from time to time as may be necessary. Such lists shall reflect each employee's date of original appointment and length of service in the employee's current title. The Union may post notices list will conclusively establish an employee's seniority in the College, unless the employee protests it, in writing, within thirty (30) days from the time it is furnished or, if the employee is on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center for the employees a leave of absence or vacation or otherwise unable to read. All notices shall be on Union stationeryso protest it within such time, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administrator, the Union may use Center premises for meetings during employees’ lunch hours, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center business.within thirty

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. ‌ (a) The Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff check-off and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employeeemployee who elects to join the Union and is in a title that is associated with that Union. (b) Any employee, except one excluded pursuant to Article I, Section 4, may consent in writing to the authorization of the deduction of dues from the employee’s wages and to the designation of the Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears the signature of the employee, which may be written or electronic. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Union shall have reasonable access to maintain custody of its dues check-off authorization cards cards. (a) The employer shall commence deduction of dues as soon as practicable, but in no case fewer than thirty (30) days, after receiving proof from the custody Union of a signed dues check-off authorization card. (b) The right to membership dues shall remain in effect until: (1) the employee is no longer employed at CUNY in a title represented by the Union; or (2) the employee revokes such dues check-off authorization pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the University, College or Centerdues check-off authorization card. Section 43. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Union, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. Section 54. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year to the same Center and in the same title or in another title represented by the Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation shall be reactivated. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided * These provisions pertain as of April 12, 2018, the effective date of amendments to New York State Civil Service Law Section 208 and 209-a. For prior provisions see Article II of the 2009-2017 CUNY EOC Agreement; Section 2 thereof was, however, changed as of Jun 27, 2018, pursuant to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Xxxxx v. AFSCME, et al. that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources Management. (b) Each Center shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” that administers such benefits, provided that such “fund” supplies the Center with the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. (a) Within thirty (30) days of a Center employee first being employed, reemployed or transferred to another Center in a title represented by the Union, the employer shall notify the Union and shall provide the employee’s name, address, job title, employing Center, employee ID number, department or other operating unit work email and work location. (b) Within thirty (30) days of providing such notice under Section 6(a) the employer shall allow a duly appointed representative of the Union to meet with such employee for a reasonable amount of time during his or her work time without charge to leave credits, provided that such meeting be scheduled in consultation with a designated representative of the employer. Where practicable, this requirement may be satisfied by allowing the Union a reasonable amount of time during a formal employee orientation program provide membership information to employees. Section 7. Each Center shall furnish to the Union upon request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center shall designate, a listing of employees by job title, home address when available, and social security number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. Section 8. The Union may post notices on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center for the employees to read. All notices shall be on Union stationery, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administrator, the Union may use Center premises for meetings during employees’ lunch hours, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center business.

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. (a) The Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employee. (b) Any employee, except one excluded pursuant to Article I, Section 4, may consent in writing to the authorization of the deduction of dues from the employee’s wages and to the designation of the Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Union, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. Section 5. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year to the same Center and in the same title or in another title represented by the Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation shall be reactivated. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources Management. (b) Each Center shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” that administers such benefits, provided that such “fund” supplies the Center with the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center shall furnish to the Union upon request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center shall designate, a listing of employees by job title, home address when available, and social security number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. Section 8. The Union may post notices on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center for the employees to read. All notices shall be on Union stationery, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administrator, the Union may use Center premises for meetings during employees’ lunch hours, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center business.

