How much are union dues?
SEIU will charge you 2% of your hourly pay for all hours worked per month with a cap of 160 hours per month. That is up to $600 dollars per year out of your pocket.
What if I don’t want to join or pay dues?
New York is not a “Right to Work” state. While you do not have to join SEIU as a full member, in New York, you could be required to pay union dues as a condition of keeping your job at Clinica– even if you did not want to be represented by the union.
How does the union collect union dues?
If a union gets voted in, they will collect union dues from your paycheck each week. The dues will likely be automatically deducted from your paycheck. If a union gets voted in, you will likely have to pay union dues just to keep your job.
Wouldn't we control how our dues are spent?
No. All spending decisions are made by SEIU to support the union’s overall operations. SEIU will make a lot of money if Clinica employees choose to organize. If each Clinica employee pays roughly $1,200 a year in dues, that totals a potential windfall of $9 million dollars for the SEIU over a three year contract.
Can SEIU increase dues?
Yes. Unions are free to raise dues any time they want.
Can the Union collect other monies besides dues?
Yes, the Union can also charge initiation fees and other fines and assessments.
Can the union raise dues?
Yes, the union can raise dues during its annual and special business meetings. And if you don’t already pay the maximum, your dues will increase as your pay increases because dues represent a percentage of your base pay rate. In its bylaws, SEIU also reserves the right to collect additional funds.