Summary
Union members who wish to withdraw from the union need to complete the Withdraw Authorization Form UM 70. The form must be dated between December 1 and 31 but can be submitted now. Once an employee completes the form, they need to submit it to Jodie Lewis for processing. Union dues will still be taken out of the January 14 paycheck, but removed from the January 28, 2026 paycheck.
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Service maintenance employees who wish to withdraw from the union can follow the steps outlined below to change their union status.
Key Points to Remember:
- Form: Employees must complete the UM 70 Withdrawal of Authorization for Deduction of Organization Dues form.
- Form Submission: Completed forms need to be sent to Jodie Lewis for processing. Do NOT send to UM MU Payroll.
- Withdrawal period: Forms must be dated December 1-31 but can be submitted now.
- Payroll impact: Dues will be deducted for December. The withdrawal becomes effective with the first payroll period beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
- Final December payroll (union dues taken out): December 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026 (paycheck date January 14, 2026).
- First payroll without dues: January 4-17, 2026 (paycheck date January 28, 2026).
- Form Confirmation: Submitted forms will be confirmed by a response from Jodie Lewis upon receipt.
Please read through the FAQs or reach out to Jodie Lewis or Campus HR for further assistance.