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 do good things for our schools, our community, our students, and those who serve them.
Decision:
Red River United will no longer accept dues via payroll deduction beginning September 2024. This will also apply to any new members joining prior to this date.
Between now and the end of the school year, let us prioritize our collective well-being. Regardless of the outcome of this legislative session, let’s take our future in our hands and move from payroll deduction to ACH bank draft.
We decide, not them.
Our alternative processes for all members:
ACH Bank Draft
Red River United uses a local bank, Community Bank of Louisiana, for all ACH transactions and they are insured by the FDIC. Our ACH processes align with the payroll schedule of the school systems we serve, ensuring efficiency. We prioritize the security of your information, employing encryption measures.
Credit Card (2.49% processing fee)
Red River United uses PaySimple to process credit cards. We take security very seriously to ensure the protection of our members’ sensitive information. PaySimple is a Level 1 PCI DSS certified service provider and encrypts account information once submitted. To extend this level of security, the PaySimple APIs only allow communications over HTTPS, utilizing SSL/TLS, and only allows authorized requests.
DUES COLLECTED VIA ACH BANK DRAFT AND CREDIT CARD WILL BE DEDUCTED ON SCHEDULED PAY DAYS FOR YOUR DISTRICT.
Cash, Check, or PayPal
Red River United recognizes there are members who would prefer to pay via cash, check, or PayPal. Dues paid in this format must be paid quarterly or yearly.
Click here to join ACH, Credit Card, or Cash/Check/PayPal
In Unity
Red River United
Jackie Lansdale, President
Jordan Thomas, Executive-Vice President and President of Caddo Federation
Ashley Perkins, Secretary/Treasurer and President of Bossier Federation
Bossier Federation
President: Ashley Perkins
Exec. VP: Edward Foutch
VP Certified: Annie McCulloch
VP Classified: Gretchen Harris
Secretary: Shelly Lewis
Treasurer: Douglas Smith
Retirees: Nicole Falcon
Caddo Federation
Exec. VP: Bernard Friday
VP Certified: Romeo Mangaoang
VP Classified: Ron Buntyn
Secretary: Carl McDaniel
Treasurer: Sandi Bozeman
Retirees: Duke Terrell