Become a Member of Workers United

We are the Duke Graduate Students Union, united in our belief in the dignity and value of all graduate student workers. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all student workers and their families by raising awareness of our working conditions and advocating for meaningful improvements to them. We are part of a nationwide movement of faculty and graduate student workers to fight for a voice.

We want you to join us as a voting, dues-paying member of the Duke Graduate Students Union, Local 27 of the Southern Region Workers United SEIU. Southern Region Workers United SEIU is a union with a rich history in the South of helping workers build a better future for themselves and their families, and DGSU is the first graduate student union to join with them! 

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Membership Authorization:

I hereby request and voluntarily accept membership in Workers United Southern Region Joint Board and I agree to abide by its Constitution and Bylaws.  I authorize Workers United Southern Region Joint Board to act as my representative in collective bargaining over wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment with my employer, and as my exclusive representative where authorized by law.  I know that membership in the union is voluntary and is not a condition of my employment, and that I can decline to join the union without reprisal.

Direct Dues Payment Authorization:

I hereby authorize WU Southern Region Joint Board to initiate a recurring, automatic electronic funds transfer with my financial institution in order to pay my union membership dues at the frequency listed below from the account listed below.   I understand that my first dues payment will be made today, and will recur every month on the 1st of each month in the amount of $12/month.

The dues amount may change if authorized according to the requirements of the WU Southern Region Joint Board's Constitution and Bylaws or the Service Employees International Union Constitution and Bylaws.  If this happens, I authorize SEIU to initiate a recurring, automatic electronic funds transfer in the amount of the new dues amount when notified by SEIU in writing of the new amount and with at least 10 days' notice before the next funds transfer date. In the case of checking and savings accounts, adjusting entries to correct errors are also authorized. I agree that these withdrawals and adjustments may be made electronically and under the Rules of the National Automated Clearing House Association. This authorization shall remain in effect until I send notice of my revocation of authorization Workers United Southern Region Joint Board via U.S. Mail to: Workers United, Southern Regional Joint Board, 1777 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 230. Atlanta, GA 30349; or e-mail to: WUSouthDues@gmail.com

I acknowledge that failure to pay my dues on a timely basis may affect my membership standing in the Union, as set forth in the WU Southern Region Joint Board Constitution and Bylaws. Contributions or gifts to SEIU are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.