Common use of Representation Fee Selection Clause in Contracts

Representation Fee Selection. As a condition of employment, all Employees covered by this Agreement shall, following thirty (30) work days from the effective date of this Agreement or thirty (30) work days from their date of hire, whichever is later, pay either: a. Union Membership Dues. The membership fee or dues uniformly required of members of the FEESPA/NMEA/MEA/NEA; or b. Union Representation Service Fee. A legally permissible fee not to exceed the amount of regular dues. c. If an Employee fails to make a selection, he/she shall be deemed to have selected the payment of the union representation service fee. d. The payroll deduction of union membership dues and union representation service fees is authorized under the terms of this Agreement. The District therefore agrees to payroll deduction of union membership dues and union representation service fees from the Employees wages, pursuant to the authority set forth in MCLA 408.477, and remit same to the Association. Monies so deducted shall be remitted to the Association or its designee, no later than twenty (20) workdays following deduction. e. Each Employee and the Union hereby authorize the employer to rely upon and honor certifications of the local union financial officer or a designated representative of the Union, regarding the amounts for payroll deductions.