NFFE 1450

NFFE 1450

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National Federation of Federal Employees

Local 1450

Serving HUD employees in

California, Nevada, Arizona

& Albuquerque (SWONAP)

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: Is there a difference between being a bargaining unit member and a Union member?

Answer: Yes. Employees under the HUD-NFFE 1450 contract are bargaining unit employees. Union members are those who pay union dues. All Union members are bargaining unit employees but not all bargaining unit employees are Union members. You might interested to know that we have found that in divisions/teams where there is at least a 51% union membership rate that management is usually more honest and ethical when it comes to working with employees.

Question: Can I join the union during my 1 year probation period? Answer: Yes, you can!

Question: What are the membership dues and how are they paid? Answer: Dues are $22.90 per pay period and they will be taken directly thru payroll deduction when you fill out an SF-1187 form (link below). The dues are used for arbitration costs and for monthly conference calls. Having a strong Union membership is key to having a healthy arbitration "arsenal" to take matters to an objective 3rd party (Arbitrator). NFFE 1450 has a winning history in Arbitration! Part of the dues are shared with NFFE National and the International Association of Machinists (IAM). IAM provides first rate training of our Union Representatives. NFFE National is the oldest union representing Federal employees and they are key to legislative changes because of their work in DC with our elected representatives.

Question: Does NFFE 1450 have to represent employees in the bargaining unit? (click on the link below to find the answer)

<click here --- Who does the Union have to represent? -- click here >

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Union membership has its benefits!

Click on the two links below to learn more about the benefits that come with your Union membership.

Click here for Union Benefits at a glance!

Click here to learn about Union Plus benefits!

If you believe that there is power in people coming together for a greater good... then join us now!

<---click here to download 2010 Membership Form --->

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