UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. 2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location. 2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief. 2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance. 2.4 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 deduction for Union dues. 2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members. 2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, Any and all employees who are eligible for inclusion in the Employer will deduct from bargaining unit shall have the employee's pay the amount the employee owes right to join or not to join the Union as they individually prefer. It is agreed that there shall be no discrimination for or against any employee because of membership in said organization and likewise, no employee shall be discriminated against for non-membership in the Union. The City agrees to deduct each payday dues and uniform assessmentsassessments in an amount certified to be current by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union from the pay of those employees and retirees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit Remittance shall be made by the amount deducted City to the Union within fifteen (15) daysSecretary-Treasurer of the Union. The Union Changes in such deductions will certify changes in be similarly certified to the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer City in writing and shall be done at least thirty (30) days in advance of prior to the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The EmployerCity's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify give written notice to the Employer City within two fourteen (214) calendar weeks days after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect received, of its belief, with reason(s) stated therefore, that the remittance is incorrect. This dues authorization may be revoked by the employee or retiree upon thirty (30) days written notice to the City and to the reason for that belief.
2.3 Union. No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee or retiree for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period period, after other deductions, are less than the amount of dues to be deductedchecked off. The Employer will Union shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by 1 reason of action taken or not be responsible for refunds taken by the City in reliance upon documents or 2 cards or other information furnished to the employee if City by the employee has duplicated a checkUnion in complying with 3 any of the provisions of this Article. The Union assumes full responsibility for 4 the disposition of the monies so deducted once they have been turned over to 5 the Secretary-off deduction by direct payment to Treasurer of the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.6 7 ARTICLE 4
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction It shall be made from the pay a condition of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for employment that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All all employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed become and remain members in the 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 applicable Civil Service payment of the financial obligations of the Union's initiation fee and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulationsperiodic dues uniformly imposed. Any recommended changes 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 Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect 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 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 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 in of the Employer who are covered by this unit will be presented Agreement.
2.5 The Employer agrees to deduct monthly dues, initiation 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 will furnish to the Employer the necessary authorization forms. The Employer shall maintain accurate employee information and transmit dues, initiation fees, political fund contributions, and all legal assessments deducted from employees’ paychecks to the Union President electronically via automated clearing house (ACH) or wire transfer 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 payment for each employee, the employee’s wage rate, the employee’s date of 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 transmissions. The Union shall designate an official in its Dues Department to facilitate collection for work sites covered by this Agreement. That individual, along with a reasonable time before designee from the meeting at which the change/s Union’s Mid-Atlantic District, will respond to Employer phone calls and e-mails as promptly as possible. No interest or penalties will be discussed. Likewise, any changes imposed if the Employer makes a good-faith effort to remit payment.
2.6 If the Employer fails to deduct or remit to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed Union the dues or other monies in accordance with this section by the twentieth (20th) day of the month, the Employer shall pay interest on such dues, initiation fees, or contributions at the rate of one percent per month beginning on the twenty- first (21st) day, unless the Employer can demonstrate the delay was for good cause due to circumstances beyond its control. If the Employer fails to remit dues, agency fees, initiation fees, and ADF or other Political Action Fund contributions (collectively, “dues”) required to be remitted pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for three (3) or more months during the terms of this Agreement, regardless of whether or not those months are consecutive, the Union may refer the matter to the Grievance Committee under Article 4, which affect will consider the employees matter at its next monthly meeting. If the matter is not resolved by the Grievance Committee, the Union may seek expedited arbitration to collect the unpaid dues. In any expedited arbitration under this section, if the Union prevails in any part of its claim for unpaid dues, the full fee for the arbitration shall be borne by the Employer and the arbitrator shall award interest in the amount, if any, established in this unit will Agreement. For the purposes of this section, an expedited arbitration must be presented held no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the written demand for arbitration made by the Union. The arbitrator shall be selected in writing accordance with Article 4 of this Agreement. If no arbitrator is available within the established time period, the parties shall select the arbitrator with the earliest available date. The arbitrator shall not grant any adjournments except on mutual consent of the parties. Any expedited arbitration hearing held pursuant to this section shall continue from day to day until completed, and the parties shall not be permitted to submit post-hearing briefs. The arbitrator shall issue an opinion and award within seven (7) days of the close of the hearing.
