Can I lease my position on my union roster?

[benj4786]

I work as an electrical engineer in the railroad industry in New York State. I started with the company as a unionized technician and when I moved into an engineering position I continued paying my dues to maintain my position on the seniority roster. Now, the risk of me losing my job are very low so I have considered ending my dues payments. However, a position of higher seniority would be valuable to someone in a position of lower seniority, and any spot on the roster would be particularly valuable to someone making less money elsewhere. It occurred to me that it would be great if I could lease or sell my membership in the union. Is anything like this done anywhere? Thanks for your help!

 

[FlyingRon]

What makes you think the union will allow you to substitute someone else in your seniority position?

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

Sorry, if the system worked that way, I would sell mine as I have been on ESL for almost 2 years. You leave it, you lose it. It is not an asset, it is a negotiated benefit.