I agree to submit dues to my local, Education Minnesota, NEA, and AFT, and hereby request and voluntarily authorize my employer to deduct from my wages an amount equal to the regularly deducted dues uniformly applicable to members of my local, Education Minnesota, NEA, and AFT, and further that such amount deducted be sent to my local union for and on my behalf. This authorization shall remain In effect and shall be automatically renewed from year to year, Irrespective of my membership in the union, unless I revoke it by submitting written notice to the local union during the thirty-day period that begins on September 1 and ends on September 30. Such revocation will take effect on October 1 In the year in which I submit the revocation. If any provision of this agreement is determined to be unlawful or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. I understand that this agreement is voluntary and not a condition of employment and that I have the legal right to refuse to sign this agreement without suffering any reprisal. By signing this form, I agree to the terms above.

I hereby request and authorize the School Board of Independent School District 281 to deduct from my earnings and deposit to the credit of the employee organization below an amount sufficient to provide for regular payment of the current rate of membership dues as certified by the employee organization. I hereby waive all right and claim for said monies so deducted and deposited in accordance with this authorization, and relieve the School Board of Independent School District 281 and all of its officers from any liability thereof.