How much is deducted from wages for Union dues

Why do we need trade unions at the enterprise

The primary trade Union organization may be established at the enterprise of any pattern of ownership, including in school. The minimum number of members is 3. Development of the system of social partnership is carried out in many regions of the Russian Federation on the basis of regional regulations. The primary trade Union organization acting at enterprise, is for the employer social partner, and the collective agreement, which they conclude between them, is a guarantee of loyalty to the company and its leader by the local authorities and self-government. Therefore, the activities of the trade Union at the enterprise beneficial to both management and by employees.

Collective bargaining with the representative body of employees, which is a trade Union, the employer is also a factor that provides stable performance, the production of competitive and quality products. The Union protects the rights and interests of workers, addresses issues of labor disputes with management and the consideration of social problems of its members.

The size and order of payment, distribution and expenditure of membership and entrance fees shall be in accordance with the regulations governing these issues.

Financial side of activity of the Union

The activity of primary organizations of trade unions at the enterprise is carried out in accordance with the Charter. In this or in a separate document should also include the issues of formation of the material resources of the trade Union organization necessary to ensure its efficient operation.

Membership fees are not deducted from the amounts paid from the social insurance Fund, they are not subject to material assistance, cash prizes for participating in sports competitions, etc.

Since the trade unions operating in the Soviet Union, the membership fee is set at 1% of salary. The vast majority of the primary trade Union cells, this percentage remains the same. In some cases it is reduced for pensioners and students and for those women who are in holiday on care of the child. There is also an entrance fee. This amount will be deducted and a lump sum, usually equal to the monthly membership fee i.e. 1 % of salary. It includes all amounts accrued by the employer in cash and in kind, including compensatory and incentive payments, bonuses and allowances.