Common use of Lodge Security Clause in Contracts

Lodge Security. The County shall not discriminate against any employee because of his/her membership in the Lodge. As a condition of continued employment, all employees in the bargaining unit shall either become and remain members in good standing of the Lodge or pay a representation fee to the Lodge which shall be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the regular monthly dues paid by Lodge members and which sum accurately represents the amount due the Lodge as said employee's fair share of the costs attributable to negotiating and enforcing terms of this Agreement. The representation fee shall not include, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, State, national, or other dues and assessments or other amounts for Lodge activities. The requirements set forth above shall become effective thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Agreement or thirty (30) days after an employee's date of employment, whichever is later. However, when an employee is in a probationary period, the Lodge may only represent said employee for hours and rates of pay and applicable fringe benefits during said probationary period. Lodge dues or representation fees for bargaining unit members shall be that designated by the Lodge Board of Directors in accordance with the Lodge Constitution and By-Laws.