Common use of UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF Clause in Contracts

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as 6.01 As a condition of employment, the Employer will deduct from each Employee covered by this Agreement an amount equal to the regular monthly Union dues designated by the Union. 6.02 Such dues shall be deducted from each pay for Employees. In the case of newly hired Employees each Employee shall be subject to a one (1) time Union Initiation Fee as directed by the Secretary Treasurer of the Union. Initiation Fees and Dues deductions shall commence in the month of hire. 6.03 The amount of the regular monthly dues shall be those authorized by the Union Duesand the Union shall notify the Employer of any changes therein and such notification shall be the Employer’s conclusive authority to make the deductions specified. 3.02 The Employer 6.04 In consideration of the deducting of Initiation Fees and Union dues by the Employer, the Union agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions indemnify and save harmless the Employer against any claims or liabilities arising or resulting from the operation of this Article. 6.05 Monthly deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Secretary Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. . 6.06 The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues dues’ deductions in an the existing electronic format designed by template. Any changes to the Union dues template will be at the direction of the Secretary Treasurer at no cost to the Employer. 6.07 The Employer will provide each Employee with a T4 supplementary slip showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and dues deducted in the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of previous year for income tax purposes where such information is available or becomes readily available through the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental LeaveEmployer’s payroll system. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 6.08 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period may hire temporary Nursing Students for the purpose of ascertaining if covering the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation schedule of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewedon vacation under the Collective Agreement. Such interviews temporary Employees shall be treated as probationary Employees for the purposes of this Collective Agreement and shall be terminated from employment at the conclusion of such temporary assignments. The above-noted termination shall not exceed twentybe subject to the grievance or arbitration

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as A. It shall be a condition of employmentemployment that all employees of the Board covered by this Agreement: 1. Become members of the Union on or before the thirty-first (31st) day following the effective date of this Agreement, be subject on or before the thirty-first (31st) day following the beginning of their employment with the Board; or 2. Execute an authorization for the deduction of a service fee equivalent to regular monthly the dues of the Union Duesor before the thirty-first (31st) day following the effective date of this Agreement, or on or before the thirty-first (31st) day following the beginning of their employment with the Board. 3.02 B. The Employer Union agrees that it will treat all employees in the same manner with respect to deduct the provisions contained within Section A of this Article. C. In the event that the Union Duesrefuses to accept any employee hired by the Board as a member, on a monthly basissaid employee may continue employment for the School District. D. Either party to this Agreement shall have the right to reopen negotiations pertaining to the provisions of this Article if provisions of this Article are deemed illegal under applicable laws by sending written notification to the other party thirty (30) days from the date of such legal determination. E. The Board shall have no responsibility for the collection of initiation fees, membership dues and special assessments of any other deductions not in accordance with this provision. F. A properly executed authorization form for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01check-off of dues or initiation fees must be received by the Board from the employee for whom the Union membership dues is being deducted before any payroll deductions are made. Deductions shall be made thereafter only after authorization for check-off forms have been properly executed and are in effect. G. Check-off under all properly executed forms shall become effective at the time the application is tendered to the Board or its designated representative and shall be deducted in equal amounts from the first two (2) pay periods of the month and each pay month thereafter throughout the term of this Agreement. H. Such dues, service fees and initiation fees as deducted shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of Union no later than the local Union on or before the 15th fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions they were deducted. I. An employee shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will cease to be subject to check-off deductions beginning the month immediately following the month in which he/she/she is no longer a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employeesmember of the bargaining unit. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees Local 324 will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated be notified by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and Board or its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly designated representative of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews such employees. J. The Board shall not exceed twentybe liable to the Union by reason of the requirement of this Article for the remittance or payment of any sum other than that constituting the actual deductions made from wages by employees.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as It shall be a condition of employment that all associates covered by this Agreement who are still members of the Union on December 1, 1981 shall remain members in good standing; all new associates hired on or after December 1, 1981 shall become and remain members of the Union in good standing on the completion of the first ninety (90) days of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 5.1 Effective March 1, 1982, it shall be a condition of employment that all associates covered by this Agreement and who are not or do not become members of the Union shall pay an agency fee to the bargaining agent in an amount equivalent to the uniform weekly Union dues. No associate shall be discharged under this article unless the associate (1) receives written notice from the Union as to his failure to become a member or the amount of delinquent dues/agency fees he owes to the Union, as the case may be, and that his discharge will be demanded by the Union if he does not become a member or if such dues/agency fees are not paid within two (2) working days thereafter, as the case may be, and (2) promptly after such demand for the discharge is made he receives written notice from the Company that he will be discharged for failure to join the Union or for failure to pay delinquent dues/agency fees, unless they are paid within two (2) working days thereafter, or unless the associate shows that he is not required to join the Union or does not owe such dues/agency fees, and (3) fails to make such showing or to join the Union or pay the dues/agency fees within the said two (2) working days. 5.2 The Employer agrees Company will deduct and pay to the Union the regular amount of Union membership dues established by the Union Constitution or By-Laws, or its equivalent in agency fees, from the pay on a weekly basis for each associate within the bargaining unit who voluntarily authorizes and directs the Company to make such deductions. In the case of a new associate employed in the bargaining unit after December 1, 1981, the Company will, if authorized to do so by the said associate, deduct Union Dues, from his first pay following said authorization the initiation fee payable to the Union. Each such authorization shall be in writing in the form prescribed in Appendix C attached hereto and shall be governed by the provisions thereof. The Company will make payment to the financial officer of Local 155 of moneys collected on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01basis and will provide the Union with a monthly reconciliation. Deductions The written dues/agency fees and initiation fee deduction authorization shall be made in the form as set forth in Appendix C attached hereto. 5.3 The Union agrees that it will indemnify and save the Company harmless from each pay any and forwarded to all liabilities, claims, responsibilities, damages, or suits which may arise out of any action taken by the Secretary-Treasurer Company in accordance with the terms of this Article or in reliance upon the authorization mentioned herein. 5.4 There shall be no solicitation of associates for Union membership or dues conducted upon the premises of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee Company during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyworking time or in working areas.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as It shall be a condition of employment that all associates covered by this Agreement who are still members of the Union on December 1, 1981 shall remain members in good standing; all new associates hired on or after December 1, 1981 shall become and remain members of the Union in good standing on the completion of the first ninety (90) days of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 5.1 Effective March 1, 1982, it shall be a condition of employment that all associates covered by this Agreement and who are not or do not become members of the Union shall pay an agency fee to the bargaining agent in an amount equivalent to the uniform weekly Union dues. No associate shall be discharged under this article unless the associate (1) receives written notice from the Union as to their failure to become a member or the amount of delinquent dues/agency fees they owe to the Union, as the case may be, and that their discharge will be demanded by the Union if they do not become a member or if such dues/agency fees are not paid within two (2) working days thereafter, as the case may be, and (2) promptly after such demand for the discharge is made they receive written notice from the Company that they will be discharged for failure to join the Union or for failure to pay delinquent dues/agency fees, unless they are paid within two (2) working days thereafter, or unless the associate shows that they are not required to join the Union or does not owe such dues/agency fees, and (3) fails to make such showing or to join the Union or pay the dues/agency fees within the said two (2) working days. 5.2 The Employer agrees Company will deduct and pay to the Union the regular amount of Union membership dues established by the Union Constitution or By-Laws, or its equivalent in agency fees, from the pay on a weekly basis for each associate within the bargaining unit who voluntarily authorizes and directs the Company to make such deductions. In the case of a new associate employed in the bargaining unit after December 1, 1981, the Company will, if authorized to do so by the said associate, deduct Union Dues, from their first pay following said authorization the initiation fee payable to the Union. Each such authorization shall be in writing in the form prescribed in Appendix C attached hereto and shall be governed by the provisions thereof. The Company will make payment to the financial officer of Local 155 of moneys collected on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01basis and will provide the Union with a monthly reconciliation. Deductions The written dues/agency fees and initiation fee deduction authorization shall be made in the form as set forth in Appendix C attached hereto. 5.3 The Union agrees that it will indemnify and save the Company harmless from each pay any and forwarded to all liabilities, claims, responsibilities, damages, or suits which may arise out of any action taken by the Secretary-Treasurer Company in accordance with the terms of this Article or in reliance upon the authorization mentioned herein. 