What do "fair share" or "agency shop" agreements require from non-union members?

"Fair share" or "agency shop" agreements require non-union members to pay a fee to cover the costs of representation provided by the union. This fee is often referred to as an "agency fee" and is intended to ensure that all workers who benefit from union representation contribute to the costs associated with negotiating and enforcing collective bargaining agreements.

In unionized workplaces, irrespective of membership status, all employees receive benefits from the union’s negotiations and activities, such as higher wages and better working conditions. The fee ensures that non-union members contribute to the expenses incurred by the union for these benefits, even if they choose not to join the union. This arrangement is legally supported in many jurisdictions to promote fairness in the workplace.

The other choices involve obligations or actions that are not required by "fair share" agreements. Non-union members are not required to attend union meetings, participate in elections, or sign contracts with the union. These activities are generally reserved for union members who are actively engaged in the union's processes.