Union fees

[Ptvlyss]

Q: Is it legal for a 14 year old to sign a work related union form by them self with out parent being present.
I don't remember signing up for the union but my boss said I did and I know they never told me the union would take about 6-10 dollars every paycheck and now I have had $200 taken from my paycheck due to the union and the won't let me get out of it what do I do

Pinckney, MI

 

[justalayman]

I'm curious what line of work you're in that at 14 you would be employed at a union organized business.

To the base question; yes its legal for you to sign a contract. Due to your age and the fact Michigan is a right to work state you have the right to dissaffirm the contract as well as withdraw from the union.


You should be speaking with your parents about this.

 

[quincy]

Q: Is it legal for a 14 year old to sign a work related union form by them self with out parent being present.
I don't remember signing up for the union but my boss said I did and I know they never told me the union would take about 6-10 dollars every paycheck and now I have had $200 taken from my paycheck due to the union and the won't let me get out of it what do I do

Pinckney, MI

Following is a link to Michigan's ACLU manual on workers rights. You might be interested in reading the entire manual so you understand your rights or you can scroll to page 34, Unions.

http://www.aclumich.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Workers' Rights Manual_V10.pdf