
HB 2009 passes; Payroll deduction of union dues prohibited
The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill on March 19th to prohibit public employees from having their union dues automatically deducted from their paychecks, a practice that has been the norm for decades.
In order to continue coverage and benefits for our members, such as liability insurance, grievance representation, life insurance, member benefits, and professional representation, AFT-WV is switching to a new Edues platform for electronic union dues payments.
Current Members:
Payroll deduction of current union dues will continue for this current school year. After that date, all current union members will have to complete a new membership application, including authorizing electronic dues payment, in order to remain an AFT-WV member.
While electronic dues will not be deducted from your payment method until September 1, 2021, it is imperative we get all members moved to the new system this spring in order to make sure no member has a lapse in coverage after payroll deduction ends.
New Members:
New members may join online now via Edues (use the link below that corresponds to your employment and county) and also will not have dues deducted from your payment method until September 1, 2021.
We appreciate the patience of our members as we navigate this new process. While it may be cumbersome initially, we believe ultimately this change will be a positive thing for our membership, as it puts our union-and no other entity- in control of dues deduction.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edues
Please click the corresponding link below to rejoin AFT-WV and set up your electronic dues to prevent a lapse in your AFT-WV coverage.
AFT-WV Chartered Locals
| AFT Barbour, Local # 3795 | Barbour teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Boone, Local # 6101 | Boone teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Braxton, Local # 6433 | Braxton teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Brooke, Local # 4785 | Brooke teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Cabell, Local # 6340 | Cabell teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Clay, Local # 6536 | Clay teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Concord Faculty, Local # 6429 | Concord University faculty |
| AFT Doddridge, Local # 4960 | Doddridge teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Fayette, Local # 4865 | Fayette teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Greenbrier, Local # 6540 | Greenbrier teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Hampshire, Local #6531 | Hampshire teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Hancock, Local # 4784 | Hancock teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Harrison, Local # 6102 | Harrison teachers and other professionals |
| AFT HRDE/ HRDF, Local # 4009 | HRDF/HRDE employees (private sector, does not apply at this time) |
| AFT Jackson, Local # 1496 | Jackson teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Jefferson, Local # 6542 | Jefferson teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Job Corps, Local # 6053 | Job Corps Employees (private sector, does not apply at this time) |
| AFT Kanawha, Local # 4444 | Kanawha teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Lewis, Local # 6551 | Lewis teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Lincoln, Local # 4962 | Lincoln teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Logan, Local # 4721 | Logan teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Marion, Local # 6209 | Marion teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Marion Service Personnel, Local #6578 | Marion service personnel |
| AFT Marshall, Local # 6566 | Marshall teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Mason, Local #4863 | Mason teachers and other professionals |
| AFT McDowell, Local # 4906 | McDowell teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Mineral, Local # 6515 | Mineral teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Mingo, Local # 4442 | Mingo teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Mingo Service Personnel, Local # 6581 | Mingo service peronnel |
| AFT Monongalia, Local # 6295 | Monongalia teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Monongalia Service Personnel, Local # 6579 | Monongalia service personnel |
| AFT Monroe, Local # 4908 | Monroe teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Morgan, Local # 6520 | Morgan teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Nicholas, Local # 6052 | Nicholas teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Nicholas Service Personnel, Local # 6580 | Nicholas service personnel |
| AFT Pocahontas, Local # 6378 | Pocahontas teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Preston, Local # 6430 | Preston teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Putnam, Local # 4639 | Putnam teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Raleigh, Local # 4361 | Raleigh teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Raleigh Service Personnel, Local # 6591 | Raleigh service personnel |
| AFT Randolph, Local # 6296 | Randolph teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Roane, Local # 6521 | Roane teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Summers, Local # 4816 | Summers teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Taylor, Local # 6360 | Taylor teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Upshur, Local # 6575 | Upshur teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Wayne, Local # 4016 | Wayne teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Wayne Service Personnel, Local # 6565 | Wayne service personnel |
| AFT Webster, Local # 4961 | Webster teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Wetzel, Local # 4959 | Wetzel teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Wood, Local # 4159 | Wood teachers and other professionals |
| AFT Wyoming, Local #6051 | Wyoming teachers and other professionals |
For members working in counties without a chartered local, you belong to either Local 6500 (service personnel) or Local 8046 (teachers and other professional staff.) You will click the corresponding link below to rejoin AFT-WV and set up your electronic dues.
| AFT-WV Local 6500 (Service Personnel) | All service personnel in counties without a chartered service personnel local. |
| All professional employees in counties without a chartered local. |
Prefer a paper application? Click here to print an application.
Mail completed applications to
AFT-WV
1320 Kanawha Blvd., E.
Charleston, WV 25301