USW Local 2-232
formerly PACE 7-232
Membership Meeting
Members are urged to Attend this Meeting.
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USW Local 2-232 formerly PACE 7-232
Members are urged to Attend this Meeting.
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By-Laws of PACE Local 2-232
Composition
Initiation
Briggs
& Stratton Strattec
Security Petition
to separate Special
meeting on separation Division
of Assets ARTICLE
V - POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION Membership Executive
Board President No
membership quorum Purchases ARTICLE
VI - DUTIES OF LOCAL UNION MEMBERS Regular
Meetings Special
Meetings Executive
Board Meetings No
recording Quorum Rules
of Conduct Order
of Business Split Meetings ARTICLE
VIII - DUTIES OF LOCAL OFFICERS President Vice-President Recording
Secretary Financial
Secretary-Treasurer Trustees Sergeant-at-Arms Guide ARTICLE
IX - LOCAL UNION COMMITTEES Standing
Committees Executive
Board & Bargaining Committees Ballot
Position Briggs
& Stratton Bargaining Committee Strattec
Security Bargaining Committee Duties
of Bargaining Committees ARTICLE
X - EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS Salary
of President and Financial Secretary Union
Analyst Delegate
& members expenses Lost
Time Lost
time on Saturday or Sunday ARTICLE
XI - INITIATION FEE & MONTHLY DUES Rates Due
date Forfeiture ARTICLE
XII - CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIATIONS Authority Proposed
changes Voting Explanation ARTICLE
XIV - LOCAL UNION OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS Officers Executive
Board Eligibility Nomination
and acceptance Schedule Order
of Nomination Vacancies Election
Malfeasance ARTICLE
XV - ELECTION AND RECALL OF SHOP
STEWARDS AND BARGAINING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Bargaining
Committee Term & Election Strattec
Bargaining Committee Plants
& Divisions Steward
Election & Terms Vacancies Chief Stewards Vacancies ARTICLE
XVI - ELECTION OF ARTICLE
XVII - FUNCTIONS OF STEWARDS AND BARGAINING COMMITTEE Stewards Grievances Steward Reports Bargaining
Committee - Grievances Grievance
to Bargaining Committee prior to
membership Discharge
grievance appeal Steward
to handle grievance Grievance
records Grievance
report from Bargaining Committee ARTICLE
XVIII - FUNCTIONS OF COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION ARTICLE
XIX - FUNDS AND PROPERTY ARTICLE
XX - TRIALS OF LOCAL UNION OFFICERS AND MEMBERS ARTICLE
XXI - AMENDMENTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE Effective
Date New
or amended by-laws Rejected
by-laws Publication
of proposed by-laws This
organization shall be known as Local 7-232, Paper, Allied-Industrial Chemical
and Energy Workers International Union, affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations and Canadian
Labor Council. (PACE Local 7-232)
To
improve the working conditions, advance, maintain, and protect the interests
of the workers organized on an industrial basis within the International
Union. To establish wages
in accordance with the need and desires of the membership, and regulate the
hours of work and working conditions. To unite in one
organization, regardless of religion, race, creed, color or national origin,
all workers eligible to become members in this Local Union. To improve the
sanitary and working conditions of employment within the factory. To educate our
membership in the history of the American Labor Movement and to develop and
maintain an intelligent and dignified membership; to vote and work for the
passage of improved legislation in the interest of all labor; to work for the
repeal of those laws which are unjust to labor; to work for legislation having
as its object the establishment of real social and unemployment insurance, the
expense of which is to be borne by the employer and the Government. Section
1. Composition
Membership of this Local shall be composed of workers eligible under
the provisions of the International Constitution of the PACE International
Union. Section
2. Initiation
Membership in this Local shall become effective upon
acceptance by the Local Union of the application for membership. The member shall thereafter present himself or herself for
formal initiation at the first regular meeting following his or her
notification of acceptance, or shall present himself or herself within four
weeks of notice of his or her acceptance before a duly authorized officer of
the Union who shall administer the Membership Pledge.
The signing of an application for membership and its acceptance by the
Local Union shall bind the member to the membership obligations set forth in
these By-Laws. Section
3.
All members
of this Local Union are also members of the International Union and/or its
constituted authorities, provided that by virtue of such membership no
individual member, or group of members is in any manner authorized to
represent or commit the International Union; and that the International Union
does not accept any liability or responsibility for the acts of members unless
such acts have been properly authorized and approved in accordance with the
provisions of the Constitution and laws of the International Union. Section
4.
No member of
this Local Union shall work for lower wages, longer hours, or conditions
inferior to those fixed by the agreement with the company. Section
5.
