How Much Are Teamster Union Dues?

The Teamster dues rate is 2.5 times our base hourly rate per month, minus license premiums. So, if you're an AMT or work in facility maintenance and make $28.00 per hour (minus license premiums for AMTs), your monthly dues will be $70.

What are union initiation fees?

INITIATION FEES Initiation fees are a charge imposed upon newly admitted members into a union. Some unions specify that in addition to an initiation fee the applicant must pay a registration fee, or that in addition to a local fee one be paid to the International.

Is it worth it to pay union dues?

Dues provide the resources to stand up for good jobs and benefits, decent working conditions and a better future for our families. That's why union members in private industry earn 38 percent more on average than nonunion workers. They also receive 54 percent more in benefits.