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 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 shall give to the Fire Chief new employees a packet, provided by the President of Union, containing a Union membership application form, check-off authorization form, American Dream Fund authorization form, and where appropriate, benefit fund enrollment forms. The Employer will send to the Union within 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 reasonable Union member for up to thirty (30) minutes of paid time before at the meeting employee’s worksite at which a date and time arranged between the change(s) will be discussedUnion and the Employer’s management at the site.
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Sources: Contractor Agreement, Contractors Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification 6.01 All present seniority employees who are currently mem- bers of the Union will be required to continue to be mem- bers of the Union as a condition of employment for the duration of this Agreement.
6.02 Probationary employees upon completion of their proba- tionary period, provide an electronic copy shall become members of the Union, and will be required to continue to be members of the Union as a condition of employment for the duration of this Agreement at each work locationAgreement.
2.2 Upon 6.03 Each employee covered by this agreement shall pay the regular weekly Union dues in accordance with the Unifor Constitution and Local Union Bylaws. The amounts so deducted shall be such sums as may from time to time be assessed by the Union on its members in accordance with the Constitution and/or Bylaws of the National and Local Union. In case of any conflict, the Bylaws or Constitution of the National Union shall govern.
6.04 A list of the total number of employees, along with all sums deducted as above shall be remitted by the Company to the financial secretary of the local Union by the 15th of the month following the month in which the deductions were made. This list will contain employees’ names, payroll numbers, addresses and telephone numbers, along with the amount of such deductions and the reason, if any, why no deduc- tions were made from certain employees. This list will also indicate any employee whose employment is termi- nated, transferred out of the bargaining unit, on layoff, leave of absence, or have deceased.
6.05 The Union shall indemnify and save the Company harm- less against any and all claims, demands, suits and other forms of liability that arise out of or by reason of any ac- tion taken or not taken by the Company for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of this article, or in reliance on any lists, notice or assessment furnished under such provisions.
6.06 The Company will, upon written authorization by the employee, deduct from the earnings of all skilled trades’ employees the sum of 50% of one (1) hour’s pay including COLA, per year in the month of Janu- ary, and such deduction to be forwarded to: Secretary Treasurer Windsor & Essex County Skilled Trades Council c/o Unifor Local 2458 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ New employees will have fees deducted from the first pay following receipt of a written authorization from the Canadian Skilled Trades Council.
6.07 The Company agrees to supplement regular full-time em- ployees for lost time earnings who are absent from work at their straight time rate, provided they are on an employee, ap- proved and authorized Union leave of absence of not more than five (5) consecutive work days. If there are situations whereby the Employer approved leave of absence will deduct from be longer than five days it will require personnel’s approval. The Presi- dent of Local 1941 and or the employee's Plant Chairperson shall for- ▇▇▇▇ to the Company a list of names and the amount of lost time hours to be paid by the Company. The Company will then be reimbursed by Local 1941 Unifor within 14 days of submitting an invoice/statement to the Union.
6.08 The Company agrees to pay the amount Plant Bargaining Com- mittee during negotiations at the applicable rate of pay had the employee owes been at work. As well the Company agrees to pay the Plant Bargaining Committee their regular weekly pay regardless of shift type, at the applicable rate for five (5) days of preparation prior to negotiations
6.09 It is understood that while the Bargaining Committee is out of the plant for negotiations and preparation for nego- tiations the entire Committee will be replaced. The re- placements will be chosen by the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit paid the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers appropriate wages of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief’s positions as prescribed by Schedule “A”.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification 20.1 All present employees who are members of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy the Union shall remain members of this Agreement at each work locationthe Union as a condition of employment.
2.2 Upon receipt 20.2 All seniority employees shall become and remain members of the Union as a written authorization from an employeecondition of employment.
20.3 All employees upon completion of ninety (90) working days within a twelve (12) month period shall as a condition of employment, authorize the Company to check off Union dues as designated by the Local Union.
