The Best Investment Union Dues Investments and union dues are concepts that are not often paired together. But from an economic standpoint, union dues are one of the best investments that anyone can make. Certificates of Deposit return slightly more, but your money is tied up and is not readily available. It is axiomatic, the greater the risk - the greater the reward. In order to get the relatively high rates of return on real estate or stocks yon need to put in personal time and effort.
Union dues require no risk, no time and little effort from the union member.
Benefits for union members including health care, disability benefits and retirement are all superior to what the average non-union worker receives. The advantages received from paying dues go far beyond wages and benefits. Dues can be looked at as insurance - job insurance. Just as homeowner's or auto insurance won't stop an accident, they do provide a measure of security if an accident should happen. By paying dues you are not guaranteed future employment.