Membership in good standing

All employees of the City are considered members for purposes of being protected by the Collective Agreement.

However, a member of the Local Union shall be considered in good standing if:

  • They have properly applied and been accepted as members; and
  • They have taken the Oath of Obligation; and
  • They have not engaged in activities contrary to the Oath of Obligation or to the
  • Constitution and By-Laws and policies of the National Union; and
  • They are employed and paying Union dues.

Members in good standing enjoy certain entitlements voted on and provided by the Local Union:

  • When you are off work due to illness for more than 10 working days, your co-workers can arrange a fruit basket be sent to you;
  • If you have been a member in good standing for more than 10 years, the Union will issue a retirement benefit in the amount of $1000.00
  • You can apply to take courses /educational opportunities offered by the Union with all costs covered
  • You can be considered as a delegate to conventions, as a representative to attend conferences or other events
  • You can apply for scholarships and / awards offered by the Union