WHEREAS - Watsonville California

3.0 PAST PRACTICES
bargaining unit employee for exercising his/her right not to join or
participate in the activities of the Union.
3.1 The parties agree that they shall adhere to established labor relations'
principles in handling past practices. Specifically, in handling past
practice issues within the scope of representation:
4.0 UNION SECURITY
1. Past practices superseded by revised MOU language are null and
void;
2. Past practices which contradict existing MOU language or written
City rules shall be null and void upon reasonable notice from the
City that the language will be followed;
3. Past practices within scope which are not covered by MOU
language or City rules shall remain in effect through the term of the
MOU unless the City has given notice and met and conferred.
4.1 Memorandum of Understanding - Distribution
The City will distribute to all Unit members a copy of the signed
Memorandum of Understanding. When a person is hired in any
classification covered by this Memorandum of Understanding, the City
shall notify the person that the Union is the recognized employee
organization. The City will provide that person with a copy of the current
Memorandum of Understanding.
4.2 Payroll Deduction
The City will make available payroll deductions for Unit members for
both regular Union dues and Committee On Political Education
(C.O.P.E.) deductions; and remit these funds monthly to the Union by
separate check. These deductions are subject to the following conditions:
A. Deductions shall be withheld only if the employee so authorizes in
writing on the form provided by the Union and approved by the
City.
B. The dues and C.O.P.E. deductions will show as separate payroll
deductions on the employees check.
C. The Union will indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
employees, officials and representatives from any claims, litigation
or liability arising from the implementation of this section.
SEIU 521 2009-2010 MOU CC Draft
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