MEMBERS F.A.Q.

 PHEAA EMPLOYEES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How do I obtain membership in LOCAL 1224?
2. What are my rights as a union member?
3. Can you tell me the difference between fair share and union membership?
4. I have noticed co-workers with this white jacket with a PEOPLE logo, how can I get one?
5. When does LOCAL 1224 hold the local union meeting?
6. On my paycheck I see union dues being deducted, what is that used for?
7. Where is the local union office at in PHEAA?
8. If I have a problem at work and discuss it with my steward is it confidential?
9. I am not a member but would like to be one, will that be held against me?
10. Recently I just got employed by PHEAA, am I eligible for union membership?
11. How can I find out if I am eligible for union membership?
12. Explain my rights in the workplace?
13. My paycheck has deductions for union dues and political action committee, can you explain the difference?
14. LOCAL 1224 had an election recently and I would like to run next time, am I eligible?
15. Is it mandatory to join the local union?
16. I see the listing of LOCAL 1224 union officials on the bulletin board, how can I meet them?
17. In my paycheck I see a deduction for fair share dues, what is this for?
18. Can I talk with my local steward about union business if I am not on break or lunch?

Q. How do I obtain membership in LOCAL 1224?
A. Talk to a local union official and obtain a 'green card' for membership application.  TOP

Q. What are my rights as a union member?
A. Please read the Master Agreement [link at top of page] for your rights in the workplace.   TOP

Q. Can you tell me the difference between fair share and union membership?
A. Fair share employees do not have the right to vote at local meetings, cannot run for office in the local, and do not have member benefits.   TOP

Q. I have noticed co-workers with this white jacket with a PEOPLE logo, how can I get one?
A. You need to obtain a 'yellow card' for a Political Action Committee deduction ($2.00 per pay) from a local union official.   TOP

Q. When does LOCAL 1224 hold the local union meeting?
A. Every second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in conference rooms A & B on the second floor of the headquarters building.  Daycare is provided in conference room 2D.TOP

Q. On my paycheck I see union dues being deducted, what is that used for?
A. Union dues pays for representation at bargaining talks for security and rights in the work place plus members benefits.   TOP

Q. Where is the local union office at in PHEAA?
A. The office for LOCAL 1224 is located in the second floor north reception area.   TOP

Q. If I have a problem at work and discuss it with my steward is it confidential?
A. Yes, all union business conversations with a local union officials are strictly confidential.   TOP

Q. I am not a member but would like to be one, will that be held against me?
A. No, you have a legal right to join a union if you are eligible for membership.   TOP

Q. Recently I just got employed by PHEAA, am I eligible for union membership?
A. Yes, any new employee, eligible for membership, can join immediately upon employment at PHEAA.   TOP

Q. How can I find out if I am eligible for union membership?
A. When you talk to the local union official when obtaining a 'green card' they can tell you if you are eligible based on your job classification.   TOP

Q. Explain my rights in the workplace.
A. Please read the Master Agreement for your rights in the workplace.   TOP

Q. My paycheck has deductions for union dues and political action committee, can you explain the difference?
A. "Union dues" is used to pay for representation at bargaining talks and "political action committee" is for legislative actions.   TOP

Q. LOCAL 1224 had an election recently and I would like to run next time, am I eligible?
A. To be eligible for a local union office you have to be a member in good standing for one year.   TOP

Q. Is it mandatory to join the local union?
A. No, joining the local union is not mandatory.   TOP

Q. I see the listing of LOCAL 1224 union officials on the bulletin board, how can I meet them?
A. Come to the local union meetings held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in conference rooms A & B on the second floor in the headquarters building.   TOP

Q. In my paycheck I see a deduction for fair share dues, what is this for?
A. Fair share dues covers the negoications performed by AFSCME to bring you benefits, job security, and pay raises.   TOP

Q. Can I talk with my local steward about union business if I am not on break or lunch?
A. Yes, if the meeting is scheduled with management personnel and for grievance processing.   TOP

Do you have other questions not covered here? Contact a union official!