Originally Posted by Hetman

I withdrew membership from an IBT local and became a fee paying objecting non member of my bargaining unit a little over a year ago. With the security clause in the CBA that is the only choice short of quitting.

I got a big "SHUN THE NONBELIEVER" welcome from the admin offices, somewhat less of one on the line and maybe even a little bit here in the "Persona non grata" thread I started, all of which actually reaffirmed my decision to withdraw.

I had to push the issue with admin regarding my ability to access that which was required to be provided to fee paying objectors. I ended up getting a letter from the legal department advising me that I had limited access to limited sections of the website. Legal box checked; four legs good, two legs bad.

In theory, I should only be paying the direct cost of contract administration, which is slightly (very slightly) less than dues. I was assured last June that a rebate check for the difference paid in 2012 would be sent when they got around to it. Still waiting with a sarcastic look in my eyes for the $20-ish to arrive. Shun the nonbeliever.

Communication and action regarding contract administration is like a remote control car with low batteries. You can never be sure if the bad batteries are in the controller, the car or both. When you push the button you sometimes get sluggish movement for as long as the button is held down. Movement stops as soon as I let go the button and I never really get anywhere.

This has been my experience as a heretic. YMMV