MEMBERSHIP

This organization is member-owned and operated. As a not-for-profit member institution, dues contributions serve as the main source of revenues used to operate the daily functions of the union.  

 

Union dues pay for services that benefit union members by supporting collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and advocating for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Dues also fund administrative costs, legal and legislative representation, occupational safety programs, new member organizing, education, and strike funds, which strengthen the union's power and effectiveness in fighting for members' interests. 

 

How Dues Are Used:

​

• Collective Bargaining: Dues finance research projects, training of faculty negotiators, and organizing efforts needed to negotiate contracts that improve wages, benefits, and working conditions.

• Legal and Grievance Representation: Funds are used for legal help and to cover expenses related to grievances and arbitration, providing members with representation and protection of their rights.

• nd research to influence laws and public services at local, state, and federal levels.

• Member Organizing: Dues help organize new members in competing workplaces to prevent the erosion of wages and benefits for current members.

• Operational and Administrative Costs: Funds cover essential costs like the SCFT office, supplies, staff salaries, travel, and training which are necessary for the union to operate effectively.

• Legislative and Political Advocacy: Our local calls these Committee on Political Action or 'COPE funds. They are a seperate, additional type of dues which members can opt into. These funds support lobbying efforts a

​

SCFT has a duty of representation to all faculty in the SCCCD. However, we need your support and dues contributions. Please consider supporting your union by filling out the form below today. Dues-contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck by the employer on a monthly basis, and only on months when a paycheck is earned. ​

​

For questions about your specific dues amount, email Ashleigh Rocker Greene at executivedirector.scft1533@scftunion.org