Convention Delegates approved the first YEU general dues increase since 2008*. This will affect all members of YEU. Dues will increase from 0.527% to 0.6023%. The chart below shows how the YEU dues increase will affect your paycheque:
Salary $ Monthly dues now $ NEW Monthly dues $ Difference/cheque
$25,000 $8.78 $10.04 $0.63
$40,000 $17.57 $20.08 $1.26
$50,000 $21.96 $25.10 $1.57
$65,000 $28.55 $32.62 $2.04
$80,000 $35.13 $40.15 $2.51
*New rates will take effect January 1, 2015. The total combined dues rate will be 0.9668% (PSAC) + 0.6023% = 1.5691% + $1 per member/month for the PSAC Strike Fund. The current total combined dues rate is .9668% + .527% =1.4938% plus $1/member per month for the strike fund.
You will see PSAC Dues listed on your pay stub; that is a combined dues payment for both the YEU amount shown above and the PSAC dues rate.