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C A L I F O R N I A N U R S E J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 0 5 25 have all membership privileges, except as otherwise stated in these bylaws, or for special members as determined by the CNA Board of Directors. 1. They may vote. 2. They shall receive a CNA membership card and the official CNA periodical publications. 3. They may attend CNA House of Delegates and other unrestricted activities. 4. They may serve as delegates to CNA House of Delegates. 5. They may serve in any CNA elected or appointive position if so qualified and selected. B. Each organizational affiliate shall have the following privileges: 1. Receive the California Nurse. 2. Attend the CNA House of Delegates. One designated registered nurse participant per organization shall have a voice, but no vote, in the CNA House of Delegates. 3. Make reports or presentations to the CNA House of Delegates within their organization area of expertise. 4. Submit the names of registered nurse representatives qualified for appointment to ad hoc groups, task forces, and councils. 5. Its Registered Nurse members shall be eligible for National Associate status within CNA. C. All members shall abide by the bylaws and standing rules of this Association. D. 1. A member of CNA shall be dropped from the membership rolls if such member fails to pay dues in the amount and within such time period as established by CNA procedure. No membership rights shall be withheld so long as dues are paid within the month in which they are owed. 2. Unless otherwise provided, a Regular member who fails to pay dues shall be required to pay a finance charge of 1% (one percent) of the amount owed each month in addition to all arrearages in order to be reinstated as a member in good standing. An exception to this would be a layoff, serious illness, or any other special circumstance which could be appealed to the Board of Directors. E. In the event a member engages in conduct which undermines the eco- nomic and professional security of her/his colleagues in a CNA-repre- sented facility by actions contrary to democratic decisions and collective actions of her/his fellow nurses, the members at the facility shall have the authority to take appropriate corrective action to remedy the misconduct and prevent future misconduct, providing that such cor- rective action is recommended through a fair process which affords notice and opportunity to be heard and any corrective action recom- mended as a result of a local facility procedures may be appealed to the CNA Board for final determination. F. Upon resignation there shall be no dues refunded. Section 3.Dues A. The amount of Regular dues for CNA shall be in compliance with law, and established by its members in good standing. B. The amount of dues for CNA shall be 2.2 times the individual members' base hourly rate per month. Dues shall not exceed a cap of $80 (eighty dollars) per month, as modified in accordance with the Standing Rules. C. CNA dues support the following activities by CNA, germane to its representational functions and obligations as the representative of Registered Nurses with respect to, inter alia, the determination, ongoing protection, and future improvement of their conditions of work and professional practice including, without limitation, the following activities: 1. establishing standards of quality patient care, patient advocacy, nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing services; 2. promoting and protecting the economic and general welfare of nurses; 3. promoting and supporting the government relations program as a means to secure and protect nursing and patient rights; 4. providing for the professional and job development of nurses; 5. ensuring an effective collective bargaining program for nurses; 6. assuming an active and meaningful role as a patient and consumer advocate; 7. protecting and promoting the advancement of human rights related to health care and nursing; 8. establishing and strengthening relationships and associations through program activities, informal and formal affiliations with allied nurses' and health care associations and unions, other health care professionals, health advocacy organizations, and other organizations engaged in compatible social and economic justice program activities through appropriate programmatic activities. D. On an annual basis from each dues paying member, $6.00 will be used as a pooled fund for the House of Delegates and $18.00 will be used budgeted for funding member mobilization and involvement activities at the regional and local levels germane to CNA's representational func- tions and obligations as an exclusive representative of registered nurses. The allocation of funds and qualification of regional and local member mobilization and involvement activities for funding shall be made according to criteria and policies established by the CNA Board. of region activities. E. The membership period shall be initiated when the check is received by CNA, and the expiration date shall be the last day of the month. of the period for which the membership card is issued. F. CNA dues shall be levied on a two-tier system: 1. Regular membership shall be applicable to members represented by CNA collective bargaining. An amount equivalent to three and one-half (3-1/2) percent of CNA dues per regular member shall be set aside as a supportive fund for striking CNA members in CNA contract hospitals and/or reimburse-ment for expenses or loss of wages incurred by CNA members who serve on CNA negotiating teams; administration of the fund shall be by policies and procedures as established by the CNA Board, consistent with CNA policies and the applicable laws. 2. Associate membership dues, as determined by the Board shall be appli- cable to all other members in California. National associate dues, as determined by the Board ,who belong to an organizational affiliate, sshall be applicable to members outside of California whose member- ship in CNA resulted from an affiliation.