LOCAL 1950-UAW,
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ARTICLE I
This organization shall be known as
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY-LOCAL 1950, International Union, United
Automobile, Aerospace & Agriculture Implement Workers of America - UAW,
with headquarters located at Marquette, Michigan.
ARTICLE II
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
The Constitution of this Organization
shall be the Constitution of the International Union, UAW, and these
BYLAWS shall be in all respects subordinate to said Constitution and
applications and interpretations thereof.
ARTICLE III
JURISDICTION
The jurisdiction of Northern Michigan
University Local 1950 shall extend to, and include all eligible members,
clerical and secretarial, and technical employees of Northern Michigan
University.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP AND
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
SECTION 1. Local 1950 shall be
composed of employees eligible for membership in the UAW over whom Local
1950 has jurisdiction. It shall be the duty of each member of Local
1950 to abide by all such laws and rules as presented by the UAW
International Constitution.
SECTION 2. New employees who
become eligible for membership in Northern Michigan University Local
1950 shall be requested to present themselves for obligation and
initiation at a membership meeting, not later than the third regular
membership meeting from the date of eligibility for membership, provided
that they are at that time actively employed.
SECTION 3. a.
Members in good standing of this Local Union have the right to nominate
and vote, express opinions on all subjects before the Local Union, to
attend all membership meetings and Executive Board meetings, and express
views, arguments and opinions on all business, including candidates for
office, properly before the meeting; to participate in activities of the
Local Union in a responsible manner on issues upon which the membership
must base its decisions. These rights shall at all times be subject to
the rules of procedure governing meetings and other uniform rules and
regulations contained in the Constitution, Bylaws, and other official
rules of the Local Union.
b. A member in
exercising the foregoing rights and privileges shall not take any
irresponsible action which would tend to jeopardize or destroy, or be
detrimental to, either the Local or International Unions as organizations.
c. Any member
who attends a meeting and creates a disturbance, or becomes unruly,
shall lose voice and her/his right to vote at said meeting. Where
necessary to maintain order, the member may be evicted from the meeting
(after one warning) or by order of the Chairperson subject to the
challenge of the membership. Flagrant or persistent violation of this
section by any member shall be conduct unbecoming as a union member. No
member or candidate in any election or at any time shall engage in
character assassination of any other member.
d. Violation
or abuse of these rights and privileges of membership, or engaging in
conduct prohibited by these sections, shall be considered conduct
unbecoming as a union member and subject to penalties outlined in these
Bylaws and the International Constitution.
SECTION 4. Regular meetings of
the membership of this Union shall be held on the first Wednesday of
each month at 12:00 noon, at a place designated by the membership or by
the Executive Board with the approval of the membership. The membership
may by a majority vote at a previous regular meeting suspend or change
the date of any regular membership meeting for good and sufficient
cause. Notice of regular membership meetings shall be posted, and/or
published, at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting.
SECTION 5. Special meetings of
the membership of this Union may be called whenever deemed necessary by
the Executive Board or the President, and must be called upon a request
submitted to the executive Board or the President by not less than
fifteen (15) members in good standing. The request must be in writing
and shall state the purpose for which the meeting is requested. Notice
of special membership meetings shall be posted, and/or published, at
least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting, except in cases of
emergency. The notice shall state the purpose of the special membership
meeting. No other business may be conducted at the meeting.
SECTION 6. Fifteen (15) members
in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business at any regular or special membership meeting.
SECTION 7. Except as provided
elsewhere in these Bylaws, decisions at regular and special membership
meetings shall be by majority vote, and Robert’s Rules
of Order (Revised) shall be followed.
