Union Fees

Ways to pay your Union Fees

1. Direct debit from a bank account, building society or credit union account on a fortnightly basis. This facility is not available on Passbook Accounts.
   
   Direct debiting is the simplest, most secure and preferred method of payment. The advantage of direct debiting is that the employer will not have the power to control your financial membership of your union. This ensures that the ASU is a strong and progressive union able to meet the challenge. Some financial institutions may charge a fee for this service. Please check this with your financial institution.
   
   The union does not have access to your account. Your financial institution can only debit the standard fortnightly subscription amount from your account.
   
   Members who have queries about how direct debits operate should call our Member Services Officer on (08) 9427 7777.
2. Payment of union subscriptions may be made automatically from your bankcard, Visacard or Mastercard on a monthly basis.
3. Subscriptions may also be paid in advance by cash, cheque or credit card on a quarterly or annual basis on receipt of an account. The account must be settled promptly.

Remember Union Fees are fully tax deductible

Subscription Rates 2009/2010

                       Weekly                 Yearly 

Adult > 30 hrs         $9.45                  $491.40

Adult 20-30 hrs        $7.85                  $408.20

Adult 10-20 hrs        $6.55                  $340.60

Adult < 10 hrs         $4.70                  $244.40

Junior > 30 hrs        $6.55                  $340.60

Junior 20-30 hrs       $5.55                  $288.60

Junior < 20 hrs        $4.70                  $244.40

Associate Member       $2.55                  $132.60

Resignation from the union

• A member may resign from membership by written notice addressed and delivered to the Branch Secretary, in accordance with requirements of the rules and the Act.
• A notice of resignation takes effect when a member ceases to be eligible for membership of the union or two weeks after the notice has been received at the union office.
• Any member resigning shall be liable for the payment of all subscriptions, fines and levies owing to the union under the rules at the date of resigning.

Financial obligations arising from membership

Members shall pay subscriptions fixed in the Branch rules in accordance with National Rule 19. Members shall pay any levies imposed in accordance with National Rule 22 and the Branch rules, and any fines imposed in accordance with national Rule 36 and the Branch Rules.