I have been an ardent supporter of USAPA since before it was even called USAPA (and I can prove it.) When USAPA became the certified bargaining agent, I went on dues check-off, but about 6 months later there was some company computer glitch (either accidental or intentional) that took me off check-off. I found out when the first of 5 years of monthly statements started arriving. I inquired as to why check-off had ended, and was told my only option was to resubmit. I opted to just pay the monthly bills.
When APA became my union in September, the USAPA statements unsurprisingly stopped arriving. Until yesterday. I received a regular statement billing me for a few hundred dollars in dues, indicating that I was in BAD standing, and requiring an additional $100 to "reinstate" me in USAPA.
Like that is going to happen.
Had the dues bill arrived in a timely manner, I would have paid it. But leaving my account in arrears because of their own neglect, and now demanding a ransom, leaves me with little choice to tell USAPA:
"Take my arrears dues money out of my refund. For the life of me, I cannot figure out why I would pay even a nickel for "reinstatement" in USAPA.
It's over USAPA. Give us our money back and go home."
When APA became my union in September, the USAPA statements unsurprisingly stopped arriving. Until yesterday. I received a regular statement billing me for a few hundred dollars in dues, indicating that I was in BAD standing, and requiring an additional $100 to "reinstate" me in USAPA.
Like that is going to happen.
Had the dues bill arrived in a timely manner, I would have paid it. But leaving my account in arrears because of their own neglect, and now demanding a ransom, leaves me with little choice to tell USAPA:
"Take my arrears dues money out of my refund. For the life of me, I cannot figure out why I would pay even a nickel for "reinstatement" in USAPA.
It's over USAPA. Give us our money back and go home."
