Its Union Election season everyone, here are all the fine points on how this will work out over the next few months. All steps of this process will take place at our union hall, address : 9000 Machinists Place, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
. October 1st the recording secretary will notify all members by mail, using last known address, the time/date/place nominations and election will take place.
. November 16th Nominations for positions will be accepted at the monthly union meeting.
. Eligibility for nomination is inherent on the nominated individual being present at 50% of the regular meetings.
. December 21st Election day. The polls will be open from 0700-1900hrs at the union hall.
. Union Secretary will prepare and make available a suitable ballot.
Absentee Ballot Information :
. From IAMAW Constitution, Article 2, Pages 6 and 7: Any member entitled to receive an absentee ballot shall make written request therefore to the recording secretary of the local lodge by delivering in person or mailing such a request to be received by the recording secretary not later than 15 days before the election. Within 5 business days after receipt of any such request, or receipt of printed ballots, whichever is later, the recording secretary shall mail the ballot if the records of the local lodge indicate the applicant is eligible to vote in the election. Members found not to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot will be so notified within 5 business days or receipt of their application.
. Absentee ballots requested by email will not be honored.
. Recording Secretary will make the 25mile determination using google maps using current on file mailing address for the requestee and the designated polling place
Qualifications for absentee ballot :
. You live more than 25 miles from the polling place
. You are at work during the times of polling, 0700-1900hrs
. Member who is either confined because of illness or injury, or on leave qualifying under U.S. and Canadian family leave laws
. Working members on vacation, retirees more than 25 miles away from their residence on election day, or on official I.A.M. business approved by the Local Lodge, District Lodge, or Grand Lodge or on an employer travel assignment
. Member on reserve military leave
See you all at the monthly meeting, o/