Common use of Union fees Clause in Contracts

Union fees. NOTIFICATION TO EMPLOYEES‌ The Employer will inform new, transferred, promoted, or demoted employees in writing prior to appointment into positions included in the bargaining unit(s) of the Union’s exclusive representation status. The Employer will inform employees in writing if they are subsequently appointed to a position that is not in a bargaining unit. UNION FEES DEDUCTIONS‌ Deductions for Union Fees are strictly voluntary. The Union will provide the Employer with a list of Union members via excel spreadsheet. The Union will provide the designated pay center for the employee’s Department or Division with the percentage and/or maximum dues amount to be deducted from the employee’s paycheck. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the completed and signed membership card, the Employer will deduct from the employee’s paycheck an amount equal to the fees required to be a member of the Union. The Employer will provide payments for the deductions to the Union’s Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality (PEOPLE) Committee each pay period at the following address: AFSCME, AFL-CIO Attn: Treasurer of AFSCME PEOPLE ▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ If there is any change in the amount to be deducted for Union Fees, the Union will notice the Employer within forty-five (45) calendar days. In the event an employee disputes or contests payroll deductions for Union Fees, the Employer will notify the Union via email to ▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ of such disputes prior to taking any action. The Union will respond as soon as practicable but no later than within three (3) business days. Should the Union not provide proof of membership within three (3) business days, the State will cease Union Fees deductions as soon as practicable. The Union Fees owed during the period of non-deduction must be settled exclusively between the Union and the employee.