AFSCME is closer than ever to finally passing legislation that would allow Union to collect reimbursement from non-members for their services.

The Bill

Background

• Applies only to the executive branch of state government, not city, county, schools, or private businesses.
• Only relates to contract bargaining and grievances processed by the Union, not political or educational activities.
• Iowa’s Right to Work law is not in jeopardy. Reasonable Reimbursement would not repeal it either.
• Is not forced unionization. No one will be forced to join a Union or other organization if they do not want to.
• Only allows the subject to be negotiated. Must be agreed to by both management and the bargaining unit before being implemented
• If non-members believe that they are being assessed a fee that is higher than what they should be charged, they are able to challenge that fee.
• Fees are limited to 65% of dues rate, even if the identified costs exceed this amount. (Membership dues could still be paying costs attributable to non-members)
  

Take Action: REASONABLE REIMBURSEMENT ACTION CENTER

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