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HEALTH AND SAFETY FIRST The IBEW was founded to ensure the safety of workers, and over 125 years later, it remains a cornerstone of our union. We have a long history of fighting for health and safety rights for our members. We're proud to have a part in shaping provincial legislation that includes regulations for employers to maintain safe working conditions; protection against violence, harassment and discrimination; and rights and responsibilities with respect to safety equipment and training. Joint Health and Safety Committees are in place at many work locations and offer union members an opportunity to help reduce the incidence of workplace injury and disease. They can also make recommendations on how to stay safe at work, encourage compliance with regulations, and address any health and safety complaints or issues. This important work makes changes that benefit present and future members. If you ever have any health or safety concerns in your workplace, please tell someone immediately. And if you're not sure whom to tell, contact the Local 37 office and we'll be ready to help you. – 24 –
IBEW STRUCTURE The Constitution The IBEW Constitution is the supreme law of our international union. It describes the purpose for which our union was founded as well as its philosophy and structure. The Constitution also establishes the rights, duties, and privileges of the members, local union, and the International Office. If you haven't yet received a copy of the IBEW Constitution, please let us know and we'll send you one. International Convention 37 The IBEW is structured to be an efficient, productive organization that's driven by the membership. Along with the rules governing local unions, the structure of our union can be found in the IBEW Constitution, Bylaws and Policies. Members of the IBEW are the only ones who can make amendments. INTERNATIONAL OFFICE The International Convention is the highest governing body of the IBEW. Held every five years, members elect delegates to represent their local union at the Convention. It's where all international officers are nominated and elected. This includes the International President, International Secretary Treasurer, 11 International Vice Presidents, and nine International Executive Council (IEC) Members. The Convention is also the time at which elected delegates determine the basic laws of the IBEW by their votes on proposed resolutions and constitutional amendments. – 25 –
Page 1 and 2: MEMBERSHIP GUIDE IBEW LOCAL 37 Inte
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS 37 Welcome . . . . . . . .
Page 5 and 6: ages, etc.). By working and standin
Page 7 and 8: YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANS
Page 9 and 10: HOW DID I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IB
Page 11 and 12: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN
Page 13 and 14: WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT FROM NON-UN
Page 15 and 16: WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? That's a big on
Page 17 and 18: WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I'M ASKED TO DO
Page 19 and 20: IF I MENTION THE UNION OR THE COLLE
Page 21 and 22: Unions are the voice for the millio
Page 23 and 24: measuring up, we'll help them find
Page 25: It was November 28th, 1891 when ten
Page 29 and 30: International Executive Council (IE
Page 31 and 32: Business Manager The members also e
Page 33 and 34: UNION DUES Every member pays a smal
Page 35 and 36: Here are some of the major advantag
Page 37 and 38: Your steward, often in consultation
Page 39 and 40: TRAINING AND EDUCATION There's more
Page 41 and 42: HEALTH AND WELLNESS The IBEW Local
Page 43 and 44: • • • • • • • Support
Page 45 and 46: WHO'S WHO IN THE IBEW? 37 INTERNATI
Page 47 and 48: UNION GLOSSARY Arbitration: When gr
Page 49 and 50: Lockout: When the employer locks wo
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