ARTICLE 15: LOCAL UNIONS - B. LOCAL UNION OFFICERS
6. A Local Union may provide in its By-Laws that a member must be in continuous good standing, for a period of no longer than one year, in order to be eligible to seek or hold office. This does not apply to newly chartered locals and only applies to Local Union Executive Officer positions. The By-Laws of the Local Union may specify the conditions of membership in good standing, subject to Article 5.
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6. A Local Union may provide in its By-Laws that a member must be in continuous good standing, for a period of no longer than one year, in order to be eligible to seek or hold office. This does not apply to newly chartered locals and only applies to Local Union Executive Officer positions. The By-Laws of the Local Union may specify the conditions of membership in good standing, subject to Article 5. The only exception is any member who has been confirmed to have assaulted or harassed another member at any point during their employment cannot be considered in good standing for the purpose of nomination and/or appointment to the Local Executive Board, shop stewards or advocates.
Respectfully submitted by Local 4270
