A union is a business with only one major source of revenue: its members. Unions charge their members for representation in the form of:
Monthly dues
Initiation fees
Special assessments
Fines
Reinstatement fees
Paying union dues or fees is typically an unavoidable fact. The union will want to get its cut of your paycheck and is free to do what it wants with those funds without your approval.
Here are some facts about union dues and fees, according to IUOE local 150’s financial document:
Initiation fees range from $30.00 to $512.50 per new member.
- Working dues are 3% of a member's gross wage per month.
- The union states "regular dues/fees" can range from $21.50 up to $245.20 per month.
- There are also fees for transfers and work permits.
IUOE stands to gain a lot by organizing you and your fellow employees. With employees paying dues for every month for years, that money can really add up. That’s what the campaign means to IUOE – money.
Dues Calculator
By entering some information below, you can see what you could be contributing to IUOE over the life of a multi-year contract.
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