Under a checkoff provision, a person must be a union member before being hired.

Checkoff Provision

Contract provision under which the employer, on behalf of the union, automatically deducts union dues from employees' paychecks.

Union Member

An individual who belongs to an organized group representing workers in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Hired

The process of being employed by an organization or individual after the successful completion of an application or interview process.