Common use of Deduction for Dues Clause in Contracts

Deduction for Dues. A) The Employer agrees to deduct the monthly fees from the pay of those employees the Union has certified in writing to the Employer as having authorized in writing such deductions be made from their paychecks. This deduction shall begin on the first (1st) payroll period following the Union’s written notice to the Employer that such authorization start and shall continue from month to month until notified by the Union, pursuant to the membership card. B) The Union agrees that it will indemnify, defend and save the Employer and Department/Agency harmless from all suits, actions, proceedings and claims against the Employer and the Department/Agency or person(s) acting on their behalf of the Employer and the Department/Agency whether the damage, compensation, reinstatement, or combination thereof arising out of the Department/Agency implementation of this Article. This provision does not limit, waive, or in any way impact the State’s liability to AFSCME if the State fails to withhold and remit lawful dues to AFSCME as obligated under the Agreement.