AB 506 Labor Mediation Proposal
(1) A unit member may voluntarily sign and deliver to the City a written assignment authorizing deduction of the properly established representation fee as defined in Section (c) above, subject to the conditions set forth elsewhere in this agreement for payroll deductions, or the amount of the fee will be deducted automatically in accordance with Section (b)(2) herein. (2) The City is under no obligation to make payroll deductions for the periods during which a unit member is either terminated from active employment, or not on the City's active payroll for any reason, including, but not limited to, layoff and voluntary leave of absence for more than thirty (30) days. (3) Upon the rehiring of any unit member, or upon the recalling of any unit member from layoff status, the City will resume or initiate dues deductions for such unit member. (j)
Obligations of Parties (1) City's Obligations. The City's obligation under this Article is to notify any unit member who has failed to comply with the provisions of this Section that, as a condition of continued employment with the City, such unit member must become an Union member, or pay a representation fee, or establish an exemption status and make payment pursuant to provisions of Sections (b) and (f) of this Agreement. Under no circumstances shall the City be required to dismiss or otherwise discipline any unit member for failure to fulfill their obligations to pay the fees established herein. (2) Union's Obligations. Except as specified herein, the Union and not the City, shall be responsible for requiring unit members to fulfill obligations defined herein. It is the obligation of the Union to collect any representation fees which may be due and payable to the Union in consideration for its services as the exclusive representative of unit employees.
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Hold Harmless Provision. The Union shall hold the City harmless, and shall fully and promptly reimburse the City for any fees, costs, charges or penalties incurred in responding to or defending against any claims, disputes, challenges, whether formal or informal, which are actually brought, or attempted or threatened to be brought, against the City or any of its agents, or employees, in connection with the interpretation, application, administration or enforcement of any Section of this
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