ARTICLE V
CONVENTIONS
SECTION 1. The eligibility of
members to be delegates to the International Constitutional Convention
and the procedure by which such delegates are nominated and elected
shall be provided in the International Constitution and the following:
a. Following
the International Convention call, the Election Committee shall arrange
for delegate nominations to be held at a regular or special membership
meeting. Notice of the nominations meeting must be posted, and/or
published, at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting.
b. At the
nominations meeting, the Election Committee shall present fair and
reasonable election rules, including the deadline for accepting
nominations and the date(s), and location(s) of the election. The rules
must allow all members of the Local Union an opportunity to cast their
ballots. The Local membership shall approve the election rules with any
necessary corrections.
c. This date
will be established by the membership so that all members can be
notified at least fifteen (15) days in advance, of the date(s), time(s),
and location(s) of the election, so that the elected delegates will have
at least seven (7) days to work on resolutions and Constitutional
amendments prior to the International deadline for receiving them.
SECTION 2. The Local Union
Executive Board shall designate from among the elected leadership and
members of Standing Committees the delegates, not otherwise mandated, to
conferences and conventions other than the International Constitutional
Convention.
ARTICLE VI
POWERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 1. The membership is the
highest authority of Local 1950 and shall be empowered to take or direct
any action not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws.
SECTION 2. Between membership
meetings, the Executive Board of Local 1950 shall be the highest
authority of this Local Union and shall be empowered to act on behalf of
the membership to the extent urgent business requires prompt and
decisive action, subject to subsequent membership approval, but the
Executive Board may not take action affecting the vital interests of
this Local Union without prior membership approval or authorization.
SECTION 3. Between meetings of
the Executive Board, the President of Local 1950 shall exercise general
administrative authority, and shall be empowered to act on behalf of the
Executive Board, subject to prior approval by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VII
DUTIES OF LOCAL UNION
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
SECTION 1. The President of Local
1950 shall preside at all regular and special meetings of Local
membership and Executive Board. The President may call special meetings
whenever she/he deems it necessary.
SECTION 2. The President shall be
a member of all committees negotiating with the University concerning or
other matters of administering the contract and shall serve as Chair of
the Bargaining Committee.
SECTION 3. The President shall
be, ex-officio, a member of all standing and special committees, except
Election or Trial Committees, and shall appoint special committees not
otherwise provided for.
SECTION 4. The President shall
perform the duties set forth in Article VI, Section 3, of the Bylaws,
and shall report her/his decisions and actions to the Executive Board,
which shall accept or reject them. The President may appeal to the
membership any adverse decisions of the Board.
SECTION 5. The President shall
countersign all checks, drafts, notes, orders, and other undertakings
for the payment of money. She/he shall be bonded to the extent set up
the International Executive Board.
SECTION 6. The President shall
perform all such other duties as prescribed by the UAW International
Constitution.
VICE PRESIDENT
SECTION 1. The Vice President of
Local 1950 shall assist the President in the discharge of her/his duties
and shall perform the duties of the President in her/his absence, death,
incapacity, or removal or resignation from office. She/he shall attend
all membership meetings and all Executive Board Meetings.
SECTION 2. The Vice President
shall be a member of all committees negotiating with the University
concerning grievances and other matters of administering the contract
and an ex-officio member of the Bargaining Committee.
SECTION 3. The Vice President
shall chair the Education, Community Services, and the Newsletter
Committees. In addition, she/he shall be, ex-officio, a member of all
other standing and special committees, except Election or Trial
Committees.
SECTION 4. The Vice President
shall perform all such other duties as prescribed by the UAW
International Constitution.
FINANCIAL
SECRETARY-TREASURER
SECTION 1. The duties of the
Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Local 1950 shall be as prescribed by
the UAW International Constitution.
SECTION 2. She/he shall be a
member of the Local 1950 Finance Committee.
SECTION 3. She/he shall make a
monthly report in writing to the Executive Board and members on the
receipts, expenditures, balance, and the financial condition of the
Local Union.
SECTION 4. The Financial
Secretary-Treasurer may maintain one Petty Cash Fund not to exceed
Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars, the fund to be replenished upon
presentation of receipts and vouchers.
