It is the policy of Orange Education Support Professionals Association to represent only members in the grievance process.
Non-Members who join Orange Education Support Professionals Association shall not receive representation for pre-existing conditions or for pending job related issues.
Orange Education Support Professionals Association will represent new members in future problems or situations that may arise, providing such problems or situations are unrelated to preexisting conditions.
In all cases, Orange Education Support Professionals Association, representation cannot take place prior to the members paying dues up to date and being in good standing.
Exceptions to this policy may occur when the Orange Education Support Professionals Association President and Grievance Committee determine that an individual case may affect the welfare of the entire bargaining unit or a specific group of employees within the unit.
Prepayment by the non-member for all costs incurred for such requested services must be made. Total costs incurred of such requested services shall be determined by the Executive Board of Orange Education Support Professionals Association.
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