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. (a) The Each respective Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employeeemployee in a title which is associated with that respective Union under the terms of the agreement among such respective Unions dated April 3, 1981. Procedures established under City of New York Mayor's Executive Orders 98 and 99, both dated May 15th, 1969, shall remain in effect until successor University procedures are promulgated. (b) Any employee, except other than one excluded from Union membership pursuant to Article I, Section 43, may consent in writing to the authorization of authorize the deduction of dues from the employee’s 's wages and to designate the designation of the respective Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, authorization shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears and shall bear the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Each respective Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. To the extent practicable when an employee transfers from one College to another but remains in a title represented by the same respective Union, the employee shall continue to be covered by the same dues check-off authorization card and not required to sign another authorization card. The College where the employee was formerly employed shall transfer the check-off authorization card to the employee's new College. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges to insure compliance with this provision. Section 5. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Unionsame respective Union as that which represents the employee's former title, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. Section 56. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, pay or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year from a preferred list to the same Center and College in the same title title, or in another title represented by the same respective Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation layoff shall be reactivated. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union respective Unions representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources Management. (b) Each Center The University shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union Union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” fund that administers such said benefits, provided that such “fund” fund supplies the Center with University the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center (c) The University and/or the Colleges shall distribute information regarding the New York City Health Insurance Program and enrollment forms to eligible employees prior to the completion of thirty (30) days of employment. (a) The University shall furnish to the each respective Union upon which makes a request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center University shall designate, a listing of employees by job titletitle code, home address when available, and social security number and college code number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. (b) The University will furnish annually to the New York State Nurses Association seniority lists by college and will correct such lists from time to time as may be necessary. Such lists shall reflect each employee's date of original appointment and length of service in the employee's current title. The list will conclusively establish an employee's seniority in the College, unless the employee protests it, in writing, within thirty (30) days from the time it is furnished or, if the employee is on a leave of absence or vacation or otherwise unable to so protest it within such time, within thirty (30) days after the employee returns from such leave or vacation or Section 89. Each respective union shall be permitted to use the college electronic mail facilities (“e-mail”) for the distribution of authorized union communication and/or meeting notices. Section 10. The term Union in sections 10 and 11 of this Article shall mean Union or respective Union. (a) The Union may post notices on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center University for the employees to read. All notices shall be on Union stationery, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administratorOffice of Human Resources of a College, the Union may use Center College and/or University premises for meetings during employees’ ' lunch hourshour, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center a College’s and/or University’s business. (b) The Union shall be permitted to use college electronic mail facilities (“E-mail”) for the distribution of authorized union communication and/or meeting notices. Section 11. Time spent by employee representatives in the conduct of labor relations with the University and on union activities shall be governed by the terms of New York City Mayor's Executive Order No. 75, as amended, dated March 22, 1973, entitled "Time Spent on the Conduct of Labor Relations between the City and Its Employees and on Union Activity."

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. (a) The Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employee. (b) Any employee, except one excluded pursuant to Article I, Section 4, may consent in writing to the authorization of the deduction of dues from the employee’s wages and to the designation of the Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Union, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. Section 5. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year to the same Center and in the same title or in another title represented by the Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation shall be reactivated. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources ManagementFaculty and Staff Relations. (b) Each Center shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” that administers such benefits, provided that such “fund” supplies the Center with the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center shall furnish to the Union upon request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center shall designate, a listing of employees by job title, home address when available, and social security number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. Section 8. The Union may post notices on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center for the employees to read. All notices shall be on Union stationery, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administrator, the Union may use Center premises for meetings during employees’ lunch hours, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center business.

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. Section 1 (a) The Each respective Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employeeemployee in a title which is associated with that respective Union under the terms of the agreement among such respective Unions dated April 3, 1981. Procedures established under City of New York Mayor's Executive Orders 98 and 99, both dated May 15th, 1969, shall remain in effect until successor University procedures are promulgated. (b) Any employee, except other than one excluded from Union membership pursuant to Article I, Section 43, may consent in writing to the authorization of authorize the deduction of dues from the employee’s 's wages and to designate the designation of the respective Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, authorization shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears and shall bear the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Each respective Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. To the extent practicable when an employee transfers from one College to another but remains in a title represented by the same respective Union, the employee shall continue to be covered by the same dues check-off authorization card and not required to sign another authorization card. The College where the employee was formerly employed shall transfer the check-off authorization card to the employee's new College. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges to insure compliance with this provision. Section 5. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Unionsame respective Union as that which represents the employee's former title, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. . The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges WHITE COLLAR AGREEMENT 2000-2002 PAGE 6 regarding this provision. Section 56. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, pay or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year from a preferred list to the same Center and College in the same title title, or in another title represented by the same respective Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation layoff shall be reactivated. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union respective Unions representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources ManagementFaculty and Staff Relations. (b) Each Center The University shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union Union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” fund that administers such said benefits, provided that such “fund” fund supplies the Center with University the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center (c) The University and/or the Colleges shall distribute information regarding the New York City Health Insurance Program and enrollment forms to eligible employees prior to the completion of thirty (30) days of employment. (a) The University shall furnish to the each respective Union upon which makes a request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center University shall designate, a listing of employees by job titletitle code, home address when available, and social security number and college code number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. Section 8(b) The University will furnish annually to the New York State Nurses Association seniority lists by college and will correct such lists from time to time as may be necessary. Such lists shall reflect each employee's date of original appointment and length of service in the employee's current title. The Union may post notices list will conclusively establish an employee's seniority in the College, unless the employee protests it, in writing, within thirty (30) days from the time it is furnished or, if the employee is on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center for the employees a leave of absence or vacation or otherwise unable to read. All notices shall be on Union stationeryso protest it within such time, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administrator, the Union may use Center premises for meetings during employees’ lunch hours, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center business.within thirty

