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Union at work

During orientation, a leader from a union came and gave a speil He made it seem we had to join the union to work for the company. Wanting to work, I signed the card. Later, I find out it was voluntary not mandatory. I want out. The union will not answer questions by phone or e-mail or letters on how to cancel my membership. They never gave me a copy of the card I signed at orientation and they will not send me a copy. If this is a ''contract'', don't they have to send me a copy of the ''contract'' ?. And if there was no amount on the card for dues when we signed and they filled out the amount of dues later, is this a valid ''contract?'' I had no idea even how much the dues would be until they started deducting it from my pay. I was told by a manager at work I had 10 days on my anniversary to cancel the membership and I sent letters a few days before, on and after to cover myself and I still missed the date. Now I find out that the union has a weird 10 days that is actually 10 to 20 before the anniversary of signing the card and we all miss the date because no one from the union will send us a copy of the card we signed in orientation or answer any questions. Is this legal?


Asked on 9/07/07, 12:07 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Union at work

I'd have to research this but it wouldn't take much time to do.

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Answered on 9/07/07, 12:10 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Union at work

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

It would be governed by the terms of the paperwork you signed in joining the union. If you are not happy, speak with your personnel office at your employer. They may be able to advise you how to leave the union.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/07/07, 12:23 am


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