Dear Red River United Member,
For over ten years, professional dues deductions through the district’s payroll have been the target of some Louisiana Legislators. This year has certainly been no exception with over ten bills currently winding their way through the legislative process. Consequently, the probability of harmful legislation passing is much stronger. Legislation such as requiring you re-submit your membership form to Red River United, which could negatively impact your ability to be represented and ensure your liability insurance remains intact.
That is why the RRU Ex. Board met and decided that we will move away from payroll deduct and use our other processes. It was a hard decision but a necessary one to protect all of us.
Our rationale:
- We spend time and money every year beating back these attacks.
- We already have a system in place used by many members of the RRU.
- This process will not only remove us from the harmful attacks, it allows us to continue bringing the same services and protections we have had since 1997.
- And most importantly, this is OUR decision, not a decision made by those who want to harm us. We send a clear message that we are a movement of great people wanting to