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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Benefits of Signing a CLAC Membership Card

It’s free, optional, and worth it!

Paying dues doesn’t automatically make you a member. Because CLAC believes in freedom of association, we allow you to choose whether or not to sign a union membership card. Whether you sign a card or not, we will fully represent you in your workplace.

CLAC offers more than just the protections and benefits outlined in your collective agreement. When you sign a CLAC membership card, you can receive discounts, scholarships, awards, opportunities to serve as a leader in your workplace, and more.

  • MemberPerks – Sign up for CLAC’s member discount program! MemberPerks can help you save thousands of dollars every year with special discounts on home electronics and entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, apparel, and so much more.
  • Scholarships for You and Your Family – Every year, CLAC provides a number of $1,500 scholarships to CLAC members and their spouse, children, and grandchildren who are enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution in Canada.
  • The Matthew Manuel Branch of Hope AwardThis award is given annually to CLAC members, their spouse, children, or grandchildren who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program, is cleared for work, and demonstrates a solid commitment to recovery and helping others who face similar challenges.
  • Donations for Your Community – Is there a cause in your community that inspires you? That makes a difference in the lives of others? Nominate it for a donation from CLAC’s Building Communities program. Twice per year, we select up to 15 causes at random from eligible nominations to receive a donation of up to $2,500.
  • Be a Leader – As a CLAC member, you can serve as a workplace leader in roles such as steward, bargaining committee member, local board member, or National board member.
  • Help for You in Times of Loss – Receive financial assistance from our bereavement benefit fund in the difficult days following the death of a loved one. Contact your steward or representative for more details.

You now can sign a CLAC membership application card online on myCLAC.ca.