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 not a student, click above to join the union now. If you ARE a current student, you pay no initiation fee! If this applies to you, don’t click on the online application above. Instead, send an e-mail to membership@local802afm.org and say you want to join as a student. You must attach a photo of your current student ID and a photo of some proof of enrollment, such as your current transcript.
When you join Local 802, you may receive texts from us about union business. You may opt out at any time.
Option 2: Join Local 802 using our mail-in paper 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. Be sure to mention if you’re a student. When you join Local 802, you may receive texts from us about union business. You may opt out at any time.
*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 are a current student and therefore are exempt from the initiation fee (when you e-mail us, please include a photo of your current student ID and a photo of some proof of enrollment, such as your current transcript)
- 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.