APPENDIX G List of Nonchargeable Expenses Courts continue to sort out union expenses that are chargeable and not chargeable to union nonmembers. No union expense is chargeable to an objecting non-member unless the union proves it concerns monopoly bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment before a neutral decision-maker. EXAMPLES OF NONCHARGEABLE EXPENSES
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Political activities, including activities related to ballot and bond issues Ideological activities Lobbying, unless necessary to ratify or fund the monopoly bargaining agreement in a non-member public employee’s bargaining unit Public relations activities
Litigation unrelated to monopoly bargaining and bargaining-related litigation solely for other bargaining units where the union does not show a reasonable expectation that other union affiliates will similarly fund litigation for the non-member’s bargaining unit
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