Any person
who has the authority to hire or discharge shall not be permitted to hold
membership in this Local Union whose membership is composed of workers over
whom such persons have supervisory authority. When members are appointed to
such official positions, as above described, they shall withdraw from
membership in the Local Union by taking out a clearance card. Members promoted
to minor positions, where they work with their fellow workers and do not have
the authority of discipline, may retain their membership. 1.
Briggs & Stratton
This Local Union shall hold jurisdiction over all hourly paid employees
of the Briggs & Stratton Corp. who are eligible for membership in the PACE
International Union, AFL-CIO and Canadian Labor Council. 2.
Strattec Security
This Local Union shall also hold jurisdiction over all hourly paid
employees of Strattec Security Corporation who are eligible for membership in
the PACE International Union. 3.
Petition to separate
Workers in either unit may petition for their unit to be separated into
a new local of the PACE International Unio. Such a petition must contain the signatures of 50% of
the active membership in that unit at the time the petition is submitted.
Signatures must be collected within a 30 day period. The petition shall be
submitted to the Recording Secretary. 4.
On receipt of a petition for separation, the Recording Secretary shall
verify the completeness of the petition. Upon assurance that the petition is
valid, the Executive Board shall set a special meeting of the members in the
petitioning unit for the purpose of conducting a thorough discussion of the
effects of separation. Such meeting is to be set for not less than 30 days,
nor more than 75 days from the date of receipt of the petition. 5.
Special meeting on separation
Within 30 days after the special meeting, a secret ballot referendum
shall be held in-plant, if possible, or at a convenient location near the
plant. The motion to separate shall be carried by a simple majority of those
voting. 6.
Division of Assets
If
a unit votes to separate, and such separation is approved by the International
President, a division of the assets of the Local Union shall be
made in proportion to the size of membership of each unit on the date of the
vote to separate. The separating unit will form a new local with a new local
name and be governed by all applicable provisions of the International
Constitution. ARTICLE
V - POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Local
7232 shall be governed by its membership in the following manner: Section
1. Membership
The highest tribunal shall be the membership, assembled at
all authorized meetings. Section
2. Executive Board
The Executive Board
shall be empowered to represent this Local Union between meetings of the Local
Union when urgent business requires prompt and decisive action. In no case,
however, shall the Board transact any business that may affect the vital
interests of the Local Union, until the approval of the membership is secured.
Expenditures of up to $300 can be approved by the Executive Board per month. Section
3. President
Between meetings of the Local Executive Board, the highest
authority in the Local shall be vested in the President, whose actions are
subject to the approval or ratification of the Executive Board and the
membership at their next regular meeting. Section
4. No membership quorum
In the event that there is no quorum for a regular membership meeting,
the Executive Board will have the authority to make expenditures and non-vital
actions that were to be recommended by at least 70% of voting members of the
Executive Board to that regularly scheduled membership meeting. This does not
include any changes in contract. Section
5. Purchases
The Financial Secretary-Treasurer, with the approval of the President,
shall purchase supplies, services and equipment necessary to allow the Local
Union to achieve the goals set forth by the membership and for the operation
and maintenance of the Local 7232 building and equipment. Any item purchased
at a cost of $300.00 or more, shall require at least two price quotes.
Purchases of durable equipment, other than the repair or replacement of
current equipment, in the excess of $500.00, shall require the approval of the
Executive Board and Membership. ARTICLE
VI - DUTIES OF LOCAL UNION MEMBERS
Section
1.
It shall be
the duty of each member to conscientiously seek to understand and exemplify,
by practice, the intent and purpose of his obligation as a member of this
Local Union. Section
2.
It shall be
the duty of each member to render aid and assistance to brother or sister
members in cases of illness, death or distress, and in every way to acquit
himself as a loyal and devoted member of this Local Union. Section
3.
