Common use of Dues Collection Clause in Contracts

Dues Collection. In accordance with the dues agreement executed by members of the bargaining unit who choose to join the association, teachers on leaves of absence are not excused from paying professional dues. When a leave is for a half year (90 days) or more, the teacher is entitled to pay half-time dues. When taking a leave of absence which would result in the teacher not returning to work during that same school year, the balance of the annual dues will be deducted from the teacher’s final paycheck. If this deduction does not occur, the teacher, by executing the dues agreement, has agreed to pay the ETA as collection agent for OEA, NEA, and NEOEA, upon demand, the remainder of the dues for the membership year. Board action to deduct unpaid dues from the teacher’s final paycheck is an activity of the employer covered by the indemnification provisions of this negotiated agreement, Section 13.14.7.