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3.2 The EMPLOYER, in accordance with the provisions of M. S. 179A.03, Subd. 8, agrees not to enter into any AGREEMENTS covering terms and conditions of employment with members of the bargaining unit covered by this AGREEMENT, either individually or collectively, which in any way conflict with the terms and conditions set forth in this AGREEMENT, except through the certified representative. ARTICLE 4 UNION SECURITY 4.1 The EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of EMPLOYEES who authorize such a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues. Such monies shall be remitted to the UNION. 4.2 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the City as a result of any action taken or not taken by the City under the provisions of this ARTICLE. 4.3 The UNION may designate up to three EMPLOYEES from th- gi . gaining unit to act as negotiating team members and shall, within five (5) days of uch designation, certify to the EMPLOYER in writing of such a choice, and the designation of a successor to the former members. The UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a complete and current list of its officers and representatives. A. The negotiation team members may not be a newly hired or rehired EMPLOYEE who is on probation. B. The negotiating team members may not be paid by the EMPLOYER for meetings for UNION business except as provided in ARTICLE 7. 4.4 The UNION agrees there shall not be solicitation for membership, signing up members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings or other UNION activities on the EMPLOYEES' work time. 4.5 The EMPLOYER recognizes the authority and responsibility of the UNION as provided in Minnesota Statute 179A.06, Subdivision 3 as it may be from time -to - time amended, to wit: "FAIR SHARE FEE. An exclusive representative may require EMPLOYEES who are not members of the exclusive representative to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the exclusive representative. The fair share fee shall be equal to the regular membership dues of the exclusive representative, less the cost of benefits financed through the dues and available only to members of the exclusive representative. In no event shall the fair share fee exceed 85 percent of the regular membership dues. The exclusive representative shall provide advance written notice of the amount of the fair share fee to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Mediation Services, the EMPLOYER, and to unit EMPLOYEES who will be { Deleted: 7 Deleted: IS 2012 & 204 AFSCME Labor Agreement _6 J iJ