{"id":45742,"date":"2025-08-21T14:52:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/?page_id=45742"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:51:13","slug":"faq-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/en\/faq-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2738cbc8593508453c2e8c70e629258d is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>syndicom membership<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Here you will find the most important answers about syndicom membership: benefits, costs, joining, and termination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile intro-ctas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full intro-icon has-lightbox\"><a href=\"#Why-should-I-become-a-member\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-empfehlung-tipp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-empfehlung-tipp.png 1500w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-empfehlung-tipp-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-empfehlung-tipp-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-empfehlung-tipp-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-empfehlung-tipp-1024x1024.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-underline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-background-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"#Why-should-I-become-a-member\"><strong><strong>Why should I become a member?<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full intro-icon has-lightbox\"><a href=\"#What-are-the-benefits\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-angebote.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-angebote.png 500w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-angebote-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-symbol-angebote-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-underline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-background-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#What-are-the-benefits\"><strong>What are the benefits of being a member?<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full intro-icon has-lightbox\"><a href=\"#How-do-I-become-a-member\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-grafik-herz.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-grafik-herz.png 1500w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-grafik-herz-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-grafik-herz-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-grafik-herz-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-grafik-herz-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-underline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-background-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#How-do-I-become-a-member\"><strong>How do I become a member?<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full intro-icon has-lightbox\"><a href=\"#How-much-is-my-syndicom-membership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1733\" height=\"1795\" src=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-taschenrechner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-taschenrechner.jpg 1733w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-taschenrechner-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-taschenrechner-989x1024.jpg 989w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-taschenrechner-768x795.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-taschenrechner-1483x1536.jpg 1483w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1733px) 100vw, 1733px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-underline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-background-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#How-much-is-my-syndicom-membership\"><strong>How much is my membership?<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full intro-icon has-lightbox\"><a href=\"#How-can-I-cancel\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-bildung.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-bildung.png 500w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-bildung-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gewerkschaft-syndicom-icon-bildung-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-underline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-background-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#How-can-I-cancel\"><strong><strong><strong>How can I cancel?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why-should-I-become-a-member\"><strong><strong>Why should I become a member?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing alone in front of your employer? How much weight will that carry? The more people there are, the more influence we have in disputes and negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/en\/become-a-member\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good reasons to become a syndicom member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-are-the-benefits\">What are the benefits of being a member?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"is-style-check\">Professional legal advice on all matters relating to labor and social security law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"is-style-check\">Access to continuing education courses offered by Movendo, Helias, and syndicom itself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"is-style-check\">Collective preferential terms with our partner companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"is-style-check\">Free retirement counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/en\/benefits-at-a-glance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advantages at a glance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most important thing:<\/strong> You are no longer alone. Problems with your employer are no longer your private matter, but are resolved through social partnership. You don&#8217;t have to fight for your rights alone, but have strong and professional support. Just like your colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-do-I-become-a-member\">How do I become a member?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is fill out the form. Membership begins on the first day of the following month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/my.syndicom.ch\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fill out the form now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4fd016d2f316b1766fdcbca4b2abeb82 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Do you have any further questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our Member Administration team is happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get in touch with us.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/en\/benefits-at-a-glance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advantages of membership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-much-is-my-syndicom-membership\">How much is my syndicom membership?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The membership fee is based on annual income. (As a self-employed person, you can deduct 25% of your gross annual income for professional expenses.) This ensures that everyone can afford membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fees range from CHF 5 per month for students to CHF 57 per month for high earners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All members benefit equally from all services, regardless of their membership fee.