Membership

The Union only exists because of its members. The success, or failure, of the Union’s efforts is strongly connected to the number of members we have. The able and expert guidance and support we get from our National Office in Alexandria VA comes from our Union dues. Our ability to communicate through newsletters and the website comes from our Union dues. Our ability to afford arbitration comes from our Union dues. Your bi-weekly contributions do make a difference.

 

Membership in the Mad City ACT – What it Means

Union membership entitles one to become a decision maker for the Union and gives members a voice in speaking for all employees. The more members we have, the stronger our voice when addressing concerns or complaints with Management. The Mad City ACT is the exclusive representative of all bargaining unit employees. Only dues-paying Union members of the Chapter can vote – can choose – who the Union representatives will be. Only dues-paying Union members of the Chapter can run for office.
 
 Recruiting new Union members

Recruiting is one of the most important jobs of the Union Steward and really for all current members. The more members we have, the stronger we are both in terms of resources and in terms of credibility and solidarity when speaking to Management.

Important points:

* Do NOT solicit Union members on government time;
* Contact the Chapter President and Secretary-Treasurer well in advance of any membership drives, as resources and materials can be provided to assist you.
 
Representation Rights

It is important to make prospective members aware that while the Union is obligated to treat members and non-members alike when administering the Labor Management Agreement (the contract), that is not true of other avenues of appeal. In other words, the Union may not discriminate against non-dues paying members when using the negotiated grievance procedure, but may choose to not represent non-dues paying members for other complaints or appeals.
 
 How To Join
 
To join please fill out the following forms and give them to one of your Union officers.
 

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

ACT 2009 National Recruiting Campaign Contest     

For more information about the Union and what it can do for you please contact one of the officers or stewards and they will be happy to tell you more!

Tools  |  DEl.ICIO.US  |  DIGG THIS  |  Technorati  |  reddit  |  NETSCAPE  |  NEWSVINE  |  Looksmart Furl  |  My Web Beta  |  Spurl  |  More »