Your union dues should be paid quarterly in advance in accordance with the IBEW Constitution, Article XIX, Section 1. First quarter (January thru March) is due before January 1; Second quarter (April thru June) is due before April 1; Third quarter (July thru September) is due before July 1; and Fourth quarter (October thru December) is due before October 1. Please understand that if you fall three months delinquent there is a $30.00 reinstatement fee enforced by the International. If you are six months delinquent you will be dropped from membership.