To fully participate in the union, you must be a member in good standing. Being a member in good standing gives you a say in how your union is run. Only members in good standing can attend and vote at union meetings, run for elected union positions, vote in union elections or serve as delegates to union events.
Becoming a member in good standing
Here’s what you have to do to become a member in good standing:
- Complete and sign an application for membership form. Note: you can now sign the application for membership form electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- TODO: If CUPE 1618 requires an initiation fee, say how much it is and that they must pay it. This will be in your bylaws if so.
- TODO: Tell them where to send the completed application form.
All applications will be made available at the next regular membership meeting. If no objections are raised, then all applicants will be accepted as members in good standing. Once your application has been accepted, you will continue to be a member in good standing as long as you are covered by the collective agreement. There are some exceptional circumstances in which your status can be revoked. These are laid out in the CUPE National Constitution.
There’s power in the union – become a member in good standing today!