A.  All employees in the bargaining unit have the right to join the Union.  The Schools shall cause to be deducted through the individual schools the Union dues from the salary of each member who shall furnish the proper authorization to make such deductions.

B.  In addition to the check-off of dues of Union members, the Schools will also check-off service fees of non-members.  Non-members shall be required to execute a written authorization for said check-off.  The amount of the service fee shall not exceed 85% of the Union dues.
    1.  The above notwithstanding, those employees hired prior to 9/1/87 and who have never paid either a service fee or union dues are not subject to the mandatory service fee.
    2.  Service fee shall be remitted through payroll deductions.
    3.  The Union agrees to hold the Schools and Diocese harmless from any claims or liabilities which the Schools may incur by reason of making such deductions.

C.  The Union will advise the Schools in writing as to any change in the amount of said dues at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any change.  All dues authorizations shall be irrevocable for the term of this contract and thereafter, unless the individual employee shall submit in writing his resignation from the Union by certified mail to the Union's office during the period of fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of this contract or succeeding contracts.

D.  All deductions above shall be remitted to the Union on each pay date.

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