WAWU-UAW LOCAL 4929’S FIRST EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION!

The Executive Board is the elected group of union members that make sure the day to day functions of our union run smoothly so that we can continue to make changes to our workplace. In WAWU, decisions that affect our union are made with the final stamp of approval from our general membership.

Who can run for the Executive Board? All members in good standing (meaning, you have signed up for membership!) are automatically nominated for all open positions. If you haven’t signed up to be a member of WAWU, you can sign your membership card here. You can only accept a nomination for one position.

What kind of duties can I expect to be tasked with as a member of the Executive Board?

• Administrative tasks associated with building our Local Chapter.
• Ensuring that general ESEs are well informed about our first historic contract.
• & organizing members to enforce that contract.
• In addition, Executive Board members will be required to attend both the Monthly Membership Meeting and Monthly Executive Board Meetings and are highly encouraged to attend each weekly Organizing Committee meeting.

As an Executive Board member, you will receive training from our experienced United Auto Worker representatives and will be supported by the membership of the union. 

To learn more about the Executive Board and all of the rules and details about the election process, please see below.

ELECTION TIMELINE

THE NOMINATION PERIOD: Tuesday, October 1st – Thursday, October 10th. Accept your nomination using this form.

The Elections Committee will verify your eligibility and get back to you to confirm you’re in the running. The website will be updated daily with candidate names and workplace job titles.

You have until 11:59 PM on October 10th to accept your nomination.

THE CAMPAIGN PERIOD: Friday, October 11th – Wednesday, October 23rd.  

Optional Candidate statements (up to 200 words) must be submitted by 11:59 PM on October 10th. All candidate statements will be posted simultaneously on the website on October 17th. All candidates will be given the opportunity to speak to membership during a segment at the October Monthly Membership Meeting.

There will be an information session for all candidates regarding campaigning and elections at 5 pm on October 15th.

THE VOTING PERIOD: Thursday, October 24th – Sunday, October 27th at 11:59 PM.

The voting for contested positions will be held via a secret ballot. All WAWU-UAW 4929 members in good standing will be eligible to cast a ballot.

Results will be announced on Monday, October 28th. The newly elected Exec Board will be sworn in at the November Monthly Membership Meeting.

THE RUNOFF PERIOD: Monday, October 28th – Sunday, November 3rd.  

The elections committee may call a runoff election depending on the results of the voting period. Any member is also allowed to contest the election results for any position during this time.

ELIGIBILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All candidates for Executive Board positions of the Local Union must be members of our union. If you are not a member yet, become one today by signing up here! Additionally, candidates must have held an Educational Student Employee position within the past 12 months and be capable of having an on-campus presence. No member may run for or hold more than one elected office simultaneously, with the exception of chairs of standing committees other than the Election Committee.

• • One (1) open position for: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Sergeant-at-Arms, Guide. 
  • Three (3) open Trustee positions.
    
  • Eleven (11) open Head Steward positions.

All Executive Board positions are for 3-year terms – with the understanding that many 4929 members do not hold 3 year ESE positions. Vacancy elections will be held regularly to fill any spots that are left empty by graduating or resigning officers.

Executive board members will meet monthly to discuss Local strategies, and carry out the local functions of our union. Members are also required to attend Monthly Membership Meetings. Executive Board members are also responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of Local organizing, and thus are expected to attend weekly organizing meetings.