5.4 There shall be no solicitation of associates for Union membership or dues conducted upon the premises of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee Company during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyworking time or in working areas.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are 5.01 Neither the Employer nor the Local will discriminate against any Employee because of her membership or non- membership in the employ Union. It is recognized that membership in the Union is a voluntary act on the part of each Employee in the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as bargaining unit. 5.02 As a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 The or continued employment, of its Employees in the bargaining unit, the Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Employee, union dues in an amount equivalent to the regular monthly dues duly authorized by the constitution of the Union Duesfor union dues, on and to remit the amount so deducted from the Employee’s earnings, together with a monthly basis, for all list of such Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions and shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-National Secretary Treasurer of the local Canadian Union on or before of Public Employees with a copy forwarded to the 15th Treasurer of the month following Local. Such deduction will be remitted within fifteen (15) days of the month in payment of wages each month. 5.03 This compulsory check-off of dues shall continue during the lifetime of this Agreement or any renewal thereof, and shall be continued throughout any period during which the deductions parties are made. Any omissions engaged in negotiations with a view to making a new Agreement, and retroactive deductions it shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. apply to all Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month bargaining unit. 5.04 The Union shall keep the Employer advised, in writing, of hire any changes in the amount designated by of its monthly dues. (a) The Employer agrees, at the Uniontime of hiring, to acquaint the new Employee with the fact that a Collective Agreement is in effect and to provide her with a copy of the Collective Agreement and a list of all council members. (b) The Employer shall provide the new Employee with an Orientation Kit for New Employees. The Employer agrees to forward provide the Local with a list copy of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by such kit and to notify the Local of any changes made therein. (a) The Employer agrees to notify the Local of the name of each Employee who has satisfactorily completed the probationary period. (b) A Union showing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the namesright to meet the Employee, classificationswith the Supervisor’s knowledge and at mutual convenience, current addressesfor one hour during work time, phone numberswithin one month from the date of hiring. 5.07 The Employer agrees to inform the Local of all appointments, Social Insurance Numbersdemotions, highlighting new hires, lay-offs, transfers, recalls, job shares, secondments, leaves, resignations, terminationsretires, new unpaid leave deaths, or other changes or terminations of absence and return from leave employment relating to bargaining unit members. 5.08 Errors in the collection of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, union dues shall be split between the Association and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental LeaveLocal equally. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 2.1 All Employees who are in present employees shall become or remain, as the employ case may be, members of the Employer as defined in Article 2Union; and all persons who may hereafter become employees covered by this Agreement, shallshall become members after ninety (90) calendar days of employment and shall maintain such membership, all as a condition of continuing employment. 2.2 Once each month so long as this Agreement continues to operate, be subject the Corporation will deduct from the remuneration of each employee who is covered by this Agreement and to whom any remuneration is due in that month, an amount equal to the employee's regular monthly Union Duesdues or part thereof. The Union shall notify the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Corporation in writing of the amount of such dues or such part thereof from time to time. 3.02 The Employer agrees 2.3 In addition to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to the dues in Article 3.01. Deductions 2.2, the Corporation shall be made similarly deduct from the remuneration of each pay and forwarded such employee such sum as may constitute the total of any monthly assessments adopted by the Union as a contribution to the Secretary-Treasurer social and general welfare of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees Union shall notify the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Corporation in writing of the amount of any such assessments. 2.4 All sums deducted pursuant to forward this Article shall be remitted by the Corporation to the Treasurer of the Union once each month together with a list of names of all employees from whose remuneration Union dues and assessments were so deducted. The Corporation shall notify the Union of terminations of employment and of newly hired employees in the pay period following the pay period in which the status of employment changed. 2.5 The Union shall indemnify and save the Corporation harmless from and against all claims and demands brought or made against the Corporation by an employee as a result of the deductions in an electronic format designed and remittance by the Corporation to the Union of dues and assessments pursuant to this Article; provided that this section does not apply to a request by the Union showing for correction and adjustment of any error in the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave deduction or remittance of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of Union dues remitted on behalf of each or assessments. 2.6 The Corporation will inform affected employees of the Employees provisions in this article and give all permanent employees and all temporary employees hired for whom deductions have been mademore than twelve (12) weeks a copy of the Collective Agreement. During the first day at work the employees noted above will be introduced by a Manager to the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2.7 When employees who were paying Union dues prior to being laid off are not deducted from any SUB plan payments returned to work within twelve (12) months of being laid off, the employees will start paying union dues upon return to work in accordance with Articles 2.2 and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave2.3. 3.03 2.8 The Union shall have the right to post notices and bulletins that may be of interest to the Union and its members shall hold on Corporate Bulletin Boards and on the Employer harmless with respect Corporate Intranet, subject to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result approval of deductions the Chief Human Resources Officer or designate. Permission is not required for routine postings of meetings, seminars and remittancesconferences. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative 2.9 Employees shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period permitted to solicit membership for the purpose Union on Corporation property outside of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation actual hours of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly assignment of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyany employee soliciting or being solicited and during recognized breaks.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 ‌ 3.1 All Employees who are in employees covered by the employ terms and conditions of this Agreement shall have the voluntary choice of whether to become members of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 The Employer Union. OLWS agrees to deduct dues in an amount determined by the Union Duesfrom the wages of each employee covered by Article 2 of this agreement who chooses to become a member of the Union and provides written, signed authorization to deduct dues to the Union. The Union will provide a courtesy copy of all such authorizations to OLWS. OLWS agrees to deposit the total amount deducted from all members into an established account designated by the Union, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to . 3.2 Such uniform amounts as the Secretary-Union Treasurer certifies as the Monthly dues approved by the members of the local Union on or before shall remain as the 15th of the reasonable amount to be deducted hereunder. 3.3 Employees terminating employment with OLWS with less than ten (10) working days in any calendar month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will not be subject to dues deduction. 3.4 Employees who are current members of the Union at the signing of this agreement or who sign a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in Union membership card subsequent to the first month signing of hire in this agreement shall maintain their Union membership; however, there shall be a five (5) day window period each year during which the amount designated employee may drop their membership without penalty by contacting the Union. The Employer five-day window period shall commence on August 1 of each year. 3.5 OLWS will not be held liable for check off errors, but will make proper adjustments with the Union for errors as soon as is practicable if notified within ten (10) calendar days of the error. In no case shall such an adjustment extend beyond the following pay period. In order for both parties to have adequate information on dues check off, an updated list of eligible members of the bargaining unit will be delivered to the Union. Such list shall include all members paying dues in previous pay period. 3.6 The Union agrees to forward a list indemnify and hold OLWS harmless against any and all claims, demands, costs, suits, orders, judgments or other forms of dues deductions in an electronic format designed costs or liability that may arise by reason of any action taken or not taken by OLWS for the purposes of complying with any of the provisions of this Article 3, including OLWS’s reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees. 3.7 OLWS will furnish to the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyand relevant information for current and new bargaining unit members in accordance with applicable law.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are 3:01 The Employer agrees that it will deduct union dues on the first pay of each month from each employee coming within the scope of the bargaining unit defined in the employ Recognition clause of the Employer Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Unifor, in the manner and amounts provided as defined notified by the Union. These dues shall be remitted forthwith in Article 2accordance with the terms set out in writing by the Union to Unifor at the following address, shall, or such other address as a condition directed by the Local Union in writing. A list of employment, employees for and on whose behalf such deductions have been made shall also be subject forwarded to regular monthly Union DuesUnifor Local office at the same address and at the same time. 3.02 3:02 The Employer agrees to deduct acquaint new employees with the fact that a Collective Agreement is in effect and with the conditions of employment set out in the articles dealing with Union Dues, on Security and Dues Check-off. The employee will be introduced to the Union Chairperson or designate by a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01representative of the Employer. Deductions shall It is mutually agreed that arrangements will be made from for a Union representative to interview each pay and forwarded newly hired employee once during the first week of their employment for the purpose of informing such employee of the existence of the Union in the facility. The Employer shall advise the Union monthly as to the Secretary-Treasurer names of the local persons to be interviewed. The interview will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. 3:03 The Employer agrees to indicate the amount of initiation fees, assessments and Union dues deductions during each calendar year on the employee’s T-4 slip. 3:04 The Union will save the Employer harmless from any claims that may arise either from any deductions from wages in respect of check off for initiation fees, assessments or before dues or any action taken at the 15th request of the Union. The Union will advise the Employer by letter of the amount of initiation fees, assessments and Union dues, and as to any changes thereto, at least one (1) month following in advance of the month pay period in which the deductions are to be made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. 3:05 The Employer will advise provide the Union monthly office with a current listing of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyemployee’s

