Common use of DUES AND REPRESENTATION FEES Clause in Contracts

DUES AND REPRESENTATION FEES. A. The Employer agrees to deduct the Union dues from the salaries of its employees. Subject to this Agreement, such deductions shall be made in compliance with N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1 et. seq. and members shall be eligible to withdraw such authority during January and July of each year as prescribed by law. B. The deductions of full dues shall be made only for each employee who individually requests, in writing, that such deductions be made. C. The Employer further agrees to deduct, in accordance with P.L. 1979, Chapter 477, as it relates to the Agency Shop provisions, from the pay of each employee covered by the Agreement who does not furnish a written authorization for deduction of Union dues, a representation fee equal to 85% of the Union dues, as may be certified to the Employer by the Union at least thirty (30) days prior to the month in which the deduction of dues is to be made, commencing ninety (90) days after the date of hire of such employee. However, in the event of rehire, such dues shall commence after thirty (30) days of rehire. D. The amounts to be deducted shall be certified to the Employer by the Union and aggregate deduction of all employees shall be remitted to the Union, c/o Communications Workers of America, Secretary/Treasurer, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ by the tenth (10th) day of the month following the calendar month in which said deductions are made, together with a list of names and the amount of the deduction. E. The Union shall indemnify, defend and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, demand, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken by the Employer in reliance upon official notification on the letterhead of the Union of such deductions.

DUES AND REPRESENTATION FEES. A. The Employer agrees to deduct the Union dues from the salaries of its employees. Subject , subject to this Agreement, such as deductions shall be made in compliance with N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1 34:13A-I et. seq. and members shall be eligible to withdraw such authority during January and July of each year as prescribed by law. B. The deductions deduction of full dues shall be made only for each employee who individually requests, in writing, that such deductions be made. C. The Employer further agrees to deduct, in accordance with P.L. 197919.79, Chapter 477, as /as it relates to the Agency Shop provisions, from the pay of each employee covered by the Agreement who does not furnish a written authorization for deduction of Union dues, a representation fee equal up to 85% of the Union dues, as may be certified to the Employer by the Union at least thirty (30) days prior to the month in which the deduction of dues is to be made, commencing ninety (90) days after the date of hire of such employee. However, in the event of rehire, such dues shall commence after thirty (30) days of rehire. D. The amounts to be deducted shall be certified to the Employer by the Union and aggregate deduction of all employees shall be remitted to the Union, c/o Communications Workers of America, Secretary/-Treasurer, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-- ▇▇▇▇ by the tenth (10th) day of the month following the calendar month in which said deductions are made, together with a list of names names, and the amount of the deduction. E. ▇. ▇▇▇▇ DEDUCTIONS: Committee of Political Education - when authorized by the employee. F. CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS: When authorized by the employee. G. The Union shall indemnify, defend defend, and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, demand, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken by the Employer in reliance upon official notification on the letterhead of the Union of such deductions. H. The Employer will make every effort to immediately cease the deduction of Union dues when a worker transfers out of a bargaining unit that is not represented by the Union. I. Withdrawals of membership authorizations for the deduction of dues shall be in accordance with applicable statutes, court decisions, and terms of the agreement set forth between CWA and the bargaining unit member on the membership/dues authorization card or equivalent document. J. In the event a claim is filed by a member or former member of the bargaining unit for a return of dues deducted from a member’s paycheck pursuant to this article, the CWA will be solely responsible for the return of such dues, provided the Employer transmitted the dues to CWA and provided CWA, or a court determines that CWA or the Employer is obligated to return the dues. K. Once dues are transmitted to the Union, their disposition shall be the sole exclusive responsibility of the Union. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Union shall certify to the Employer the amount of Union dues and shall notify the Employer of any changes in dues structure forty-five (45) days in advance of the requested change of such charge.