Common use of Charity Fee Deduction Clause in Contracts

Charity Fee Deduction. To qualify for the designated Charity Fee deduction, in lieu of paying Union Dues or a Service Fee, an employee must certify to the Union that he/she is a member of a bona fide religion, body or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations. Such exempt bargaining unit employee will be required to submit to the Union or a notarized letter certifying that person's membership in such a religion, body or sect, signed by an official of the bona fide religion, body or sect. The Charity Fee amount is equivalent to the Service Fee as set by the Union.