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Article 18Transfer and Withdrawal Cards Issuance
of Transfer Card Section 2 (a). Any member in good standing is entitled to obtain a transfer card from the Local Union in which he is a member in order to become a member of the Local Union within whose jurisdiction he is employed. Every member must report to the Local Union into which transfer is sought upon obtaining employment and must present to the Local Union proper and satisfactory identification. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union into which transfer is sought shall certify to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union from which the member seeks to transfer that the member has obtained work, or upon issuance of a transfer card will be eligible for work, within that Local's jurisdiction. Upon receipt of such certification, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union from which the transfer is being requested must respond in writing as to the member's status in the Local Union from which transfer is sought. No transfer card shall be issued unless such certification and corresponding response have been issued in writing by the Secretary-Treasurer of the affected Local Union. (b). It shall be compulsory upon every Local Union to accept the transfer card of a member in good standing with any Local Union of the International Union, without any extra charge or fees; provided, however, the member seeking to transfer has already obtained employment within the jurisdiction of the Local Union; provided further, the member seeking to transfer shall comply with all rules and regulations set forth in this Constitution respecting transfer and provided further, he shall comply with rules and regulations of the Local Union and its Constitution and Bylaws. A member who has transferred to a Local Union shall be entitled to the rights and privileges of membership in the Local Union in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Local Union. (c). The transfer card shall be deposited immediately with the Local Union into which transfer is sought, and upon such deposit the transfer shall become effective. For purpose of Article II, Section 4 (a) and Article XXII, Section 4, membership in the Local Union into which transfer has been accomplished shall be considered to begin with the month following the month in which the transfer became effective. Upon transfer the member is subject to the rules, Bylaws, and agreements of the Local Union to which he has transferred. (d). A member in good standing who requests a transfer card shall not be responsible for payment of dues or assessments which accrue in the Local Union from which transfer is requested after the month in which application for transfer is made. Thereafter, a member becomes obligated to the Local Union into which transfer is requested. In no case shall the Local Union into which the member has transferred charge the member dues for the month in which the card was requested. The Local Union from which a member has been transferred shall be obliged to refund to such member dues paid in advance to such Local Union covering the period from the end of the month in which such member has transferred to the end of the period for which such dues have been paid in advance. However, the provisions of this Section shall not prohibit Local Unions representing members employed within the airline, construction and food processing industries, and such other industries as determined by the General Executive Board, from entering into administrative agreements, subject to the approval of the General Executive Board, that recognize the problems of transferring members between the affected Local Unions in those industries. (e). A maximum charge of fifty cents (50c) may be made for each transfer card issued. Salaried officers and employees of the International Union and subordinate bodies shall not be required to transfer from their respective Local Unions while employed by the International Union or the subordinate body. Transfer
Card We recommend him to the friendship and protection of all members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, wherever he may be, and to free admission, provided he has been a member not less than six (6) months in the Local Union from which he transfers; otherwise he shall pay the difference in the initiation fee to the Local Union to which he transfers. _____________________________________________ (Name) has been a member of this Local Union since __________________, 19_____ and has tendered an initiation fee of $______________. This card is issued in accordance with the provision of Article XVIII, Section 2 of the International Constitution. Given under our hands and the seal of the Local Union No _________, this _________ day of __________________, 20_____ (Date). (SEAL) Section 4. A transfer card shall not be issued to a member who is not in good standing in the Local Union from which transfer is sought. Any member who is not in good standing shall be advised of the obligation owed to the Local Union from which transfer is sought. In the event the member seeking to transfer refuses to pay the obligations owed to the Local Union from which transfer is sought, he shall forfeit his membership in that Local Union, and the Local Union into which he seeks to transfer may charge him the initiation fee payable by new applicants for membership, if any. If within six (6) calendar months of the month in which application for transfer is made a member returns to the Local Union to which he owes a financial obligation, that Local Union may collect the outstanding obligation. However, after six (6) calendar months of membership in the Local Union to which he has transferred, the obligations to the Local Union from which transfer was sought shall be deemed to have been satisfied. Employment
