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Article 22 - Reinstatement of Membership

  1. In cases of new bargaining certificates organized using membership cards an initiation fee must be paid, even if the applicant has previously been a member of the Union.
  2. Except for an individual who has withdrawn from membership, or as provided in Article – Withdrawal of Membership, anyone who:
    1. Has previously been an active member in good standing; and/or
    2. Returns to employment in a bargaining unit represented by the Union is automatically reinstated to active membership.

Last updated: May 31, 2024