Where Your Union Dues Go
NBPC Local 2554 is committed to transparency regarding how union dues are allocated and used. This page provides general, informational guidance on how dues support representation and advocacy at the local, national, and federal levels.
Union dues fund a layered structure that allows workplace issues to be addressed locally, coordinated nationally through the National Border Patrol Council, and advocated for at the federal level through the American Federation of Government Employees. Percentages and allocations are established in accordance with governing documents and may change over time.
How Union Dues Are Allocated
Union dues are distributed across three levels of representation:
Approximately 40% supports local representation through NBPC Local 2554
Approximately 37% supports national representation through the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC)
Approximately 23% supports federal representation through the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
These percentages are provided for general informational purposes.
What Local 2554 Dues Support
The portion of dues allocated to Local 2554 supports hands-on, local representation and advocacy, which may include:
Assistance with memorandums, reports, and written statements
Representation during grievances and disciplinary processes
Support during investigations or allegations related to official duties
Coordination with legal resources when matters advance beyond the local level
Advocacy with Station and Sector leadership
Raising issues to appropriate oversight entities, when warranted
Local 2554 focuses on practical, timely support to assist members in navigating workplace issues.
What National Border Patrol Council Dues Support
The National Border Patrol Council provides representation and advocacy at the national level, which may include:
Coordination of legal defense resources through affiliated programs such as the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), subject to eligibility and program terms
Support to locals for training and technology needs, subject to council policies and availability
National-level advocacy with federal agencies, Congress, and executive leadership
Coordination of nationwide litigation affecting bargaining unit employees
What AFGE Dues Support
AFGE represents hundreds of thousands of federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas and provides:
Legal and legislative advocacy
Collective bargaining expertise
Education and training resources
Communications and policy support
Member benefit and discount programs
AFGE is nationally affiliated with the AFL-CIO, supporting representation within the broader labor movement at both the national and state levels.
The Bottom Line
Union dues support a coordinated system of representation that includes:
Local assistance when workplace issues arise
National advocacy and legal coordination
Federal-level policy engagement and resources
Each level works together to support fair application of negotiated agreements and the collective interests of bargaining unit employees.