ASLEF MEMBERSHIP

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Membership Benefits

More than you'd expect...

When you join ASLEF you gain from our strength and experience. The union offers numerous benefits to members - but it's not all one way: as a democratically run union, we welcome participation from members. Indeed, an active membership is what keeps us strong.

All new members can expect to receive a joining, information pack which includes their union membership badge and card. They also receive a copy of the ASLEF rule book, an ASLEF diary and details of services available to them as members

What you get

Members of ASLEF are part of a democratically controlled union and can expect equality and fairness along with the rights to:

receive regular information on ASLEF and its work participate in branch meetings, discussions and educational activities arranged by the Society to ensure the right to freedom of association and trade union activity needs.

stand for election to any union position subject to the requirements of rules.

speak and vote on all questions at the branch

hold to account representatives elected on their behalf.

raise questions about any matter at their branch.

a right of appeal if disciplined by the Executive Committee

expect protection from harassment, sexual or racial abuse

legal assistance (subject to rule provisions) for accidents at work, injury by accident off duty(including dependants)

free initial legal advice and other legal services

distress and hardship benefit

access to membership services

representation

Members' Responsibilities

members of ASLEF are expected to keep the Society up-dated with regard to changes of address, of their name, telephone number, employer, workplace, occupation/grade. All of this information can be vital especially when participating in ballots for industrial action.

members should keep the union advised with regard to trade union studies completed and any credits or awards obtained. members should acquaint themselves with the policies of the union.