UNION RIGHTS AND UNION SECURITY. Section 1 (a) The Each respective Union shall have the exclusive right to the checkoff and transmittal of dues on behalf of each employeeemployee in a title which is associated with that respective Union under the terms of the agreement among such respective Unions dated April 3, 1981. Procedures established under City of New York Mayor's Executive Orders 98 and 99, both dated May 15th, 1969, shall remain in effect until successor University procedures are promulgated. (b) Any employee, except other than one excluded from Union membership pursuant to Article I, Section 43, may consent in writing to the authorization of authorize the deduction of dues from the employee’s 's wages and to designate the designation of the respective Union as the recipient thereof. Such consent, if given, authorization shall be in a proper form acceptable to the University, which bears and shall bear the signature of the employee. Section 2. The University and the Union agree that employees shall be subject to an agency shop fee deduction to the extent permitted by applicable law and in accordance with procedures contained in a separate agreement hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 3. The Each respective Union shall have reasonable access to its dues check-off authorization cards in the custody of the University, College or Center. Section 4. To the extent practicable when an employee transfers from one College to another but remains in a title represented by the same respective Union, the employee shall continue to be covered by the same dues check-off authorization card and not required to sign another authorization card. The College where the employee was formerly employed shall transfer the check-off authorization card to the employee's new College. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges to insure compliance with this provision. Section 5. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to another title represented by the Unionsame respective Union as that which represents the employee's former title, the dues check-off shall continue uninterrupted. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. Section 56. When an employee returns from an approved leave of absence without pay, pay or is reappointed or temporarily appointed within one year from a preferred list to the same Center and College in the same title title, or in another title represented by the same respective Union, any dues check-off authorization in effect prior to the approved leave or separation layoff shall be reactivated. The University will issue appropriate administrative instructions to all Colleges regarding this provision. (a) Where orientation kits are supplied to new employees, the Union respective Unions representing such employees shall be permitted to have union literature included in the kits, provided that such literature is first approved for such purpose by the University Office of Human Resources Management. (b) Each Center The University shall distribute to all newly hired employees information regarding their union Union administered health and security benefits, including the name and address of the “fund” fund that administers such said benefits, provided that such “fund” fund supplies the Center with University the requisite information printed in sufficient quantities. Section 7. Each Center (c) The University and/or the Colleges shall distribute information regarding the New York City Health Insurance Program and enrollment forms to eligible employees prior to the completion of thirty (30) days of employment. (a) The University shall furnish to the each respective Union upon which makes a request, once a year between March 15 and July 1, or such other 3 ½ month period as the Center University shall designate, a listing of employees by job titletitle code, home address when available, and social security number and college code number, as of December 31st of the preceding year, or such date as shall in like manner correspond to the 3 ½ month designated period. (b) The University will furnish annually to the New York State Nurses Association seniority lists by college and will correct such lists from time to time as may be necessary. Such lists shall reflect each employee's date of original appointment and length of service in the employee's current title. The list will conclusively establish an employee's seniority in the College, unless the employee protests it, in writing, within thirty (30) days from the time it is furnished or, if the employee is on a leave of absence or vacation or otherwise unable to so protest it within such time, within thirty (30) days after the employee returns from such leave or vacation or Section 89. Each respective union shall be permitted to use the college electronic mail facilities (“e-mail”) for the distribution of authorized union communication and/or meeting notices. Section 10. The term Union in sections 10 and 11 of this Article shall mean Union or respective Union. (a) The Union may post notices on bulletin boards in places and locations where notices usually are posted by the Center University for the employees to read. All notices shall be on Union stationery, and shall be used only to notify employees of matters pertaining to Union affairs. Upon request to the appropriate Center administratorOffice of Human Resources of a College, the Union may use Center College and/or University premises for meetings during employees’ ' lunch hourshour, subject to availability of appropriate space and provided such meetings do not interfere with Center a College’s and/or University’s business. (b) The Union shall be permitted to use college electronic mail facilities (“E-mail”) for the distribution of authorized union communication and/or meeting notices. Section 11. Time spent by employee representatives in the conduct of labor relations with the University and on union activities shall be governed by the terms of New York City Mayor's Executive Order No. 75, as amended, dated March 22, 1973, entitled "Time Spent on the Conduct of Labor Relations between the City and Its Employees and on Union Activity."