Q:

What are dues?

A:

Member dues are an investment in the future. A majority of dues stay in local unions and is used to support them administratively for local collective bargaining, organizing and legal costs, as well as to assist in maintaining the day-to-day operations

Q:

How much is the initiation fee to join the Union?

A:

$150.00.

Q:

Is the initiation fee due in one payment?

A:

No, it can be paid in two (2) equal installments of $75.00 each.

Q:

When is the initiation fee due?

A:

The 1^st payment of $75.00 is due on the 31^st day from the date of hire, and the 2^nd payment of $75.00 is due 31 days from the first payment.

Q:

Do temporary employees need to pay initiation fees?

A:

No, unless they get hired as a permanent employee.

Q:

When is a temporary employee required to pay Work Permit fees?

A:

Any temporary employee working 30 days or more are required to pay Work Permit fees in the amount of $31.50 per month.

Q:

When is a member required to start paying dues?

A:

A member who is hired between the 1^st and 19^th of the month will begin paying dues for that current month.  Anyone who is hired after the 19^th of the month will begin paying dues the following month.

Q:

Are dues reduced for members who go on a leave of absence or disability?

A:

Yes, a member who goes out on a leave of absence or disability between the 1^st and 19^th of the month is required to pay non-working dues at $21.50 per month.  A member who goes out on a leave of absence or disability after the 19^th of the month is required to pay a full month’s dues.

Q:

What types of payments are accepted if I pay my dues myself?

A:

We accept cash, check, or money order.  We do not presently accept credit cards, debit cards, nor ACH payments.