Join the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and help us fulfil our mission of promoting lung health in low- and middle-income countries. The Union is an independent and international scientific organisation based in Paris, and committed to tuberculosis control since 1920. Our members are renowned experts in their field. You will be able to communicate with peers about your work in tuberculosis and lung health. The Union has 3 working languages: English, French and Spanish. Our web site and most of our documents exist in these languages.

Individual members are physicians, microbiologists, researchers, epidemiologists, veterinaries, nurses, laboratory staff, students, teachers, trainers, activists ... They subscribe to the aims of The Union, are up to date in their membership dues and are affiliated to a Scientific Section and sub-section.

Your benefits

• Receive our scientific journal 'The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease' (Impact Factor in 2007 : 2,240). This monthly journal brings you the latest in research, as well as original articles and commissioned reviews, in tuberculosis and lung health. In addition to clinical, biological and epidemiological aspects, the Journal addresses issues of implementation and assessment of field projects for tuberculosis control and lung health. Articles available in Russian, Chinese, Spanish and French. The Journal can be accessed online through www.ingentaconnect.com
• Receive our scientific publications. All Union technical guides are published on our web site in PDF format and can be downloaded at no charge. Members who receive the print version of the Journal can also receive the print version of our technical guides, advocacy materials and other educational resources, upon request
• Join one of the 4 Scientific Sections (Tuberculosis, Lung Health, HIV and Tobacco Control), as well as a sub-section. The Sections contribute to the content and coordination of the annual Union World Conference on Lung Health. By joining the Scientific Section of your choice, you are entitled to vote through the Chair of your Section at the Annual General Assembly held every year during the World Conference
• Attend our World Conference on Lung Health at reduced rates. The World Conference is CME-accredited since 4 years (Continued Medical Education).

See the 2009 fee schedule

Benefactor members and 15-year members are individual members who choose to financially support The Union in its projects and activities. Thanks to their generosity, The Union can fulfil its mission of promoting lung health in the world. Join our 88-year old cause and become an international activist in public health and scientific innovation. You will enjoy the same benefits as individual members; you will be affiliated to a Scientific section and participate in the proceedings of the General assembly with the right of discussion and vote through the President of your Scientific section. In addition, you will be invited to the President’s Cocktail, which takes place during the annual World Conference; and your name will be part of The Union benefactors’ list published in the annual Activity Report.

See the 2009 fee schedule

Your benefits

• Be listed on The Union web site, with a link to your own web site
• Be listed as an organisational member in the annual Activity Report of The Union, and receive the printed version of this report
• Display The Union logo on your web site and official documents; contact us at communications@theunion.org receive the official logo and guidelines
• Access the Lung Health Image Library (LHIL)
• Have one vote at the General Assembly of The Union
• Enjoy special opportunities at the annual World Conference on Lung Health. For more information, contact conferences@theunion.org

Depending on your annual fee, you will also enjoy 2, 3 or 5 individual memberships, with full benefits including the print and online versions of our scientific journal 'The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease'.

Become an organisational member
Send your bye-laws and the balance sheet of your latest fiscal year to membership@theunion.org. We will inform you of your yearly fee and benefit details.

See the 2009 fee schedule

Your benefits

• Be listed on The Union web site, with a link to your own web site
• Be listed as a constituent member in the annual Activity Report of The Union, and receive the printed version of this report
• Display The Union logo on your web site and official documents; contact us at communications@theunion.org to receive the official logo and guidelines
• Access the Lung Health Image Library (LHIL)
• Have 10 votes at the General Assembly of The Union
• Enjoy special opportunities at the annual World Conference on Lung Health. For more information, contact conferences@theunion.org

Depending on your annual fee, you will also enjoy 1, 3 or 5 individual memberships, with full benefits including the print and online versions of our scientific journal 'The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease'.

Become a constituent member
If your country is not part of the constituent members network, and you wish to represent your country at The Union, send your application and organisation’s bye-laws to Membership@theunion.org. We will inform you of your yearly fee and benefit details.

Fee Schedule 2009

Membership is valid from January to December. Please note that memberships paid after 31 July will start the following year.

Individual members

Membership with online version of the Journal, based on the Gross National Income of your country World Bank Country Statistics 2008 Membership form Membership online	20 € or 65 €
Membership with print and online versions of the Journal, all countries (2 years)	450 €
Membership with print and online versions of the Journal, all countries (1 year) Membership form Membership online	240 €

Benefactor members

Organisational members

There are 3 levels of contribution, depending on the organisation's operating budget:

For more information, please contact Membership Services

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
Membership Services
68 Boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris, FRANCE
Telephone : (+33) 1 44 32 03 60
Fax : (+33) 1 43 29 90 87
membership@theunion.org.