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All 4.01 The Society agrees that, for as long as this Agreement remains in force, it is a condition of employment for all Bargaining Unit Employees to be members of the Union from the first (1st) day of employment. 4.02 The Society agrees to deduct as Union dues an amount indicated by the Union from each pay cheque of those Employees who are in the employ members of the Employer as defined in Article 2Bargaining Unit from the first day of employment and onward, shall, as a condition of employment, and the amount so advised shall continue to be subject deducted until it is changed by further written notice to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 the Society. The Employer agrees to Society shall also deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred dues from any retroactive monies issued to in Article 3.01such Employees. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded The Society agrees that it will remit the total amount of such deductions to the Secretary-Treasurer Administrator of the local Union on or before Operational Services, OPSEU Head Office: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ by no later than the 15th day of the month following the month in which that the deductions are were made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions The date of mailing shall be submitted with deemed to be the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month date of hire in the amount designated by the Unionreceipt. The Employer agrees to forward remittance shall be accompanied by a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classificationsin alphabetical order, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave home telephone numbers and social insurance numbers of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the those Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union , and the amount of dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and each Employee. Current status shall be noted on the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is check-off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leavelist. A copy of the completed list shall be forwarded to the Local Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the same time. 3.03 4.03 The Society agrees to include the annual total of dues deducted on each Employee’s T-4 slip. 4.04 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly Society in writing of the names amount of those Employees who are its regular dues. The amount so advised shall continue to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentydeducted until changes by further written notice is forwarded to the Society. 4.05 The Union agrees to indemnify and save the Society harmless from liability arising out of the operation of this Article. 4.06 The Society agrees that, should negotiations or arbitration result in retroactive payment of wage increases, it will deduct the amount of dues required by Article 4.02 of the Collective Agreement at the time the payment is made.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 7.01 All Employees employees covered by this Agreement as a condition of employment shall become and remain members in good standing of the Union according to the Constitution and By-laws of the Union, provided that the Employer shall not be required to discharge an employee who are has been expelled or suspended from membership in the employ Union, other than for engaging in unlawful activity against the Union. New employees covered by this Agreement shall become members in good standing in the Union within thirty (30) calendar days from the respective dates of the commencement of their employment. 7.02 Pursuant to clause 7.01, the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, shall deduct the regular monthly union dues from the wages of all employees as a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 . The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions deduction shall be made from each on a per- pay basis and forwarded remitted to the National Secretary-Treasurer and a copy of the local submission provided to the Secretary Treasurer of the Union on or before by the 15th fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month in for which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were misseddeducted, accompanied by a list of names, addresses, home phone numbers of employees from whose wages deductions have been made, their job title(s), status, work location and the number of hours for which each employee was compensated. Employees This submission will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all also indicate staff changes occurring within the bargaining unit Employees including new hires, promotions, recalls, Special Project Workers who have become part of the bargaining unit, employees completing their probationary period, terminations, layoffs, resignations, retirements and leaves of absence (paid or unpaid) of more than thirty (30) days in duration. 7.03 The Union will commence indemnify and save the Employer harmless from any and all claims which may be made against either party by an employee or employees for the amounts deducted from their pay as provided by this Article. 7.04 The Union shall advise the Employer in writing of the amount of Union dues to be deducted from every employee covered by this Agreement and of any changes in the first month amounts to be deducted. The Union shall advise the Employer in writing of hire in the amount designated by name and address of the Union. National Secretary-Treasurer of the Union and of any changes thereto. 7.05 The Employer agrees to forward acquaint new employees with the fact that a list of dues deductions Union Agreement is in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours workedeffect, and with the conditions of employment set out in this Article. 7.06 The Employer shall include the amount of union dues remitted deducted on behalf each employee's T-4 slip. 7.07 Employees shall notify the Employer of each any changes in their address or telephone number within two (2) weeks of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leavechange. 3.03 The Union and its members 7.08 Employees shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during provide their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering immediate supervisor/manager with the efficient operation name of their emergency contact and notify of any changes within two (2) weeks of the Homechange. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyArticle

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ 1. Upon completion of sixty (60) days of employment, members of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, Union shall be required to pay the Union’s periodic dues and initiation fees as a condition of continued employment. Upon receipt by the Employer of a letter from the Union’s Secretary-Treasurer requesting the discharge of a Union member because s/he has not satisfied the membership obligations set forth hereunder, the employee shall be subject discharged within fifteen (15) days of the letter if prior thereto s/he does not take proper steps to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 meet the obligations. The Employer agrees to deduct the Union’s monthly dues, initiation fees, assessments, and American Dream Fund contributions from the pay of each Union Duesmember from whom it receiVes written authorization, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred and will continue to make such deductions while the authorization remains in Article 3.01effect. Deductions shall Monthly dues deductions will be made from the pay for the first full pay period worked by the employee following the receipt of the authorization, and thereafter will be made from the first paycheck each pay month that the employee receiVes. Dues and other monies deducted in accordance with this paragraph shall be forwarded to the SecretaryUnion no later than the twentieth (20th) day of each month. The UniVersity shall transmit dues, initiation fees, and all legal assessments deducted from employees’ paychecks to the Union electronically Via ACH or wire transfer utilizing the 32BJ self-Treasurer serVice portal, unless the Union and the UniVersity agree that dues be remitted by means other than electronic transmittals. The UniVersity shall immediately notify the Union of any non-goVernmental organization request for the identity and/or contact information of bargaining unit members. The UniVersity shall proVide a copy of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions request and retroactive deductions shall be any materials submitted with the dues request. The UniVersity shall proVide the month following with Union at least fourteen (14) days to reView and challenge the reason why dues were missedscope of the request prior to the UniVersity’s response to the disclosure request. Employees will be subject The UniVersity agrees to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all consider the Union’s responses prior to disclosing any information about bargaining unit Employees will commence in members. 2. When the first month of UniVersity needs additional employees, it shall giVe the UNION equal opportunity with all other sources to suggest suitable applicants, but the UniVersity shall not be required to hire in the amount designated those suggested by the Union. The Employer UniVersity may continue to employ students on a temporary part-time basis in accordance with past practice as long as no bargaining unit employees are on layoff. 3. The Union agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by indemnify and saVe the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted UniVersity harmless from any SUB plan payments and all claims, suit or other forms of liability brought against the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur UniVersity as a result of deductions and remittancesany action taken by the UniVersity under the proVisions of this article. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as 6.01 As a condition of employment, the Employer will deduct from each employee covered by this Agreement an amount equal to the regular monthly union dues designated by the Union. Such dues shall be deducted from each pay for employees. In the case of newly hired employees each employee shall be subject to a one (1) time Union Initiation Fee as directed by the Secretary Treasurer of the Union Initiation Fees and Dues deductions shall commence in the month of hire. The amount of the regular monthly dues shall be those authorized by the Union Dues. 3.02 The and the Union shall notify the Employer of any changes therein and such notification shall be the Employer’s conclusive authority to make the deductions specified. In consideration of the deducting of Initiation Fees and Union dues by the Employer, the Union agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01indemnify and save harmless the Employer against any claims or liabilities arising or resulting from the operation of this Article. Deductions Monthly deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Secretary Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed provided by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees employees for whom deductions have been made. Union The Employer will provide each employee with a T4 supplementary slip showing the dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and in the Employer has no responsibility previous year for Union dues while an Employee income tax purposes where such information is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leaveavailable or becomes readily available through the Employer’s payroll system. 