Of course he has that right. Union representation is free
to any employee in an exclusively represented bargaining unit. You don't
HAVE to be a dues paying member to get effective Union representation.
Actually, there are a lot of things you don't HAVE to do.
You don't HAVE to vote in elections to live in a free
country.
You don't HAVE to give blood to get blood.
You don't HAVE to give a decent tip after you get better
than decent service.
You don't HAVE to be a good neighbor to live in a good neighborhood.
People don't really HAVE to do any of these things. But aren't we all
better off because they DO?
Maybe it's in their enlightened self-interest. Maybe it's their
community spirit. Probably it's a bit of both. The fact is, EVERYONE
BENEFITS WHEN CARING PEOPLE TAKE ACTION.
They are not cynics like the fellow I mentioned. They are, however,
precisely the kind of people who are dues-paying members in right-to-work
states and federal sector unions. Workers who understand that DUES PAYING
MEMBERS MAKE EFFECTIVE UNION REPRESENTATION POSSIBLE.
How about you? Do you support what's important to you? Do you believe
we work together toward the common good?
Come join us. Become a dues paying member of your NFFE Local right now
TO HELP GUARANTEE YOUR EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION IN OUR WORKPLACE. Maybe
it's the opportunity to participate in the development and implementation
of personnel policy and practices affecting conditions of our employment;
the amicable adjustment of grievances; or the lobbying for better pay and
benefits. You'll help assure the effective conduct of public business and
the well-being of employees. Whatever your reason, you'll feel good
knowing your support makes a big difference.
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT. Your dues will entitle you to FULL MEMBER
BENEFITS.
You'll receive:
Assistance in matters outside the scope of our collective bargaining
agreement, such as EEO, MSPB, and OWCP.
Periodic issues of NFFE's newsletter, THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE.
A voice in determining Union policies and leadership. Eligibility to
participate in a variety of member benefits including prepaid dental
plans, member credit cards, discount eye care, auto insurance,
accidental death insurance, member loan program, mortgage opportunities,
and more.
Where do you stand? If you're not a cynic (and I really doubt your
are), maybe you've just never taken the time to join. Please, turn in a
request for dues deductions (
