Membership

TRUSS Membership – as per the Bylaws

CHAPTER 2: THE MEMBER
ARTICLE 2.01: ADMISSION
To become and remain a member of the Union, the following conditions must be met :
• Sign a membership card.
• Pay an entrance fee of two dollars ($2).
• Be accepted by the Executive Committee or the General Assembly.
• Pay the union dues prescribed in these bylaws and any other contributions prescribed by the Union.
• Commit to comply with the bylaws of the Union.
ARTICLE 2.02: MEMBERS
A. Union member is a person who meets the following conditions:
a) An employee covered by the certificate or certificates of accreditation held by the Union.
b) Meets the requirements of Article 2.01.
B. Any member who is dismissed, terminated or laid off, and whose dismissal, termination of employment or layoff is being disputed by the Union, shall remain a member, unless decided otherwise, for as long as the litigation is active. However, this member is relieved of the obligation to pay union dues, unless their litigation is successful and they recover all or part of their salary.
C. Union members may also include:
a) Any school support staff member who has an employment relationship with the School Board.
b) Members who are released to work at the local Union, the Federation, the Centrale or affiliated organizations.
ARTICLE 2.03: RIGHTS
A. The member benefits from the rights and privileges conferred by the bylaws of the Union. They have access to minutes of proceedings and financial statements and may review them by appointment on the days and hours of operation of the Union’s offices.
a) The members elect the Executive Committee of the Union in accordance with the present bylaws and regulations.
b) In accordance with the present bylaws, every member has the right to take part in deliberations during assemblies and has the right to vote on all matters.
c) Notwithstanding the preceding three paragraphs, the rights of any member who temporarily occupies a management position are limited to safeguarding their rights under the collective agreement and the information relating to those rights, without prejudice to the Union’s right to claim the minimum dues provided for in Article 2.04.
ARTICLE 2.04: UNION DUES
a) Union dues are 1.6% of the member’s current annual income.
b) Once accredited, the dues are as provided for in the preceding paragraph, prorated to the number of months remaining in the fiscal year.
c) With the agreement of the General Assembly, the Union may require a special contribution from its members.