The Freemasons suffered great membership losses as a result.
But conflict with the IWW also led to significant membership losses.
It was a return to the traditional Scouting program after the disastrous membership losses suffered by the 1970s program.
As an episcopal leader, Bishop Craig presided over membership losses.
One example of membership loss and acquisition relating to the contract occurred in the Baltimore garment industry.
From the union's perspective, new members pay dues and reverse the membership losses.
Funds were short and forced the union to end the strike after a month, resulting in major membership losses.
Despite this additional shot in the arm, the league continued to suffer membership losses due to consolidation.
This year, for the first time in decades, the Southern Baptist Convention reported a membership loss.
Moreover, there is no way to prove a relationship between ecumenism per se and membership loss of churches.