Decision 1833E – Arcadia Teachers Association (Heggem)
LA-CO-1208-E
Decision Date: April 10, 2006
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Description: Heggem alleged that the Association violated her rights by requiring her to make a charity substitution payment in an amount equal to dues paid by voluntary members of the union, including the imposition of a $60.00 temporary dues assessment for at least the next three years.
Disposition: The Board dismissed the charge determining that religious objectors and agency fee payers/objectors are not similarly situated classes. There is no statutory requirement that religious objectors be given an annual notice or that they are entitled to a reduced agency fee.
Perc Vol: 30
Perc Index: 106
Decision Headnotes
803.01000 – In General
Religious objectors and agency fee payers/objectors are not similarly situated classes. There is no statutory requirement that religious objectors be given an annual notice or that they are entitled to pay a reduced agency fee.
803.06000 – Religious Objection
Religious objectors and agency fee payers/objectors are not similarly situated classes. There is no statutory requirement that religious objectors be given an annual notice or that they are entitled to pay a reduced agency fee.