In recognition of AFSCME Local 7's services to the bargaining unit and to promote harmonious and stable relationships between the bargaining unit and the City, employees within the bargaining unit shall, within thirty (30) days of this agreement, or their date of promotion, whichever is later, either become members of AFSCME Local 7 or share in the financial support of AFSCME Local 7 by paying to Local 7 a service fee not to exceed the amount of dues uniformly required of members of Local 7.
(a) The City will deduct current union dues, initiation fees, and equal assessments owed to the Union, as well as current union dues, initiation fees, service charges, and equal assessments from the paychecks of employees working in classifications included in the recognition clause herein. Such deductions shall be made from all paychecks of the month for which current dues (payable in advance) and any initiation fees or service charges are due the union. The City further agrees to remit to the Secretary-Treasurer of the local union or the Comptroller of Ohio Council 8 as directed by the local union Secretary-Treasurer, dues, initiation fees, service charges, and uniform assessments so deducted from the paychecks of the employees covered herein.
(b) Fair share fee payment is a condition of employment for those who choose not to be a member of the Union.
(c) The Union will establish a rebate procedure for fees deducted from nonmembers of the Union in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 4117.09.
(d) The Union shall indemnify and save the City harmless against any liability that may arise out of, or by reason of, any actions taken by the City for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this section. In the event that the City is held responsible for the repayment of monies paid to Local 7 pursuant to this section, Local 7 to the extent of those funds actually received, shall reimburse same to the City and/or the designated employees involved.
(e) Should the City make available additional credit unions, other financial services, or other payroll deductions, these services will be made available to Local 7 members.