SECTION 5. She/he shall sign all
checks, drafts, notes, orders, and other undertakings for the payment of
money. She/he shall be bonded to the extent set up by the International
Executive Board.
RECORDING SECRETARY
SECTION 1. The Recording
Secretary of Local 1950 shall keep minutes of all Local membership and
Executive Board meetings and conduct all correspondence of this Local
Union.
SECTION 2. It shall be the
obligation of the Recording Secretary to supervise the proper
announcement of all regular and special meetings.
SECTION 3. She/he shall maintain
in her/his files a copy of the minutes of all membership meetings and
all Executive Board meetings.
SECTION 4. The Recording
Secretary, upon request, shall give a copy of the Bylaws of this Local
Union to any member in good standing.
SECTION 5. The Recording
Secretary shall keep on record the results of all elections.
SECTION 6. She/he shall perform
all such other duties as prescribed by the UAW International
Constitution.
TRUSTEES
SECTION 1. The Trustees shall be
members of the Executive Board and shall approve or disapprove all
expenditures of the Local subject to the approval of the President,
Financial Secretary-Treasurer, and other members of the Executive
Board. The Trustees shall hold in trust all funds and other property of
Local 1950.
SECTION 2. The Trustees shall
audit the books of the Financial Secretary-Treasurer bi-annually,
including the verification of the bank account of this Local Union and
report their findings to the membership and Secretary-Treasurer of the
International Union.
SECTION 3. It shall be the duty
of the Trustees to see that the Financial officers of Local 1950 are
bonded to the extent set by the International Executive Board.
SECTION 4. The Trustees of Local
1950 shall perform all such other duties as prescribed by the UAW
International Constitution.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
SECTION 1. It shall be the duty
of the Sergeant-at-Arms of Local 1950 to introduce all members and
visitors and assist the President, or presiding officer, in preserving
order when called upon to do so.
SECTION 2. She/he shall also take
charge of all property of this Local Union, not otherwise provided for
and perform such other duties as may be assigned to the Office.
SECTION 3. She/he shall perform all
such other duties as prescribed by the UAW International Constitution.
GUIDE
SECTION 1. It shall be the duty
of the Guide of Local 1950 to maintain order, inspect the membership
receipts, satisfy herself/himself that all present are entitled to
remain in the meeting of this Local Union, and perform such other duties
as assigned to the Office.
SECTION 2. She/he shall perform
all such other duties as prescribed by the UAW International
Constitution.
ARTICLE VIII
EXECUTIVE BOARD
SECTION 1. The Executive Board of
Local 1950 shall be composed of the following in order of authority:
President, Vice President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Recording
Secretary, Three (3) Trustees, Sergeant-At-Arms, Guide, Stewards,
Bargaining Unit, and one (1) Retired Member.
SECTION 2. The Executive Board
shall meet at least once a month, and a simple majority of the Executive
Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. Special meetings may be called by the President, or upon
demand of the majority of the members of the Executive Board.
SECTION 3. The Executive Board
shall make plans and recommendations for carrying out the work of Local
1950. All decisions and recommendations of the Executive Board shall be
referred to the next membership meeting.
SECTION 4. The Executive Board
shall authorize expenditures of emergency funds of the Local 1950
Treasury, such expenditures not to exceed $500.00 for any single
disbursement unless in case of an emergency and/or the absence of a
quorum at a membership meeting.
SECTION 5. Minutes shall be taken
at every Executive Board meeting by the Recording Secretary and shall be
available to the general membership upon request and at regular
membership meetings.
SECTION 6. Membership attendance
at Executive Board Meetings shall be limited to that portion of the
meeting designated for that purpose.
SECTION 7. All members of the
Executive Board must attend two out of every three membership meetings
and two out of every three Executive Board meetings, unless properly
excused by the Executive Board, in order to continue to hold the
respective office or position. Executive Board members who fail to
comply with this provision shall be automatically removed from office
and replaced in accordance with Article XI, Section 1, of these Bylaws.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
SECTION 1. The Finance Committee
of Local 1950 shall be composed of the following: President, Vice
President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, and the Trustees.
