The American Maritime Officers Membership Drive Program has been re-established in 2024 to attract new applicants for membership in AMO. The latest membership drive is now underway and will last through June 30, 2024.
The AMO initiation fee was raised on January 1, 2024 to $6,000 pursuant to a vote by the National Executive Board, which was ratified by the membership. However, under the terms of the Membership Drive Program for 2024, a reduced initiation fee in the amount of $3,000 has been established.
To qualify for the reduced initiation fee, applicants must meet the following conditions:
1. The applicant will pay the reduced initiation fee of $3,000 in full not later than June 30, 2024.
2. The applicant will provide Letters of Recommendation from at least two members of American Maritime Officers.
3. The applicant will be in Good Standing, with their dues paid through the current quarter.
AMO applicants who do not pay the reduced initiation fee in full, establish good standing with the union, and submit the two letters of recommendation prior to June 30, 2024 will be responsible for the standard initiation fee for deep-sea and Great Lakes officers at the time they applied: $6,000.
For more information, please contact AMO National Secretary-Treasurer Bob Rice at (954) 295-6160 or via .