In PDA 2. Association Security

Members who pay dues through paycheck deductions and all employees who become members and pay dues through such deductions shall continue to pay dues for the duration of this and each subsequent MOU. During the twenty-one (21) day period that is at least seventy (70) days prior but no more than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of this and any subsequent MOU, members shall have the right to withdraw membership by discontinuing dues deduction. The employee shall communicate the withdrawal in writing to the Controller by certified mail. Employees subsequently employed in a position outside of the unit repre¬sented by PDA shall notRead More →

In PDA 2. Association Security

Except in cases of emergency as provided below, PDA, if affected, shall be given reasonable advance written notice of any ordinances, resolution, rule or regulation directly relating to matters within the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the County and shall be given the opportunity to meet with the appropriate management representatives prior to adoption. Any written notice of dismissal, suspension, reduction is step or demotion sent to an employee shall include a statement advising him/her of the right to be represented by the Association concerning the disciplinary action. The County agrees to remind and support the department sending copies of final decisionRead More →

In PDA 2. Association Security

The Probation Department shall allow PDA use of available bulletin board space for communications involving official organization business, such as times and places of meetings, provided such use does not interfere with department needs. PDA may distribute materials to unit employees through County mail distribution channels if approved by Employee Relations. If the Association violates the terms of this provision the County may take such action it deems appropriate, to the extent authorized by law. Any representative of the Union shall give notice to the employees’ department head in advance when contacting departmental employees during the duty period of employees, provided that solicitation for membershipRead More →

In PDA 2. Association Security

A. PDA agrees that it has a duty to provide fair and nondiscriminatory representation to all unit employees regardless of whether they are members. B. All employees employed in the PDA representation unit shall as a condition of employment either: 1. Become and remain a member of PDA; or 2. Pay an agency fee which does not exceed an amount which may be lawfully collected under applicable constitutional, statutory, and case law (e.g., Hudson v. Chicago Teachers Union, Local No. 1), which shall be less than the monthly dues made during the duration of this MOU, it being understood that it shall be the soleRead More →

In PDA 2. Association Security

PDA shall indemnify, defend, and save the County harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, orders, or judgments, or other forms of liability that arise out of or by reason of this union security section, or action taken or not taken by the County under this Section. This includes, but is not limited to, the County’s attorneys’ fees and costs.Read More →

In PDA 2. Association Security

PDA may have members’ dues deducted from their paychecks under the County Controller’s procedures. Deductions shall be made only on the employee’s signed authorization on a form furnished by the County and shall continue until 1) the employee revokes the authorization in writing or 2) the employee transfers to another representation unit. Employees may also authorize dues deduction for the California Probation, Parole and Correctional Association, but deduction may not be authorized for any other organization.Read More →