Common use of Religious Objector Clause in Contracts

Religious Objector. In accordance with AS 23.40.225, the District and the Association agree to safeguard the rights of non-association of employees having bona fide religious convictions based upon tenets or teaching of a church or religious body of which an employee is a member. Upon submission of proper proof of religious convictions to the Alaska Labor Relations Agency, the Agency shall declare the employee exempt from becoming a member of a labor organization or employee association. The employee shall pay an amount of money equivalent to regular Association dues to the Association through payroll deduction by the District. Non-payment of this money subjects the employee to the same penalty as if it were non-payment of dues. The Association shall contribute an equivalent amount of money to a charity of its choice not affiliated with a religious, labor or employee organization. The Association shall submit proof of such contribution to the Alaska Labor Relations Agency and the District.