Originally Posted by
amcnd
Realy alpa would have to get us a 8+% raise to realy make it worth while. But reality is they may get us 2% raise. But we then pay them 1.95%. Unless they guarantee us Endeavor pay scales in under 6 months. I doubt they will get voted in... Everyone knows how long it will tak to get a contract... just look at some of the past negotiations..
It's actually 1.9% and it's tax deductible. So your effective dues rate may be lower. But more importantly, a union is more than just a contract. Those dues monies do a lot more than get you a contract.