If You Work for the DOE

Apr 13, 2007 11:58 AM

A Note About Your Union Dues

When you return to work for the Board of Education and continue to collect a pension, you will find that you are paying union dues both as a retiree (from your pension check) and as an employee (from your payroll check). This duplication occurs because two separate agencies are involved. The Board of Education does not know that you are retired, and they automatically deduct dues from every employee represented by the UFT. You are entitled to a refund of the lesser dues amount.

The UFT has upgraded its computer systems and in most cases it is no longer necessary to submit copies of every check stub for reimbursement. In some instances, it may be necessary that we request copies of all your check stubs. Therefore, it is recommended that you retain copies of all your stubs until you receive your refund.