AMEND: ARTICLE IX, Section 9. A Ddues rebates in the minimum amount of ten (10) percent shall follow the standing rule for dues rebates be returned to the locals.

SRD-7 Dues Rebate

AMEND: Effective January 1, 2017, 2026, the National Office will rebate to the Locals, quarterly, the following percentages based on the number of members in good standing: 0-50: 25%, 51-100: 20%, and 101 and up: 10%ten (10) percent of the dues or $750, whichever is greater. For Locals collectively paying less than $4,0003,000 in dues per year, the rebate shall equal the amount of dues paid.

SRF-12 Reimbursement for Trainings/Meetings

AMEND: For any local receiving $6,0004,500 or less in annual dues rebates, transportation and lodging expenses required to attend NATCA training courses or regional meetings will be paid by the region or department hosting the event, in accordance with NATCA’s expense reimbursement policy.
For any local receiving more than $4,500, but less than $6,000 in annual dues rebates, fifty percent (50%) of transportation and lodging expenses required to attend NATCA training courses or regional meetings will be paid by the region or department hosting the event, in accordance with NATCA’s expense reimbursement policy.
All such expenses require pre-approval by the individual responsible for the budget before costs are incurred.

Rationale: Locals with smaller numbers of members who are outside the parameters of SRF-12 pay all their own costs associated with travel, training, internet, etc. This change in dues rebates based on number of members instead of a flat 10% across the board will greatly help Locals in their budgeting and bill paying. 10% is not the same value at all levels of Locals. Stronger locals with better financials only benefit the union as a whole and allow Locals more available funds for resources to complete the work of the Union. Amending SRD-7 would first require amending Article IX section 9. A possible side effect of the SRD-7 change may cause some SRF-12 Locals to leave the parameters of that standing rule hence the reason for the change to SRF-12.

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