Constitution Article 5 Section 2

Section 2

Individuals employed in any branch, department, or agency of the federal government, including the Postal Service, or individuals who are tribal or other employees who do not otherwise qualify for regular membership in this Union may be admitted to associate membership in this Union upon the payment of the dues provided in Article 14 or on such other terms and conditions as shall be permissible under applicable law and regulations and as shall be determined by this Union. The National Postal Mail Handlers Union shall be entitled to retain fifty‐one cents ($0.51) per pay period as per capita tax on such dues of associate members who are on dues check off. In the case of associate members who are not on dues check off, and who are not postal employees, the National shall receive ten dollars ($10.00) per year associate membership fee from the forty‐two dollar ($42.00) associate membership dues per year. The Local may pay the ten dollars ($10.00) per associate member dues prior to January 31st. The National shall have the right to deduct the associate member fee from the Local dues check off on a quarterly basis should the Local fail to pay its associate members fee. Membership by a Federal employee in any other affiliate of LIUNA shall constitute associate membership in this Union for the purpose of participation in the Mail Handlers Health Benefit Plan and any other National or Local Insurance or Benefit Plan which may be established.