Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
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AI illustrationA teacher says union dues were unfair after quitting. Is that a penalty?
Your callShould the dues collected after quitting the union be considered an illegal penalty?
TL;DR
- 1A teacher ended his membership in the local union but was required to pay dues until a cancellation window.
- 2He claims collecting dues after he left was an illegal penalty clause in the membership agreement.
- 3The union argues that the membership agreement and dues structure were legally valid and enforceable.




