The objectives of this organization shall be to achieve for these employees fair wages, hours, and working conditions, together with active participation in the policies and operations of their work places, to promote recognition and respect for the value of their work, to advance the lives and welfare of these employees in economic, social, political, and other areas, and to follow democratic principles.
Membership continues while employed, on leave of absence, or on layoff status.
Associate membership is open to all other classified, temporary or other employees of the University. Organizing membership is open to individuals or groups which have been approved by District 925 as being eligible for organizing membership. Organizing members shall be afforded all the rights and privileges of full membership. There shall be no discrimination against any member, or applicant for membership by reason of race, ethnic origin, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, or age, subject to the exceptions with respect to age contained in applicable law. To be in good standing, dues in accordance with Article IV must be paid for each month by the end of that month.