UNION SECURITY AND DUES CHECKOFF. No person shall be required as a condition of employment to become or remain a member of the Union. During the term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to deduct monthly an amount equal to the uniform dues and/or assessments as levied by the Union (in accordance with the 'Rand Formula') for each pay period as a condition of employment of every employee in the Bargaining Unit, beginning with the date of hiring in the Bargaining Unit. The present rate of deductions is equal to one and two-thirds percent (1.666%) of regular salary and the same percentage shall be deducted on all additional earnings. The Company will be notified by registered mail of any changes in the present rate of deductions. The Union shall not require the Company to vary the deductions more than twice a year. The Company agrees to remit the monies so deducted to the Union monthly by cheque. The Company shall remit such dues by the fifteenth of the month following the month for which such dues are deducted together with the following information: Employee name Classification title and salary Amount of dues deducted on base salary Amount of dues deducted on additional earnings. The name of any employee who has left or joined the Company since the last payment, including the name of any employee going on or returning from child care leave. A copy of this statement shall be provided to the Local Treasurer of the Bargaining Unit. Each year the Company will indicate on the and income tax receipts issued to employees, the total amount of Union dues deducted at source and forwarded to for the calendar year in question. Notification to the Union The Company shall, within three (3) working days, mail to the office of the Union designated with the responsibility of administering this Collective Agreement and to the Local Union, one (1) copy of each of the following:
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND DUES CHECKOFF. No person The parties hereto agree that any employee of the Employer covered by this Agreement shall be required have freedom of choice as a condition of employment to become or remain becoming a member or not of the Union. During the term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to deduct monthly an amount equal to the uniform dues and/or assessments as levied by the Union (in accordance with Union. The deductions are to be based on the 'Rand Formula') for each pay period as a condition of employment gross monthly earnings of every employee in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, beginning with the date of hiring in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit. The present rate of deductions is equal to one and two-thirds percent (1.666%) of regular salary and the same percentage shall be deducted on all additional gross monthly earnings. The Company will be notified by registered mail of any changes in the present rate of deductions. The Union shall not require the Company to vary the deductions more than twice a year. The Company agrees to remit the monies so deducted to the Union or its nominee, monthly by cheque. , payable to the National Secretary-Treasurer of The Company shall endeavour to remit such dues by the fifteenth of the month following the month for which such the dues are deducted, but in any event, not later than the end of the month following the month for which the dues are deducted together and shall with such remittance a statement showing the following information: Employee name Classification title names of the employees whom deductions have been made, the respective amounts deducted and salary Amount of dues deducted on base salary Amount of dues deducted on additional earnings. The name of any employee the employees within the bargaining unit who has have left or joined the Company since the last payment, including . The Union agrees to indemnify and save the name Company liability or action arising out of any employee going on deductions from the wages of an employee, resulting from any irregularities committed by the Union or returning from child care leave. A copy of this statement shall be provided to the Local Treasurer of the Bargaining Unitits officers. Each year the Company will shall indicate on the and income tax receipts issued to employees, the total amount of Union dues deducted at the source and forwarded to the Union for the calendar year in questionquestion on the or income tax slips issued to employees. Notification The National Representative of the Union shall be notified in writing at the time of hiring or discharge of an employee. The Company shall at the time of hiring an employee, provide the National Representative and the Local Union with a "letter of employment". This letter shall be attached to the employment advice when sent to the Union. Notices to Union The Company shall, within three (3) working days, mail shall to the office of the Union designated with the responsibility of administering this Collective Agreement. Within three (3) days, notice of hiring, dismissal, promotion, or demotion of any employee within the bargaining unit. Notice of suspension or any disciplinary action placed on an employee's file within the bargaining unit. Failure to provide such notices within the required time shall void the action taken or contemplated and all references to the specific event shall be removed from the personnel files. The Company will upon request by the Union, two (2) copies of seniority records and wage information for negotiatingpurposes. Any advise or notice pertaining to the application or interpretation of this agreement. Union Access to Premises One (I) accredited representative of the Union have access to the Company's premises to carry on inspections or investigations pertaining to the and conditions of this Agreement at any operating unit of the Company, at reasonable notice to the Company and unreasonable interference the Company. Such investigation