I recognize that I have submitted an application to join the Service Employees International Union-Florida Public Services Union and authorize a deduction of wages from my paycheck by my employer. I recognize that the union is under no obligation to represent me in regards to any investigation or disciplinary matter arising from facts or actions which occurred before I became a member in good standing with the union, and thus retains the right to deny representation in connection with the pending and preexisting disciplinary matter based on lack of union membership. I recognize that if the union refuses to represent me because of my lack of union membership then I may grieve and arbitrate on my own in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. I recognize that for future matters, I will be treated in the same manner as any other member of the union with the union making a case-by-case determination on how to proceed through the grievance-arbitration procedure.