Within Jurisdiction of Sister Local Union Jurisdiction
to Issue Honorable Withdrawal Card When a member becomes unemployed in the jurisdiction of the Local Union, he shall be issued an honorable withdrawal card upon his request. If no request is made, an honorable withdrawal card must be issued six (6) months after the month in which the member first becomes unemployed, if he is still unemployed at that time. Provided, however, that the above paragraph shall not apply to seasonal employment. In such cases, the Local Union may adopt such uniform Bylaw provisions relating to the issuance and deposit of withdrawal cards as it deems appropriate, which shall become effective when approved as required by this Constitution. The member shall continue to pay his monthly dues through the month in which the withdrawal card, if issued, is effective. (b) A withdrawal card shall be issued to any member, including a Local Union officer, who has retired, except that a member who continues to work at the craft, including employment with the International Union or any affiliate, shall be required to retain active membership. (c). A Local Union may provide in its Bylaws that retired members who have been issued withdrawal cards may continue as honorary members with the privilege of attending meetings. In any case where a Local Union is required to give to a member an honorable withdrawal card under the terms of the International Constitution and its Bylaws, it may provide for the continuance of Local Union benefits to such inactive member under conditions which it may set forth, but such inactive member shall not be permitted to hold office or vote, and shall have only such right to participate in the meetings and the affairs of the Local Union as shall be uniformly permitted by the Local Union Executive Board. (d). There may be a maximum charge of fifty cents (50c) to any member issued a withdrawal card, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union receiving such charge duly to record it in his ledger. (e). Refusal or failure to grant an honorable withdrawal card or issuing a withdrawal card in alleged violation of this Constitution shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the appeal procedure provided for by this Constitution, excluding, however, any appeal to the Convention. (f). Withdrawal cards shall be issued and accepted in accordance with the provisions of this Section and Section 7 and shall be issued in the form prescribed by Section 7. (g). The Local Union shall not charge an initiation fee on the deposit of a withdrawal card. (h). To be eligible for a withdrawal card a member must have paid to the Local Union issuing the withdrawal card all dues and other financial obligations as a member, including dues for the month in which the withdrawal card is effective. In no event shall the month in which the withdrawal card is effective be earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the date of issuance. The date of issuance shall be the date on which the transaction is recorded on the member's ledger card. (i). It shall be compulsory for any inactive member on withdrawal to deposit his withdrawal card immediately upon return to employment at the craft. The Local Union shall collect a month's dues for the month in which the withdrawal card is deposited. In no case shall the Local Union, when accepting the withdrawal card, charge the member dues for the month in which it was effective. Honorable
Withdrawal Card (b). This card entitles him to reinstatement to good standing status in the Local Union from which this card was issued at any time; subject, however, to the provisions of subsection (e) of this Section, and provided the bearer has obtained employment at the craft. (c). Any member of a Local Union refusing full-time employment when offered or leaving employment within the jurisdiction or going to work at another craft or occupation outside its jurisdiction on other than a temporary or part-time basis shall be given an honorable withdrawal card and cannot remain a member. (d). Any inactive member out on withdrawal card, and desiring to return to membership in good standing, must first deposit his withdrawal card with the Local Union by which it was issued. Refusal of any Local Union to accept a withdrawal card shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the appeal procedure provided for by this Constitution, excluding, however, any appeal to the Convention. (e). The Local Union must not accept a withdrawal card if the inactive member has committed any offense while out on withdrawal card which would be injurious to union principles. Also, if the Local Union is paying benefits and the inactive member has fallen into bad health or is liable to become a charge against the Local Union or International Union, acceptance of the withdrawal card can be refused by the Local Union. Likewise acceptance of a withdrawal card may be refused where adverse employment conditions exist. Given under our hands and the seal of Local Union No.________, this ________ day of___________________, 20_________. (SEAL) ______________________________________, ______________________________________, |
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