SECTION 2. The Finance Committee
shall monitor the finances of the Local and shall make financial
recommendations to the Executive Board and the membership.
ARTICLE IX
BARGAINING COMMITTEE
SECTION 1. The Bargaining
Committee of Local 1950 shall consist of the President, Vice-President
as ex-officio, three (3) elected regular members and one elected
alternate member.
SECTION 2. The Bargaining
Committee, by consensus, will appoint from the regular elected members
of the Committee, a person who will then act as the Chief Grievance
Officer for the Local Union.
SECTION 3. After the Bargaining
Committee is elected to negotiate the initial contract of Local 1950,
the Bargaining Committee shall be nominated and elected in accordance
with Article XI, Section 8, of these Bylaws. Nominations for Bargaining
Committee members shall be held at the regular meeting occurring at
least four months prior and no more than five (5) months prior to
contract negotiations.
SECTION 4. Any vacancy among
regular elected Bargaining Committee members will be filled by the
alternate Bargaining Committee member. Vacancies among regular elected
Bargaining Committee members expected to last or actually lasting thirty
(30) days or more during actual contract negotiations shall be filled by
the alternate Bargaining Committee member, and a special election for
the position of alternate shall be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of Article XI, Section 8.
SECTION 5. All members of the
Bargaining Committee must attend all Bargaining Committee meetings,
unless properly excused by the Bargaining Committee. Bargaining
Committee members who fail to comply with this provision shall be
automatically removed from office and replaced in accordance with
Article XI, Section 9, of these Bylaws.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
SECTION 1. Prior to the opening
of contract negotiations, the Executive Board and particularly the
Stewards shall encourage all members to submit suggestions for changes
in the Contract or additions to the Contract. These suggestions shall
be discussed by the Executive Board and reported on at a regular or
special membership meeting for further additions, changes, or
suggestions. The notices posted for these meetings must specifically
state that contract negotiations will be discussed. All suggestions,
additions, and changes recommended by the membership shall be referred
back to the Executive Board and the Bargaining Committee for
recommendation. Not withstanding this provision, the membership remains
the highest unit authority in negotiations as in other matters.
SECTION 2. Before contract
negotiations take place, the Bargaining Committee’s suggestions for
contract changes and those recommended by the Executive Board, shall be
presented to the membership at a meeting called for this purpose. The
membership may approve, reject, or alter these suggestions and
recommendations.
SECTION 3. The Bargaining
Committee shall report to the membership on the progress of negotiations
and grievances at regular membership meetings and at special meetings,
if necessary. The membership may make suggestions as to the appropriate
strategy for negotiations and in this way direct their course.
SECTION 4. All contracts,
supplements, or additions negotiated by the Bargaining Committee, before
becoming effective, must be ratified by the membership at a meeting
called for this purpose.
ARTICLE X
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. Local 1950 shall have
the following Standing Committees: Constitution and Bylaws, Union Label,
Education and Community Services, Conservation and Recreation, Civil
Rights, Citizenship and Legislative, Consumer Affairs, Women’s, Veterans
and other such committees as the Local membership deems necessary. The
number of persons on each committee and the scope of duties shall be
determined by the membership.
SECTION 2. Members of the
Standing Committees provided for in Section 1 above, may be appointed by
the Local Union membership or by special request because of personal
interest (with membership approval).
ARTICLE XI
ELECTION COMMITTEE AND
ELECTIONS
SECTION 1. The Election Committee
of Local 1950 shall consist of five (5) members nominated and elected at
the regular April membership meeting and shall serve three (3) year
terms. A Local 1950 webmaster shall serve as an ex-officio member only
for the purpose of electronic voting. The Election Committee shall
supervise and conduct all elections of the Local in accordance with the
International Constitution and these Bylaws. It shall be responsible
only to the membership of the Local. No member of the Election
Committee may be a candidate for office. Any member of the Election
Committee must resign from the Election Committee for the duration of
the term is s/he becomes a candidate.
