For more details on dues, please see the other question “How much do I have to pay” above. UAPD’s union dues are 0.9% of salary, to be automatically deducted from paychecks after a new contract is negotiated. UAPD posts its accounting statement, and we encourage you to peruse its website to understand its mission statement and how it aligns with ours. UAPD incurs fees to help run the organization, which includes legal staff, organizational staff, and administrative staff. The legal protections you gain from joining a union and the legal representation UAPD provides you are paid for by your union dues. The attorneys that will be used to defend you and your rights will be paid for by your dues. They also review our contracts and, alongside residents, negotiate improved contracts with UB/UMRS. UAPD also runs new campaigns, meets with legislatures, helps support union activities, and pays for other membership perks.