IBEW Local 37 Membership Guide 2022

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GETTING INVOLVED The IBEW is a strong united force that protects your rights in the workplace. To stay strong, Local 37 needs the support and involvement of members like you. Members bring new ideas that help the union better respond to the needs and wants of the entire membership. The more active the members, the more effective the union. You can think of your union as a health club. By only paying fees to a gym, you won't get into shape. You pay to get access to the equipment or tools needed to improve your health, but your health won't actually improve until you make use of that equipment. To see results, you must play an active part in the process. And you don't have to run for an elected position or be a shop steward to get involved. There are lots of other ways you can support your union, including: • • • • • • • Attend union meetings Read your contract Vote on your contract and other important issues Vote in union elections Volunteer for a committee Champion a union event Attend union conferences and training – 40 –
• • • • • • • Support your co-workers Support your union leaders Share your ideas for what to negotiate in your contract Participate in union activities, campaigns, and rallies Stay informed Read union publications Become familiar with your union bylaws and policies One of the best places to start getting involved is by attending your local monthly membership meeting (Unit Meeting). A complete schedule of meetings can be found on the Local 37 website. You can also contact the union office anytime to find out the details of your next meeting. KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW Local 37 works really hard at trying to keep members informed about what's happening in the workplace, union, and community; and about issues and interests that are important to the membership. An informed membership is an empowered membership. All work locations should have a bulletin board for union-only information (let us know if you don't). Check them periodically and ask your shop stewards about activities when you have a chance to chat. Local 37 also regularly sends notices and updates via email and regular post. Please make sure we have your preferred contact information on file by contacting the union office. You can also visit our website, join our Facebook group, “Like” our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter. – 41 – /ibew37 @ibew37 /ibew37
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 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: HEALTH AND WELLNESS The IBEW Local
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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