In May we will be holding an election for executive board and vacant steward positions for our Local union.  The deadline to accept nomination is May 13, voting will take place on May 28-29. Please see the information below and contact the election committee at uaw4121@uaw4121.org if you have any questions.

Positions

All UAW Local 4121 members in good standing continuously for one (1) year prior to accepting nomination are automatically nominated for the following positions whose three (3) year terms expire in May 2016:

  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Financial Secretary
  • Recording Secretary
  • Sergeant-at-Arms
  • Guide
  • three (3) Trustees
The President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, and Financial Secretary shall also be the Local Union Delegates to the UAW Western States Community Action Program Council and the UAW Western States Political Action Committee.

All UAW Local 4121 members in good standing continuously for ninety (90) days prior to accepting nomination are automatically nominated to complete the term for the following vacant steward positions whose terms expire in December 2014:

  • Region 1: one position
  • Region 2: one position
  • Region 3: one position
  • Region 4: three positions
  • Region 5: four positions;
Please see https://www.uaw4121.org for more information on steward regions and responsibilities.

Accepting Nomination

To accept nomination for any position, send your acceptance in writing to the Election Committee:

uaw4121@uaw4121.org

or 

UAW Local 4121
2633 Eastlake Ave E, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98102

Acceptances must be received by mail or email no later than Monday, May 13, 2013, at 5 pm.

Candidate Statements

Members accepting nomination may submit a candidate statement (up to 500 words) that must be received by the nomination deadline of Monday, May 13, 2013, at 5 pm to the above address. In the case of contested positions, statements will be posted on the Local Union website no later than Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Election Dates

Voting will take place on May 28-29, 2013. The polling places will be:

  • May 28
    • 9 am – 1 pm on Red Square (North side by Kane Hall)
    • 2 pm – 6 pm at UW Physics-Astronomy Bldg. Courtyard
  • May 29
    • 9 am – 1 pm at UW Physics-Astronomy Bldg. Courtyard
    • 2 pm – 6 pm on on Red Square (North side by Kane Hall)

A run-off election, if necessary, will be held on May 31, 2013, from 9 am – 1 pm on Red Square (North side by Kane Hall).

For more information contact the Election Committee:
uaw4121@uaw4121.org, 206-633-6080 or see our website: www.uaw4121.org