All members
by becoming members of this Local Union thereby vest the proper officers and
committees with the authority to act for and on their behalf in the settlement
and adjustment of grievances and controversies, subject to the provisions of
the International Constitution, the By-Laws of this Local Union, and the
contract between this Local Union and the employer. Section
1. Regular Meetings
Regular meetings shall be held a minimum of six (6) times
per year at the time and
date designated by a majority vote of the membership present at any regular
meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. Section
2. Special Meetings
The President may call a special meeting of the Local. The
President shall call a special meeting at the request of the Executive Board
or the written request of one-third, but no less than seven of the members in
good standing. Written notice of a special meeting shall be given to the
members. The written notice shall include the date, time and place of meeting
and state the purpose for which the meeting is called. No business other than
for which the meeting is called may be transacted. Section
3. Executive Board Meetings
The Executive Board shall meet between membership meetings
for the purpose of handling emergency affairs of the Local Union and to plan
an interesting and constructive program for the following regular meeting of
the membership. Section
4. No recording
of meetings No
tape recorders, cameras or video equipment will be permitted in the stewards,
regular or special membership meetings unless prior approval has been given by
the Local 7232 President. Section
5. Quorum
Twelve (12) members in addition to officers and
bargaining committee members shall constitute a quorum at the regular
or special meeting. A majority of the
Executive Board shall constitute a quorum at Executive Board Meetings. Section
6. Rules of Conduct
Rules for the conduct of all meetings shall be Robert's
Rules of Order, unless otherwise provided for in the Local Union By-laws or in
the International Constitution. Section
7. Order of Business
The following shall be the order of business for this
Local Union: 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Roll call of officers. 3. Application for membership. 4. Voting on applicants. 5. Initiation of new members. 6. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. 7. Trustees report. 8. Report of Financial Secretary-Treasurer. 9. Communications and bills.
10.
Reports of officers, committees, and delegates.
11. Unfinished business.
12. New business.
13. Does anyone know of a
member out of work, etc.
14. Good and Welfare.
15. Closing.
When membership
meetings are held in more than one session at different times and or
locations, all motions requiring action by the membership must be submitted to
the Recording Secretary to be placed on the agenda, prior to the first session
of the meeting. All membership votes shall be tallies, with unanimous votes
receiving the entire count for the membership present at that meeting. No member shall
sign in or vote at more than one session of a given membership meeting.
Members may attend more than one session with a voice but no vote. ARTICLE
VIII - DUTIES OF LOCAL OFFICERS
Section
1.
President
It
shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Local
Union, countersign all checks issued by the Financial Secretary-Treasurer
against accounts of the Local Union when ordered by the Local Union, enforce
the provisions of these By-Laws and the Constitution of the PACE International
Union, AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labor Council, and appoint committees not
otherwise provided for. He or she shall be a member ex-officio of all
committees. Section
2.
Vice-President
The
Vice-President shall assist the President in the discharge of his or her
duties, and shall perform the duties of the President in his or her absence,
death, incapacity or resignation from office. Section
3.
Recording Secretary
It
shall be the duty of the Recording Secretary to keep a correct record of the
proceedings of the Local Union, conduct the correspondence of the Local Union,
furnish the International Secretary-Treasurer with the names and addresses of
all officers of the Local Union, read all documents and correspondence to the
Local Union and keep them on file for future reference. Section
4.
Financial Secretary-Treasurer
a. It shall be the duty of the Financial Secretary-Treasurer to
receive all dues, initiation fees, assessments, fines, and other receipts of
the Local Union and to give official receipts or stamps furnished and approved
by the International Union for same. b. Shall write and sign all checks drawn on the Local Union
Treasury which must also be countersigned by the President of the Local Union,
and keep a proper balance of the funds of the Local Union. c. Shall deposit all monies collected in a suitable bank as may
be directed by the Local Union Trustees.
Deposits shall be made at least once each week. d. Shall, by the 15th of each month, send to the International
Secretary-Treasurer a report of all initiation fees, dues, fines, assessments
and other receipts received by the Local Union during the previous month on
forms supplied and approved by the International Union, together with the
total amount due the International Union. e. Shall receive applications for membership and notify the
applicants of their acceptance or rejection. f. Shall see that all members receive the "THE PACE
Setter" regularly, when eligible. g. Shall provide each member with an official Membership Book
and affix therein official receipts or stamps for all dues, fines, assessments
or initiation fees paid by each such member. h. Shall issue an official receipt supplied and approved by the
International Union for all other monies received by the Local Union other
than dues, assessments, or initiation fees. i. Shall issue all clearance cards and indicate all official
clearance and exonerations in the membership book of such members as are
qualified to receive them in accordance with the provisions of the
International Constitution. j. Shall provide each member with a copy of the International
Union's Constitution, a copy of the Local Union By-Laws and a copy of the
current collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the employer.