3.03 6.02 The Union agrees to indemnify and its members shall hold save the Employer harmless with respect to all dues or their equivalent thereof so deducted and remitted and with respect to any claim or liability which made against the Employer might incur by any employee or group of employees or any other person or party arising out of the deduction of Union dues or their equivalent as a result of deductions and remittancesherein provided. 3.04 6.03 The Employer agrees that a shall indicate the amount of Union Representative shall be given dues deducted on the opportunity T4 slip of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyemployee.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 2.01 All Employees present employees who are in the employ members of the Employer Union, and those who subsequently choose to become members of the Union, shall maintain such membership in good standing as defined a condition of continued employment during the term of this Agreement. 2.02 All future employees must become and remain members in Article 2, good standing of the Union as a condition of employment during the term of this Agreement. 2.03 All employees covered by the terms of this Agreement shall, as a condition of employment, be subject to regular pay monthly Union Duesdues or the equivalent of monthly Union dues, as established by the Union in accordance with its Constitution and By-Laws, and such Union dues shall be paid through monthly check-off deductions as outlined below. 3.02 2.04 The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made equal amounts from each pay received in the calendar month of each employee who is covered under the terms of this Agreement, the monthly Union dues as established by the Union from time to time. The responsible officer of the Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the appropriate amounts of the foregoing, and forwarded any changes thereto, as they become effective. It was further clarified that this does not compromise the situation where term certains do not pay Union dues until after six months. 2.05 The Union dues shall be deducted in equal amounts from each pay received in the calendar month and shall be remitted along with an alphabetical listing of all employees from whom such deductions were made, to the Secretary-Treasurer financial secretary of the local Union on or before the 15th twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month following the month in which the such deductions are were made. Any omissions The Em ployer also agrees to deduct and retroactive deductions remit an amount equal to the union initiation fee from each new employee – upon the successful completion of their probationary period. 2.06 It is agreed that upon commencement of employment new employees shall be submitted with advised by a representative of the dues Employer of the month following with existence of the reason why dues were missed. Employees Union and of the conditions surrounding their employment, as contained in this Collective Agreement, and any rules that may be formulated under its terms. 2.07 Both parties agree that they are subject to the terms of the Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act. 2.08 As part of the Employer’s Orientation program, the Chairperson or her delegate of the Union will be subject notified in writing whenever a new employee is hired and invited to introduce herself and explain any matter of interest to any such new employee or employees. This meeting shall be restricted to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month maximum of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leavefifteen (15) minutes. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All The Union will indemnify, defend and hold the Employer harmless against any claim made and against any suit instituted against the Employer on account of any check-off of Union dues. Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee covered by this Agreement, the Employerwill deduct from the employee’s pay the amount owed to the Union by such employee for dues and assessments. Employees who are working twenty (20) or more hours shall pay a pro-rated amount based on hours worked. It is understood that this provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year for all covered employees. The Employer will remit to the Union such sums within thirty (30) days of deductions. Changes in the employ Union membership dues rate will be certified to the Employer in writing over the signature of the Employer as defined authorized officer of officers of the Union, and shall be done at least thirty (30) days in Article 2, shall, as a condition advance of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 the effective date of such change. The Employer remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not give written notice to the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received on its behalf with reason(s) stated therefore that the remittance is incorrect. An employee’s written dues deduction authorization may be revoked by theemployee upon his/her delivering to the Employer written revocation of said authorization, with a copy to the Union, and such revocation shall be effective no sooner than the next yearly anniversary date of this Agreement. The Employer will agree to provide the Union the monthly personnel agendas showing all employees going from probation to permanent status. The employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on from the wages of any employee who is covered by this agreement a monthly basis, Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality (P.E.O.P.L.E.) deduction as provided for all Employees referred in a written authorization. Such authorization must be executed by the employee at any time by giving written notice to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay both the Employer and forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward remit any deductions made pursuant to this provision from each employee from whose pay such deductions have been made and the amount deducted during the period covered by the remittance. The employee may rescind the deduction by giving written notice to the Employer (with a copy to be provided to the Union). The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any liability incurred by reason of such deductions. Upon request of the union, the Employer will provide the union with a list of dues deductions all employees in an electronic format designed by the Union showing bargaining unit. The list will include the namesname, classificationshome address, current addressesdate of birth, phone numberstelephone number, Social Insurance Numbersclassification title, highlighting new hireswork location, resignationsdate of hire, terminations, new unpaid leave rate of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours workedpay, and union membership. The list will be provided at no cost to the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of union. This list shall be in EXCEL format. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted company harmless from any SUB plan payments and liability incurred by providing the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leaveinformation set forth in this article. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as 6.01 As a condition of employment, the Employer will deduct from each Employee covered by this Agreement an amount equal to the regular monthly Union Dues designated by the Union. 6.02 Such Dues shall be deducted from each pay for Employees. In the case of newly hired Employees, each Employee shall be subject to a one (1) time Union Initiation Fee as directed by the Secretary Treasurer of the Union. Initiation Fees and Dues deductions shall commence in the month of hire. 6.03 The amount of the regular monthly Dues shall be those authorized by the Union Duesand the Union shall notify the Employer of any changes therein and such 6.04 In consideration of the deducting of Initiation Fees and Union Dues by the Employer, the Union agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Employer against any claims or liabilities arising or resulting from the operation of this Article. 3.02 The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions 6.05 Monthly deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Secretary Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues Dues the month following with the reason why dues Dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. . 6.06 The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues Dues deductions in an the existing electronic format designed by template. Any changes to the Union Dues template will be at the direction of the Secretary Treasurer at no cost to the Employer. 6.07 The Employer will provide each Employee with a T4 supplementary slip showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and Dues deducted in the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of previous year for income tax purposes where such information is available or becomes readily available through the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental LeaveEmploye payroll system. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 6.08 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period may hire temporary Nursing Students for the purpose of ascertaining if covering the Employee wishes schedule of Employees who are on vacation under the Collective Agreement. Such temporary Employees shall be treated as probationary Employees for the purposes of this Collective Agreement and shall be terminated from employment at the conclusion of such temporary assignments. The above-noted termination shall not be subject to become the grievance or arbitration procedures and is not a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with difference between the efficient operation of the HomeParties. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are offer these hours according to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyexternally.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 7.01 All Employees employees covered by this Agreement as a condition of employment shall become and remain members in good standing of the Union according to the Constitution and By-laws of the Union, provided that the Employer shall not be required to discharge an employee who are has been expelled or suspended from membership in the employ Union, other than for engaging in unlawful activity against the Union. New employees covered by this Agreement shall become members in good standing in the Union within thirty (30) calendar days from the respective dates of the commencement of their employment. 7.02 Pursuant to clause 7.01, the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, shall deduct the regular monthly union dues from the wages of all employees as a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 . The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions deduction shall be made from each on a per- pay basis and forwarded remitted to the National Secretary-Treasurer and a copy of the local submission provided to the Secretary Treasurer of the Union on or before by the 15th fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month in for which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were misseddeducted, accompanied by a list of names, addresses, home phone numbers of employees from whose wages deductions have been made, their job title(s), status, work location and the number of hours for which each employee was compensated. Employees This submission will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all also indicate staff changes occurring within the bargaining unit Employees including new hires, promotions, recalls, Special Project Workers who have become part of the bargaining unit, employees completing their probationary period, terminations, layoffs, resignations, retirements and leaves of absence (paid or unpaid) of more than thirty (30) days in duration. 7.03 The Union will commence indemnify and save the Employer harmless from any and all claims which may be made against either party by an employee or employees for the amounts deducted from their pay as provided by this Article. 7.04 The Union shall advise the Employer in writing of the amount of Union dues to be deducted from every employee covered by this Agreement and of any changes in the first month amounts to be deducted. The Union shall advise the Employer in writing of hire in the amount designated by name and address of the Union. National Secretary-Treasurer of the Union and of any changes thereto. 