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PREAMBLE

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF
LOCAL 808 IUE-CWA
AFL CIO CLC

We, the members of IUE-CWA realize that the struggle to better our working and living conditions is in vain unless we are united to protect ourselves collectively against the organized forces of the employers.

Realizing that the old craft form of trade union organization is unable effectively to defend the interests and improve the conditions of the wage earner, WE, THE MEMBER OF THE IUE-CWA, dedicate this organization to uniting all workers in our industry on an industrial basis, regardless of craft, age, sex, race, nationality or creed. We shall pursue at all times a policy of aggressive struggle to improve the working and living conditions of all workers in our industry.

 We, further realize that the preservation of our freedom and the advancement of our economic well-being require that our democratic institutions and our civil rights and liberties be preserved, strengthened and extended, and that they be protected against their totalitarian enemies.

We pledge ourselves to perpetuate our Union, and to work concertedly with the Congress of Industrial Organizations, the American Federation of Labor, and the Canadian Labour Congress, and through them with other labor organizations, for the advancement of the objectives herein set forth.

Ever conscious of our dependence upon the will of almighty God, we hereby beseech His divine guidance in all matters.

• PREAMBLE
• ARTICLE I - NAME
• ARTICLE II - AFFILIATION
• ARTICLE III - OBJECT
• ARTICLE IV - JURISDICTION
• ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP
• ARTICLE VI - ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE
• ARTICLE VII - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
• ARTICLE VIII - VACANCIES
• ARTICLE IX - PRESIDENT
• ARTICLE X - VICE PRESIDENT
• ARTICLE XI - TREASURER
• ARTICLE XII - FINANCIAL SECRETARY
• ARTICLE XIII - RECORDING SECRETARY
• ARTICLE XIV - SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
• ARTICLE XV - SHOP CHAIRPERSON
• ARTICLE XVI - TRUSTEES
• ARTICLE XVII - EXECUTIVE BOARD
• ARTICLE XVIII - STRIKE FUND
• ARTICLE XIX - CHIEF STEWARD
• ARTICLE XX - DISTRICT STEWARD
• ARTICLE XXI - TERMS OF OFFICE
• ARTICLE XXII - STEWARDS COUNCIL & GRIEVANCE
• ARTICLE XXIII - DUES, INITIATION, REINSTATEMENTS
• ARTICLE XXIV - MEMBERSHIP DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES
• ARTICLE XXV - CHARGES
• Article XXVI - TRIALS & APPEALS
• ARTICLE XXVII - NEGOTIATIONS
• ARTICLE XXVIII - STRIKE PROCEDURE
• ARTICLE XXIX - FUNDS AND PROPERTY
• ARTICLE XXX - MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
• ARTICLE XXXI - REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
• ARTICLE XXXII - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
• ARTICLE XXXIII - AMENDMENTS
• ARTICLE XXXIV - INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
• ARTICLE XXXV - SKILLED TRADES
• ARTICLE XXXVI - SKILLED TRADES CHAIRPERSON
• ARTICLE XXXVII - SITUATIONS NOT COVERED
• ARTICLE XXXVIII - SICK LEAVE FOR THE PRESIDENT