Further, the Financial Secretary-Treasurer shall maintain at the principal
office of the Local Union copies of such agreement made by said Local Union
which copies shall be available for inspection by any employee whose rights
are affected by such agreement. k. Shall maintain a complete record of all members of the Local
Union, active or otherwise. This record shall show the date of initiation, the
date and cause of suspensions or expulsion, and the date of death; together
with the correct home address of the member and such other matters as may be
deemed necessary to keep a record of the continuous standing of a member of
this Union. l. Shall forward to the International Secretary-Treasurer, on
forms supplied by the International Union, the name and address of each member
of the Local Union and all changes of addresses as they may, from time to
time, occur. m. Shall forward to the International Secretary-Treasurer, on
forms supplied by the International Union, a report of names and addresses of
all members initiated, suspended, expelled, deceased, withdrawn or
transferred. n. Shall forward to the International Secretary-Treasurer, on
forms supplied by the International Union, on or before the 15th of each
month, a report of all monies received and disbursed by the Local Union during
the previous month. A copy of all such reports shall be kept on file by him or
her for the Local Union and shall be reported to the membership of the Local
Union at the next regular Local Union meeting. o. Shall keep an inventory of all properties and records of the
Local Union, including date of purchase and amount paid. p. Shall turn over all books and records to the Trustees for
audit when called upon to do so. q. Shall, on the demand of the International President and/or
his or her representative, produce all books and records for examination
and/or audit. r. Shall comply with all provisions of the International
Constitution, pertaining to the proper functioning of his or her office and
his or her conduct as an officer and member of the Local Union. s. Shall deliver to his or her successor all monies, documents,
records and other properties of the Local Union. t. Shall give a bond, the amount of which shall be determined by
the Trustees of the Local Union, subject to the approval of the International
Executive Board, which, in any event, shall be sufficient to cover the highest
amount of monies handled by him or her at any time. The cost of such bond shall be paid for, from the funds of the
Local Union. u. Should the Local Union Financial Secretary-Treasurer fail to
report the full membership of the Local Union to the International Union and
District Council Secretaries, or to send in the full amount of per capita tax
on the same number of members that have paid dues to the Local Union, together
with the full amounts of initiation fees and assessments due to the
International Union, the officer or officers responsible for such failure
shall be subject to summary expulsion or suspension and shall not be allowed
to hold office in the organization for a period of two years and the Local
Union may be suspended from all privileges and benefits until such deficiency
is made good. v. Shall refuse to
accept application for membership from any persons who have been suspended or
expelled by any other Local Union of the International Union, until he or she
has received written notice from the Local Union suspending or expelling that
all claims or charges have been satisfactorily settled with the person or
persons involved. w. Shall keep proper records of all expenditures of the Local's
finances and be in compliance with all Internal Revenues Service reporting to
both FEDERAL and STATE Governmental agencies.
Wage and Hour records including all Tax Withholding and reporting shall
be included in the duties of the Financial Secretary-Treasurer. Section
5. Trustees
The
Trustees of the Local Union shall examine and audit the books and records of
the local union at least every three (3) months and shall submit a written
report on each audit to the Local Union within thirty (30) days following the
close of each quarter. An annual Financial Report must be submitted to the
International Secretary-Treasurer within ninety (90) days of the end of the
Local Union's fiscal year. It shall also be their duty to see that Financial
Officers of the Local Union are bonded in conformity with the laws of the
International Union. The Trustees shall see that all funds shall be deposited
in a bank, in the name of the Local Union, subject to an order or check signed
by the President and the Financial Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union.
In the event the books are not received for audit within fifteen (15)
days after the end of each month, the chairperson of the Trustees shall
immediately notify the International Secretary-Treasurer, and report the fact
to the next meeting of the Local Union. The Trustees have
the right to check on monies and time turned in to the Local Union for lost
time in accordance with Title V Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: "The officers,
agents, shop stewards, and other representatives of a labor organization
occupy positions of trust in relation to such organization and it's members as
a group." 29 USC S501(a) "Any person
who embezzles, steals, or unlawfully and willfully abstracts or converts to
his own use, or the use of another, any of the monies, funds, securities,
property, or other assets of the labor organization of which he is an officer,
or by which he is employed, directly or indirectly, shall be fined not more
than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years of both." 29 USC
S501(c) When charging the
Local Union for lost time, Union Members will submit to the Local Union the
amount of money representing their earnings. Trustees will have the option of
questioning any Union Member if discrepancies arise. Section
6. Sergeant-at-Arms
It shall be the
duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms to assist the President or Chairperson in
preserving order when called upon to do so. He or she shall also take charge
of all property of the Local Union not otherwise provided for, and perform
such duties as may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Local
Union. Section
7. Guide
It shall be the
duty of the Guide to introduce all new members and visitors, inspect
membership books or cards, to be satisfied that all present are entitled to
remain in the meeting of the Local Union and perform such other duties as are
assigned from time to time by the Local Union. ARTICLE
IX - LOCAL UNION COMMITTEES
Section 1. Standing Committees
The Local Union
shall have the following standing committees:
Executive Board, Bargaining, Organization, Political Education,
Legislative, Education, Constitution and By-Laws, Union Label, Welfare,
Community Services, Human Rights, Safety and such other committees as this
Local Union may deem necessary. Section 2. Executive Board & Bargaining Committees
The Executive Board and Bargaining Committee of this Local
Union shall be elected, and no one person shall hold both an Executive Board
position and a Bargaining Committee position at the same time (this excludes
President and Recording Secretary). All
other committees shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the
Executive Board. Section 3. Ballot Position
Ballot position of
candidates nominated for the Executive Board, Bargaining Committee and
Convention Delegates shall be determined by random selection from a container.