7.05 The Employer agrees to forward acquaint new employees with the fact that a list of dues deductions Union Agreement is in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours workedeffect, and with the conditions of employment set out in this Article. 7.06 The Employer shall include the amount of union dues remitted deducted on behalf each employee's T-4 slip. 7.07 Employees shall notify the Employer of each any changes in their address or telephone number within two (2) weeks of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leavechange. 3.03 The Union and its members 7.08 Employees shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during provide their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering immediate supervisor/manager with the efficient operation name of their emergency contact and notify of any changes within two (2) weeks of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentychange.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All 6.01 During the lifetime of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct from the wages due and payable to each employee in a classification covered by this Agreement, including probationary employees on commencement of employment, in each calendar month, the amount of the regular monthly dues payable by all members of the Union as certified by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than the 15th day of the month following the month of such deductions and accompanied by a list of the names of all the employees on behalf of whom such deductions have been made. The deductions including the list of names, classifications and hours worked by the Employees from whose wages the deductions have been made will be forwarded to the National Secretary-Treasurer of CUPE, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, and to the Treasurer of Local 1636, not later than the 15th day of the month following the deductions. The said sum shall be accepted by the Union as the regular monthly dues of those employees who are or shall become members of the Union shall be treated as their contribution towards the expenses of maintaining the Union. 6.02 All employees in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2Bargaining Unit who are hired after November 20, 1973, shall, as a condition of continuing employment, be subject to regular monthly become and remain members in good standing of the Union Duesafter the completion of the probationary period set forth in Article 11 of this Agreement. 3.02 The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 6.03 The Union agrees and its members shall hold indemnify and save the Employer harmless with respect to from any liability which and action that may arise out of deduction made from the pay of any employee pursuant to this article. 6.04 The Employer might incur shall personally notify an employee as soon as possible that his/her wages have been garnished as a result of deductions and remittancesan order from the court. 3.04 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given University will endeavour to post on the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for bulletin board in the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are Security Office job vacancies which it considers to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyof interest to the members of Local 1636.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are 4.01 The parties mutually agree that all eligible employees of the Board covered by this Agreement shall pay dues and become members of the Union. 4.02 The Board agrees to deduct, each pay, from the wages of all employees in the employ of the Employer Bargaining Unit, Union dues as defined in Article 2, shall, as a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated directed by the Union. The Employer Board shall forward the deductions to the Union, together with an alphabetical listing of names showing the amount deducted from each employee and all information used to determine this deduction – not later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the following month. The Union shall notify the Board, in writing with at least thirty- (30) days notice, of any changes in the amount to be deducted. The Board also agrees to forward deduct and remit an amount equivalent to the Union initiation fee from each new employee upon the successful completion of their probationary period. The President or Secretary of the Union shall notify the Board, in writing, of the amount of such monthly dues to be deducted under this section and, from time to time, any changes in the amount thereof. Payroll deductions will not include any fines. Union dues will be included on the employee’s T4 slip (for income tax purposes). In consideration of this deduction and forwarding of the union dues by the Board, the Union agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Board against any claim or liability arising out of or resulting from the collection and forwarding of regular monthly union dues or initiation fees. 4.03 Union Representatives shall be allowed to contact Union members on Board property if such contact is made with the prior knowledge of Management. Such knowledge shall be obtained by a phone call in advance or face-to-face discussion with management. a) The Union recognizes that the designated Union Representatives are employed by the Company; no designated Union Representative shall leave his/her work to perform his/her duties under this agreement without obtaining permission of their Management Supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. Such time to investigate a grievance shall not be excessive or abused. Meetings between the company and the Union will be convened during normal working hours and those in attendance will not suffer any loss of regular pay. It is understood and agreed that in situation where meeting extend beyond the regular workday, no remuneration will be expected. The Company shall discuss with the Union, through its designated representatives, all matters and grievances, which may arise between them during the life of this Agreement. b) In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Company acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Stewards. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall assist any employee, which the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ represents, in preparing and presenting his/her grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure. The Company agrees that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be hindered, coerced, restrained or interfered with in any way in the performance of their duties while investigating disputes and presenting potential solutions as provided in this Article. 4.04 The Board recognizes that certain employees may be required to attend meetings related to duties of a Union office. Time spent on such business will be pre-approved by Management, and at no expense to the Board. 4.05 For purposes of collective bargaining, Management will recognize a Union committee of not more than two (2) employees and the Union Business Representative or his delegate. 4.06 The Board and the Union agree to acquaint new employees with the fact that a collective agreement is in effect and arrange for a new member session with a Union Representative. The meeting will be convened during normal working hours and limited to one-half (1/2) hour. 4.07 The Board agrees to establish a Labour Relations Committee consisting of a minimum of two representatives from management which may include the Chief Executive Officer and a maximum of three members from the union, which may include the Local Union Business Representative and a Representative from the IBEW International Office. 4.08 The Company shall provide the Union with a list of dues deductions Managers who will deal with Union’s Labour Relations Committee. The Union shall provide the Company with a list of the member of the Labour Relations Committee, which may include a representative, from the International Office of the I.B.E.W. and/or the Local Union Business Representative. 4.09 The Union will provide to Management a list of those employees who will be members of the Bargaining Committee upon establishment of same and any changes in the committee thereafter. 4.10 The Board shall notify the Union in writing immediately of the engagement of any new employee and his/her job classification. 4.11 The Union will provide to Management a list of those employees who are designated Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and any changes thereafter. 4.12 Meetings between the company and the Labour Relations Committee shall be held quarterly, or when requested by either party. Matters to be discussed at any such conference shall be listed on an electronic format designed agenda to be supplied by the Party requesting the conference to the other Party at least five (5) working days prior to the day for which the conference is requested, unless otherwise arranged by the Parties. 4.13 When the time of Employees on Union showing business is payable by the namesUnion, classificationssuch time shall be charged at straight time rates with no additional burden. Each Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed five (5) hours per calendar month, current addressesthis time limit may be extended by mutual agreement by the parties hereto. The purpose of which will be to conduct Union business and shall be conditional upon the Company designate receiving three (3) days’ notice, phone numbersfrom the Union office, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility ‘time off for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leavebusiness’ request. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are 2.1. It shall be a condition of employment that all employees covered by this Agreement shall become and remain members in the employ Union on the 31st day following the date this Article applies to their work-location or their employment, whichever is later. The requirement of membership under this section is satisfied by the payment of the financial obligations of the Union's initiation fee and periodic dues uniformly imposed. In the event the Union security provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, unenforceable, or of no legal effect generally or with respect to any Employer because of interpretation or a change in federal or state statute, city ordinance or rule, or decision of any government administrative body, agency or subdivision, the permissible Union security clause under such statute, decision or regulation shall be enforceable as a substitute for the Union security clause provided for herein. 2.2. Upon receipt by the Employer of a letter from the Union's Secretary-Treasurer requesting an employee's discharge because he or she has not met the requirements of this Article, unless the Employer questions the propriety of doing so, he or she shall be discharged within fifteen (15) days of the letter if prior thereto he or she does not take proper steps to meet the requirements. If the Employer questions the propriety of the discharge, the Employer shall immediately submit the matter to the Arbitrator. If the Arbitrator determines that the employee has not complied with the requirements of this Article, the employee shall be discharged within ten (10) days after written notice of the determination has been given to the Employer. 2.3. The Employer shall be responsible for all revenue lost by the Union by reason of any failure to discharge an employee who is not a member of the Union, if the Union has so requested in writing. In cases involving removal of employees for non-payment of the requirements of this Article, the Arbitrator shall have the authority to assess liquidated damages. 2.4. The Union shall have the right to inspect the Employer's payroll records to determine the employees of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dueswho are covered by this Agreement. 