Contributions to a union PAC, or “a separate segregated fund (SSF),” must be voluntary. These deductions often show up separately on an employee’s paycheck as, for example, AFSCME People, SEIU COPE, NEA PAC, PSEA-PACE etc.

According to the Federal Election Commission, it is illegal for contributions to a union PAC to be deducted from your paycheck without your written authorization.

We have represented clients who have alleged that they were forced to make PAC contributions from their paychecks despite revoking their consent, like our client and Pennsylvania public employee Elizabeth McKeon.

NOTE: If you have questions about this topic, or think you have a legal issue, consider contacting a lawyer. Fairness Center lawyers represent clients for free and can be reached here or at 844.293.1001. We strongly encourage you to pursue with haste any legal claim you believe you may have, as the mere passage of time may prevent you from exercising possible legal claims.