Can a union deduct increased dues from my paycheck without my permission?
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Can a union deduct increased dues from my paycheck without my permission?
My union has entered into a new affiliation for legal services with another union, with decertifaction to happen later. The union dues will be paid to the old union and then sent to the new union until the decert. We currently pay $20.44 based upon a % of salary. The new dues are $29.08 flat fee. Can they just take the increase without a writen understandinig?
Asked on March 15, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New York
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not your union can deduct increased dues from your pay check without your permission depends upon what your contract with your union states. I suggest that you carefully read your contract with your union that is in place in that its express language will state what it can do or not do regarding your pay checks since it will answer your question.
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