Depends on the type of union. My father is president of a chapter of a professional union that covers engineers and scientists. Fee is $40 every month but you a

Depends on the type of union. My father is president of a chapter of a professional union that covers engineers and scientists. Fee is $40 every month but you aren't required to pay as the union negotiates for everyone. Fee helps pay for lawyers to review contracts. The officers of union are all volunteers so they run really lean. Salaries/Pay aren't included in group negotiation, just benefits including time off for health issues/pregnancy also they deal with layoffs/downsizing/rifting. Union also provides health insurance group benefits for employees if their employer doesn't provide benefits.