ARTICLE 5: MEMBERSHIP – B. ELIGIBILITY

11. A member remains in good standing without paying dues for the period of a layoff or leave only for as long as they have recall rights as provided for in their collective agreement.

CHANGE TO:

11. A member remains in good standing without paying dues for the period of a layoff or leave only for as long as they have recall rights as provided for in their collective agreement, but the member may voluntarily continue to pay union dues to their Local Union during such a leave or layoff.

Respectfully submitted by the NEB

*Added language reflects deletion of Article 5.B.13, presented in NEB-4.

Thank you!