Dues and Don'ts

The NFT dues for the school year 2007-2008 is $58.50 and reflect the pass through increases from the California Federation of Teachers ($34.52) and the American Federation of Teachers ($14.70).

Don't think your union dues aren't important. "Why pay union dues?” is a question often asked by members. A good way to answer that question is to think of your Union as your Insurance provider, and your dues as the premium. Like insurance after misfortune, your Union will work to be there for you when you need it.

Don't think your dues aren't critical to the health of the NFT, CFT and AFT. The Union is the collective of each member and, more so, it is each member. Each member has one voice, and that voice is given strength when spoken through the Union. Collectively all members form one loud voice that is difficult for the employer to ignore. There is strength in numbers; and safety too. The more united all members stand, the more they speak the same message the more likely the Union is going to convince the employer to support its goals.

Don't think your dues aren't necessary. Your dues help the CFT and AFT to proactively protect job security, rights, benefits, and working conditions for YOU, it's most important member.