Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
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ART. X, SEC. 4-5<br />
and chartered subordinate bodies shall have priority over<br />
any other bills or obligations of the <strong>Local</strong> Union. The order<br />
of priority shall be as follows: (1) International Union; (2)<br />
Joint Councils; (3) State Conferences; and (4) other chartered<br />
subordinate bodies.<br />
For a <strong>Local</strong> Union or any other subordinate body to<br />
be in good standing with the International Union and<br />
other subordinate bodies with which it is affiliated, it<br />
must be current in the payment of its per capita tax and<br />
other obligations owing to the International Union and to<br />
all other subordinate bodies with which it is affiliated;<br />
provided that the good standing status of an affiliate may<br />
be restored if the outstanding obligation is deferred or<br />
waived by the body to which the obligation is owed, subject<br />
to the approval of the General Executive Board.<br />
Payment of Dues and Fees and<br />
Receipt Therefor<br />
Section 5(a). Any member paying his initiation fee,<br />
monthly dues, assessments, or reinitiation fees shall be<br />
provided with a receipt by the <strong>Local</strong> Union in a manner<br />
prescribed by the General Secretary-Treasurer as<br />
approved by the General Executive Board.<br />
No other system of receipting for initiation fees,<br />
monthly dues, assessments, or reinitiation fees will be<br />
recognized by the International Union.<br />
(b). Every member when requested to do so by a<br />
proper representative of the International Union or subordinate<br />
body shall be required to present evidence<br />
establishing membership in good standing.<br />
(c). All members paying dues to <strong>Local</strong> Unions must<br />
pay them on or before the last business day of the current<br />
month. Membership dues to <strong>Local</strong> Unions are due<br />
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