Union dues deductions?

Question

I just started working at a grocery store, and my first two paychecks have been deducted. the first was $10 the second was $24. Are these union dues? and will they eventually not be as much, because this is pissing me off. I want to make $8.20 and hour like im supposed to, not $5.50

Answer 1

welcome to the real word. yes it does suck. I am not sure if your deductions are the taxes taken out or what.  If it is taxes such as fed and state you will get most of it back at the end of the year when you file.  that is quite a bit for union dues. I would check it out.  It is always good to be part of the union cuz they are the ones that fight for you.  wages and legal issues.  If you lost your job for some strange reason you can go to them or if something happend between you and one of the customers they will stand with you in court.  check it out and see if it really is union dues.