ADVISORY ON WITHDRAWAL CARDS

   Members not working at the craft for a complete calendar month for reasons other than sickness or injury may request, and be issued, an Honorable Withdrawal Card in accordance with Article XVIII of the International Constitution.

   Members off work for a complete calendar month because of sickness or injury should contact the Union office regarding the issuance of a withdrawal card.

   Please Note: Any member who is not required to request a withdrawal card in accordance with the International Constitution but who requests and is issued a withdrawal card must be advised that the issuance of that withdrawal card may result in a break in their twenty-four month continuous good standing requirement for eligibility to:

          -Hold local union office.

          -Be a Delegate/Alternate Delegate to the next International Convention.

          -Be a candidate to run for International Office;and

          -Nominate/vote in the election of Union officers;the election of Delegates/Alternates; or, in the election of International Union Officers.

          -Any other continuous good standing requirements of Local Union No. 177 as stated in the Local Union By-Laws.

                                      IMPORTANT

  If you leave your job for any reason, it is important that you contact the Dues Department as quickly as possible to see if you qualify for a withdrawal card. This card is available if you are out on Workman's Compensation, Disability, or any other interruption in employment.

  This card has two (2) important functions:

    (a) It stops your liability for back dues from the date that you leave your job, until you are reinstated in your current job, or until you are hired for another IBT covered position at another location with another employer.

    (b) Once issued, the withdrawal card establishes your status as a member in good standing. You will not be required to pay another initiation fee.

   Remember, ultimately it is YOUR responsibility to contact the Dues Department at the Union Hall to notify them of any interruption in your employment. The Dues Department can be contacted at: (973)923-7070