20.4 The Company agrees to deduct each pay period, the Employer amount of Union dues and assessments as designated by the Local Union from every seniority employee in the Bargaining Unit, who has become a Union member pursuant to 20.1 or 20.2 and all employees subject to check-off under 20.3. Union initiation fees will deduct from be deducted upon attaining seniority on the employee's first regular pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per yearday. The Employer will remit total sum of the amount amounts so deducted together with a record of those from whom deductions were made and of those from whom deductions were not made, the reason of absence (sickness, lay-off, leave of absence, or vacation) shall be forwarded to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance Financial Secretary of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include Local Union by the signature first (1st) of the authorized officer or officers month following the end of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period month in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducteddeductions were made. The Employer will not remittance shall be responsible for refunds by cheque.
20.5 The Company also agrees to deduct the annual Skilled Trades Council dues during the month of January each year from employees in Skilled Trades Classifications upon submission of authorization by such employees to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment Company. Such dues will be remitted to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for Financial Secretary, UNIFOR Local 580 together with a listing of all employees from whom deductions have been made.
20.6 In consideration of the deducting and forwarding of Union dues deduction by giving the Company, the Union agrees to indemnify and save the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 The Union will indemnify, defend, and hold the Employer Company harmless against any claim made and against any suit instituted against or liability arising out of or resulting from the Employer on account operation of any deduction for Union duesthis Article.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic without cost to the Union, place one (1) copy of this Agreement at in each work working location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification City will make available to all employees in the bargaining unit a copy of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employeeemployee covered by this Agreement, the Employer City will deduct from the employee's ’s pay the amount the employee owes owed to the Union by such employee for dues and uniform assessmentsdues. This It is understood that this provision will provide for twenty-six (26) regular deductions per yearpay period. The Employer City will remit the amount deducted to the Union dues deductions of members within fifteen thirty (1530) daysdays of each payday. The City’s remittance will be deemed correct unless the Union will certify gives written notice to the City within thirty (30) days after a remittance is received, of its belief, with reasons stated therefore, that the remittance is incorrect. All Union dues shall be collected by the City by payroll deduction and paid to the Union in the above manner. Written notice of changes in the Union membership dues rate will be sent by notifying certified mail to the Employer in writing City signed by the authorized officer(s) of the Union, at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's ’s net earnings for that payroll period period, after other deductions, are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An checked off.
2.4 Any employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving withdraw membership in the Union upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advanceHuman Resources Division.
2.4 2.5 The Union will indemnify, defend, and hold the Employer City harmless against any claim claims made and against any suit instituted against the Employer on account City regarding any check-off of any deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to 2.6 The City shall provide the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives Union, upon request, a complete roster of the Union have bargaining unit including name, address, telephone number, classification, and current pay rate. The City shall furnish the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President Business Agent a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President copy of the Union within a reasonable time before City Personnel Policies, including any and all changes thirty (30) days prior to their implementation if the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussedchanges therein affect bargaining unit employees.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four eight cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four eight (8) cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification City will make available to all employees in the bargaining unit a copy of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employeeemployee covered by this Agreement, the Employer City will deduct from the employee's ’s pay the amount the employee owes owed to the Union by such employee for dues and uniform assessmentsdues. This It is understood that this provision will provide for twenty-six (26) regular deductions per yearpay period. The Employer City will remit the amount deducted to the Union dues deductions of members within fifteen thirty (1530) daysdays of each payday. The City’s remittance will be deemed correct unless the Union will certify gives written notice to the City within thirty (30) days after a remittance is received, of its belief, with reasons stated therefore, that the remittance is incorrect. All Union dues shall be collected by the City by payroll deduction and paid to the Union in the above manner. Written notice of changes in the Union membership dues rate will be sent by notifying certified mail to the Employer in writing City signed by the authorized officer(s) of the Union, at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's ’s net earnings for that payroll period period, after other deductions, are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An checked off.
2.4 Any employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving withdraw membership in the Union upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advanceHuman Resources Division.
