There is a distinction between being a dues paying member and being a member in good standing:
Dues paying member:
Everyone under the scope of a CUPE Local 251 Collective Agreement is a dues paying member. Dues are collected off each pay cheque. This allows members access to the grievance process, all your rights under the Collective Agreement, and the right to vote in strike and ratification votes.
Member in good standing:
A member in good standing is equally entitled to the rights noted above with the addition of being eligible to run for union positions (executive, steward, committee, etc.) to vote in local elections, budgets, by-laws, and motions made at the general membership meetings (GMMs).
There are four steps to the process of becoming a member in good standing:
- Member must fill out and sign a member_in_good_standing_application_form_2019_251
– Submissions can be made through interoffice mail (please note a delay may occur) to: Christine Chase, Planning Services, City Hall.
– Submissions can also be made by email to membershiplocal251@gmail.com - Membership must approve the application at a General Membership Meeting.
- Member must take oath of membership given by a steward or executive officer upon approval at General Membership Meeting.
Once all these steps have taken place, you will be a member in good standing.
Further information can be viewed here: what_is_a_member_in_good_standing_guide_2019