A member suspended for non-payment of Periodic Dues shall be restored to
membership in good standing upon payment of a reinstatement fee together with all accrued
indebtedness to the Local and the then current semi-annual Periodic Dues.
A former member expelled for non-payment of Periodic Dues who applies for reinstatement within one year from the date of suspension
shall be restored to membership in good standing upon payment of a $75 reinstatement fee together with
all indebtedness to the Local accrued until the time of expulsion, and the then current semi-annual Periodic
Dues.
A member suspended for reasons other than non-payment of Periodic Dues may be reinstated upon
compliance with all orders of the Executive Board and/or the Hearing Board in addition to the payment of
all accrued indebtedness to the Local together with the then current Periodic Dues.
A former member who was expelled for non-payment of Periodic Dues who wishes
to rejoin the Local after one year from the date of suspension may rejoin only upon submission of a new
application together with payment of the then current Initiation Fee and Periodic Dues plus payment of all
indebtedness accrued through the date of suspension, and shall be considered a new member for all
purposes.
A former member who was expelled for reasons other than non-payment of Periodic Dues may
be reinstated upon compliance with all orders of the Executive Board and/or the Hearing Board in addition
to the payment of all indebtedness to the Local accrued through the date of expulsion together with the then
current Initiation Fee and Periodic Dues.
A former member who resigned in good standing may rejoin the Local upon submission of a new application together with payment of the then current Initiation Fee and semi-annual Periodic Dues, subject to approval by the Executive Board.
Annual and Semi-Annual Membership Dues, due Jan. 1 of each year, must be received by March 31 (three-month grace period) to avoid suspension. If not paid by this date, a $75 reinstatement fee will be assessed. Both dues and reinstatement fee must be paid by June 30 to avoid expulsion.
Likewise, Semi-Annual Membership Dues for Regular Members, due July 1, must be received by Sept. 30 (three-month grace period) to avoid suspension. If not paid by this date, a $75 reinstatement fee will be assessed. Both dues and reinstatement fee must be paid by Dec. 31 to avoid expulsion.
A member may resign in good standing from the Local by satisfying all financial responsibility to the Local and filing a letter requesting resignation with the Secretary/Treasurer. Click here for more information.
To reinstate, reaffiliate or rejoin, please call 323.993.3116 or email membership@afm47.org.