2.4 2.5 The Union will indemnify, defend, and hold the Employer City harmless against any claim claims made and against any suit instituted against the Employer on account City regarding any check-off of any deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to 2.6 The City shall provide the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives Union, upon request, a complete roster of the Union have bargaining unit including name, address, telephone number, classification, and current pay rate. The City shall furnish the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President Business Agent a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President copy of the Union within a reasonable time before City Personnel Policies, including any and all changes thirty (30) days prior to their implementation if the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussedchanges therein affect bargaining unit employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer willSection 1 As of the effective date of this Agreement, all members of the bargaining unit who are members of the Union shall, as a condition of continued employment, remain members of the Union in good standing or pays an agency fee which is allowed by law for the duration of the Agreement. Any employee who is hired after the effective date of this Agreement shall, as a condition of continued employment, become a member of the Union within thirty (30) days after ratification following his/her date of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy hire.
Section 2 During the life of this Agreement at each work locationany employee who is now a member of the Union shall have the option to continue paying Union dues or in lieu thereof may shift to payment of the agency fee as described in this Article.
2.2 Upon receipt of Section 3 The City agrees to deduct a written authorization from an employeeone time initiation fee for new hires, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the monthly Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made monthly agency fee in lieu thereof from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds employees who give written authorization to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment City for such deductions and to transmit dues collected to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the authorized Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented Officer designated in writing to the Union Controller of the City of New Haven by the President a reasonable time before and Treasurer of the meeting at which the change/s Union.
Section 4 Deductions will be discussedmade once monthly. LikewiseIf an employee does not have Union dues or the agency fee deducted from his/her pay for that month due to their being on vacation, extended sick leave, leave of absence or any changes to other reason, the Jacksonville Fire City shall make a double deduction each month thereafter until the employee becomes current.
Section 5 When an employee does not have sufficient money due him/her after deductions have been made for pension, social security, garnishments and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed any other deductions authorized by the Employer or required by law, Union dues or service fee for that month will be collected by the Union which affect directly from the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of employee.
Section 6 The City shall notify the Union within 30 days of any new employee hired in any Department. Section 7 The Union shall notify the City of New Haven's Labor Relations Director in writing of any employee who is not in compliance with the terms of this Article and the City shall take appropriate action within a reasonable length of time before but in no event more than 30 days from receipt of written notifications by the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussedUnion.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification Section 1. All employees in the bargaining unit represented by the Union who are members of the Union on the effective date of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy or who become members after the effective date but during the term of this Agreement, shall maintain such Union membership for the duration of this Agreement at each work locationby 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 members (which sum shall accurately represent the amount for said employees due the Association 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).
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per yearSection 2. The Employer will remit agrees to deduct during the amount deducted to the pay period Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which employees subject to the following:
(a) The Union shall obtain from the employee's net earnings for , a completed and signed check-off authorization form which shall conform to the respective state and federal laws concerning that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deductedsubject or any interpretations made thereof. The check-off authorization form shall be filed with the County Human Resources Department who may return an incomplete or incorrectly completed form to the Union‟s treasurer and no check-off shall be made 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 will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An .
(c) The Employer‟s remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not give notice, in writing, to the County Human Resources Department 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 revoke his/her terminate his check-off authorization for by written notice to the County Human Resources Department.
(e) The Union shall provide at least thirty (30) days‟ written notice to the County Human Resources Department of the amount of Association dues deduction by giving and/or representation fee to be deducted from the Union and wages of employees having submitted check-off authorization forms in accordance with this Article. Any change in the Employer notice in writing amount determined will be provided to the County Human Resources Department at least thirty (30) days in advanceprior to each anniversary date of this Agreement.
