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Frequently
Asked Questions |
| How many days do I have to
join the Union? |
You must join
Local 439 within 31 calendar days of employment.
Former Teamsters must deposit their withdrawal cards or transfer
membership immediately upon re-employment.
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| What are the start-up fees? |
All new
members pay a $250 initiation fee (effective 11/01/01) and one-time building assessment of $20.
Monthly dues vary by hourly wage and company. |
| When will I need to pay the fees? |
All fees must
be paid within 31 calendar days of employment.
However, a weekly or bi-weekly payment plan is available upon
request. A few companies
offer automatic payroll deduction of initiation fees. Also, we
accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
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| Will my employer deduct my monthly dues from my paycheck? |
Most
companies offer dues checkoff (automatic payroll deductions). If the option is available, you will need
to fill out a form to authorize your employer to deduct the dues from your
paycheck.
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| My
probationary period is 6 months. Why
do I have to join within a month? |
Local
439 negotiates a contract on behalf of ALL employees of the collective
bargaining group. Wages,
working conditions, and many union benefits are covered under the
contract, which is a legally binding agreement between the employer and
the union. Your contract
requires that ALL employees of the collective group become and remain
members of the union. By
joining the union in a timely manner. you will be informed of your rights
and benefits as an employee and a member.
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| How do I actively get involved in my union? |
Local
439 welcomes all members to participate in the activities of their union
by attending meetings, voting
on important issues, taking part in boycotting and organizing efforts, and
by building unity and solidarity. Please
contact the Local Union if you would like to join the Local 439 Activist
Network.
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| How do I stop my membership if am no longer working? |
Apply
for a withdrawal card immediately upon termination of employment. By
withdrawing your membership, you will not be charged union dues while you
are not working and it will freeze your membership until you return to
work in a Teamster capacity. You may apply in person, by mail, or
on-line. |
| What are the union office hours? |
Local
439 Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday, 8am - 3pm
Now open during Lunch Hour
Voice Mail is available 24
hours:
(209) 948-9592 |
| What
holidays do the Local 439 Office observe (dates the union office is
closed)? |
HOLIDAYS
UNION OFFICE IS CLOSED:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Birthday
President's Day
Cesar Chavez Birthday
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving & Day After
Christmas Eve & Day
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| What are the union office hours? |
Local
439 Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday, 8am - 3pm
Now open during Lunch Hour
Voice Mail is available 24
hours:
(209) 948-9592 |
| How do I get to Local 439? |
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balance, include your question, name, social security number, and daytime
telephone number. |
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Local 439 |
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