The Build the Future, Fund the Fight initiative that was passed by UTLA members in February 2016 authorized an increase in UTLA monthly dues along with a dual-merger with NEA and AFT affiliates. This means that members now have dual membership in both the NEA and AFT
A portion of your UTLA dues deducted each pay period goes to our affiliates. More information about UTLA’s Dues Deductions are detailed at:
UTLA Dues are based on 1½% of the 24T9 Annual Salary from the LAUSD Schedule, split into 12 payments.
More details regarding dues can be found in the UTLA Bylaws: https://www.utla.net/about-us/constitution-bylaws
Because there is a constitutional pass-through agreement, if at any time the affiliates dues increase, these fees will be passed along to the member.
The governing bodies of our affiliates approved increases in their dues in late 2017, which means these increases will affect your monthly UTLA membership dues.
Dues are sent to UTLA from your employer based off hours worked within a pay period
Effective July 1, 2024
Effective January 1, 2024-June 30-2024
Effective September 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Effective December 1, 2021 – August 31, 2023
Effective February 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021
This contribution is not included on Dues Rates listed above. $1.67 is listed under “UTLA Premiums” on pay stub.
In June 2008, CTA State Council approved a $20 voluntary dues contribution to support CTA advocacy efforts and CTA foundation activities which provide scholarships and grants to members and their children as well as supports the Institute for Teaching. The CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning is the Board approved name of the foundation. The voluntary dues contribution is a component of the CTA dues. The contribution is a component of the CTA dues. Members may elect to redirect or apply for an annual refund by contacting the CTA Membership Department at 650-552-5278.
New Members: have 30 days from enrollment to make a request.
Existing Members: can make a request from August 1-November 1.
Refunds are for the current year.
For more information: visit the CTA Contribution
Membership deductions will show on the bottom of your pay stub as highlighted in yellow:
When you look at your paystub, the “Current” column will show what dues and premiums were remitted from the current pay period. “YTD” (Year to Date) will show the dues and premiums deducted for the current tax year.
This line will reflect Full Time, Part Time, Children’s Center Full Time, Children’s Center Part Time deduction amounts.
This line will collectively reflect $1.67 CTA Contribution, PACE, Insurance deductions authorized through UTLA (Colonial Life & Accident Insurance, NTA (National Teachers Association) Life Insurance, Pacific Educators Insurance Services, Specialists in Long Term Care Insurance Services, The Standard Insurance Company), as well as other CTA elected contributions (FACT, MLK, etc).
When the one-time Retro Dues (Leg Ret UTLA Union Due) is remitted to UTLA it will show in the “Current” column only on the paycheck the deduction was remitted. The amount will remain in the “YTD” column for the remainder of the tax year. If the amount increases and still shows in “Current”, contact the UTLA Membership Department.
For more detailed information about your LAUSD Paystub please review the following document: Understanding Your LAUSD Paycheck
Union dues are no longer tax deductible. For tax years 2018 through 2025, union dues are no longer deductible on your federal income tax return, even if itemized deductions are taken. This is a result of the tax reform bill signed into law on December 22, 2017. Consult your tax advisor to confirm.
The following remitted Union Dues might be an eligible claim on your California State income tax return. These figures are meant as a guideline and may not reflect the actual deductions that were taken (for example, if you did not work the full year or you switched job classifications, these numbers may not reflect your deductions). Always consult your tax adviser before taking any of these deductions. The below calculations represent Pay Stubs from January-December (Ex. LAUSD 1/5 Pay Date – 12/5 Pay Date)
2023 Tax Year
As of July 2018, Membership Dues Authorizations are an agreement to pay monthly dues. This agreement will remain in effect unless employment ends or a member provides written notice by U.S. mail to UTLA during the open period not less than thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days before the annual anniversary date of the agreement (i.e., of your signature date on your membership application). Your agreement to maintain dues payments will automatically renew from year to year unless you revoke it in writing during your open period.
If you have one or more of the following supplemental Insurances through UTLA (Colonial Life, Long Term Care, NTA, Pacific Educators, Standard) be aware your insurance(s) will be canceled along with your dues commitment. Your cancelation letter must also state you are forfeiting your insurance coverage. Some supplemental insurances are at a special group rate that require UTLA membership. You will no longer be eligible to participate in any supplemental insurances offered though UTLA Payroll.