2.4 Section 3. The Union will indemnify, defend, shall indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any claim 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 the Union security provisions or any other provisions of this Article. The Union assumes full responsibility for the deposition of all check-off deductions made and against any suit instituted against the Employer on account of any deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected once they have been sent to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union membersUnion.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 All employees in the bargaining unit shall, as a condition of employment, become members of the Union or pay a service charge each month equal to the cost of administering and negotiating this Agreement and servicing the grievance provisions. Any objections to this section by any bargaining unit member may be appealed in writing to the Union for review. Upon receipt of a signed authorization form, the Employer shall deduct from the employee's earned wages each payroll period such dues or service charges as the Union shall determine. The Employer will, within amount to be deducted will be specified in writing by the responsible Union official and may be increased or decreased at any time with a sixty (60) day written notice by said Union official to the Employer. Deductions as provided above shall be remitted to the Council #4 office of the Union not later than thirty (30) days after ratification such deductions have been made, along with an initial list of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization the employees from an employee, whom the deductions have been made. The Employer will agrees to deduct from the employee's pay wages of any employee who is a member of the amount Union a PEOPLE deduction as provided for in a written authorization. Such authorization must be executed by the employee owes and may be revoked by the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted employee at any time by giving written notice to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying both the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of and the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not agrees to exceed four cents per deduction in remit any deductions made pursuant to this provision promptly to the Union together with an itemized statement showing the name of each payroll employee from whose pay such deductions have been made and the amount deducted during the period where such dues or uniform assessments are collectedcovered by the remittance. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect agrees to indemnify and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 The Union will indemnify, defend, and hold the Employer Board harmless against any claim made and against any suit instituted against the Employer on account all claims, costs, fees, demands, suits or other forms of any deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law liability including attorneys’ fees that shall or may arise out of or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives reason of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed action taken or not taken by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in Board for the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect purpose of complying with the employees in provisions of this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussedArticle.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments2.1. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction It shall be made from the pay a condition of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for employment that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All all employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed become and remain members in the 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 applicable Civil Service payment of the financial obligations of the Union’s initiation fee and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulationsperiodic dues uniformly imposed. Any recommended changes 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 Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect 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 who are covered by this Agreement.
2.5. The Employer agrees to deduct monthly dues, initiation fees, American Dream Fund or Political Action Fund contributions, from the wages of an employee, when authorized by the employee in this unit writing in accordance with applicable law. The Union will furnish to the Employer the necessary authorization forms. The Employer agrees to deduct monthly dues, initiation 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 will furnish to the Employer the necessary authorization forms. The Employer shall maintain accurate employee information, transmit dues, initiation fees, American Dream Fund (“ADF”) or other political fund contributions, and all legal assessments deducted from employees’ paychecks to the Unions electronically via ACH or wire transfer utilizing the 32BJ self-service portal, unless the Union directs in writing that dues be remitted by means other than electronic transmittals. The transmittal shall be accompanied with information regarding the employees for whom the dues are transmitted, the amount of dues payment for each employee, the employee’s wage rate, the employee’s date of 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 presented in writing 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 President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewisedues, any changes ADF contributions, contributions to the Jacksonville Fire 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 month, the Employer 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 good cause due to circumstances beyond its control.
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 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 shall give to the new employees a packet, provided by the Union, containing a Union membership application form, check-off authorization form, American Dream Fund authorization form, and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed where appropriate, benefit fund enrollment forms. BOLR reserves the right to approve the substance of the form to be prepared by the Union which affect before it is submitted for action by the employees in this unit Union to BOLR’s membership. The Employer will be presented in writing send to the Fire Chief by Union offices those forms (or portions thereof) that the President of employee chooses to fill out and return to the Employer. The Employer will permit the Union within to meet with each newly hired employee who is not already a reasonable Union member for up to thirty (30) minutes of paid time before at the meeting employee’s worksite at which a date and time arranged between the change(s) will be discussedUnion and the Employer’s management at the site, consistent with the obligations provided for in Article 1.8 of this Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer will, within thirty (30) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF. Section 1 - Union Security The City agrees that all employees, including regular part-time, temporary and seasonal covered by this Agreement, shall be membe~s in good standing of the Union, and providing further, that any employees hired after the date of execution of the Agreement shall become members of the Union on the 31st day following the beginning of his employment--it being fully understood there shall be no discrimination as to wage rates for part-time, temporary or seasonal employees--such employees being paid the minimum negotiated for the particular classification which such part-time, temporary or seasonal employees will not be entitled to any fringe benefits. This provision shall be a condition of employment, and no employee shall be retained by the City unless he becomes a member and remains a member in good standing of the Union--it being understood that any empl{,~e's obligation to the Union occurs if he works at least one (1) full .~ek in a month, and an employee's initiation obligation should not be duplicative "hould the same employee return year after year.
