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Article 4 - Membership Benefits

  1. Subject to its policies and financial capabilities, the Union shall:
    1. Support labour education for its members;
    2. Support educational programs to enhance the health-care employment skills of its members;
    3. Provide bursaries to members, spouses and children/dependents of members enrolled in programs of studies in pursuit of a recognized diploma, degree or certificate at any post-secondary educational institution;
    4. Grant financial assistance to members of the Union and their immediate relatives who are, or were, dependent on the member.

Last updated: May 31, 2024