Effective January 11, 2015, the annual dues of the membership in the Association is set at 1.4% of the
individual members’ locality adjusted salary. The membership dues of the Union shall be established at
0.4% of the base salary of each member, excluding locality pay, effective immediately until such time as a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or Pay Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) resulting in a cumulative pay increase of five percent (5%) or greater has been negotiated and ratified. Upon meeting this condition, dues shall revert to 1.4%.

Rationale: This amendment provides financial relief to NATCA members during periods when the Union has failed in its duty to negotiate a significant pay adjustment or new contract. Reducing dues ensures the financial burden on members is proportional to the representation outcomes, while still maintaining sufficient funding to support ongoing negotiations and Union activities. Additionally, a reduction in travel expenses, achieved through the increased use of virtual platforms such as Zoom or Teams for conventions and meetings, should help offset the budgetary impact of this change. The reversion clause ensures the Union remains sustainable after significant compensation gains for members.