UFCW Membership Records Department
The UFCW International Constitution sets the dues rate for UFCW members across the country. UFCW 951 pays roughly half of your dues to the UFCW International one month in advance, also specified by the International Constitution. The current monthly dues formula is your rate of pay for two hours plus $12 (or the UFCW International minimum of $26.08).
No dues are collected during your first four weeks of employment. After that, you will notice double dues deductions for the next four weeks. This procedure allows 951 to avoid the large, up front initiation fee charged by many other unions.
Dues are recalculated only once a year (with the exception of Knouse), the date of which varies by employer.
That means that despite any raises you receive over the next year, your dues amount will not increase.
Returning to Work
Be sure to notify the membership department at 1.800.999.0951 when you return to work. Remember, if you work any day in a month, you are responsible for dues for that month. Members who pre-pay union dues in advance, may request for a dues and or fees refund in writing.
Leaving the Industry
If you leave the industry, or are no longer employed for any reason, you must apply for a withdrawal card within 30 days of your last day of work to avoid paying a reinstatement fee upon your return to work. You must be off one calendar month to be eligible for a withdrawal card.
Health & Welfare Changes
If you are a participant in the Fund, name and/or address changes must be made separately with the Michigan UFCW Unions & Employers Health & Welfare Fund by calling 1.800.322.8190