2.1 section 2 - Deduction of Dues The Employer willCity hereby agrees to deduct dues, assessments and/or initiation fees of the individual employees to the Union as authorized by such employees upon the following terms and conditions:
a. Each employee who desires to have such dues, assessments and/or initiation fees deducted from his earnings shall execute the "Authorization for Payroll Deduction" form.
b. The City shall place such deduction(s) in effect at the next pay period of the month following receipt of same and continue in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the authorization.
c. The City shall transmit such deduction, together with a list of the employees paying same, to the treasurer of the Union designated in writing by the Union, and shall do so within thirty ten (30lO) days after ratification of this Agreement, provide an electronic copy of this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessmentsdeductions have been made. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) days. The Union will certify changes in the Union membership dues rate by notifying the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include the signature of the authorized officer or officers of the Union. The Employer will assess a charge not to exceed four cents per deduction in each payroll period where such dues or uniform assessments are collected. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 The Union will indemnify, defend, defend and hold the Employer City harmless against any claim claims made and against any suit instituted against the Employer City on account of any deduction for check-off of Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President of the Union within a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change(s) will be discussed.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF.
2.1 The Employer willparties agree that all employees covered hereunder shall, within thirty (30) days as a condition of their employment, become and remain members of the Local Union in good standing in accordance with the By-LAWSand constitutionsof the Union. Any new employee hired after ratification the signing of this Agreementagreement shall, provide an electronic copy prior to the completion of his probationary period, make application for membership in the Union and become and remain, a member of the Union in good standing as a condition of his continued employment with the Company. The Company shall deduct the Local Union Initiation Fees and the weekly regular union dues and special assessments in the amount and manner specified by the Union By-Laws and Constitutions from each pay cheque due to each employee covered by this Agreement at each work location.
2.2 Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Employer will deduct from the employee's pay the amount the employee owes the Union for dues and uniform assessments. This provision will provide for twenty-six (26) deductions per year. The Employer will remit the amount such monies so deducted to the Union within fifteen (15) dayspresently located at Road, Ontario, on or before the 15th day of the month following the month in which such deductions have been made. The Company will at the same time submit a list of the employees from whose pay such deductions have been made. The Union will certify changes shall and save the Company from any and all claims, or causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with the collection of such dues. In the event that any employee who is required to obtain and maintain membership in good standing in the Union, is denied membership or is suspended or expelled from the Union membership dues rate by notifying so that under the Employer in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance terms of this Agreement such employee may not continue to be employed, the Union send to the Employer, a statement of the effective date of such change. The Union's certification shall include reasons for the signature of the authorized officer action being taken in membership or officers of suspending or expelling that person from the Union. The Employer will assess Union agrees that, in taking such action against any employee, it shall neither act in a charge not discriminatory manner or refuse membership or impose expulsion or suspension for any reasons contrary to exceed four cents per deduction in its Constitution or Local Union By-Laws. It shall be the Company's responsibility to show on each payroll period where employee's Annual slip, the full amount of Union dues paid by such dues or uniform assessments are collectedemployee during the previous calendar year. The Employer's remittance will be deemed correct if Union the Union does not notify the Employer within two (2) calendar weeks after a remittance is received that the Union believes the remittance is incorrect and the reason for that belief.
2.3 No deduction shall be made from the pay of any employee for any payroll period in which the employee's net earnings for that payroll period are less than the amount of dues to be deducted. The Employer will not be responsible for refunds to the employee if the employee has duplicated a check-off deduction by direct payment to the Union. An employee may revoke his/her authorization for dues deduction by giving the Union and the Employer notice in writing thirty (30) days in advance.
2.4 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 deduction for Union dues.
2.5 All Union activities are protected to the extent they are authorized by law or by this Agreement. Duly authorized representatives of the Union have the right to present the view of Union members.
2.6 All employees covered by this Agreement shall be governed by will not engage in Union activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the applicable Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations and Fire and Rescue Department Rules and Regulations. Any recommended changes in the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Union President a reasonable time before the meeting at which the change/s will be discussed. Likewise, any changes to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s rules and regulations proposed by the Union which affect the employees in this unit will be presented in writing to the Fire Chief by the President premises of the Union within a reasonable time before company without the meeting at which permission of the change(s) will be discussedowners.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement