Membership fees

SAK - 04.01.2010 - 14:01

Trade union members pay a membership subscription, which is generally a certain sum each month. The size of the subscription depends on the union, and is generally between 1 and 2 per cent of the employee's gross pay.

The impact of the union membership subscription on the member's take-home pay is substantially less than this, however, as the subscription is tax-deductible. This taxation policy is clear evidence that society encourages union membership.

It is common for employers to agree with the trade union to deduct union subscriptions directly from the member's pay. This enables the member to benefit from the tax deductibility of the subscription immediately and with no separate tax formalities. A trade union member may also choose to pay the subscription separately, for example if there is some reason why it is not possible to make such an agreement with the employer.

Students are not usually required to pay a membership fee.

Membership fees in SAK trade unions in 2010

Membership fees include a fee to the trade union and a fee to the unemployment fund.

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