The Chairperson of the Election Committee and the President of Local
7232 shall make the selections within five (5) days after the nomination. Section 4. Briggs & Stratton Bargaining Committee
The Bargaining
Committee for the Briggs & Stratton Unit shall consist of not more than
six (6) members. The President, who will act as chairperson, the Recording
Secretary and four (4) Grievance Representatives: one (1) from the West Allis
Plant, two (2) Burleigh Plant Grievance Representatives for First/Third Shifts
(including Menomonee Falls) one (1) for Second Shift Burleigh Plant (including
Menomonee Falls) Section 5. Strattec
Security Bargaining Committee
The Bargaining
Committee at Strattec shall consist of the plant grievance representative and
two elected Bargaining Committee members elected by the members of the
Strattec Unit along with the President of Local 7232 who shall act as
chairperson of the Committee. Section 6. Duties of Bargaining Committees
The Bargaining Committee shall
represent the Union in all negotiations on wages, hours of work, working
conditions, 3rd stage grievances and contract negotiations; and shall report
progress of same to membership. ARTICLE
X - EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS
Section 1.
Salary of President and
Financial Secretary.
In the event it is
determined by the Local Union that a full time Union position is no longer
warranted, the member holding the affected shall have former job rights as
provided in the Labor Agreement and shall fulfill their duties on a part time
basis as may be required. Stenographic help
may be hired by the Financial Secretary-Treasurer to work in the Union Office
when required. Section 2. Union
Analyst
The Executive Board
shall be authorized to fill the position of one (1) Union Analyst which shall
be filled from among the membership. Notices for the opening, including job
duties, knowledge and qualifications required will be mailed to each member at
their last known mailing address and will be posted on the plant bulletin
boards. All applicants will be reviewed by the Executive Board who will make
the selection. In filling the position, the Executive Board shall make its
selection based on their best judgment on which candidate has the best
qualifications and interpersonal communication skills needed for the position.
The maximum salary
and fringe benefits of the Union Analyst shall be the same as that of the
President and Financial Secretary-Treasurer. Should it become
necessary to eliminate the Union Analyst or the position is deemed to be less
than full time, the Analyst shall have former job rights as provided for in
the Labor Agreement with the Company. If not eliminated but the position is
less than full time, the analyst shall be returned to the plant to fulfill the
requirements on a part time basis as may be required. The President shall
be consulted and must give prior authorization for any and all necessary
overtime for Union Analysts. Section 3. Delegate
& members expenses
Delegates or members
attending conventions, schools, seminars, etc. which require transportation
will be paid air flight or established mileage to the driver.
Any delegate or member driving will be allowed 1/3 more on mileage for
taking one or more other delegates or authorized members from our Local as
passengers. Any other reasonable
and necessary travel expenses must be approved by the Executive Board with a
voucher made out before the money is paid. Delegates attending conferences as representatives of the Local Union will receive per diem rates as established by the Internal Revenue Service for the city where the conference it being held. Section 4. Lost Time
Officers and members
performing services for the Union in the shop or out of the shop during
working hours shall be paid by the Union for all time lost plus reasonable and
necessary expenses provided a voucher is made out and approved by the
President and Financial Secretary of the Union before the money is paid. Section 5. Lost time on Saturday or Sunday
Members who attend
all day Political Action or Educational meetings on a voluntary basis shall
not be paid for lost time on Saturday or Sunday. ARTICLE
XI - INITIATION FEE & MONTHLY DUES
Section 1. Rates
The initiation fee shall be
$50.00. Monthly dues shall be
$31.92 (as of 12/31/1999) per
month plus such assessments as may be levied in accordance with the provisions
of Article VIII. Section 2. Due date
All
dues and assessments are due and payable on or before the first day of each
month to the Financial Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union.
