International Association of Fire Fighters 809 Iaff

“Application for membership must be made on the form adopted by the board for that purpose and shall be accompanied by an initiation fee plus the first months due. Membership applications received shall be presented by the secretary-treasurer to the board at any regular meeting of the board, the board is duly authorized to accept, defer or reject by majority vote any application subjected to appeal to the members.”

“Applicant must take the oath of membership to become a member. 1. Active membership: all persons engaged in firefighting or fire prevention who are permanent and paid employees of the pasadena fire department shall be eligible for active membership in the local provided, however, that this shall not include ranks above that of the captain. 2. Active associate membership: any active member who subsequently becomes disqualified for active membership due to limitations under article iii shall be eligible for active-associate membership provided such person remains engaged in firefighting, fire protection or fire prevention as a permanent and paid employee of the city of pasadena. 3. Active retired membership: members of the local who retire under the retirement system shall be eligible to continue as active-retired member following retirement. 4. Active military service membership: any active member who is inducted into or activated with the armed forces of the united states may continue to be carried as an active member of the local with payments of his dues, assessment or other union charges waived until such member is relieve from active duty with the armed forces.”

“Each member in good standing shall have those rights provided in this constitution and in addition thereto the right set forth in article xiii of the constitution of the international.”

“A review is conducted by the treasurer of the organization. The return is made available to all board members upon request.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“To provide representation to members in matters related to employment in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and fair labor standards.”