Union Dues

This is a short article to remind everyone that while union dues are not collected in June and July paychecks, they were collected in the August paycheck. If you had union dues deducted it is because we have a signed membership form. There is no need to “opt in” post Janus. However, if no dues were deducted you are not a union member. I believe some persons may have heretofore thought they were in the union because a fair share was deducted prior to the Janus decision in June.

Well, now you know for sure. To enjoy the full range of union benefits which would include your individual union representation and expenditure of union funds on a personal grievance, you need to sign a membership form. The easiest way to do this is to go to our website: www.aft1828.org.

There is an online registration form in the center of the home page. This will also allow you to fill in the information regarding your beneficiary for the free life insurance and accidental death insurance. A host of other benefits are listed under the “members” tab. Personally, I believe the 1 million occupational liability insurance is worth the price of membership alone. Additionally, if you do have a grievance and need to reach out… you will want the full weight of our Local AFT 1828 behind you!

Doug Thiel
​AFT 1828
President