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Wisconsin worker sues over alleged forced union dues

A Wisconsin employee alleges the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 and Olympic Companies kept deducting union dues from her paychecks, prompting a class-action lawsuit.

Published Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A Wisconsin employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 and Olympic Companies, claiming the company and union continue to deduct dues from her paychecks. The suit seeks class status to represent other workers who say they experienced the same deductions. The report did not include additional details about amounts deducted or any response from the union or employer.