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Upcoming Nominations for all Union positions reminder!

December is election month for all union positions and next weekend, November 16th 9:30am at the Union meeting we will be accepting nominations those positions. Be there to nominate yourself or have someone nominate you.

Note : If someone is nominating you, they will need a letter of intent from you at the time of nomination giving them permission to put your name forth. See your nearest steward for particulars for the letter if you won’t be at the meeting, but lets be honest here.. its just easier to show up at the meeting, eat some donuts and enjoy good company and nominate yourself, yea?

See the post below this one for all the particulars of the December Election.

Union Election Information

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/

Boot deadline Reminder

August 31st is the deadline for ordering boots for the year. If you haven’t made your yearly purchase yet, get them and get a receipt turned in for reimbursement. Not sure if you already have done this? Steps:

1, log in to costpoint and click the little house icon under the search bar, see following image:

2, far right side, check expense reports. If you see the boots there, you already got your boots for the year.

New CBA’s Available!

CBA Executive Airlift / Back Shop Support Sept 1 2024 to Aug 31 2027

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CBA 1st Heli Mechanics Sept 1 2024 to Aug 31 2027

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CBA 1st Heli FCF Pilots Sept 1 2024 to Aug 31 2027

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Winpisinger Center Virtual Training!

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Virtual Training availability at The Winpisinger Center!

JUNE

Parliamentary Procedure for IAM Members and Leaders. Reviews the rules of order that make it possible to get Local Lodge meeting business completed in an organized and fair way.

Second Education Circle. (click for more information)

Microsoft Word Training. Word trainings will cover creating automatic populating tables of contents, headers and footers, page numbers and more.

Microsoft Excel Training. Excel trainings will cover the very basics of Excel, focusing on those who have little to no working knowledge of the program.

JULY

Steward Rights and Responsibilities. Provides an overview of the steward’s role in the union.

SEPTEMBER

Just Cause. Just cause is the standard that management must adhere to when disciplining or discharging an employee.

NOVEMBER

Just Cause. Just cause is the standard that management must adhere to when disciplining or discharging an employee.