ADD NEW: Section 12. Union funds shall not be used to purchase, nor reimburse members, for purchases of goods or services from an active member in good standing, their spouse, children, or parents.

Rationale: Not having this limitation creates a conflict of interest between the use of Union Funds and the member’s or member’s family’s personal business if there an issue were to arise. This new section prevents diverting funds directly to a member’s (or member’s family’s) personal business and avoids the appearance of inappropriate use of Funds.