3.02 The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union2.5. The Employer agrees shall maintain accurate employee information, and effective January 1, 2016, transmit dues, initiation fees, American Dream Fund (“ADF”) or other political fund contributions, and all legal assessments deducted from employees’ paychecks to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Unions electronically via ACH or wire transfer utilizing the 32BJ self-service portal, unless the Union showing directs in writing that dues be remitted by means other than electronic transmittals. The transmittal shall be accompanied with information regarding the namesemployees for whom the dues are transmitted, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf payment for each employee, the employee’s wage rate, the employee’s date of each hire, the employee’s location or location change, whether the employee is part-time or full-time, the employee’s social security number, the employee’s address and the employee’s classification. The Union shall provide any necessary training opportunity to the employer to facilitate electronic transmittals. The Union shall designate an official in its Dues Department to facilitate dues collection in Philadelphia and interact with Philadelphia area Employers. That individual, along with a designee from the Mid-Atlantic District will respond to Employer phone calls and e-mails as promptly as possible. No interest or Penalties will be imposed if the Employer makes a good faith effort to remit payment. 2.6. If the Employer fails to deduct or remit to the Union the dues, ADF contributions, contributions to the Building Service 32BJ Health Fund, contributions to the SEIU Local 32BJ Building Operators Legal Services Fund, or other monies in accordance with this section by the 20th day of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and month, the Employer has no responsibility shall pay interest on such dues, initiation fees, or contributions at the rate of one percent per month beginning on the 21st day, unless the Employer can demonstrate the delay was for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leavegood cause due to circumstances beyond its control. 3.03 The Union and its members 2.7. If an employee does not revoke his or her dues check-off authorization at the end of the year following the date of authorization, or at the end of the current contract, whichever is earlier, the employee shall hold be deemed to have renewed his or her authorization for another year, or until the expiration of the next succeeding contract, whichever is earlier. 2.8. At the time of hire, the Employer harmless with respect shall give to any liability which the Employer might incur as new employees a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that packet, provided by the Union, containing a Union Representative shall be given membership application form, check- off authorization form, American Dream Fund authorization form, and where appropriate, benefit fund enrollment forms. BOLR reserves the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for right to approve the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation substance of the Homeform to be prepared by the Union before it is submitted for action by the Union to BOLR’s membership. The Employer will advise send to the Union monthly offices those forms (or portions thereof) that the employee chooses to fill out and return to the Employer. The Employer will permit the Union to meet with each newly hired employee who is not already a Union member for up to thirty (30) minutes of paid time at the names employee’s worksite at a date and time arranged between the Union and the Employer’s management at the site, consistent with the obligations provided for in Article 1.8 of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentythis Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as It shall be a condition of employment that all associates covered by this Agreement who are still members of the Union on December 1, 1981 shall remain members in good standing; all new associates hired on or after December 1, 1981 shall become and remain members of the Union in good standing on the completion of the first ninety (90) days of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dues. 3.02 5.1 Effective March 1, 1982, it shall be a condition of employment that all associates covered by this Agreement and who are not or do not become members of the Union shall pay an agency fee to the bargaining agent in an amount equivalent to the uniform weekly Union dues. No associate shall be discharged under this article unless the associate (1) receives written notice from the Union as to his failure to become a member or the amount of delinquent dues/agency fees he owes to the Union, as the case may be, and that his discharge will be demanded by the Union if he does not become a member or if such dues/agency fees are not paid within two (2) working days thereafter, as the case may be, and (2) promptly after such demand for the discharge is made he receives written notice from the Company that he will be discharged for failure to join the Union or for failure to pay delinquent dues/agency fees, unless they are paid within two (2) working days thereafter, or unless the associate shows that he is not required to join the Union or does not owe such dues/agency fees, and (3) fails to make such showing or to join the Union or pay the dues/agency fees within the said two (2) working days. 5.2 The Employer agrees Company will deduct and pay to the Union the regular amount of Union membership dues established by the Union Constitution or By-Laws, or its equivalent in agency fees, from the pay on a weekly basis for each associate within the bargaining unit who voluntarily authorizes and directs the Company to make such deductions. In the case of a new associate employed in the bargaining unit after December 1, 1981, the Company will, if authorized to do so by the said associate, deduct Union Dues, from his first pay following said authorization the initiation fee payable to the Union. Each such authorization shall be in writing in the form prescribed in Appendix "C" attached hereto and shall be governed by the provisions thereof. The Company will make payment to the financial officer of Local 155 of moneys collected on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01basis and will provide the Union with a monthly reconciliation. Deductions The written dues/agency fees and initiation fee deduction authorization shall be made in the form as set forth in Appendix "C" attached hereto. 5.3 The Union agrees that it will indemnify and save the Company harmless from each pay any and forwarded to all liabilities, claims, responsibilities, damages, or suits which may arise out of any action taken by the Secretary-Treasurer Company in accordance with the terms of this Article or in reliance upon the authorization mentioned herein. 5.4 There shall be no solicitation of associates for Union membership or dues conducted upon the premises of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee Company during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyworking time or in working areas.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 2.01 All Employees present employees who are in the employ members of the Employer Union, and those who subsequently choose to become members of the Union, shall maintain such membership in good standing as defined a condition of continued employment during the term of this Agreement. 2.02 All future employees must become and remain members in Article 2, good standing of the Union as a condition of employment during the term of this Agreement. 2.03 All employees covered by the terms of this Agreement shall, as a condition of employment, be subject to regular pay monthly Union Duesdues or the equivalent of monthly Union dues, as established by the Union in accordance with its Constitution and By−Laws, and such Union dues shall be paid through monthly check−off deductions as outlined below. 3.02 2.04 The Employer agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made equal amounts from each pay received in the calendar month of each employee who is covered under the terms of this Agreement, the monthly Union dues as established by the Union from time to time. The responsible officer of the Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the appropriate amounts of the foregoing, and forwarded any changes thereto, as they become effective. New employees shall have deductions made on the first regular deduction date following completion of thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Notwithstanding this provision, it is agreed that term certains/temporary employees shall commence deductions for union dues following the completion of ninety (90) calendar days of employment. 2.05 The Union dues shall be deducted in equal amounts from each pay received in the calendar month and shall be remitted along with an alphabetical listing of all employees from whom such deductions were made, to the Secretary-Treasurer financial secretary of the local Union on or before the 15th twenty−fifth (25th) day of the month following the month in which the such deductions are were made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer also agrees to forward deduct and remit an amount equal to the union initiation fee from each new employee following completion of thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Notwithstanding this provision, it is agreed that term certains/temporary employees shall commence deductions for initiation fee following the completion of ninety (90) calendar days of employment. 2.06 It is agreed that upon commencement of employment new employees shall be advised by a list representative of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Employer of the existence of the Union showing and of the namesconditions surrounding their employment, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours workedas contained in this Collective Agreement, and any rules that may be formulated under its terms. 2.07 Both parties agree that they are subject to the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each terms of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental LeaveHospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act. 3.03 The 2.08 As part of the Employer’s Orientation program, the Unit Chairperson or her designate of the Union will be notified in writing whenever a new employee is hired and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect invited to introduce herself and explain any matter of interest to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative such new employee or employees. This meeting shall be given the opportunity restricted to a maximum of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentytwenty (20) minutes

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees Section 1. It shall be a condition of employment that all Adjunct Faculty members covered by this Agreement who are in the employ members of the Employer Union in good standing as defined of its effective or execution date, whichever is later, shall remain members in Article 2good standing, and those who are not members in good standing as of the effective or execution date of this Agreement, whichever is later, shall, as on or after the thirtieth (30th) calendar day following the later of the effective or Section 2. It also shall be a condition of employmentemployment that all Adjunct Faculty members covered by this Agreement who are hired on or after its effective or execution date, be subject to regular monthly whichever is later, shall, on or after the thirtieth (30th) work day following the beginning of such employment either become and remain members in good standing of the Union Duesor pay an agency fee as determined by the Union. 