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Employment
Services
Union Dues and Fair Share FAQs
The University recognizes the principle of collective bargaining in respect to
staff employees. Under the
Illinois Education Labor Relations Act, a bargaining unit (union) may
negotiate a Fair Share agreement as part of the labor contract. A Fair Share agreement
provides that every person employed in a status position in a classification
covered by that bargaining unit must either pay union dues or a fee which
represents a fair share of the costs of the services provided by the union. Certain
exceptions are made on the basis of religious beliefs (see below). This list of classifications
is covered by collective
bargaining agreements. All
classes listed are covered by Fair Share and union dues provisions except
those preceded by one asterisks.
- How
and when are Dues and Fair Share paid?
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You
have thirty calendar days from your date of hire to decide whether you wish to
join the union and pay dues or not join the union and pay Fair Share. If you decide to join the union, a Dues Authorization Card must be
completed and turned in to the Payroll Service Center. This card is available at the
Payroll Service Center or from your union
representative. At
the end of thirty days, deductions will be automatically withheld from your
paycheck for dues or Fair Share, depending on the option you have chosen.
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- What
if I have religious objections to union membership and Fair Share?
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The
law protects the right of non-association of employees based upon bonafide
religious tenets or teachings of a church or religious body of which such
employees are members. Such
employees may be required to pay an amount equal to their proportionate share to
a non-religious charitable organization mutually agreed upon by the affected
employees and the bargaining unit.
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- Where
do I go with questions about union membership or Fair Share?
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For
questions about union membership, services provided under Fair Share, or the
amount of dues or Fair Share charged by the bargaining unit which represents
your classification, contact an officer of the union. If you believe your fee is not being deducted correctly,
contact the Payroll Service Center, 265-6363 or (866)-476-3586. Questions
about University policy regarding dues or Fair Share should be directed to The
University Office of Administration and Human Resources, 333-2590.
Staff Human ResourcesMark Overmier................... zorkahn@illinois.edu
Last Update: 05/05/2009
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