Guide du Membre
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UNION DUES<br />
Every member pays a small portion of their wages to the IBEW.<br />
Union <strong>du</strong>es make it possible for Local 37 to pay for the valuable<br />
services it provides to all members including:<br />
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Contract negotiations<br />
Grievance support<br />
Arbitration<br />
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Training and e<strong>du</strong>cation for members<br />
E<strong>du</strong>cation and awareness<br />
Organizing campaigns<br />
Think of union <strong>du</strong>es as an investment. Members contribute a small<br />
percentage of their earnings to a fund, much like you do with insurance<br />
premiums. When you need assistance, the resources you<br />
need will be there.<br />
Local 37's monthly <strong>du</strong>es are approved by members and are calculated<br />
using the following formula for both "A" and "BA" memberships:<br />
1.3 x your hourly pay rate + $20 (International Dues)<br />
For example, if you earn $20 per hour, your <strong>du</strong>es would<br />
be calculated as:<br />
1.3 x $20 = $26 + $20 = $46/month or $21.23 bi-weekly<br />
"A" members also pay an additional $19 monthly premium to the IBEW Pension Fund.<br />
Dues can be claimed as tax credit, re<strong>du</strong>cing the amount of income tax<br />
you pay! All of the <strong>du</strong>es money paid by Canadian members stays in<br />
Canada, and the vast majority stays with the local union – ensuring<br />
members get the greatest benefit possible.<br />
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