Join Local 802

We’re glad you want to join Local 802! Feel free to join right now (use the links below)…or see a list of union benefits, contact our staff with your questions and download our fancy brochure.


Option 1: Join Local 802 right now using our online application* (*if you’re a student, use option #2 below to skip the initiation fee!)


Option 2: Join Local 802 using our manual application (anyone can use this option, and this option is also required for some special cases*)

Please e-mail membership@local802afm.org to use this option. 


*Special cases:

If any of these special cases below apply to you, please send an e-mail to membership@local802afm.org or call (212) 245-4802:

  • You’re a student and want to join with NO initiation fee! 🙂
  • You used to be a member of Local 802 and you want to re-join
  • You are a member of another AFM local and you want to transfer your membership to Local 802
  • You are a member of another AFM local and you want to join Local 802 and keep your other membership active at the same time
  • You want to resign from Local 802
  • You want information on Honor Membership
  • You have any other questions not listed here

Need more help?

For further assistance, contact our staff.


To see a full list of Local 802 benefits, start at www.local802afm.org/benefits


When you join Local 802, you may receive texts from us about union business. You may opt out at any time.