Members Bill of Rights

Every member has the right to be respected as a human being.

Every member has the right to be respected as a brother or sister of this Union.

Every member has the right to freedom of speech and the right to be heard.

Every member has the right to the freedom to listen.

Every member has the right to the freedom of the press.

Every member has the right to participate in the activities of this Union.

Members shall not be denied the right to seek any office or the right to vote in this Union because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, handicap, political affiliation, age or religion.

Every member has the right to support the candidate of his or her choice and to participate in that right with others.

Every member has the right to a fair trial, to be represented by an individual of his or her choice and to proper appeal procedures.

Every member has the right to be secure in his or her basic rights without fear of political, economic, physical or psychological intimidation.