Other employers have said the same things, but also tried a few tricks....
Examples of Employer Tricks
- Giving you two checks on payday, one is real, one is a phony check with dues taken out of it. Employers will claim that unions take out huge sums per paycheck in dues. NEMSA dues are low and average about $30 per month.
- Passing out a mock check that shows how much dues you will pay as a group each year.
- Bringing in a basket of groceries with a label: "This is what you can buy with one year of union dues."
So instead of tricks and deceptions, let's have a talk about union dues....
NEMSA believes that YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO NOT HAVE A UNION. The improvements in pay and benefits which you can only win with a strong union like NEMSA will more than offset the dues you pay, plus you'll get the improved treatment and respect that comes with a union contract.
As the old saying goes "You get what you pay for." No organization can be effective without money to pay for services, supplies, and personnel. NEMSA as a not-for-profit organization has strict controls on how it spends money. The latest audit done on NEMSA continues to back up our behavior. Approximately 98% of dues money returns directly to the members in the form of representation.
Remember that you will not pay any dues until you win a contract. Then and ONLY then your dues will be calculated based on two times the hourly average wage for your bargaining unit.
Don't let GFES fool you about union dues. You don't think twice about paying for your electricity, water, or cell phone bill. These are all requirements to maintain your lifestyle.
Become a NEMSA member and see what a NEMSA negotiated contract can do to your lifestyle. NEMSA has the best EMS contracts in the USA. Join us and see what we can do for you!
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