Communications

We Have Converted to eDues!

We’ve taken control of our union’s finances! For decades, UFF-UF members have paid their union dues through paycheck deduction handled by UF HR.

What are eDues?

Under the new eDues program, all UFF-UF members will pay dues directly to our parent union, the Florida Education Association (FEA). All eDues payments will be processed by Dwolla and Plaid, secure vendors that meet international industry standards for data security.

By taking this proactive step, we ensure greater confidentiality for our members and protect ourselves from ongoing attempts by the state legislature to weaken our union and our right to collective bargaining.

eDues Step-by-Step Instructions

Signing up for eDues is a simple, secure process that takes fewer than five minutes. Simply complete your UFF Membership Application by finding your local chapter (University, College or Graduate Assistants United).  

Once you sign and complete your membership application, you will be taken to the secure portal where you can complete eDues registration setup and link your bank account in three easy steps.

Once you have entered the FEA Member Portal, click the orange SET UP NOW button (in the bottom right corner) to link your bank account in one of two easy ways:

  • (quickest method)Find and select your bank in the searchable list and follow the on-screen prompts. After clicking CONTINUE a new window will open and you will be prompted to log into your bank. Follow the prompts from your bank to connect your account to the Plaid system. (Note: each bank’s process is slightly different.)
  • Scroll to the bottom of the list and select LINK WITH ACCOUNT NUMBERS. You will then be prompted to enter your bank’s routing number and your bank account number (checking or savings).If you use Method 2 (your bank account and routing numbers), you will receive a microdeposit to verify your account. Once you’ve received the microdeposit — which can take up to 3 business days — return to https://portal.floridaea.org, click the blue VERIFY NOW button and enter the three letter code attached to the $0.01 micro-deposit you received from Plaid. This is how Plaid verifies your account info.

You will know the process is successful when you see the green box in your member portal.

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What Happens After I Sign Up?


Once you sign up for eDues, FEA’s secure vendors will keep your payment information on file and make no deductions for several months. When eDues deductions begin later this year, nothing will change except the payment process. At that time, your payroll dues deductions through UF HR will be automatically terminated. 

Here’s when eDues deductions will begin for you:

  • Did you join UFF-UF before 12 Mar. 2023?
    • For 12-month faculty, eDues deductions will begin in July and will recur every two weeks throughout the year 
    • For 9- and 10-month faculty, eDues deductions will begin in August and will recur every two weeks throughout your standard contract period
  • Did you join UFF-UF after 12 Mar. 2023?
    • eDues deductions will begin in August, regardless of your contract length, and will recur every two weeks throughout your standard contract period

Dues will remain at 1% of your base salary contract with UF and will be recalculated each year, at which point you will be notified about your updated deduction amount.* Going forward, unless you change your bank account, leave UF, or end your union membership, you will never have to think about eDues again. 

Nevertheless, if you ever want to change your payment method, double-check your deduction schedule, or verify any other information related to eDues, you can do so at the FEA Member Portal.

What If I Have Questions About eDues?

If you have questions about eDues, please:

Thanks for helping your union take control of our finances! By transitioning quickly to eDues, you’ll help ensure that, if you or your colleagues ever need legal or financial help, we’ll have the resources we need to support you.


*Base salary does not include a 9-month faculty member’s summer salary that is charged to grants.