Union Dues
It doesn’t cost to be a member of Unifor. It pays!
When workers decide to join forces to work together and have a strong voice, they form a union.
What are union dues?
Union dues are the way workers pool their resources through a regular contribution to ensure to have the means to defend their collective interests. With dues from its members, Unifor provides a high level of professional and quality service both at the local and national level.
How much will I contribute in union dues?
Union dues are on average set at 1.35% of your gross monthly income, whether you work part-time or full-time. Tips, bonuses and shift premiums are not included in this calculation, and you do not pay dues when you are off on a leave of absence, maternity or parental leave, or sick leave.
You are not required to pay union dues until after you ratify your first contract.
Union dues are tax deductible.
How will my union dues be spent?
Union dues help to provide services to Unifor members: legal services, health and safety expertise, bargaining representation, training and education, pension and benefits experts, and much more.
Pooling our resources at both the local and national level give us more power and a stronger voice as workers.
