What if I want to quit the union?

Hi GrilledCheese.. I just got hired at a unionized hospital and my union dues come to about $48/ month. I'm sure it varies according to hospital, and I know in my hospital at least those who work part-time pay less. The dues, for me, don't kick in until the first day of my fourth month (I'm in the probation period for 3 months so not part of the union) but I do know that once it kicks in they take $100 from my payck ($50 for 2 months) for "initiation fees", whatever that means.. Hope this helps.

I don't believe for even a moment that my union (SEIU) spends 5.00 of my dues on political action. More like 55.00.

I'd probably be more pro-union if not for all the political pressure.

OK...

I sent the letter off certified mail return receipt requested. I also sent a copy to the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board.

I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

Anyone know how I can get them to quit calling me? I always tell them I am not interested and always ask them to take me off their calling list, but that hasn't done any good.

J

I am required to belong to the SEIU to work at the facility where I am employed. I do not support their political agenda, and they spend a lot of money that I work very hard to earn on issues that I don't support. I will be leaving my job for another facility where my pocket won't be picked monthly by the SEIU.

I sympathize with you. I've been at my workplace for over 20 years, and the answer I get from union proponents is, "If you don't like it go work somewhere else." This from a "nursing" union that has been in place for only a year.

Many people complain about management, but what they don't realize is that the union is just more of the same. They don't care about individual nurses. They take away the choice of the individual nurse. They have their own agenda. And it's either their way or the highway.