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Obligation
I do, of my own free will and accord, solemnly and sincerely promise – on my sacred honor – that I will never reveal – by word or deed –
any of the business of this United Brotherhood – unless legally authorized to do so. I promise to abide by the Constitution and Laws – and
the will of the majority – observe the Bylaws and Trade Rules and that I will use every honorable means – to procure employment for
brother and sister members. I agree that I will ask for the Union label – and purchase union-made goods – and employ only union labor –
when same can be had. And I further affirm and declare – that I am not now affiliated with – and never will join or give aid – comfort – or
support to any organization that tries to disrupt the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America or any of its affiliates. I pledge
myself to be obedient to authority – orderly in the meetings – respectful in words and actions – and charitable in judgement of my brother
and sister members. To all of this I promise and pledge my most sacred word and honor as long as I remain a member of this Brotherhood.
Being admitted to membership, I agree to be bound by the above Obligation of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of
America, which I have read. I further agree that if it is found at any time that I have made false statements of any kind on this application
that my membership shall be declared void and all monies paid by me shall be forfeited.
This application must be signed, dated, and submitted by the applicant after being fully completed.
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including legal notifications regarding Beck objector rights for members in the US in non-right-to-work states.
I desire to be represented by and hereby authorize the Florida Carpenters Regional Council or its successor to be my
collective bargaining agent in matters of rates of pay, wages, fringe benefits, hours of employment, and other working
conditions. This authorization shall apply to the employer by whom I am employed on this date and all other employers by
whom I may become employed after this date.
I am aware that the Union utilizes an online job dispatch system and that it is my responsibility to sign up for this system
and keep my information updated regularly. Web address www.flcrc.org/job-dispatch-system
Drug Screening
I am aware that I may be subject to Drug Testing and that I will be responsible for the cost of a positive test result.
I hereby voluntarily authorize and direct all my employers to deduct from my compensation, and to forward to the Florida
Carpenters Regional Council (hereinafter “FLCRC”), all required dues or assessments, including supplemental as set forth
by the FLCRC, and working dues in the sum of four and one-half percent (4.5%), or as set forth in any collective bargaining
agreement which applies to me. Such supplemental and working dues shall be based on my gross earnings.
I fully understand that this authorization for supplemental or working dues is not conditioned on my membership or non-
membership in the Florida Carpenters Regional Council.
By checking this box ☐ I authorize five cents ($.05) per hour, from the deducted amount, to the Florida Carpenters Regional
Council Committee of Continuous Existence or its successor as my member contributions.
This authorization shall be irrevocable for a period of one (1) year from the date hereof signed. This authorization shall
automatically renew itself and be irrevocable for successive annual periods unless I give written notice to the Florida
Carpenters Regional Council within the fifteen (15) day period following the expiration of any such annual period or, with
respect to any employer having a collective bargaining agreement, within the fifteen (15) day period following the
termination date of any such collective bargaining agreement.
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