InstituteUnions/Labor RelationsUnions/Labor RelationsUSAHR ManagementEnglishAnalysisFocus AreaCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)Human Resources
Recordkeeping and unions
['Unions/Labor Relations']

- Every labor organization is required to keep current records of its members.
Every labor organization must keep current records identifying its members by:
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
Also, they must keep for one year from the making the above records for any individual seeking membership in the organization. An individual seeking membership is a person who:
- Files an application for membership; or
- Indicates a specific intention to be considered for membership.
This does not include any individual who:
- Is serving for a stated limited probationary period prior to permanent employment and formal union membership; or
- Merely makes an inquiry about the labor organization or its general program.