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IBEW LOCAL 37 STRUCTURE LOCAL 37 MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FULL-TIME STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE * SHOP STEWARDS MEMBER OF THE BOARD – * HAS VOICE BUT NO VOTE EXECUTIVE BOARD • PRESIDENT • VICE-PRESIDENT • TREASURER • RECORDING SECRETARY • 6 UNIT CHAIRS • 5 MEMBERS AT LARGE Members Members are the highest decision making body of the union. They elect our leaders, run for leadership positions, and approve bylaws and policies. Executive Board The Local 37 membership elects the Executive Board (E-Board), which is made up of 15 elected officers. This includes four table officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary) and 11 member representatives (six Unit Chairs and five Membersat-Large). The E-Board meets regularly and works in partnership with the Busness Manager to lead our union in the direction that best serves the membership. E-Board members serve a four-year term. – 28 –
Business Manager The members also elect a Business Manager to a four-year term. The Business Manager is the principal officer of the union and is responsible for representing Local 37 when dealing with employers, enforcing all of the terms of the collective agreements, appointing and removing all shop stewards, being politically active, building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the union. All office staff, assistants, and shop stewards work under the direction of the Business Manager. Units IBEW Local 37 is divided into 6 geographic Units: 1. Central (Fredericton region) 2. Southern A (Saint John / St. Stephen) 3. Southern B (Point Lepreau) 4. Eastern (Moncton region) 5. Western (Grand Falls / Woodstock) 6. Northern (Bathurst, Miramichi, Tracadie) Every four years, each Unit elects a chairperson who also serves as an E-Board Member. Units hold regular meetings (monthly or bimonthly) that provide members an opportunity to discuss workplace concerns, get updates on negotiations, ask questions, and meet other members. For a complete sche<strong>du</strong>le, check the Local 37 website, or contact the office. Committees Local 37 has a number of standing and adhoc committees that meet throughout the year to carry out their assigned tasks and make – 29 –
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 and 26: It was November 28th, 1891 when ten
Page 27 and 28: IBEW STRUCTURE The Constitution The
Page 29: International Executive Council (IE
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
Page 51 and 52: • E E F H I • L Y IS L A N O M

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