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
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;
Accepting Nomination
To accept nomination for any position, send your acceptance in writing to the Election Committee:
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).
uaw4121@uaw4121.org, 206-633-6080 or see our website: www.uaw4121.org