IFWEA Membership

Applications for membership are welcomed from any organisation with an interest in workers' education, provided it meets criteria and accepts the principles established in the constitution, and pays affiliation fees as agreed at General Conference. All applications (forms are available from the IFWEA website) must be accompanied by a copy of the organisation's constitution and a recent report of activities, and membership is subject to approval by the Executive Committee.

Associate Membership is also available for individuals who wish to keep abreast of developments in workers' education, or wish to formally express their support for the work of the Federation. Associate membership is open to any individual who supports the aims and objectives of IFWEA, upon payment of a fee, subject to approval from the Executive Committee. Associate members are entitled to receive all IFWEA publications and reports of activities, and attend IFWEA events, subject to the agreement of the Chair or presiding representative, but are not entitled to vote, to represent IFWEA, or be nominated for election to IFWEA representative bodies.

Organisations wishing to join IFWEA should complete this form and send it to the IFWEA Secretariat with a copy of your constitution and a recent report of activities.  Applications can be made online, but must be confrimed by letter, formally signed and stamped.  All valid applications will be considered by IfWEA's Executive Committee for aproval subject to ratification at General Conference.

IFWEA Affiliation  Fees

Affiliation fees are paid according to four categories of membership, at ratges determined by the General Conference.  Appropriate categories for each affilate are determined by the EC when considering applications for memebrship.

Annual Fees in USDollars

Category 1: $4,299

Category 2: $2,577

Category 3: $1,290

Category 4: $431

Associate membership: $100