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Local 3 is permitted by the bylaws to accept applications for both “A” and “BA” Charter membership.
“A” Charter Member: Pay dues to the International Office which in turn will entitle a retired member benefits from the Pension Benefit Fund, including upon the death of said “A” member, a death benefit shall be payable in accordance with the IBEW Constitution, Article XI (Pension Benefit Fund).
“BA” Charter Member: This type of membership pays dues to the International Office and the local union, but receives benefits from the local union.
A member who desires to change from “BA” to “A” has the option of completing the necessary form and is required to pay $2 for the Pension Benefit Fund admission fee.
The member should contact the Local 3 business representative of their division and request an application form. Once completed the business representative will submit it to the Executive Board of Local 3 for approval.
When applicable, the member shall pay any difference between the “BA” and “A” admission fees provided in the bylaws of the local union. The member must pay the “A” dues for the month in which the transfer is effective.
For example, if transfer to “A” membership occurs in June, they must pay “A” dues for that month. The transfer will not occur until the first month of per capita is paid.
Once approved and all money is in order, the financial secretary shall assign an “A” card number.
“A” and “BA” members may transfer from one type of membership to another in accordance with the bylaws of Local 3, but must retain such changed membership for not less than 12 consecutive months, except when change is required because of transferring to a different type of trade classification.
Any “A” member eligible for “BA” membership who wants to change from “A” to “BA” should be fully informed of the loss of death and pension benefits that will result from this change. If the member still desires to change, they must complete Form 134, Application for Transfer of Membership from “A” to “BA” and begin paying dues as a “BA” member.
The financial secretary of the Local 3 shall assign a “BA” card number to replace the old “A” card number and note the change on the member’s “BA” dues receipt.