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Benefits Comparison
Advantages of YOUR Union Membership
Learn about the complete list of Member Benefits.
All these benefits for only pennies more per day than what you are already paying. Join Now!
| Gross Salary | Membership Dues |
Non-Member/ Fee Payer |
Monthly Difference |
Annual Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | $15 | $14.94 | 6 cents | $0.72 |
| $2,000 | $20 | $19.92 | 8 cents | $0.96 |
| $2,500 | $25 | $24.90 | 10 cents | $1.20 |
| $3,000 | $30 | $29.88 | 12 cents | $1.44 |
| $3,500 | $35 | $34.86 | 14 cents | $1.68 |
| $3,800** | $38 | $37.85 | 15 cents | $1.80 |
| $4,000 | $40 | $39.84 | 16 cents | $1.92 |
| $4,500 | $45 | $44.82 | 18 cents | $2.16 |
| $5,000 | $50 | $49.80 | 20 cents | $2.40 |
| $5,500 | $55 | $54.78 | 22 cents | $2.64 |
| $6,000 | $60 | $59.76 | 24 cents | $2.88 |
*Monthly membership dues are 1% of gross salary. Non-member fair share fees are 99.6%
of that.
** Average CSUEU monthly salary
How to Check If You Are a Member?
It does not cost to belong to CSUEU. Are you a member? Here's how you can check:
On your monthly pay stub look at the "deductions" portion. If your stub says:
- "CSEACSUF" you are a non-member.
- "CSEACSUD" you are a paying-union Member.
Membership Benefits
Does a Fair Share Fee Payer Really Receive the Same Benefits as a CSUEU Member?
Below are just some of the exclusive benefits our members enjoy!
| Benefit | Member | Fee Payer |
|---|---|---|
| Representation/consultation on discriminatory issues | Yes | Yes |
| Negotiated salary increase | Yes | Yes |
| Right to vote on negotiated salary and benefits | Yes | No |
| Representation on State Personnel Board (SPB) disciplinary matters | Yes | No |
| Representation before state boards and commissions | Yes | No |
| Ability to run for union local or state office | Yes | No |
| Travel, vacation, movie and theme park discounts at Disneyland, Sea World, Universal Studios, San Diego Zoo, and many others |
Yes | No |
| College scholarships/loans for dependents of members through CSEA Foundation |
Yes | No |
| $1,000 to $3,000 accidental death or dismemberment coverage (1st year $1,000; 2nd year $2000; 3rd year $3000) |
Yes | No |
| Life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of other insurance plans at reduced rates |
Yes | No |
| Purchase a vehicle at substantial discounts | Yes | No |
| Travel and entertainment discounts, including movies, theme parks, skiing, hotel, and car rentals |
Yes | No |
| Discount buying programs (including tires, furniture, jewelry, vitamis, paint, electronics, appliances, etc.) |
Yes | No |
**All these member-only benefits for only pennies more than you are already paying**
Enjoy the Benefits of CSUEU Membership!
It Pays to Join!