Independent workers Alliance union Section 4

Independent workers Alliance union
Section 4
Limitations on Rejection



No local may reject any applicant by reason of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identification or disability.

Section 5
Previously Suspended or Expelled Members

A member who, under Article 18Section 8(a), has been automatically suspended for nonpayment of fixed dues may be readmitted as a member only upon approval of the local. Such readmitted member shall pay an amount equal to the initiation fee and all fixed dues and other charges owing at the time of suspension, unless by past custom or practice the affiliate has uniformly waived this requirement.

A member who has been expelled for disciplinary reasons may not make application for reinstatement for one (1) year thereafter, and may only be reinstated by the affiliate from which the member was expelled; except that members expelled by the GEB may be reinstated only by the GEB. Under no circumstances may a member who has been found guilty of embezzlement, misappropriation or fraud in violation of Article 17Section 1(d) be eligible for any office or position as a delegate. Any member expelled for any reason other than the foregoing, who has been reinstated, may petition the President for restoration of full membership rights, including the right to hold office. The President shall have discretion to act upon such a petition.

Section 6
Associate Membership

The GEB shall have the authority to establish and implement a program for associate membership in Independent workers alliance union under terms that are not inconsistent with this Constitution.



Section 7
Rights and Obligations of Membership

The rights and obligations of membership are governed by this Constitution and the affiliates’ governing documents, and the affiliation agreement of any labor organization with which independent workers Alliance union or affiliates. A member shall notify his or her local of any change of address. A member shall pay all fixed monthly or weekly dues established by a convention, the GEB or an affiliate. Only members in good standing shall have any right to vote, attend meetings or otherwise participate in the affairs of the affiliate.



Section 8
Dual Membership

(a) No person shall be eligible for membership in any affiliate or in Independent workers alliance union who holds membership in any club, society, or other organization which in the opinion of Independent workers alliance union ’s President, subject to GEB review, exercises or claims to exercise duties and functions similar to those exercised by Independent workers alliance union or its affiliates, or which claims jurisdiction in whole or in part over matters which are within Independent workers alliance union ’s jurisdiction.



(b) Membership in such organization shall constitute dual affiliation and any member holding dual affiliation who is directed by Independent workers alliance union ’s President to resign from membership in such organization, but who refuses to do so, shall be suspended by the President. After charges and hearing as required by Article 17, the trial body may determine an appropriate penalty. (c) An individual holding membership in another labor organization because of a servicing relationship sanctioned under Article 29Section 7, or the requirements of a collective bargaining agreement governing another job held by the individual, does not violate this Section



section 9
Good Standing

Any member not suspended or expelled for any reason, including for non-payment of dues under Article 18Section 8(a), is a member in good standing