SECTION 2. The Executive Officers
of the Union (President, Vice-President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer,
Recording Secretary, Sergeant-At-Arms, Guide, and Trustees) shall serve
three (3) year terms. The nomination of Local Union Executive Officers
shall take place at the regular meeting held in April. Elections of
Executive Officers shall take place by secret ballot in May and
installation shall take place at the regular meeting following the
elections. If a runoff election is required, it shall be on the second
Wednesday of May. The runoff election shall be between the candidate(s)
receiving the highest number of votes, though not a majority, and the
candidate(s) receiving the next highest number of votes, though not a
majority.
SECTION 3. Stewards and Alternate
Stewards of Local 1950 shall be nominated from and elected by their
respective district for three (3) years. They shall be nominated and
elected between the election of Executive Officers in April and May, and
installed at the May membership meeting.
SECTION 4. All elections, other
than those specified in Section 2 above, shall be by plurality vote.
All elections shall be by paper or electronic ballot.
SECTION 5. To be eligible for an
elected Executive Office of this Union, a member must have been in good
standing for one (1) continuous year immediately preceding nomination.
To be eligible for a non-executive office of this Union, a member need
only be in good standing.
SECTION 6. If a member holding
Local Union Office, the term of which is not expiring, desires to become
a candidate for another Local office (President, Vice President,
Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Sergeant-At-Arms,
Guide, and Trustees), such member is obligated to notify the Local Union
of his resignation from his present office thirty (30) days before
posting of nominations of Local 1950 Officers and election of both
offices during the same election. Such resignation would become
effective at the time of installation.
SECTION 7. Any member in good
standing may nominate any eligible member for office and may vote in any
Union election.
SECTION 8. All elections shall be
held in accordance with the International Constitution and these
Bylaws. Except as provided elsewhere, the following procedures shall be
followed:
a. The
Election Committee shall arrange for nominations to be held at the
regular or special membership meeting, or a meeting of Union members
from a given jurisdiction, in the case of Stewards or Alternate
Stewards. Notice of the nominations meeting must be posted and/or
published, at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting.
b. At the
nominations meeting, or in the case of the election of Stewards or
Alternate Stewards, at the regular or special membership meeting
occurring no later than the nominations meeting, the Election Committee
shall present fair and reasonable rules, including the deadline for
accepting nominations, and the date(s), time(s), and location(s) of the
election(s). The rules must allow all eligible members of the Local
Union to cast their ballots. The Local membership shall approve the
election rules with any necessary corrections.
c. The date(s)
of the election(s) shall be set so that all members can be notified, at
least fifteen (15) days in advance of the date(s), time(s), and
location(s) of the election(s).
d. Each
candidate shall have the right to one (1) challenger present when they
are tabulated, provided that such challenger shall be a member of the
Local Union.
e. Following
each election, the Election Committee shall report in writing the
canvass of the results of the election to the membership’s next
membership meeting. No protest to any election shall be considered
unless raised within seven (7) calendar days of the closing of the polls
or at the next membership meeting, whichever is later. The membership
shall ratify the Election Committee recommendation or act on any
protests. Appeals from membership decisions shall be made in accordance
with the provisions of the International Constitution.
SECTION 9. All vacancies in Union
offices, except President, expected to last or actually lasting more
than sixty (60) days shall be filled by a special election within thirty
(30) days. The Executive Board may make a temporary appointment for the
period pending the holding of such election.