3.02 Section 3. The Union may request that an Adjunct Faculty member, who fails to join the Union, maintain Union membership, or pay a representation fee, shall be dismissed. If the Union makes such a request, the Employer shall comply. Prior to any dismissal, the Adjunct Faculty member shall be offered an opportunity within twenty (20) calendar days, following the written notification from the Union to the Employer requesting discharge, to pay the required dues, initiation fees, and/or representation fees that have not been tendered. Section 4. Payment of Union dues and/or fees may be made via the check-off procedure provided by this Article. It is agreed that the University shall assume no financial or other obligation arising out of the provisions of this Article except as specifically provided in this Article. Section 5. The Union hereby agrees that it shall indemnify, defend, and hold the University harmless from any claims, actions, or proceedings by an Adjunct Faculty member arising from deductions made by the University hereunder or from the enforcement of this Article. Section 6. The Employer further agrees to deduct voluntary contributions made by Adjunct Faculty to the SEIU Committee on Political Education (COPE) and to remit said contributions to the COPE at the same time Union Duesdues and agency fees are remitted. Said contributions are strictly voluntary and can be in any amount as determined by the Adjunct Faculty member. Section 7. Each payday, on the University shall deduct from an Adjunct Faculty member’s wages a monthly basissum of dues and/or fees owed the Union and authorized under the Federal Labor Law, provided the Adjunct Faculty member has furnished the University a written assignment executed in accordance with law. The Union will provide to the University a suitable form for all Employees referred the authorization of this payroll deduction, and, as to new Adjunct Faculty, the University will include that form in Article 3.01his/her initial employment packet. Section 8. Deductions The Union shall be made ultimately responsible for obtaining executed written assignments for such payroll deductions from each existing Adjunct Faculty. However, the University shall cooperate with the Union in seeking compliance with this provision by notifying covered Adjunct Faculty at their time of hire of the existence of this Agreement and by providing them with Union membership and pay deduction materials supplied by the Union. Materials voluntarily completed by the Adjunct Faculty member and forwarded returned to the Secretary-Treasurer of University shall be promptly remitted to the local Union on Union. On or before about the 15th of the month following the month in which deductions, monies so deducted by the deductions are madeUniversity shall be transmitted by mail or electronically to the Union Treasurer or other Union designee. Any omissions and retroactive Such deductions shall be submitted with continue until either the dues Adjunct Faculty member is not on the month following with payroll of the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject University or instruction to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues cease payroll deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence is given in the first month of hire in the amount designated writing by the UnionAdjunct Faculty member to the University Office of Human Resources. Section 9. The Employer agrees University shall send to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed the Union via transmission method determined by the Union showing to an electronic or physical address identified by the namesUnion in writing the following information for each Adjunct Faculty member whether or not deduction is made, classificationsat the same time as the University remits all deductions for union dues or representation fees, current addressesUnion initiation fees and Union assessments made from the wages of Adjunct Faculty for the preceding month,: a. Job classification; b. Department; c. Rate of pay and earnings that the dues or representation fee deduction is based on; d. Month the deduction is based on; e. Name; f. Union initiation fees listed separately; g. Union assessments listed separately; and, h. If applicable, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. a reason Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leavededucted. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 Section 1. All Employees employees in the bargaining unit represented by the Union who are in the employ members of the Employer as defined in Article 2Union on the effective date of this Agreement, shallor who become members after the effective date but during the term of this Agreement, as a condition shall maintain such Union membership for the duration of employment, be subject this Agreement by paying to the Union either the regular monthly dues uniformly levied against all members or a representation fee. The representation fee shall be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the regular monthly dues paid by Union Duesmembers (which sum shall accurately represent the amount for said employees due the Union as their fair share of costs attributable to negotiating the terms of this Agreement and which sum shall not include, but way of example but not by way of limitation, state, national or other dues and assessments or other amounts for Union activities). 3.02 Section 2. The Employer agrees to deduct during the pay period Union Duesdues from the pay of employees subject to the following: (a) The Union shall obtain from the employee, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred completed and signed check-off authorization form which shall conform to in Article 3.01the respective state and federal laws concerning that subject or any interpretations made thereof. Deductions The check-off authorization form shall be filed with the County Human Resources Office who may return an incomplete or incorrectly completed form to the Union’s treasurer and no check-off shall be made from each until such deficiency is corrected. (b) The Employer shall check-off only obligations which become due at the time of check-off and will make check-off deductions only if the employee has enough pay due to cover such obligation, and forwarded will not be responsible to the Secretaryemployee if the employee has duplicated a check-Treasurer off deduction by direct payment to the Union. (c) The Employer’s remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not give notice, in writing, to the County Human Resources Office within two (2) weeks after a remittance is sent, of its belief, with reasons stated therefore, that the remittance is incorrect. (d) Any employee may terminate his check-off authorization by written notice to the County Human Resources Office. (e) The Union shall provide at least thirty (30) days’ written notice to the County Human Resources Office of the local amount of Union on or before dues and/or representation fee to be deducted from the 15th wages of the month following the month employees having submitted check-off authorization forms in which the deductions are madeaccordance with this Article. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire change in the amount designated by determined will be provided to the UnionCounty Human Resources Office at least thirty (30) days prior to each anniversary date of this Agreement. Section 3. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence shall indemnify and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability arising out of or relating to its deduction of Union dues and/or representation fees from an employee’s pay, or from the Employer’s reliance on any list, notice, certification, or authorization furnished under this Article, or from the Employer’s reliance upon or compliance with respect to the Union security provisions or any liability which the Employer might incur as a result other provisions of deductions and remittances. 3.04 this Article. The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period assumes full responsibility for the purpose deposition of ascertaining if all check-off deductions made once they have been sent to the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyUnion.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as 6.01 As a condition of employment, the Employer will deduct from each Employee covered by this Agreement an amount equal to the regular monthly Union Dues designated by the Union. 6.02 Such Dues shall be deducted from each pay for Employees. In the case of newly hired Employees, each Employee shall be subject to a one (1) time Union Initiation Fee as directed by the Secretary Treasurer of the Union. Initiation Fees and Dues deductions shall commence in the month of hire. 6.03 The amount of the regular monthly Dues shall be those authorized by the Union Duesand the Union shall notify the Employer of any changes therein and such notification shall be the Employer’s conclusive authority to make the deductions specified. 3.02 The Employer 6.04 In consideration of the deducting of Initiation Fees and Union Dues by the Employer, the Union agrees to deduct Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions indemnify and save harmless the Employer against any claims or liabilities arising or resulting from the operation of this Article. 6.05 Monthly deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded to the Secretary-Secretary Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues Dues the month following with the reason why dues Dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Union. . 6.06 The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues Dues deductions in an the existing electronic format designed by template. Any changes to the Union Dues template will be at the direction of the Secretary Treasurer at no cost to the Employer. 6.07 The Employer will provide each Employee with a T4 supplementary slip showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and Dues deducted in the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of previous year for income tax purposes where such information is available or becomes readily available through the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental LeaveEmployer’s payroll system. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 6.08 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period may hire temporary Nursing Students for the purpose of ascertaining if covering the Employee wishes schedule of Employees who are on vacation under the Collective Agreement. Such temporary Employees shall be treated as probationary Employees for the purposes of this Collective Agreement and shall be terminated from employment at the conclusion of such temporary assignments. The above-noted termination shall not be subject to become the grievance or arbitration procedures and is not a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with difference between the efficient operation of the HomeParties. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are offer these hours according to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyscheduling Appendix “D” and Article 19 before posting these hours externally.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are 6.01 It shall be a condition of employment that all eligible employees will become and remain members in the employ good standing of the Union. New or rehired employees will become members of the respective Union following completion of the probationary period of 90 working days. (a) The Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as a condition of employmentemployment of any employees covered by this Agreement, be subject to deduct from such employee, regular monthly Union Duesunion dues as provided herein. Such deductions will become effective on the first day of employment with the Company. 3.02 (b) All new and recalled employees will be required to sign an assignment of wages which authorizes the deduction of the Union dues as provided herein, before commencing work with the Employer 6.03 The Employer Company agrees to that it will deduct Union Duesfrom the earnings of each member of the bargaining unit who is issued a regular pay on the normal pay day of the first full week in any month, on union dues, fees or assessments in a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded specific amount certified by the respective union to the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are madecompany. Any omissions and retroactive Such deductions shall be submitted remitted within 15 days to the designated officer of the respective union and shall be accompanied by a list of all current union members indicating the amount of deduction for each. The Company shall not deduct any additional dues, fees or assessments without the specific written direction and authorization of the Union and each individual member of the unit. 6.04 The Union recognizes and agrees that the Employer's obligation to deduct such dues and assessments is expressly restricted to making only such deductions as are permitted by law and by the valid authorization of each employee. 6.05 The Union shall indemnify the Employer and hold it harmless against any and all suits, claims, demands and liabilities that shall arise out of, or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the Employer for the purposes of complying with any of the provisions of this Check-Off article, except that such indemnification would not apply where the fault lies with the dues Employer. 