Rutgers Council of AAUP-AFT Chapters Union Authorization Card

Membership Application and Dues Deduction Authorization

I, undersigned, hereby apply for membership in the Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters, and I authorize the Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters to act as my exclusive representative for purposes of collective bargaining over wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment with my employer. My membership shall remain in effect unless terminated by termination of employment or by me upon written notice of withdrawal. Withdrawal shall be effective on the following July 1 after written notice is received.

Concurrently, I, undersigned, also hereby authorize Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, to deduct from my earnings an amount as shall be certified by the Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters or the Part-Time Lecturer Faculty Chapter. The biweekly amount deducted shall be paid to the Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters or Part-Time Lecturers Faculty Chapter, as applicable. This authorization shall remain in effect until termination of employment or by written notice of withdrawal as stipulated above. I understand that no dues will be deducted until Union members ratify a first contract.