Union Security Clause: Agency Shop
(Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Summary

This clause is a Union Security Clause: Agency Shop (Collective Bargaining Agreement) provision that requires unit members who do not join the union to pay an amount equivalent to union dues as an agency fee payment. It is intended for inclusion in a collective bargaining agreement between an employer and the union representing its employees. It contains practical guidance and drafting notes. This clause is intended for private employers. It is based on federal law and does not address all potential state law distinctions; thus, you should check any relevant state and local laws. For information on union security provisions, including agency shop provisions, see Dues Checkoff and Union Security Provisions and Right to Work Issues: Key Considerations, and 3 National Labor Relations Act: Law & Practice § 25.04.