Init Fee

[APreloader18]

Hey so I've currently been employed at ups for about 8 months and just started the initiation fee this passed January. So far I have payed $225 and was wondering what's the total you have to pay in for it. Thanks.

 

[Mr. Sir]

How much did they tell you it was when you were hired? At mine it was $250.

 

[PT Car Washer]

ours is $20.

 

[barnyard]

The easiest way to find out, would be to call your local union office. They will know EXACTLY what your initiation fee is. It is different all over the country.

 

[dookie stain]

 

[Matty_lawn]

$500

 

[Over 70]

When I filled out my paperwork for the union the steward crossed out initiation fee and said don't worry about it. Never paid a dime

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

When I filled out my paperwork for the union the steward crossed out initiation fee and said don't worry about it. Never paid a dime

The steward does not have the authority to do that on his/her own.

Sounds like the local decided to discontinue the practice and rather than throw out the old forms they chose to just cross out the fee.

 

[Over 70]

The steward does not have the authority to do that on his/her own.

Sounds like the local decided to discontinue the practice and rather than throw out the old forms they chose to just cross out the fee.

No Columbo

 

[Wally]

Just keep working because it's gonna' take some time to pay that off.

 

[PT Stewie]

From the IBT website. Our local is $250
How much will I pay in dues?
Teamsters Union dues are 2.5 times the hourly wage rate per month. For example, if you make $12 an hour, your dues would be $30 per month. However, if you make less than $11 an hour, then your dues rate is 2 times your hourly rate. And if you are a public sector employee, your dues rate is 2.25 times your hourly rate.

Also, some locals may charge initiation fees and these vary by location. Talk to a local union representative for details.