Assistance to Non-Members
Requests for assistance from the Union from non-members can be considered provided that:
(i) The non-member has paid 12 months back dues (or a pro rata payment for service of less than 12 months).
(ii) It has been made clear to the non-member that consideration of the request does not imply it will necessarily be met.
(iii) In the case of requests for assistance received by the National Office, the General Secretary has discussed the matter with the relevant Division and Branch.
Exceptions may be made where, in the opinion of the General Secretary in consultation with the Branch:
(a) It would be in the interests of the membership.
(b) The payment of back dues would cause hardship to the non-member or be unreasonable.
(NCM 1995)