No member shall be credited with dues until all fines, assessments and
other indebtedness against him or her are paid in full, except where the
indebtedness consists of fines or assessments not yet due. Section 3. Forfeiture Any member who is three (3) months or more in arrears in the payment of dues, fines or assessments shall be automatically suspended and dropped from the rolls notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary. Any member who has been suspended for non-payment of dues, fines or assessments may be reinstated upon payment(s) of a new initiation fee, and all unpaid monies due at the time of his/her suspension or expulsion. ARTICLE
XII - CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIATIONS
Section 1. Authority
No officer or
representative of this Local Union shall have authority to bind this Local
Union to a contract with the employer without either the prior authority or
subsequent approval of a majority of the members in attendance at a meeting of
which the members had notice that such matter would be considered. Section 4. Explanation
Prior to any vote to
ratify a contract, all Bargaining Committee members and officers must be given
an opportunity to explain their recommendation regarding the proposed
contract. Whenever any
difficulty arises within the jurisdiction of this Local Union between its
members and the employer or employers and a strike it necessary, it shall be
called and conducted according to the provisions in Article 14. ARTICLE
XIV - LOCAL UNION OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. Officers
This Local Union
shall have the following officers: President,
Vice-President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary, three
Trustees, Sergeant-at-Arms and Guide. Section 2. Executive
Board
The Executive Board
of the Local Union shall consist of all the officers referred to in Section 1
of this Article. Section 3. Eligibility
No member shall be
eligible to any of these elective offices or positions in the Local Union
until he or she has been a member in continuous good standing in the
International Union for a period of twelve (12) months immediately preceding
the date of the nomination and is also in good standing with the Local Union. Section 4. Nomination
and acceptance
Any member desiring
to run for Local Union office must notify the Recording Secretary in writing,
prior to or within 15 minutes of the end of the nomination meeting, of his or
her desire to accept nomination for a specific office.
The terms of office shall be for two (2) years. Section 5. Schedule
The nominations of
officers of the Executive Board and Bargaining Committee shall be held in the
month of January. All nominations
must be made and accepted at the nomination meeting.
If more than two (2) are nominated for an office, a primary will be
held in February. The Final
election will be held in March. Not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to the election of Executive Board and
Bargaining Committee members notice thereof shall be mailed to each member at
his or her last known home address. Such
notice of the election, may be given together with the notice of the
nomination meeting, provided it is mailed to each member at his or her last
know home address a reasonable time before the nomination meeting.
Election of Executive Board and Bargaining Committee members shall be
by secret ballot among the members in good standing. Members elected in these elections will immediately assume the positions to which they are elected. One Trustee shall
be elected at the same time as the election of Bargaining Committee
Representatives and Alternates. Elections
shall be held in the manner and under the same rules of procedure of the
Executive Board. One of the Trustees
elected in the regular Executive Board election will be a member employed at
Briggs and Stratton. The other shall be employed at Strattec. These Trustees
will be nominated from and elected by members employed at the respective
companies. In 1995 only, one
Trustee will be nominated from and elected by the members employed at
Strattec. This person will serve as a fourth Trustee until the next Executive
Board election in 1997. Section 6. Order of Nomination
The order of
nomination of Executive Board members shall be as follows:
President, Vice-President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Recording
Secretary, two Trustees, Sergeant-at-Arms and Guide. The Primary
Election to eliminate all but two candidates receiving the highest number of
votes for each office will be held on days selected by the Election Committee.
The Final Election shall be held on days selected by the Election
Committee in the same manner as the Primary and under the same rules of
procedure. Section 7.
Vacancies
In the event of the
death, removal or resignation of any Local Union officer or Board member,
except President, such vacancy shall be temporarily filled by appointment of a
temporary Officer or Executive Board member upon concurrence of two-thirds of
the Local Executive Board. If
such vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice-President will
automatically assume the duties of the President in accordance with Article X,
Section 7 of the International Union Constitution until an election can be
held to fill the vacancy of President. Within
one-hundred and twenty (120) days of a vacancy in any office, such vacancy
shall be filled by election. This election will be held within two weeks of
the nomination meeting. If more
than two candidates are nominated for an office and no candidate receives more
than 50% of the votes cast in the election, a runoff election will be held
between the two candidates receiving the highest vote count in the first
election. The runoff election will be held within two weeks of the first
election. Reasonable notice, of not less than seven (7) days, shall be given
before any nomination and election to fill a vacancy. The election committee
will determine the times and locations of these elections. Any vacancies
created on the Executive Board as a result of such an election, shall be
filled by additional elections following this same procedure. Section 8. Election Malfeasance Any member accused of misrepresenting returns, altering, mutilating or destroying deposited ballot, voting fraudulently or interfering with a member in the exercise of his or her right to cast his or her ballot in Local Union voting and/or elections, shall be referred to a trial according to Article XI of the PACE International Constitution. ARTICLE
XV - ELECTION AND RECALL OF SHOP
STEWARDS AND
BARGAINING
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Section 1. Bargaining Committee Term & Election
All Bargaining
Committee members shall be elected for a two (2) year term. Members will vote
for Bargaining and Plant Representatives of the plant or division they are
employed in. The Primary
Election to eliminate all but two (2) candidates receiving the highest number
of votes for each office will be held on days selected by the Election
Committee. The Final Election
shall be held on days selected by the Election Committee in the same manner as
the Primary Election and under the same rules of procedure which apply to
election of Local Union Officers. A candidate or
representative of a candidate may observe the counting of the ballots.
