Increase in union dues

[HardknocksUPSer]

Was checking on UPSers and noticed a additional .50 cent was being taken out of each paycheck, no major deal, just wonder why .50 cent increase in dues is being taken out without a raise? I assume it's more of a local thing more than anything, ideas? How often does this kind of thing happen? I assume the union can do it anytime they want to. I am unfortunately however in a RTW state. Thanks.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

.50 cent is not the same as $.50 or 50 cents.

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

.50 cent is not the same as $.50 or 50 cents.

Dave you obviously know what I'm referring to, now please attempt to give me a straight forward Anwser or leave the thread.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Fair enough-----I have no idea what the .50 cent, $.50 or 50 cents dues increase is for.

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

Lmao, you actually made a funny

 

[3 done 3 to go]

When we got our raise in August. The dues went up also. Happens every raise. You must have just noticed.

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

When we got our raise in August. The dues went up also. Happens every raise. You must have just noticed.

I didn't get a raise, I haven't worked for UPS long enough to receive a raise, I have been here about a year now, however I was hired as a seasonal, therefore some of that time doesn't count. Thanks.

 

[Anthonysg0113]

Ask your steward.

 

[Orion inc.]

Nice racist overtones there Dave. Classy as always.

 

[PT Car Washer]

Nice racist overtones there Dave. Classy as always.

Give it a rest Rufus.

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

Ask your steward.

My steward doesn't give two s, however I took your advice and asked and he had no idea why it would have or why it did go up. I can't even get my steward to update the 5 year old seniority list.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

My steward doesn't give two s, however I took your advice and asked and he had no idea why it would have or why it did go up. I can't even get my steward to update the 5 year old seniority list.

Sounds like a shoe in for FT management

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

Sounds like a shoe in for FT management

He's against management but a lousy steward, I believe I could do a better job honestly.

 

[8000Shelf]

You get what's called an "assessment" taken out once a month in my local and I'm guessing yours too. It's exactly $.50 a month.

 

[HardknocksUPSer]

You get what's called an "assessment" taken out once a month in my local and I'm guessing yours too. It's exactly $.50 a month.

What exactly is the "assessment"? Any idea? Thanks for valuable input!

 

[8000Shelf]

What exactly is the "assessment"? Any idea? Thanks for valuable input!

From Wikipedia 'Union Dues' page:

"Assessments are generally one-time-only payments made by the union member to the union to cover a special program or activity. These special programs may or may not be ongoing, and may or may not operate for a limited time or in a limited fashion."

I'm not sure what it is for in your local or mine honestly. I'm sure if you called your local and asked they could give you an explanation of it. I never worried about it for $26 a year, but I don't blame you for wondering.

 

[Anthonysg0113]

Then I would contact your local. I keep mine on speed dial. Ask one of your senior pt's, or a driver. If you wanted to know bad enough, you'll find out.

 

[Catatonic]

Sounds like a shoe in for FT management

OK Mr Grammer Queen,
It's shoo in.

 

[TooTechie]

 

[I Am Jacks Damaged Box]

OK Mr Grammer Queen,
It's shoo in.