Guide du Membre
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Business Manager<br />
The members also elect a Business Manager to a four-year term.<br />
The Business Manager is the principal officer of the union and is<br />
responsible for representing Local 37 when dealing with employers,<br />
enforcing all of the terms of the collective agreements, appointing<br />
and removing all shop stewards, being politically active, building<br />
and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and overseeing the<br />
day-to-day operations of the union. All office staff, assistants, and<br />
shop stewards work under the direction of the Business Manager.<br />
Units<br />
IBEW Local 37 is divided into 6 geographic Units:<br />
1. Central (Fredericton region)<br />
2. Southern A (Saint John / St. Stephen)<br />
3. Southern B (Point Lepreau)<br />
4. Eastern (Moncton region)<br />
5. Western (Grand Falls / Woodstock)<br />
6. Northern (Bathurst, Miramichi, Tracadie)<br />
Every four years, each Unit elects a chairperson who also serves as<br />
an E-Board Member. Units hold regular meetings (monthly or bimonthly)<br />
that provide members an opportunity to discuss workplace<br />
concerns, get updates on negotiations, ask questions, and meet<br />
other members. For a complete sche<strong>du</strong>le, check the Local 37<br />
website, or contact the office.<br />
Committees<br />
Local 37 has a number of standing and adhoc committees that meet<br />
throughout the year to carry out their assigned tasks and make<br />
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