MassWineGuy
Well-Known Member
I worked last peak as a seasonal driver. This meant paying union dues and an initiation fee despite not being covered at all by the union contract.
Can I get any of this refunded?
Can I get any of this refunded?
I disagreed with this post (again, as we rehash this annually) because these employees are working in a union shop, making a union negotiated wage, alongside other union employees.The whiner does have a valid point. IMO seasonal help should not be required to pay union dues, let alone an initiation fee, and those that do and are not kept on after Peak should be entitled to a refund of any dues or initiation fees paid.
Why anyone would wait nearly a year before asking this question is beyond me.
You and I agree on very little...but you're right...this time.There is nothing worse than a disgruntled former employer who knows in his heart he did not put forth his best effort.
I disagreed with this post (again, as we rehash this annually) because these employees are working in a union shop, making a union negotiated wage, alongside other union employees.
With this in mind, they should pay monthly dues while they are working.
Where I agree, is in regards to the initiation fee.
To me, the term initiation fee implies new membership and these employees have no chance of achieving this.
Absolutely.
Let me offer my perspective.
If the company disqualifies the person (before they attain seniority);
And asks the Local for a refund, so be it.
If the employee decides not pursue (further) employment and gives 2 weeks notice;
And asks the Local for a refund, so be it.
All others, sorry about your luck.
Don't come back a year later.... and post here.... fishing for answers.
-Bug-
I do.Do you think seasonal employees should pay dues and/or initiation fees ?
Do you think seasonal employees should pay dues and/or initiation fees ?
All others, sorry about your luck.
Let me offer my perspective.
If the company disqualifies the person (before they attain seniority);
And asks the Local for a refund, so be it.
If the employee decides not pursue (further) employment and gives 2 weeks notice;
And asks the Local for a refund, so be it.
All others, sorry about your luck.
Don't come back a year later.... and post here.... fishing for answers.
-Bug-
That covered it.
It's been a year....get over it.Oh well, at least it wasn't the full amount of the fee. I was definitely not protected by the contract.