Any candidate may request the Election Committee to recount the
ballots. A recount or other
investigation of the ballots will be at the expense of the candidate unless
such investigation would redetermine the winner.
Such expense shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50) paid in advance.
The time, day and place of any investigation will be determined by the
Election Committee. Requests for
recount or any other investigation must be made in writing to the Recording
Secretary within five (5) days after the election. The Primary
Election for the two (2) Bargaining Committee Grievance Representatives at the
Burleigh Plant, First/Third Shift, will be held if necessary to eliminate all
but four (4) total candidates for these positions and will be held on days
selected by the Election Committee in February and the Final Election will be
held in March with the two candidates receiving the highest vote count elected
under the same rules of procedure which apply to the election of Local Union
Officers. Section 2. Strattec Bargaining Committee
The nominations for
the Strattec Unit elected Bargaining Committee members will take place in
January of the even numbered years. Primary elections, if needed to eliminate
all but four (4) total candidates for these positions, will be held on days
selected by the Election Committee in February and final elections will be
held in March with the two candidates receiving the highest vote count elected
under the same rules of procedure which apply to the election of Local Union
Officers. In 1995, elections
will be scheduled in a manner to be approved by the membership of the Local
Union. Nominations will take place at the meeting at which this by-law is
approved. Candidates for
these positions shall be employees of Strattec Corporation and must meet other
eligibility requirements as for Local Union Officers. The nominations for
the Strattec Unit plant Grievance Representative and Alternate Grievance
Representative will take place in January of the odd numbered years. Primary
elections, if needed to eliminate all but two (2) candidates for each
position, will be held on days selected by the Election Committee in February
and Final elections will be held in March under the same rules of procedure
which apply to the election of Local Union Officers. Vacancies and
recalls for the positions in this section will be treated as for Bargaining
Committee members at the Briggs and Stratton Unit. Section 3. Plants & Divisions The elected Bargaining Committee Representatives shall serve as Plant Grievance Representative of their particular plant or division Section 4. Steward Election & Terms
Stewards shall be
democratically elected by the members they are to represent and must have at
least one year seniority to be eligible to run for office.
The term of office of a Steward shall be two years. Section 5. Recall
of Stewards & Bargaining Committee members
Bargaining
Committee members, shop stewards, and/or Shop Committee
members may be recalled either by a majority vote of the membership of
the unit electing them or by a majority vote of the Local Union at any called
meeting, providing the party involved is given at least one weeks' written
notice by the Recording Secretary prior to
the meeting and that such notice include a statement of reasons why
such action is warranted. No request for recall shall be considered unless
such request is made by at least thirty per cent (30%) of the membership of
the Bargaining Unit electing them or by at least twenty per cent (20%) of the
membership of the Bargaining Unit if the action is initiated at the Local. In
recalling such person, the Local
Union may impose such period of ineligibility for election to
the position from which recalled as the Local Union deems advisable,
but not to exceed one year. There shall be no right of
appeal to any International Officer or body from recall action taken,
except in the event of alleged procedural irregularity in such action. Section
6. Vacancies
In the event of the
death, removal from office or resignation of any Bargaining Committee
Grievance Representative, the President with the concurrence of the majority
of the Executive Board, may fill the position for a period of up to one
hundred and twenty-(120) days. Within the one hundred and twenty-(120) day
period, an election will be held to fill the unexpired term. This election
will be held within two weeks of the nomination meeting. If more than two
candidates are nominated or an office and no candidate receives more than 50%
of the votes cast in the election, a run off election will be held between the
two candidates receiving the highest vote count in the first election. The
runoff election will be held within two weeks of the first election. The
election committee will determine the times and locations of these elections. In the event of an
absence for one week or more of an elected or Steward due to vacation,
sickness, etc., the President may temporarily fill in or shall fill the
absence for the duration of the absence by temporary appointment Section 7. Chief Stewards In
the event of an absence of an elected Bargaining Committee Grievance
Representative, a Chief Steward for the same plant shift or area will replace
them. This Chief Steward must be an elected steward from the plant, shift or
area. Stewards willing to
run for Chief Steward must notify the Grievance Representative of their desire
to run in writing by the date specified. Stewards from the designated plant,
shift or area will elect the Chief Steward at a steward meeting. 7 a. Vacancies In
case of a vacancy in a position of Chief Steward, the President, with the
approval of the Executive Board will appoint a Temporary Chief Steward for a
period of no more than one hundred and twenty (120) days. Within that one
hundred and twenty (120) day period an election will be held at a steward
meeting following the procedure set forth for the Chief Steward Election. ARTICLE
XVI - ELECTION OF DELEGATES
Section 1.
