Common use of Dues Authorization Clause in Contracts

Dues Authorization. 1. The Board agrees to deduct the regular periodic union dues of employees who individually, and voluntarily certify in writing that they authorized such deductions. Said deductions shall be made within thirty (30) days, and in equal monthly installments over the nine (9) months of the school year, or the remaining months of the school year. Said dues shall be submitted to the State OAPSE Treasurer with a list of those employees for whom payment is made, amount deducted and a copy of the list shall be submitted to the local Chapter 483 treasurer. The authorizations shall remain in effect until written revocation is sent to the Board Treasurer with a copy to the State Association Treasurer. The Association agrees to indemnify and save the Board harmless against any and all claims that may arise out of or by reason of action taken by the Board in reliance upon any authorization for dues deducted and/or submission to the Association. 2. The Board agrees to deduct from the wages of any employee a contribution to PEOPLE (Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality) as provided for in a written authorization provided by the Association. Such authorization must be executed by the employee and may be revoked by the employee at any time by giving written notice to both the Board and the Association. The Board agrees to remit any deductions made pursuant to this provision promptly to the Association together with an itemized statement showing the name of each employee from whose pay such deductions have been made and the amount deducted during the period covered by the remittance. The Association agrees to provide the Treasurer with information needed for adequate accountability. All state, federal, and IRS regulations will be followed.