IBEW Local 37 Membership Guide 2022

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 schedule, 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
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