Common use of Union Dues, Representation Fees Clause in Contracts

Union Dues, Representation Fees. The Employer agrees to deduct Union dues or Union representation fees from employees paychecks to become effective the first payday of the month, which is different than the check for employee co-pay on health insurance, following the employee's completion of six (6) months of full time employment as outlined in this section. The Union dues or representation fees shall be sent to the Union's designated officer. The Employer also agrees to deduct from an employees paycheck the initiation fee of the Union, for those employees joining the Union, which is payable only once when a new hire completes six (6) months of full time employment, as provided hereunder. This one-time deducted initiation fee shall be made on the first payday of the month, following the employee's successful completion of six (6) months of full time employment. Membership in the Union is not compulsory. All employees have the right to join, not join, maintain, or drop their membership in the Union as they see fit.