# Agency Shop Agreement
**This Agency Shop Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:**
## Parties
**Employer:**
[Employer’s Name]
[Employer’s Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
(Hereinafter referred to as "Employer")
**Union:**
[Union’s Name]
[Union’s Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
(Hereinafter referred to as "Union")
**Employee:**
[Employee’s Name]
[Employee’s Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
(Hereinafter referred to as "Employee")
## Recitals
WHEREAS, the Employer operates a business in [describe business type or industry];
WHEREAS, the Union is the exclusive representative of employees in the bargaining unit for purposes of collective bargaining;
WHEREAS, the Union and the Employer wish to enter into a fair agreement that recognizes the rights and obligations of both parties;
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
## 1. Recognition
The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative for all employees covered under this Agreement.
## 2. Agency Shop
### 2.1 Membership
All employees covered by this Agreement shall become members of the Union or pay an agency shop fee to the Union, which shall be equal to the Union’s regular dues.
### 2.2 Requirement
Any employee who fails to become a member of the Union shall pay the agency shop fee to the Union within [insert time frame] after their date of employment.
### 2.3 Deduction
The Employer agrees to deduct the agency shop fee from the wages of employees who do not become Union members and remit said fees to the Union according to the Union’s instructions.
## 3. Employee Rights
### 3.1 Rights to Choose
Each employee has the right to determine whether to join the Union or pay the agency shop fee, without coercion or intimidation.
### 3.2 Non-Discrimination
No employee shall be discriminated against for choosing not to join the Union.
## 4. Union Obligations
### 4.1 Representation
The Union agrees to fairly represent all employees in the bargaining unit without regard to their membership status.
### 4.2 Maintenance of Services
The Union shall maintain services and obligations to all employees it represents.
## 5. Term and Termination
### 5.1 Duration
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and shall remain in effect for [insert duration, e.g., one year], unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
### 5.2 Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [insert notice period, e.g., thirty (30)] days written notice to the other party.
## 6. Miscellaneous
### 6.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State].
### 6.2 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral.
### 6.3 Amendments
No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
## 7. Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agency Shop Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
**Employer**:
______________________________
[Name]
[Title]
[Date]
**Union**:
______________________________
[Name]
[Title]
[Date]
**Employee**:
______________________________
[Name]
[Date]
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*This document is a sample and should be reviewed by legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and suitability for specific situations.*