IBEW Local 37 Membership Guide 2022

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
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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.
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