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"syn-block-pricing-calculator syn-pricing-calculator\" data-index=\"0\">\n    <div class=\"syn-pricing-calculator__range\">\n        <label for=\"syn_max_income\">Annual income<\/label>\n        CHF <span class=\"syn-pricing-calculator__income js-syn-pricing-calculator-income\">0<\/span>\n        <input type=\"range\" id=\"syn_max_income\" name=\"syn_max_income\" min=\"0\" max=\"200000\" step=\"1000\" value=\"0\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"syn-pricing-calculator__total\">\n        <p>Monthly fee:<span>CHF <strong><span class=\"js-syn-pricing-calculator-total\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/json\">\n      [{\"max_income\":\"9999\",\"price\":\"15\"},{\"max_income\":\"19999\",\"price\":\"18\"},{\"max_income\":\"29999\",\"price\":\"25\"},{\"max_income\":\"39999\",\"price\":\"30\"},{\"max_income\":\"49999\",\"price\":\"33\"},{\"max_income\":\"59999\",\"price\":\"38\"},{\"max_income\":\"69999\",\"price\":\"41\"},{\"max_income\":\"79999\",\"price\":\"43\"},{\"max_income\":\"89999\",\"price\":\"47\"},{\"max_income\":\"99999\",\"price\":\"50\"},{\"max_income\":\"109999\",\"price\":\"53\"},{\"max_income\":\"119999\",\"price\":\"55\"},{\"max_income\":\"200000\",\"price\":\"57\"}]    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The following additional costs may apply to the monthly membership fee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media professionals pay an additional CHF 3 per month for the magazine \u00abEdito\u00bb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHF 5.80 per month for Coop private legal protection insurance (if selected).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull syn-block-read-more is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull syn-block-read-more__content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Membership fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new syndicom contribution system will be introduced on January 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Figures in CHF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"Jahreseinkommen-in-CHF\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Annual income (gross, without bonuses)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Monthly membership fee<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0 \u2013 9&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10&#8217;000 \u2013 19&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20&#8217;000 \u2013 29&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30&#8217;000 \u2013 39&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40&#8217;000 \u2013 49&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50&#8217;000 \u2013 59&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60&#8217;000 \u2013 69&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>70&#8217;000 \u2013 79&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>80&#8217;000 \u2013 89&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>90&#8217;000 \u2013 99&#8217;999.\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100&#8217;000 \u2013 109&#8217;999<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>110&#8217;000 \u2013 119&#8217;999<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>from 120&#8217;000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">57<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private newspapers and printed matter \/ bicycle couriers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Retired persons<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solidarity members<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>in training<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dual members<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\" id=\"mitgliederbeitrag\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\">Membership fees at a glance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\">Show less<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-accordion has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21b206527adf5e119a9e0d3793b27b1d\"><strong>Are membership contributions tax-deductible?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">In some cantons, yes, in others no. There are even differences between municipalities. That is why we cannot give a definitive answer. Sometimes the contribution is accepted as professional costs, sometimes as a contribution to a political organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><strong>Our recommendation:<\/strong> just give it a try and enter the union contribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-accordion has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6f846be9b62d468006d102fb8ad71c1\"><strong>How can I get the CLA contribution refunded?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">syndicom reimburses members for the contribution towards enforcement costs for the previous year, provided that the membership fees have been paid. Payment is made in the first six months of the following year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Important note if you are employed by Swiss Post, Swisscom, Skyguide or T-Systems:&nbsp;If your membership fee is deducted from your salary, the enforcement contribution will be waived.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-accordion has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61b07db2002f7eafbd91d0dc62ede9a9\"><strong>I am registered with the Regional Employment Centre, how much is the monthly contribution?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Our members who are registered with the unemployment insurance fund pay a flat monthly contribution of CHF 18. As soon as membership administration receives a statement from the insurance fund, the adjustment can be made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-accordion has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21c42ed4f6a57b70431e4d0015547385\"><strong>How much do I pay after I retire?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">After retirement, the monthly contribution is CHF 16. Employment law protection is no longer available; you no longer need it, otherwise you will continue to benefit from all other offers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-can-I-cancel\"><strong><strong>How can I cancel my syndicom membership?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">In accordance with the statutes, membership continues until written cancellation signed by yourself is received. You can leave at the end of a month with a six-month notice period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-external\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/syndicom.ch\/en\/about-syndicom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statutes (in German)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-accordion has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c7da5d2da69e15cff76d95b873e5fcd\"><strong>I am leaving Switzerland and emigrating. What is the notice period in this case?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">If there is no special waiting period, membership can be terminated with confirmation of deregistration as of the date of departure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-accordion has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e31f987a2a62bd6398ba6cabb201f246\"><strong>I am switching to another SGB union. 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