Leaving Active Membership
There are many reasons why a member may want to step away from the union or industry at any given time. Below are some ways in which members can leave active membership with IATSE Local 849.
Honourable Withdrawal
If you would like to leave membership, pause your membership or stop paying quarterly dues for some time, taking an Honourable Withdrawal is a good option, especially if you plan to return to membership after being away for a year or more. By taking an Honourable Withdrawal, you will no longer be a member of Local 849. If you wish to rejoin Local 849 or any other IATSE Local, you will have to go through a reinstatement process that may vary from local to local.
To take an Honourable Withdrawal from Local 849, please download and fill out the Honourable Withdrawal Letter found here, and return it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In order to withdraw honourably, any quarterly dues owing must be paid prior to submitting your form.
Resigning
Members also have the option to resign from the union altogether. If you do not plan to rejoin membership with IATSE in the future. The Resignation Letter can be found here, which you can download, sign and return to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In order to resign, any quarterly dues owing must be paid prior to submitting your form.
Retiring
Members who are over the age of 65 may want to consider retiring with IATSE Local 849. To find out more information on retirement, please click here.
Expulsion
Members of IATSE Local 849 are required to make quarterly dues payments as described here
If a member fails to pay their quarterly union dues regularly, they may risk being expelled from the union. If a member has a balance owing that is 6 months overdue, they will be charged a $50 Expulsion Processing Fee and sent an expulsion notice via registered mail. The member will have 30 days from the time the letter is sent to pay the outstanding balance or make arrangements to do so, or else they will be expelled from the local.
Please review our Membership FAQs page for further details or answers to some questions. Any other questions regarding membership, requirements, or the process can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.