Be aware that you will no longer be eligible to participate in UTLA meetings/votes/surveys/GLS legal services nor will you receive any UTLA Member Only communications.
If you wish to revoke your membership, upon review UTLA will honor any request to terminate union membership with written notice via U.S.
Mail to:UTLA, Attn: Membership Dept.
3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor
Los Angeles CA 90010With your request, please include your name, employee number, original signature, and reason for your request (optional).
Change in Position?Your employer will formally inform UTLA when you are no longer in the bargaining unit (due to retirement, promotion, or separation) and your Membership/Premiums will automatically cease.
If you have any further questions, please contact: membership@utla.net
Your employer will inform us when you are an inactive employee in the bargaining unit. They will or will not send dues based on your leave if it is paid or unpaid.
We highly encourage you to inform your UTLA Area Representative that you are going on a leave of absence, as invaluable benefits may be jeopardizing by not maintaining UTLA membership, which includes the benefits offered by our Affiliates (CTA/NEA & CFT/AFT). Maintaining membership during a leave of absence is critical because:
UTLA recommends that active members maintain their membership while on an unpaid leave of absence.
Members opting not to continue active membership while on an unpaid leave will be transitioned in the UTLA database to an Inactive Member, meaning no deductions have been received. Once an Inactive Member is in the status for 13 months, their status will change to a Non-Member and will need to reapply to become a UTLA Member. As the individual is still part of the bargaining unit, they will remain on chapter rosters so leaders can track them and invite them to reapply.
UTLA’s practice is to allow for the continuance of membership for members whose Active status changes to Inactive for one year or less (no dues payments) and then returns to Active.
Examples:
UTLA’s practice is to allow for the reinstatement of membership (they do not need to re-enroll) if a new contract is signed within one year of the last Active membership.
If the employee separates from the district and returns, even if that return is within 12 months, they will need to re-enroll.
UTLA’s practice is to allow for the continuance of membership for under 100 day substitute members whose Active status changes to Inactive for one year or less (no dues payments) and then returns to Active.
Direct Payee Approval allows individuals to maintain UTLA membership while either employed in public education or currently not represented by the bargaining contract due to litigation.
There are several eligibility requirements that need to be met in order for an
individual to qualify.
Common examples may include:
Direct Payee Approval inquiries regarding Group Legal Services should be directed to
Your UTLA Area Representative. If you do not know who your UTLA Representative is, you can contact your Chapter Chair or contact UTLA at 213-241-1000.
For any other Direct Payee Approval inquiries, please contact UTLA Treasurer Gloria Martinez at gmartinez@utla.net
Members are current UTLA bargaining unit employees that have a current Membership application on record. Members are identified by UTLA using the following categories:
Active Member-is any current bargaining unit member who has signed a UTLA Membership Enrollment/Dues Commitment Form and is current on dues payments. Full Union benefits and representation are available to all Active members.
Inactive Member– is any current bargaining unit member who has signed a UTLA Membership Enrollment/Dues Commitment Form and is NOT current on dues payments. Limited Union benefits and representation are available to all Inactive members.
Limited Member– is any under 100 Day Substitute who is a current bargaining unit member who has signed a UTLA Membership Enrollment/Dues Commitment Form and may or may not be current on dues payments. Limited Union benefits and representation are available.
Approved Direct Payee Member- is a current member of the bargaining unit (at time of approval) who has signed a UTLA Membership Enrollment/Dues Commitment Form who has been APPROVED to pay dues directly due to being Unpaid by their employer (LOA, GLS, UTLA/Affiliate Leadership Role). Limited Union benefits and representation are available.
Non-Members are all other UTLA bargaining unit employees that do NOT have a current Membership application on file. Non-Members are identified by UTLA using the following categories:
Potential – This is a bargaining unit member who is eligible to become an member but has not joined.
No Deductions for 13+ months– This is a former member, but dues deductions have stopped for 13 consecutive months for various reasons. Their membership
Dropped – This is a previous member who officially dropped membership in accordance to UTLA’s drop requirements.
Former Agency Fee Payer – These are Agency Fee Payers of record as of the Janus ruling (June 28, 2018) and eligible for active membership.
Separated or Retired – These are former members who returned to work after a formal separation from the district. They will need to reapply.
If you have further questions about your dues, email UTLA Membership Department membership@utla.net
In your email include the following:-First Name-Last Name-Employee Number (if known)