RECALL
SECTION 1. Stewards and Alternate
Stewards may be recalled for failure to perform the duties of their
offices in accordance with the following procedure. A valid petition
setting forth the specific complaints of the person’s failure to perform
the duties of her/his office shall be signed by at least twenty-five
(25%) percent of the Union members she/he represents. The so complained
against shall receive a copy of the specific complaints. Upon the
filing of such a petition with the Local Union, a special meeting of the
Union members represented by the Steward or Alternate Steward shall be
held within thirty (30) days for the purpose of the recall. Notice of
the recall meeting shall be posted, and/or published, at least seven (7)
days in advance of the meeting. Twenty-five (25) percent of the Union
members represented by the Steward or Alternate Steward shall constitute
a quorum for the purpose of the recall meeting. A two-thirds (2/3)
secret ballot vote of the members present at such special meeting shall
be required to recall.
ARTICLE XII
FINANCES
SECTION 1. The funds of this
Local Union shall be used for valid Union purposes and may not be
divided in any way among individual members.
SECTION 2. The fiscal year of
Local 1950 shall begin on the first day of January of each year and end
on the thirty-first day of December of the same year.
SECTION 3. The initiation fee of
Local 1950 shall be $15.00. The reinstatement fee shall be $15.00.
Monthly dues shall be equivalent to two (2) hours straight-time pay per
month (approximately 1.1 percent of annual salary per year).
Initiation fees, reinstatement fees, and dues shall be established or
altered only in accordance with Article 47, Section 1, of the
International Constitution.
SECTION 4. A Local Union
representative or member shall be given union
leave time when that representative or member is performing necessary duties
for and on behalf of the Local Union during a time for which she/he would
otherwise be compensated by the employer. In the event
union leave time pay is exhausted, then lost time will be paid.
The amount of lost time should never exceed the amount which the
Local Union representative or member would otherwise have received from
his/her employer for the same period of time for which she/he is being
considered by the Local Union. Lost time and expenses for Union members or
representatives shall be as provided by the Union membership. The Local
Union shall pay a Local representative of the membership bonified and
necessary expenses (transportation, hotel/motel, meals, registration fees)
incurred while that representative or member is performing necessary duties
for or on behalf of the Local Union. When overnight stay is required -
hotel/motel–single occupancy rates or ½ of a double rate if shared with
another member. Meals, incidentals, and travel will be
reimbursed according to the UAW International Guidelines.
SECTION 5. A monthly officers’
allowance shall be paid to the following officers of the Local Union to help
offset expenses incurred while performing duties pertaining to their
respective office: President - $150 (after taxes), Vice President - $100
(after taxes), Recording Secretary $75 (after taxes), and Financial
Secretary - $150 (after taxes), and a stipend of $25 per month (after
taxes), shall be paid to the Flame editor.
ARTICLE XIII
CHARGES
SECTION 1. Any member of Local 1950
being charged with a violation of the International Constitution or engaged
in conduct unbecoming a member of the Union will be tried in accordance with
Article 31, Section 1 through 24, of the International Constitution.
ARTICLE XIV
APPEAL
SECTION 1. Any member of Local 1950
shall be entitled to right of appeal subject to Article 33, Section 1
through 12, of the International Constitution.
ARTICLE XV
SECTION 1. When a dispute exists
between the employer and Local 1950 concerning the negotiations of a
collective bargaining agreement or any other strikeable issue, Local 1950 or
the International Executive Board may call for a strike vote in accordance
with Article 50, Section 1 through 9, of the International Constitution.
ARTICLE XVI
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. These Bylaws may be
amended only by presenting a motion in writing, setting forth the amendments
sought, to any membership meeting and referred to the Constitution and
Bylaws Committee which will report to the succeeding membership meeting, the
notice of which must contain a notice of the particular Bylaw amendments
that will be considered. If approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the membership
voting thereon at this succeeding meeting, the amendment shall be considered
adopted by the membership.
ARTICLE XVII
SECTION 1. No agent or official of the Local
Union is authorized to execute a real estate lease, deed, service or
maintenance contract or other long-term agreement unless proposed agreement
has been reviewed by an outside expert or attorney and approved by the Local
Union Executive Board.
Approved by UAW Local 1950 Membership
3/9/2005
Approved by International UAW 7/15/2005 |