6.06 The Union agrees that should any employee revoke his assignment, the month following with Employer must forthwith cease to make such deductions, and that any further action to be taken by the reason why dues were missed. Employees will Employer in consequence of such revocation shall be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in taken only upon the first month written instructions of hire in the amount designated by the Union. The Employer agrees to forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by will provide the Union showing the nameswith a copy of any revocation of an assignment of wages, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return which it receives from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leaveemployee. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the Home. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twenty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as 3.1 It shall be a condition of employment that all Employees covered by this Agreement shall become and remain members in the Union on the 60th day following the date this Article applies to their work-site or their employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dueswhichever is later. The requirement of membership under this section is satisfied by the payment of the financial obligations of the Union’s initiation fee and periodic dues uniformly imposed. 3.02 3.2 Upon receipt by the Employer of a letter from the Union’s Secretary-Treasurer requesting an Employee’s discharge because he or she has not met the requirements of this Article, unless the Employer questions the propriety of doing so, he or she shall be discharged within 15 days of the letter if prior thereto he or she does not take proper steps to meet the requirements. If the Employer questions the propriety of the discharge, the Employer shall immediately submit the matter to the Arbitrator. If the Arbitrator determines that the Employee has not complied with the requirements of this Article, the Employee shall be discharged within 30 days after written notice of the determination has been given to the Employer. 3.3 The Employer agrees to deduct monthly dues, initiation fees, agency fees, American Dream Fund or Political Action Fund contributions, from the wages of an employee, when authorized by the employee in writing in accordance with applicable law. The Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded will furnish to the Secretary-Treasurer of Employer the local Union on or before necessary authorization forms. At the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated Employer shall give to the new Employees a packet, provided by the Union, containing a Union membership application form, and a dues check-off authorization form only. The Employer agrees will send to forward a list of the Union offices those forms (or portions thereof) that the employee chooses to fill out and return to the Employer. 3.4 If the Employer fails to deduct or remit to the Union the dues deductions or other monies in an electronic format designed accordance with this section by the Union showing twentieth (20th) day of the namesmonth, classificationsthe Employer shall pay interest on such dues, initiation fees, or contributions at the rate of one-half of one percent per month beginning on the thirty-first (31st) day after Employer’s receipt of written notice of delinquency. 3.5 If an Employee does not revoke his or her dues check-off authorization at the end of the year following the date of authorization, or at the end of the current addressescontract, phone numberswhichever is earlier, Social Insurance Numbersthe Employee shall be deemed to have renewed his or her authorization for another year, highlighting new hiresor until the expiration of the next succeeding contract, resignationswhichever is earlier. 3.6 The Employer shall maintain accurate employee information and transmit dues, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours workedinitiation fees, and all legal assessments deducted from Employees’ paychecks to the Union electronically via ACH utilizing the 32BJ self-service portal, unless the Union directs in writing that dues be remitted by means other than electronic transmittals. The transmission shall be accompanied with information for whom the dues are transmitted, the amount of dues remitted on behalf payment for each employee, the employee’s wage rate, the employee’s date of each hire, the employee’s site or site change, whether the employee is part-time or full-time, the last four digits of the Employees employee’s social security number, the employee’s address, and the employee’s classification. 3.7 The Union agrees to defend, indemnify and save such Employer harmless from any liability (including without limitation wages, damages, court costs, attorneys fees, and penalties) incurred by reason or result of Employer’s actions taken pursuant to this Article 3 with defense counsel to be chosen by the Union. 3.8 The parties acknowledge and agree that the term “authorized by the employee in writing” as provided in this Agreement includes authorizations created and maintained by use of electronic records and electronic signatures consistent with state and federal law. The Union, therefore, may use electronic records to verify Union membership, authorization for whom deductions have been made. voluntary deduction of Union dues are not deducted and fees, as well as voluntary contributions to the Union’s American Dream Fund, from any SUB plan wages or payments for remittance to the Union, and authorization for voluntary deductions from wages or payments for remittance to the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the HomeAmerican Dream Fund. The Employer will advise the Union monthly of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewed. Such interviews shall not exceed twentyaccept such electronic records as valid written authorizations for deduction and remittance.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 3.01 All Employees who are 2.1. It shall be a condition of employment that all employees covered by this Agreement shall become and remain members in the employ Union on the 31st day following the date this Article applies to their work-location or their employment, whichever is later. The requirement of membership under this section is satisfied by the payment of the financial obligations of the Union's initiation fee and periodic dues uniformly imposed. 2.2. Upon receipt by the Employer of a letter from the Union's Secretary- Treasurer requesting an employee's discharge because he has not met the requirements of this Article, unless the Employer questions the propriety of doing so, he shall be discharged within 15 days of the letter if prior thereto he does not take proper steps to meet the requirements. If the Employer questions the propriety of the discharge, the Employer shall immediately submit the matter to the Arbitrator. If the Arbitrator determines that the employee has not complied with the requirements of this Article, the employee shall be discharged within 10 days after written notice of the determination has been given to the Employer. 2.3. The Employer shall be responsible for all revenue lost by the Union by reason of any failure to discharge an employee who is not a member of the Union, if the Union has so requested in writing. In cases involving removal of employees for non-payment of the requirements of this Article, the Arbitrator shall have the authority to assess liquidated damages. 2.4. The Union shall have the right to inspect the Employer's payroll records to determine the employees of the Employer as defined in Article 2, shall, as a condition of employment, be subject to regular monthly Union Dueswho are covered by this Agreement. 3.02 2.5. The Employer agrees to deduct monthly dues, initiation fees, agency fees, COPE or American Dream Fund contributions, from the wages of an employee, when authorized by the employee in writing in accordance with applicable law. The Union Dues, on a monthly basis, for all Employees referred to in Article 3.01. Deductions shall be made from each pay and forwarded will furnish to the Secretary-Treasurer of Employer the local Union on or before the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions are made. Any omissions and retroactive deductions shall be submitted with the dues the month following with the reason why dues were missed. Employees will be subject to a one-time union dues administrative assessment for newly hired Employees. Dues deductions for all bargaining unit Employees will commence in the first month of hire in the amount designated by the Unionnecessary fully executed authorization forms. The Employer agrees to forward provide the Union Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with a list reasonable period of dues deductions time to present new employees within his/her regularly assigned building with orientation packets. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall engage in an electronic format designed such activity during his/her regular work hours within the building he/she is regularly assigned. The parties acknowledge and agree that the term “authorized by the employee in writing” as provided in this Agreement includes authorizations created and maintained by use of electronic records and electronic signatures consistent with state and federal law. The Union, therefore, may use electronic records to verify Union showing membership, authorization for voluntary deduction of Union dues and fees, as well as voluntary contributions to the namesUnion’s American Dream Fund, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours workedwages or payments for remittance to the Union, and authorization for voluntary deductions from wages or payments for remittance to the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the Employees for whom deductions have been made. Union dues are not deducted from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 3.03 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 3.04 The Employer agrees that a Union Representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new Employee during their orientation period for the purpose of ascertaining if the Employee wishes to become a Union Member, provided such interviews can be arranged without interfering with the efficient operation of the HomeAmerican Dream Fund. The Employer will advise shall accept such electronic records as valid written authorizations for deduction and remittance. 2.6. If the Employer fails to deduct or remit to the Union the dues or other monies in accordance with this section by the 20th day, the Employer shall pay interest on such dues at the rate of one percent per month beginning on the 21st day, unless the Employer can demonstrate the delay was for good cause due to circumstances beyond its control. If the Employer is thirty (30) days late remitting monthly dues, initiation fees, agency fees, American Dream Fund or Political Action Fund contributions (collectively, “dues”) pursuant to this Agreement, the Union may charge the Employer with an appropriate interest charge. Interest shall not be charged in instances where there is a bona fide dispute whether the remittance of such dues is late. If any Employer fails to remit dues as defined above for more than sixty (60) days on three (3) or more occasions within a one-year period, the Union may file a grievance at Step 2 of the names of those Employees who are to be interviewedGrievance procedure. Such interviews This paragraph shall not exceed apply to an Employer’s failure to remit dues for an isolated number of employees but is intended to apply to a failure to remit all or most dues owed for a given period (e.g. the majority of dues for a given month). A Step 2 meeting shall be held within five (5) working days after the filing of such grievance. If such meeting is not held or the matter is not resolved, the Union may file a demand for expedited arbitration of the matter following the five (5) days under the Step 2. A hearing will be held within twenty-one days following the demand for arbitration. 2.7. If an employee does not revoke his dues check-off authorization at the end of the year following the date of authorization, or at the end of the current contract, whichever is earlier, the employee shall be deemed to have renewed his authorization for another year, or until the expiration of the next succeeding contract, whichever is earlier.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Contractor Agreement