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Welcome
To
Traveling the Pathways
Of
The IBEW
San Antonio, TX
September 19-20, 2014
Constitution
&
International Officers
IBEW CONSTITUTION
• Sets forth the purpose,
philosophies and structure of the
IBEW.
• Is the law by which IBEW members
are governed.
• Outlines the rights and duties of
IBEW members
• Is the Brotherhoods Supreme Law
IBEW CONSTITUTION
Our Constitution is a living
document.
IBEW CONSTITUTION
Amendment Process
• By referendum, on petition of fifteen (15)
local unions, of which no two may be from
the same state or province, with the approval
of the IEC.
• By referendum at the petition of the IEC.
• By majority vote of the delegates at the
International Convention. Conventions are
held every five years.
CURRENT INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Edwin (Ed) D. Hill
Local 712, Beaver PA.
International Offices:
900 Seventh St NW
Washington DC 20001
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Duties include but not limited to:
Establishes IBEW Policy
Decides questions of Law
Acts on appeals of Vice Presidents decisions
Approves all agreements and by-laws
Charters and mergers of local unions
Assigns local unions jurisdictions
Publishes IBEW Electrical Worker
CURRENT INTERNATIONAL
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Sam Chilia
Local 38, Cleveland OH
International Offices:
900 7th St. NW
Washington DC
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
• Responsible for handling the financial
matters of the International
• Jointly with the President makes
investments of IBEW and Pension Funds
• Keeps records of the membership
• Signs all applications for local union
charters
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
• Charge of local union seal
• Receives and mails petitions for
referendum
• Publishes IBEW Local Union Directory
• Prepares and publishes the yearly audits.
• Reports financial status of the
Brotherhood to the Convention
INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
• Nine Member Board (Eight Districts Plus
One Chairman elected at large)
• Meets Quarterly
• Employs CPA to audit books and
accountants annually
• Act on all applications for Pension and
Disability
INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
• Try any LU or Member charged with
injuring the IBEW
• Suspend or revoke the charter of any LU
• Take charge of or impose a trusteeship
on any LU, when necessary
• Fill the vacancy of the office of IP
Where in the world are the
IBEW Districts?
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
1st District Vice President
- William(Bill) Daniels
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
2nd District Vice President - Frank Carroll
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
3rd District Vice President - Donald(Don) Siegel
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
4th District Vice President - Kenneth(Kenny) Cooper
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
5th District Vice President - Joseph(Joe) S. Davis
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
6th District Vice President -Lonnie Stephenson
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
7th District Vice President - Steve Speer
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
8th District Vice President - Jerry Bellah
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
9th District Vice President - Michael(Mike) Mowrey
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
10th District Vice President - Robert(Bobby) Klein
INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
11th District Vice President - Curtis(Curt) Henke
Convention
Progress Meetings
Conferences
IBEW CONVENTION
Held every 5 Years
Election of International
Officers
Amendments to the
Constitution
 Amendments offered prior to
Convention
 Recommendation by Convention
Committee
 Delegate vote on all Amendments
COMMITTEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Appointed by the International President
• International Presidents Report
• International Secretary-Treasurers Report
• International Executive Councils Report
• Law
• Resolution
• Appeals
• Credentials and Rules
IBEW PROGRESS MEETINGS
• Held every year in each vice
presidential district (11 meetings)
• Rotated through the states of the
vice presidential district
• Business of the district is
communicated and discussed.
BRANCHES OF THE IBEW
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Broadcasting and Recording
Construction and Maintenance
Government
Manufacturing
Railroad
Telecommunications
Utility
IBEW CONFERENCES
YEARLY
• BMT (Broadcasting, Manufacturing
and Telecommunications)
• Construction and Maintenance
• Employee Benefits Conference
• Government and Railroad
• Membership Development
• Nuclear Conference
• Utility
IBEW CONFERENCES
EVERY OTHER YEAR
• Political Legislative (odd years)
• Women’s (even years)
LOCAL UNION BYLAWS
• Local union empowered to make their own bylaws.
• Cannot conflict with Constitution
• Must be approved by the International President
• Pattern bylaws prepared by International to assist
local unions
Local Union
Officers and
Their Duties
LOCAL UNION OFFICERS
Should have knowledge in:
Negotiations
Local Union Contracts
Mediation
Grievances and Arbitration
Economics
Labor Laws
The need for political activity
LOCAL UNION OFFICERS
As a group, officers occupy Positions of Trust
Safeguard the funds and property of the local
union
Money and property solely for the benefit of the
organization.
Keep detailed and accurate record of all
expenditures, including supporting documents.
LOCAL UNION OFFICERS
ELECTED
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BUSINESS MANAGER
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
RECORDING SECRETARY
TREASURER
EXECUTIVE BOARD
EXAMINING BOARD(Construction only)
LOCAL UNION POSITIONS AS
DIRECTED BY THE IBEW CONSTITUTION
APPOINTED
• REGISTRAR
• PRESS SECRETARY
• Business Reps/Agents if applicable
CONSTITUTIONALLY
ELECTED OFFICERS
OF THE LOCAL UNION
WHO AM I?
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I preside at all meetings of the local union.
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I shall cooperate with the Business Manager and
shall not work in conflict with the Business Manager.
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I enforce constitutional provisions, rules, and bylaws.
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I appoint all LU committees and act as ex-officio
member.
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I appoint the Business Manager as a permanent
member of local union negotiating committee.
PRESIDENT
WHO AM I?
• I preside at local union meetings and
otherwise discharge the duties of the
President when the President is absent.
• I render assistance as directed by the
President
VICE PRESIDENT
WHO AM I?
• I am responsible for all monies collected by
the local union until they are turned over to
the Treasurer or deposited.
• I keeps records and issue receipts as
required and approved by the IST
• I mail the per capita report and the monies
due to the IST by the 10th of the month
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
WHO AM I?
• I am the keeper of the minutes, prepare them
for presentation
• I am the custodian of all records, except
those specifically assigned to others.
• I handle all correspondence
• I notify IST of change in officers
RECORDING SECRETARY
WHO AM I?
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I receive from the Financial Secretary all monies
collected or the record of money deposited.
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I shall make no payment without an order or
warrant signed by the President and Recording
Secretary and approved by the local union
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I shall submit books and records for inspection or
audit when called upon by the proper authority
TREASURER
WHO AM I?
• I am the Principal Officer of the Local Union.
• I am recognized as the local union
representative when dealing with employers.
• I appoint and remove all stewards.
• I am charged with the enforcement of all
terms of the collective bargaining agreement
BUSINESS MANAGER
WHO AM I?
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My report of Boards action or recommendations
shall be submitted to the regular meeting of the
local union for approval
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I am composed of an uneven number of people.
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Empowered to act as a trial board to hear all
charges and try all members for violation of the
Constitution, Bylaws, working rules of the Local
Union
EXECUTIVE BOARD
WHO AM I?
• I examine all applications for membership;
except those selected for apprenticeship
• I examine qualifications of members per
Article XIX of the IBEW Constitution
• I report results of all examinations to the
Executive Board and Local Union
EXAMINING BOARD
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