What are the benefits of being a "full member" of my union local?

Here are 7 benefits:

1. Receive information at home by snail mail from PSAC, Agriculture Union and your local, e.g., "Our Union Voice", meeting announcements, etc.
2. Receive special discounts with outside suppliers:
   http://www.psac-afpc.org/what/benefits/benefits-e.shtml
3. Have the 5% of your monthly dues sent to your local for local activities and expenses, e.g., meetings, conventions, GCWCC, etc.
4. Attend and participate in meetings of your local organization and its executive committee.
5. Be eligible to vote for and participate on your local executive, e.g., demonstrate your leadership and put it on your résumé, decide how local dues are spent, etc.
6. Be eligible to vote on all union ballots, i.e., including the ratification of collective agreements.
7. Receive free training on subjects important to you as union members:
   http://www.psac-ncr.com/education-e.htm