This segment deals with CWA’s dues structure. Our current dues structure was established by the 1979 Convention as follows:
"...Resolved that effective September 1, 1979, the minimum membership dues payable by each member of the Union per month shall be equal to two hour's pay, based on an hour's pay as determined by dividing the individual member's basic weekly wage by forty hours;"
"...that effective September 1, 1979, every Local shall pay to the International Union as per capita dues an amount equal to forty percent of minimum monthly membership dues for each person required to pay dues to the Local..."
The minimum membership dues payable by each member of the Union per month shall be equal to two and a quarter hour's pay, based on an hour's pay as determined by dividing the individual member's basic weekly wage by forty hours. For dues payers which do not have the right to strike the minimum monthly dues is only two hour’s pay based on an hour’s pay as determined by dividing the individual member’s basic weekly wage by forty hours. Each Local, as governed by it’s Bylaws, may determine it’s own dues structure as long as the minimum dues structure is maintained. Every Local shall pay to the International Union as per capita dues an amount equal to forty percent of minimum monthly membership dues for each person required to pay dues to the Local. These dues are used to finance the expenses of the union. There are four types of dues payments due the International -- Per Capita, Defense Fund, Members Relief Fund and Initiation Fees.