AFGE Local 1033 will be updating its Local Constitution and Bylaws in July 2023. We are posting the proposed amendments below for your review (URL links). A vote to modify and adopt the proposed C&B will occur during our regularly scheduled meeting on July 12, 2023 at 1600, located in our office and hosted on Zoom.
Proposed changes:
Posted May 24, 2023
Membership Input:
Motion 1a. Strike:
Section 14. Nominations of Officers
Nominations of officers shall be held in December and elections and installation shall be held in January after proper notice to local members.
Motion 1b. Add:
Section 14. Nominations of Officers
Nominations of officers shall be held in February and elections and installation shall be held in March after proper notice to local members.
Motion 1c. Support/Rationale:
The motion will ensure that our election schedule will fully complete the current 3 year term. Otherwise, the current term will be cut shorter than 3 years as described in our constitution.
Motion 2a. Strike:
Section 13. Chief Steward
A Chief Steward and such other stewards as may be necessary shall be elected by vote of the local’s membership.
Motion 2b. Add:
Section 13. Chief Steward
A Chief Steward shall be elected by vote of the local’s membership.
Motion 2b. Support/Rationale:
The text may be confusing and suggest that all stewards ought to be elected. The edit will clarify the intention that the Chief Steward will specifically be elected.