Unions?

[Confused in KY]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I am confused in Kentucky. Approximately 2 years ago my I signed up for a possible union at my job. I have not heard from them until now. I was informed that beginning February 2011 they will begin to take out dues. However, it is a large amount of money that I cannot afford at this time. Can I get out of this? Is it possible my personnel department that I am no longer interested, therefore not allowing the "union" to take out dues? If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[justalayman]

Kentucky is not a right to work state so if you voted a union in, you must become a member in order to work there.

 

[Confused in KY]

So I am able to opt out??

 

[racer72]

So I am able to opt out??

Yes you can. It is called quitting your job. If you don't want to quit, you can choose to become an agency employee (there are other terms for this). But you will still be required to pay most or all of the union dues.

 

[eerelations]

So I am able to opt out??

No you're not.