or inspection shall be carried on at reasonable hours and in such manner as not to interfere with the normal operations of the Company. The Company will a suitable business letter or card of identification for the representative entitling him to admission to the premises of the Company and other places where employees covered by this Agreement may be working. Bulletin Boards A board shall be made available by the Company to be used by the Union for posting notices of the followingtype: notices of Union recreational and social affairs; notices of Union elections; notices of Union appointments and results of Union elections; notices of Union meetings; notices of Union committee reports; other notices as may be agreed upon by the Company and the Union; general information Leave For Union Activities Leave without pay shall be granted to an employee duly authorized to represent employees of this bargaining unit at Executive, Council meetings or Conventions of the Union. A request for such leave shall be submitted at least fifteen (15) days in advance. Upon request by the Union, the Company agrees to release without loss of pay or leave credit up to two (2) Union representatives to attend negotiating sessions with Management. A request for such release shall be submitted seven (7) days in advance of the first day of such meetings. Non-discrimination The Company will not interfere with, restrain or coerce the employees covered by this Agreement because of membership in or activity on behalf of the Union. The Company will not discriminate in respect to hiring, tenure of employment or any term of employment against any employee covered by this Agreement because of membership in or lawful activity on behalf of the Union, nor will it discourage membership in the Union, or attempt to encourage membership in another Union. Employees shall enjoy equal rights under this Agreement, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and conviction for which a pardon has been granted. The parties hereto mutually agree that they are desirous of maintaining a working environment which is free from personal, sexual and/or racial harassment. The parties agree that matters relating to personal, sexual and/or racial harassment shall be dealt with in accordance with the Harassment and Discrimination Letter at the back of the agreement. It is the intent of the parties to this Agreement that every employee has the right to work in an environment free from harassment and to be treated with respect, courtesy and tact. The Company recognizes the Local Union, one (1) copy dignity and worth of each member of the following:its work force and it will provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination.
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Samples: T Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND DUES CHECKOFF. No person The parties hereto agree that any employee of the Employer covered by this Agreement shall be required have freedom of choice as a condition of employment to become or remain becoming a member or not of the Union. CEP During the term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to deduct monthly an amount equal to the uniform dues and/or assessments as levied by the Union (in accordance with Union. The deductions are to be based on the 'Rand Formula') for each pay period as a condition of employment gross monthly earnings of every employee in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit, beginning with the date of hiring in the Bargaining Unitbargaining unit. The present rate of deductions is equal to one and two-thirds percent (1.666%) of regular salary and the same percentage shall be deducted on all additional gross monthly earnings. The Company will be notified by registered mail of any changes in the present rate of deductions. The Union shall not require the Company to vary the deductions more than twice a year. The Company agrees to remit the monies so deducted to the Union or its nominee, monthly by cheque, payable to the National Secretary-Treasurer of CEP. The Company shall endeavour to remit such dues by the fifteenth of the month following the month for which such the dues are deducted, but in any event, not later than the end of the month following the month for which the dues are deducted together and shall include with such remittance a statement showing the following information: Employee name Classification title and salary Amount names of dues deducted on base salary Amount of dues deducted on additional earnings. The name of any employee the employees from whom deductions have been made, the respective amounts the employees within the bargaining unit who has have left or joined the Company since the last payment, including . The Union agrees to indemnify and save the name Company harmless from liability or action arising out of any employee going on deductions from the wages of an employee, resulting from any irregulari- ties committed by the Union or returning from child care leave. A copy of this statement shall be provided to the Local Treasurer of the Bargaining Unit. its Each year the Company will shall indicate on the and income tax receipts issued to employees, the total amount of Union dues deducted at the source and forwarded to the Union for the calendar year in questionquestion on the or income- tax slips issued to employees. Notification The Local Union President shall be notified in writing at the time of hiring or discharge of an employee. The Company shall at the time of hiring an employee, provide the Union and the Local President with a "letter of employment". This letter shall be attached to the Union The Company shall, within three (3) working days, mail employment advice when sent to the office of the Union designated with the responsibility of administering this Collective Agreement and to the Local Union, one (1) copy of each of the following:.
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Samples: Agreement