Frequently Asked Questions

2009-10 Membership & Dues Information for CCIUEA

Dues for the 2007-2008 school year break down as follows:

Active

Half Year*

Reserved/Unpaid Leave**

CCIUEA

$79.00

$39.50

$0.00

PSEA

$415.00

$212.50

$101.25

NEA

$162.00

$86.00

$86.00

Total Dues:

$656.00

$338.00

$187.25

 * Half Year: To qualify for half dues you must be unpaid for at least 63 days or be on a sabbatical leave with half pay.

** Reserve Status: To qualify you must be on an unpaid leave for the entire school year.

Dues may be paid in full prior to September 30, 2009 or through payroll deductions. If you wish to pay in full please send a check made payable to “CCIUEA” to Mary Clay, CCIUEA’s Treasurer, either to CCDC through the courier or mail to 145 Weston Drive, East Fallowfield, PA 19320 by September 30, 2009. Should you opt for payroll deductions the deductions will begin with the first pay in November and will be deducted as stated below for active membership. Any questions can be directed to Mary Clay by emailing her at MaryCl@cciu.org

Number of Pay Periods

Dues Divided by:

Amount Deducted Each Pay

24

20

$32.80

20

16

$41.00

If you choose not to join the CCIUEA, you will pay a fair share fee for the salary and benefits that you receive through the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Fair share deductions will begin with the second pay in January. The amount for fair share payers has not been calculated as of this time.

It is vital to keep your membership, personal information, and employee status up-to-date so that your officers can work with accurate information. Any changes in status, membership, or personal information should be sent to Phil Fuchs, CCIUEA's Membership Chair, to TCHS through the courier or email him at Phillip.Fuchs@gmail.com

If you think you may be eligible for half year or reserve dues please contact Mary Clay as soon as possible.

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1. How do I update personal information with PSEA?

  1. Visit the following web site: www.psea.org
  2. Click on ‘Member Only’ then login. If you are not a registered member yet, click on the link to register. To register you will need to know your SSN and PSEA membership number.
  3. Now click on ‘Member Info Update Center’ then login by using your PSEA membership number and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
  4. A membership profile form will be presented for your review and modification.
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2. Are NEA Dues deductible on my federal tax return?

A large portion of your dues is deductible. The Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 eliminated the individual income tax deduction for lobbying expenses paid or incurred as a part of membership dues on or after December 31, 1993. This change affects only those members who itemize deductions and meet the two percent requirement for additional miscellaneous deductions. Those members will not be able to deduct, as union dues, the 4.25% of PSEA’s 2004-2005 dues attributable to lobbying. This is a total of $15.98. Please note: this change is effective for the 2005 income tax year, i.e., your tax return due April 2006 - Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)

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3. I'm planning on retiring soon, when do I have to submit notification of my retirement to the Intermediate Unit?

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Your letter must be submitted at least 90 days prior to retirement in order to qualify for those benefits defined in our latest contract. Click HERE to download a sample notification letter.

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4. Where else can I get answers to common questions?

PSEA has a great web page with answers to many issues faced by teachers today. Click here to link to their page.

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