Delegates to
International and State Conventions shall be elected in a democratic manner by
the membership and must be a member in good standing as stated in Article XIV. Section2. The President and Financial Secretary shall be designated as automatic delegates to all District Council 1, AFL-CIO State and International Conventions. ARTICLE
XVII - FUNCTIONS OF STEWARDS AND BARGAINING COMMITTEE
Section 1. Stewards
The functions of the
Stewards shall be to: a. Handle all
grievances which arise in the department. b. Maintain sanitary
and safe working conditions. c. Maintain 100
percent union membership in the department. d. Get workers to
come to meetings and otherwise to educate them in Union problems; to make sure
that they wear their dues buttons. e. Serve as an
invaluable link between the Union officers and the members in the plants. Section 2. Grievances
All grievances must
be written on the standard grievance form provided by the Local Union, with
sufficient copies for filing and referral to the Bargaining Committee. Section 3. Steward Reports
Stewards must make a report on
the disposition of every grievance presented to them to the membership of the
department and at the next monthly meeting of Stewards, Bargaining Committee
Representatives and Officers. Section 4. Bargaining Committee - Grievances
The Bargaining
Committee shall endeavor to settle all grievances referred to it by the
Stewards, or grievances that originate from the general membership by action
of the membership at a regular or special meeting. Section 5. Grievance to Bargaining Committee prior to membership No individual or department grievances shall be brought up on the general membership floor until they have been presented for settlement to the Bargaining Committee, except when the Bargaining Committee fails to make a report on a particular grievance Section
5.(a) Discharge grievance appeal
Discharged employees
whose grievances are not recommended for arbitration by the Bargaining
Committee, have the right to appeal their case at the next regular monthly
membership meeting, and shall be so notified by the Local's Recording
Secretary in writing. This appeal shall be voted on by the members of the unit
involved. Section 6. Steward to handle grievance
No Officer,
Bargaining Committee Representative or any other Representative of the Union
shall handle an individual or departmental grievance until it has been
processed by the department Steward, except to assist the Steward when such
assistance is requested or desirable. ARTICLE XVIII - FUNCTIONS OF COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION Among other things,
this Committee shall take steps to carry out the P.E.P. Voluntary Dollars
Campaign, and shall forward all monies collected to the International
Secretary-Treasurer and shall report to him or her what steps the Local Union
is taking to carry out this Voluntary Dollars Campaign. ARTICLE XIX - FUNDS AND PROPERTY The funds and
property of this Local Union shall be used only in the ways prescribed by
Article IX. ARTICLE XX - TRIALS OF LOCAL UNION OFFICERS AND MEMBERS Trials
of Local Union Officers and members shall be conducted according to the rules
outlined in Article 11 of the International Constitution. ARTICLE XXI - AMENDMENTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE Section 1. Effective Date
These By-Laws shall
become effective immediately following approval of the International
President. Except as otherwise here in provided, these By-Laws can be amended
only by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at any regular or
specially called meeting for this purpose.
In the case of a dues increase or decrease, refer to Article VIII.
All amendments must be presented at least one regular membership
meeting prior to the meeting at which final action is to be taken and shall
not be effective until approved by the International Executive Board. Section 2. New or amended by-laws
All new or amended
By-Laws must be submitted to the Chairperson of the By-Law Committee.
The Committee will approve or reject it. If rejected, the member will be notified of their right to
present the new or amended By-Law at a regular membership meeting according to
Article XXI, Section 1. Section
3. Rejected by-laws
All By-Laws rejected
by the By-Law Committee, or not acted on by the By-Law Committee within 45
days of being submitted to the Chairperson of the By-Law Committee, may be
presented to membership at the next regular meeting in the form of a motion,
supported by a second, and in accordance with Article XXI, Section 1 and 2. Section 4. Publication of proposed by-laws All proposals for new or amended By-Laws will be published in the Local 7232 web site and posted on shop bulletin boards with notice of the meeting at which they will be acted upon after being presented at a membership meeting and before the meeting at which they will be considered for adoption. BY-LAW COMMITTEE Ross M. Winklbauer, Sr., Chairperson Mark Auer, Co-Chairperson Bill Berdan Alan Belanger Dennis Clark Scott Godshaw Derrick Hurt Michael Merrill Alalberto R. Olivares William Rinnemaki Frederick Schmidt, Jr. Karl Schneider Gregory Weber |
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