ARTICLE 47
Local Union Dues
Section 1. A Local Union or unit of an Amalgamated Local Union may establish membership dues in an amount exceeding the minimum prescribed by Article 16, Section 2; or, if the dues exceed the minimum prescribed by Article 16, Section 2, may decrease membership dues to an amount not less than said minimum. Such action by a Local Union or unit of an Amalgamated Local Union shall require ratification by a majority vote of the votes cast by secret ballot at a Local Union or unit meeting, due notice of the intended action of which has been given to the membership at least seven (7) days prior to the date of said meeting and shall be subject to the approval of the Regional Director whose approval must be obtained before such dues are changed.
Section 2. A Local Union or unit of an Amalgamated Local Union is empowered to provide for the forfeiture of the membership of a delinquent member for the non-payment of dues without the necessity for proceeding by the filing of charges and the conducting of a trial.