Reinstating

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.

Rejoining

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.

Reaffiliation

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.

Suspension & Expulsion

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.

Resignation

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.

Contact

To reinstate, reaffiliate or rejoin, please call 323.993.3116 or email membership@afm47.org.