The Real Story about union dues

  1. The Canada Labour Code says that $5 is required for the sign-up process.
  2. There are no initiation fees when you join Teamsters Canada.
  3. You start paying union dues only when you obtain your first collective agreement.

With a legal contract...

...Every aspect of your working life is covered, including safety, wages, benefits, pensions, seniority, schedules, dispute resolution, life insurance, clothing allowance and dozens of other issues. And before the company can change one thing, you have to agree to it.